Baoase Named #1 Resort in the Caribbean by Condé Nast Traveler 

There are places that stay with you long after you’ve left them. Places where time slows, where the air hums softly with the sound of the sea, and where every sunrise feels like a beginning. For many travelers, that place has been Baoase Luxury Resort.

Just months after being named the #1 Resort in the Caribbean and #25 Best Hotel in the World by Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards, Baoase has once again been recognized among the very best, this time by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, who voted Baoase the #1 Resort in the Caribbean in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

To be honored by not one, but two of the world’s most respected travel publications in the same year is humbling beyond words. For us, it reaffirms that the spirit of Baoase — built on warmth, authenticity, and barefoot luxury — continues to resonate deeply with travelers from all over the world.

“At Baoase, every recognition is more than an award. It’s a reflection of the care, passion, and heart our team brings to each guest experience,” shares Thijs van der Valk, Director of Baoase Luxury Resort. “To be honored by travelers themselves reminds us why we do what we do. To create moments that feel personal, genuine, and lasting.”

A Journey of Devotion

Every chapter of Baoase’s story has been written with passion and purpose. When we first appeared on Condé Nast Traveler’s list in 2022, we were ranked #19, a proud milestone for a family-owned resort in the heart of the Caribbean. In 2023, we moved to #4. And now, in 2025, we are deeply honored to be named #1.

This steady climb isn’t just a reflection of growth; it’s a story of heart, vision, and perseverance

“Baoase has always been built on family and love,” says Niels van der Valk, Co-Director of Baoase Luxury Resort. “Seeing that spirit reach the hearts of guests around the world means more than words can express. This recognition belongs to our team, our partners, and the island that inspires us every day.”

Where Travelers Find Home

What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it comes directly from travelers, those who have experienced Baoase for themselves. The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are voted by guests from across the world, sharing the destinations that have touched them most. For us, this acknowledgment is about more than excellence, it’s about connection. It’s knowing that somewhere between the sound of the sea, the smiles that greet you at breakfast, the flavors that surprise you at dinner, something lingers. Something real.

“This recognition is a reflection of the extraordinary dedication our team shows every day,” says Anthony Bradford, Resort Manager at Baoase Luxury Resort. “From housekeeping to culinary, every department plays a part in creating the effortless sense of harmony our guests feel. It’s that quiet consistency — the care in every detail — that makes Baoase so special.”

A Shared Honor

We share this recognition with everyone who has been part of our story, our loyal guests, dedicated team, and cherished partners who continue to carry Baoase’s story across the world. And above all, we share it with Curaçao, the island that gives Baoase its soul. Its vibrant culture, turquoise waters, and warm community are woven into everything we do. This achievement shines as much for our team as it does for the destination we are proud to call home.