A Global Recognition: Baoase Named #1 Resort Hotel in the Caribbean by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025

Baoase Luxury Resort has been named the #1 Best Resort in the Caribbean, Bermuda & the Bahamas by Travel + Leisure — and earned a place among the Top 25 Hotels in the World.

This is more than an accolade — it’s a moment of deep pride, heartfelt gratitude, and a dream come true. In Travel + Leisure’s prestigious 2025 World’s Best Awards, readers from around the globe voted Baoase into the top spot in the Caribbean region, and recognized us as one of the 25 best hotels in the world — a rare honor for a small, family-owned resort on a hidden corner of Curaçao.

The full story is featured in the August issue of Travel + Leisure, available  here.

What It Means for Baoase and for Curaçao

At Baoase, we’ve always believed that true luxury is personal. This award affirms what we’ve long held close: that heartfelt service, meaningful design, and genuine warmth leave the deepest impression. Tucked between Curaçao’s turquoise sea and lush gardens, Baoase offers an escape that is both exclusive and deeply intimate. To be recognized as the #1 Resort in the Caribbean is not just a win for us — it’s a win for Curaçao. It celebrates our island’s spirit, our people, and our place on the global map of luxury travel.

Why Guests Fall in Love with Baoase

Guests often share the magic they feel here:

• The privacy and intimacy of a boutique beachfront sanctuary

• Thoughtful service that feels tailor-made

• Culinary experiences crafted to surprise and delight

• Romantic dinners under the stars and moments that linger long after check-out 

It’s not just the setting — it’s the soul. Every corner of Baoase is designed with intention. Every guest experience is delivered with heart.

A Moment from our Directors Thijs and Niels van der Valk

For a small, family-owned resort to be named #1 in the Caribbean and #25 in the world — we are deeply humbled,” shares Director Thijs van der Valk. “This honor belongs to our team, who pour their hearts into every detail, and to the guests and partners who continue to believe in us. We don’t see this as the finish line — it’s just the beginning.”

Director Niels van der Valk adds:
“Baoase was built with love, passion, and a dream to create something truly special. To see that dream now recognized on a global stage is emotional beyond words. Thank you for being part of this journey — we look forward to what comes next, together.”

Baoase Is More Than A Resort

It’s where love stories begin. Where families come home and where barefoot luxury meets heartfelt hospitality. We are honored to represent Curaçao on the world stage — and to continue sharing the Baoase experience with those who seek something truly unforgettable. Discover why the world voted Baoase #1.

Thank You for  Believing in Us

To everyone who has walked our pathways, shared a sunset, or returned again and again: thank you. This award is yours too. Your stories, your love, your trust — they brought us here.

Discover Why We’re #1 In The Caribbean, Bermuda & The Bahamas