Where you stay in Curaçao completely changes your trip, and Baoase Luxury Resort Curaçao is the kind of resort where you don’t plan much outside of it. I stayed here wondering if it was actually worth the price, and by the end, I had a very clear answer. It’s a very specific type of trip, and if that’s what you want, it makes sense.
If you’re still deciding where to base yourself, check out my Where to Stay in Curaçao (Best Areas + Hotels) because this feels very different from staying in Willemstad or on the west side.
We pulled up to Baoase Luxury Resort and I immediately questioned if we were in the right place. From the outside, it’s pretty unassuming, and I wasn’t fully sold yet.
Then they opened the doors, and everything changed fast. I walked in, looked around, and instantly got it (like oh… we’re not leaving the property… got it).
I checked in and started walking through the property, and it got quieter with every step. There aren’t crowds, no loud music, nothing pulling your attention in different directions.
I saw other guests, but barely noticed them after that. I ended up lowering my voice without thinking about it, and that kind of set the tone for the rest of the stay.
I walked into our Beachfront Pool Suite and tried to hold my composure until the butler left (and then immediately started air punching like I just won something). There was a private infinity plunge pool right in front, a garden wrapped around the space, and multiple outdoor areas that made it feel like we had our own setup.
I started walking through everything and realized how much space there actually was. The bedroom opened right out to the pool, and the bathroom was fully outside with a stone tub, rain shower, and double sinks. I stood out there way longer than necessary just looking at it and I already knew we weren’t leaving this room much (we didn’t).
I ended up putting music on the Sonos, setting my stuff down, and immediately settling in like we lived there (mentally moved in within 10 minutes).
The first day I dropped my bags, changed, and went straight into the plunge pool. From there I could see the beach, hear the water, and had zero reason to move. We ended up staying in that space way longer than planned, just going between the pool and the patio…and we were late to dinner oops ha.
The next morning I walked down to the beach and immediately noticed how calm the water was. It sits in a small cove, so there’s no waves really pushing in, and it’s easy to get in without worrying about waves.
I grabbed my snorkel (you can also rent them from free at the resort) and went out near the pier and stayed out longer than I expected because the water was that clear.
I came back up to my chair and didn’t have to do anything after that. A beach butler handled towels, drinks, and kept checking in, and they brought out snacks throughout the day without us even asking (which honestly made it very easy to just sit there and keep eating).
A few days in and I realized we hadn’t even touched the main pool. We kept saying we’d go check it out, but every time we had the option, we just stayed in our own space instead. However, once we did venture to the main pool we loved it!
Walking around the property, there were plants everywhere, birds, and random little lizards popping out (which honestly made it feel more tropical in a good way).
We went to dinner at the Culinary Beach Restaurant and sat right by the water. The ocean was basically right next to the table, and I didn’t even look at the menu that long before ordering because I knew I wanted basically everything on the menu ha.
The food feels French with tropical and Asian flavors mixed in, and everything we ordered wsa really flavorful. It wasn’t just good—it felt like a full experience from start to finish.
The food came out slow, but we didn't mind as we are on vacation—it was very european, and we ended up sitting there for a while just eating and talking (and that gave me time to already be planning what I’d order the next night).
We tried several of the themed nights at the Sunset Deck. It turned into a whole experience instead of just dinner. They rotate things like Mexican night, Indian night, Italian night, seafood, BBQ—so it doesn’t feel repetitive even if you stay on property the whole time.
If you’re planning to stay at the resort most of the time, the all-inclusive option actually makes more sense than paying for each meal individually.
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I ordered room service the next morning and it showed up faster than I expected. Housekeeping had already been through once, and later that night they came back again and left fresh water by the bed.
I went down to the beach after that and didn’t have to do anything—someone handled towels, drinks, everything. It felt very taken care of without feeling like someone was hovering.
I ended up talking to Indy and Pablo at the restaurant a few times, and they gave great recommendations without making it feel forced.
I sat outside at night and could hear a little bit of traffic and some noise from the neighborhood. It wasn’t constant, but it stood out more since everything else was so quiet during the day.
It didn’t ruin anything, but if you’re expecting total silence, you might hear a little background noise at times (very minor and didn’t change the experience for me).
I looked at the map at one point and realized how close we were to Willemstad, but we didn’t leave. Every time we thought about going somewhere, we just stayed.
If you do want the option to explore more, renting a car in Curaçao makes it easier and gives you flexibility to leave when you want.
I kept comparing it in my head to Sandals Royal Curaçao, and they’re just completely different trips.
Baoase felt private, quiet, and very focused on the experience itself. Sandals felt bigger, more social, and more structured.
If you want a full breakdown, read Sandals Curaçao vs Baoase: Which Resort Is Better? because it really comes down to the type of trip you want.
Baoase is worth it if you care about really good food, want privacy, and plan to spend time at the resort. If your ideal trip is slow mornings, long dinners, and staying in your room longer than expected, this fits perfectly (we barely left and didn’t feel like we were missing anything).
It’s not worth it if you want nightlife, a packed schedule, or plan to be out exploring most of the day. You’re paying to be here, so if you’re not going to use it, it doesn’t really make sense.
If you’re already leaning toward this kind of stay, I’d check here to compare pricing and availability because this one fluctuates depending on season.
For flights, I usually look at cheap flights on Skyscanner just to keep that part simple and not overpay.
If you want to add something off-property, you can book a tours here to see more of the island without planning everything yourself.
I left feeling like the stay itself was the trip. We weren’t just sleeping there—we were actually using everything, staying in the room, sitting through long dinners, and being at the beach for hours.
And for that kind of trip, Baoase Luxury Resort Curaçao delivered (I guess you could say it was a suite deal).
A hotel that’s also a free 24-hour contemporary art museum penguins included. We booked a Corner Suite at 21c and it was massive: separate bedroom, living room, dining area, 699 square feet to spread out in. The bathroom alone had a double vanity and custom Rookwood Pottery tile that made getting ready weirdly entertaining.
The location is downtown, two minutes from Fountain Square, walkable to Boca for dinner, and close enough to hop the free streetcar into Over-the-Rhine. If OTR is where most of your plans are, you might want to stay closer to that neighborhood instead downtown worked for us, but we spent more time in OTR than we expected to.
And yes, there’s a recycled-plastic penguin sculpture that will absolutely scare you the first time you open your door and forget it’s there. Link in bio for the full review rooms, parking, walkability, and everything else before you book 🎨
Three neighborhoods, one streetcar, and more Cincinnati specialties than I could finish in one afternoon.
We hit a goetta breakfast sandwich, chocolate chip ice cream from a shop that’s been at it since 1870, a Liège waffle that earned its Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives spot, and Cincinnati chili the way it’s actually meant to be eaten... over a hot dog, buried in shredded cheddar.
$75 got us three and a half hours, a local guide, free streetcar rides, and a genuinely full stomach. Don’t eat breakfast before this one, the portions add up fast.
My third Secret Food Tour in my third city, and it’s still undefeated.
Link in bio for the full review cost, route, parking, and every stop we hit 🥟🌶️
13 creek crossings, a canyon that keeps closing in around you, and a hike I’d genuinely put back on my itinerary, West Fork Trail was the one.
We got to Call of the Canyon at 7:15am and the lot was barely a quarter full. By 12:30 it was 85% full, so if there’s one tip that matters most, it’s this: go early.
The maintained trail is 6.6 miles round trip, mostly flat, mostly shaded, but I kept my regular tennis shoes dry the whole way by hopping across the rocks at each crossing. It’s rated moderate, and honestly that’s about the distance, not the terrain.
Here’s what nobody tells you though ✨ the maintained trail isn’t the end. We changed into water shoes at the official endpoint and kept going another mile straight through the creek, canyon walls narrowing around us the whole time. That extra mile ended up being my favorite part of the entire hike.
5/5 for me. I’d bring the water shoes again in a heartbeat.
Link in bio for the full guide parking, timing, what to pack, and everything I wish I knew before I went 🥾
Two hours, zero regrets. The Pink Jeep Broken Arrow Tour is hands down one of the most fun things we did in Sedona.
Open-air Jeeps crawling over slickrock, backcountry views you can’t reach on your own, and the famous Road of No Return, steep, thrilling, and somehow completely safe the whole way down.
If you’re picking one paid activity in Sedona, make it this one.
You have to do @pinkjeeptours 🌵🚙 Link in bio for the full review.
Dinner beside Oak Creek at Cress, and yes, it’s a splurge, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat.🤍
Candlelit tables under the trees, the creek running right beside us, a menu that mixes Arizona ingredients with French technique. We ordered a little of everything: the squash and beet salad, milk rolls with three different butters, sweet potato gnocchi that somehow felt light instead of heavy. Then two desserts because we couldn’t decide. The Vanilla Crème Caramel with Manchego cheese completely stole the show, salty and sweet in a way that sounds strange until you taste it.
Plan on $100–250 for two depending on what you order, and this isn’t the spot for a quick casual dinner, it’s slow, intentional, and worth every minute. Book ahead and ask for a creekside table if you can.
If you’re looking for one unforgettable meal in Sedona, this is it. Link in bio for the full review 🍽️
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