Baoase Luxury Resort is the island high-end hideaway, set on the Caracas Bay peninsula on the southeast coast, with a design that borrows from Southeast Asia and a scale that is deliberately small. Instead of a large block of rooms, the idea is a collection of villa-style suites arranged around the water, with a beach club, restaurants and a sense of space that big resorts do not offer. It is not an all-inclusive property, and it is not the kind of stay that you book for sightseeing, though the southeast coast and Willemstad are within reach by car. The appeal is privacy, quiet and a beach that feels like the guests own it. If you want to pay for peace, and you are happy to eat on site or drive to Jan Thiel and Pietermaai for variety, Baoase is the island splurge.
Location and getting around
Caracas Bay is on the southeast coast, near Jan Thiel and a short drive from Willemstad, and the airport is on the other side of the city. A rental car is the easiest way to get around, though taxis and tours also work, and the Klein Curaçao catamaran departs from the Jan Thiel side, which makes this an unusually convenient base for that excursion. Tugboat Beach and the Caracas Bay area are nearby for snorkeling, and the Sea Aquarium and Mambo Beach are a short ride in the other direction.
Rooms and who it suits
Expect spacious villa-style accommodation with outdoor space, and check the differences between categories, because views, pools and proximity to the beach vary. The resort suits couples on a special trip, families who want more room than a hotel offers and travelers who prefer a calm, design-led stay over a lively one. The trade-off is price, since this is one of the most expensive places to stay on the island, and the choice of dining is smaller than in Willemstad, so many guests eat out for variety.
Good to know
Rates climb in the dry season from December to April, and the property is small enough that peak weeks sell out early. Confirm current details on children, minimum stays, resort fees and the beach club arrangements before you book. If you are unsure whether the price is worth it, compare it against the all-inclusive resorts on the west coast and the beach hotels in Jan Thiel, and decide whether you want privacy and design or the convenience of an all-inclusive plan.
A practical tip at this price level is to ask exactly what the rate includes, to reserve beach club tables and any spa or dining experiences before you arrive, and to plan one or two outings so the stay does not become entirely static. Reef-safe sunscreen and a hat are worth packing.
Why stay here
- ✓Villa-style suites
- ✓Caracas Bay beach setting
- ✓Beach club
- ✓On-site restaurants
- ✓Pool areas
- ✓Design-led, small-scale resort
- ✓Near Jan Thiel dining
- ✓Close to Klein Curaçao departure point
Good questions
Where is Baoase Luxury Resort?+
It is on the Caracas Bay peninsula on the southeast coast, near Jan Thiel and a drive from Willemstad.
Is it all inclusive?+
It is not sold as an all-inclusive resort. Confirm meal plans and extras when you book.
Is it close to the Klein Curaçao departure point?+
The catamaran leaves from the Jan Thiel pier, which is nearby, so the resort works well as a base for that excursion.
