The Don Genaro apartments are situated in the rural north-western part of the island and very close to all the beautiful natural beaches and snorkle- and divespots of Curacao. On a 6,000sqm complex there are apartments and holiday homes, most of which function on solar energy. All bedrooms have allergie neutral mattresses and all windows have mosquito screens. The bathrooms are all spacious and have a modern european standard. The speciality of the Don Genaro apartments are the outdoor kitchens, located on a roofed private terrace with breakfast bar and dining area. Perfect for a cool tropical evening at ´home´. The apartments are equipped with 220 V and free wifi. Don Genaro is set in a big, luscious tropical garden, with many tropical plants and trees, visited by beautiful (song)birds. In the lower part of the garden is a 10 x 5 m chlorine- and chemical free swimming pool with hardwood sundeck, and in a quiet area there is also a smaller relax pool.
We are a couple from the USA who are in our 70s and recently returned from a 3 month stay at Don Genaro. Our indoor/outdoor accommodations at Apartment L and Tiki Balu are clean, well maintained, and reflect the host’s creative and eclectic sensibilities. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. The kitchens met all of our cooking needs. The surrounding gardens are strikingly beautiful and the pools are perfectly maintained. The staff is friendly, kind, and ever informative. In addition to spending quiet days relaxing at “home”, we spent much of our time snorkeling and sunbathing at some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. Also, we were able to rediscover our love of scuba diving with the on site dive master, Marcel and enjoyed a paddle board lesson, and ATV trip. Elke and Susanne work hard to ensure that guests are guided to the best restaurants and most appropriate, fun activities. Christopher is always around to solve any problem that might arise. You’ll need a car, and Don Genaro steps up to the plate in that regard as well. Don Genaro checks all the boxes from affordability, to cleanliness, to hospitality, and to reliability. Beyond a doubt, we will return.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip:Relax and enjoy. The Wednesday night cocktail hoursare a wonderful opportunity to get to know...
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Response from Christopher Böhm, Inhaber at Don Genaro Curacao Apartments
Responded May 21, 2023
Dear Tom, what can we say other than "thank you". Thank you for this great review, thank you for being our guests, thank you for being such great people, thank you for letting us meet a part of your big family and thank you for wanting to come back. We are already looking forward to it.
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I have been to Curaçao several times, but I have rarely felt as comfortable as I did during my stay with Don Genaro. The complex is beautifully laid out, private, but not anonymous. There are two pools and everything a diver needs for daily equipment care.
My apartment was beautiful with a large outdoor kitchen, great balcony, large room and comfortably designed bathroom. If I were to emigrate to Curaçao, I wouldn't need anything else.
Elke, Susanne and Christopher are great and always there to answer questions. A friendly relationship quickly develops.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Excellent place to explore the island. The house is quiet, surrounded by nature. All the beautiful beaches are close by, easy to reach by car that you can also rent here. I stayed there for 27 nights and also rented a car. Everything perfectly arranged! Owners are also very accessible for questions. Recommended!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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This is a warning for everyone who is willing to rent a car here: DON'T DO IT! I did, and I became a very bad maintainced car wich I used for a week. When I returned it, I had made a list of problems, so they could send the car for reparation. Afterwards they wanted me to pay for defect tires who should have been new at day of rent, and totally worn out when returned. I drove only 400 km's. Besides this, I worked as a professional car mechanic for 43 years. I know how to handle cars. This company does NOT know how to handle clients. They cheat!!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Come here for almost 10 years. It's like coming home. A small, beautiful, family-run complex. Off the tourist bustle. You can also rent a rental car. Have many very good tips and tricks.
Thanks Elke, Christopher, Susanne, Lara and Michael. 😍🤗😘
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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It was just great! Accommodation super satisfied at Palapino! Even this time with warm shower water, although it is not necessary:-) In the middle of nature with the turtles, geckos and iguana ... just great!!! Maybe you'll see each other a third time?
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Einfach nur toll bei den Appartsment und an den Stränden!
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I think enough has been written here about this great accommodation. We can only confirm this 100%. Elke, Christopher and Susanne are really amazing. They make every vacation an unforgettable experience. I think it speaks for itself that we have spent our vacation here for the 8th time in a row this year.
Just come here and see for yourself.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Have been there in 2013, was a great place to be. Car is necessary but they provided one. You can get to several beaches, Willemstad and to the supermarket quickly by car. Owner are very helpfull and get you from/to the airport. I would go there again.
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Date of stay: November 2016
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Elke and Christopher are the friendly and helpful owners, excellent accommodation, aesthetic furniture and a beautiful tropical garden. Always a pleasure to stay there, now the third time since 2010. We will come again soon.
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Date of stay: September 2016
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Room Tip:"Parcival" is best choice in my opinion due to always a breeze on the balcony
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The apartments are beautifully integrated into the tropical garden. We stayed at Casa Coloris this year and I have to say: "Fantastically beautiful". The outdoor kitchen is equipped with everything you need and the apartment is lovingly furnished. From the small terrace you can watch wonderful shooting stars in the evening. The complex has two communal pools. There is also a communal palapa with a small bar. There is a regular social cocktail evening there. The entire vacation was wonderful and pure relaxation.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip:Ein Leihwagen ist ein muss. Mit dem Auto sind die schönsten Strände innerhalb von 10 bis 20 min ...
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PRICE RANGE
$86 - $98 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CaribbeanCuraçao
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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