Based on rates of Condé Nast Traveler readers, Baoase Luxury Resort is placed in the top resorts throughout the Caribbean. With a score of 95.36 out of 100, Baoase is ranked as number 37 – an achievement that we are beyond proud of!

The Readers’ Choice Awards are the most important awards in the travel industry, celebrating the best places in the world. The 33^rd Readers’ Choice Awards are an extra special chapter representing a first time that voters made their picks when almost no one was traveling. Condé Nast highlights to their voters:

‘The names in this year’s edition are the ones that brought you comfort, that you still connected with long afterward, that got you through the months without travel. These are the enduring gems that can withstand the test of time and the vicissitudes of circumstances. So while it is always an honor to be on this list, in this strangest of years it is a special honor, indeed. Many readers have told us that when we emerge from this pandemic, they want to turn their attention to the classics, whether that means personal favorites or places they know have brought joy to others.’

Please find the article of Condé Nast Traveler here.

We are more than excited to share that we received TripAdvisor’s highest honor by becoming a Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Winner! Based on reviews, ratings and saves from travelers all over the world, TripAdvisor released that we are in the top 1% of hotels worldwide in the following categories:

• Best Luxury – Caribbean
• Best Small – Caribbean

The entire Baoase Team is very honored to have been recognized for this major accomplishment by our guests! To all our guests, thank you for your support and we hope to welcome you back to our piece of paradise soon.

As we are always eager to hear about your experience at Baoase, we would be grateful if you would keep reviewing us on TripAdvisor:

• Baoase Luxury Resort
• Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant

Photo by: Manon Hoefman

In the current crisis conditions, the Daily Meal Program (DMP) strives to provide the most vulnerable residents of Curaçao with healthy and nutritious meals.

DMP is an initiative from hospitality supplier Berry Wouters (Deli Nova). Together with Avila Hotel and Bijblauw, he started last April 27^th with preparing meals for people who need it most at this moment. Last week, we joined the three hospitality companies preparing 480 meals per week at Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant. The meals are taken to different distribution centers with the delivery trucks from DeliNova. We are honored to be part of this project.

We are more than proud to announce that we have been designated a AAA ‘Best of Housekeeping’ property for 2020. After measuring Baoase Luxury Resort during inspectors’ comprehensive on-site inspections, they complemented us with: ‘your property’s housekeeping significantly has surpassed expectations’ . AAA’s Inspector’s Best of Housekeeping award recognizes AAA Inspected & Approved hotels that receive the highest possible cleanliness and condition scores. Winning this annual award for the second time is highly appreciated by the entire Team of Baaoase, especially when considering the essential role of hygiene in the world today. Good hygiene leads to better health, and at Baoase the health and wellbeing of our guests and employees are considered top priority.

The culinary masters of Curaçao came together to support Fundashon di Artista. Ten local companies combined their strengths and presented a 4-course dinner with wine pairing. In the idyllic setting aside the Cathedral of Thorns, 70 guests enjoyed a culinary experience to raise money for the completion of the cathedral.

The building-sized illuminated labyrinth is a remarkable work of art of award-winning artist Herman van Bergen. The cathedral is made of sumpiña’s, the thorns of the acacia tortuoso. Van Bergen recognized the light shining through the thorns as a sign of human enlightenment and enhanced this by incorporating light within his works. Especially at the sunrise and sunset, the orbs of light create a spectacular ambience.

The fundraising dinner was beyond successful and an exceptional amount of 41.000 nafl was raised (13.500 nafl with the dinner – 27.500 nafl with the auction. All proceeds go to Fundashon di Artista.

On Thursday November 28th , Friday November 29th and Saturday November 30th, Dennis Kuipers (Vinkeles*), Onno Kokmeijer (Ciel Bleu**) and Chris Naylor (Vermeer*) created an exceptional culinary experience, together with Baoase executive chef René Klop.

“The amazing team work from the three star-chefs and executive chef Rene Klop has resulted in beautiful and delightful combinations. We are very happy that this edition of Vive la Gastronomie was a success and we want to thank everyone who has visited these amazing nights.– Oliver Zahn General Manager – Baoase Luxury Resort. ”

We captured the highlights of the three gastronomic nights in a beautiful video.

After the successful Vive la Gastronomie edition in 2018 with Dennis Kuipers (Vinkeles*)  and Onno Kokmeijer (Ciel Bleu**)  they will return, together with new culinary companion, Chris Naylor (Vermeer*).

Baoase Luxury Resort and its chef René Klop will be joined by these three executive chefs for the returning event on the 28th, 29th and 30th of November.  

On Thursday, the 28th of November and Friday, the 29th of November, the evening will start at 7:00 PM. There will be live music upon arrival and during dinner you can enjoy our relaxing music.

At the Master Villa, the evening begins with several amuses. The chefs will then prepare seven unique courses – including amuses, wine pairing and water – for $250 per person. This two-night only culinary companionship can be enjoyed by 25 diners per evening.

On Saturday November 30^th, the event starts at 5:30 PM which means you can enjoy the beautiful sunset in a relaxed setting. During this evening our exceptional saxophonist will be playing.

On Baby Beach, the chefs will prepare eight unique courses – for $135 per person. This is excluded wines. You can choose your wine at the table. This culinary companionship can be enjoyed by 40 diners.

Availability for Vive la Gastronomie is limited. Reservations can be made by emailing to restaurant@baoase.com or via WhatsApp +5999 564 0111.

]Vive la Gastronomie is a regular, culinary celebration where Baoase Luxury Resort invites exceptional Chefs to share their love for gastronomy.

SIDNEY SCHUTTE

Upcoming August, we will organize another Vive La Gastronomie. We will invite Executive Chef of Spectrum (**) previously Librije’s Zusje Amsterdam Sidney Schutte for this exclusive event. For the news item click here.

DEC 2018

ONNO KOKMEIJER & DENNIS KUIPERS

In December 2018, Chefs Dennis Kuipers (Vinkeles*), Onno Kokmeijer (Ciel Bleu**) and sommelier Jop IJspeert (Ciel Bleu**) shared their love for gastronomy with our guests, preparing eight unique courses.

View the after-movie here.

AUG 2018

JONNIE BOER

Jonnie and Thérèse Boer (De Librije***) found their way back to the lagoon of Baoase for an sold-out edition of Vive la Gastronomie. Two evenings, two delicious events.

View the after-movie here.

APRIL 2017

AKIRA OSHIMA

Japanese Michelin Star Chef Akira Oshima together with Executive Chef Rene Klop, had two amazing and fully booked evenings in the Master Villa at Baoase Luxury Resort. They are looking back on another successful edition of ‘Vive la Gastronomie’.

View the after-movie here.

JULI 2016

JONNIE BOER

Holland’s Top Chef, 3 Michelin Star Jonnie Boer was the guest Chef of Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant on Saturday the August 2nd 2016. Jonnie Boer cooked, together with the Baoase team, an exceptional culinary 6-course menu with an assortiment of great carefully selected wines.  Presented and served by the Sommelier and hostess of the evening, his wife Thérèse Boer.

APRIL 2016

ROGER VAN DAMME

On the 1st and 2nd of April 2016, Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant was hosted by one of the world’s greatest patissiers and Michelin Star Chef Roger van Damme from Belgium.

APRIL 2015

VIKI GEUNES

On Saturday 19th of April, two Michelin star Chef Viki Geunes was the Chef for the evening at Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant. The two Michelin star Chef, together with the Baoase team prepared a special 5 course menu, accompanied with an assortment of great wines.

AUG 2014

JONNIE BOER

On Saturday August 2^nd 2014 the team of Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant had the opportunity to work together with the 3 Michelin Star Chef Jonnie Boer for an exclusive Fine-dining evening.

APRIL 2012

ROGER VAN DAMME

Roger van Damme is owner and chef of the two Michelin star restaurant Het Gebaar in Antwerp. And together with our Michelin star Chef Rene Klop and his Baoase team, they prepared a special 5 course menu, accompanied with an assortment of great wines.

On Friday August 2^nd and Saturday August 3^rd  Sidney Schutte of restaurant Spectrum ** in Amsterdam took over the kitchen of Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant.

Together with our Executive Chef Rene Klop they put together an exceptional dinner for an exclusive group of guests.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“The eclectic culinary creations of Sidney at the Balinese Inspired setting of Baoase Luxury Resort proved to be a fantastic combinations. Because of the limited seating Rene Klop and his team were able to create an beautiful and intimate event that everyone enjoyed.” –
Oliver Zahn General Manager – Baoase Luxury Resort. ”

The next edition of Vive la Gastronomie will be held in November and we are looking forward to another amazing event.

After previous events with Jonnie Boer, Akira Oshima, Dennis Kuipers and Onno Kokmeijer, the culinary event Vive la Gastronomie returns to Baoase.

On August 2rd and 3rd, chef Sidney Schutte (Spectrum**) finds his way to our hidden lagoon. Together with Baoase-chef René Klop, the culinary companions will celebrate exceptional dishes and wines in an exclusive 7-course dinner.

Only those who are decisive will be able to enjoy Vive la Gastronomie, where availability is highly limited with a maximum of 30 guests per night. So, be sure to make a reservation on time.

A 7-course dinner with champagne, wine pairing, water, and several amuses comes at a price of $250 per person.

For reservations, please contact events@baoase.com or WhatsApp +5999 564 0111.