Balinese lagoon hideaway
Lantern-lit gardens and Balinese stone carvings wrap around a sheltered saltwater cove and private white-sand beach.
“uses dense, vibrant landscaping and shutters and stone walls between guest rooms to create a cocooning feeling of privacy.”
Where it shines
Notable
Private pool villas, customized beach picnics, and attentive Dutch-Caribbean staff delivering personalized seaside care.
Notable
A sheltered saltwater swimming lagoon, private beach, boat charters, and plunge pools across tropical grounds.
Listed
High colonial ceilings, dark wood beams, stone privacy walls, and Balinese statues set among tropical gardens.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Set within lush tropical grounds, the family-run hotel provides a Balinese-inspired refuge.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked in quiet Steenrijk along the south coast, the resort sits ten minutes by car from the historic center of Willemstad.
The rooms
Accommodations feature dark wood beams and high colonial ceilings, with private plunge pools and stone privacy walls across tropical grounds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The freeform freshwater pool winds between rock formations and palm trees just steps from the beach.
The spa and gym
Open-air beachfront gazebos host massages using local aloe, and the indoor health club offers personal training sessions.
At the table
Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant serves French-Asian dishes on the sand, and the thatched beach bar pours drinks beside the lagoon.
The Balinese-style spot feels secluded and tranquil, especially when swimming off the lagoon-like beach or sitting next to the banyan tree in the lantern-lit garden.
How it began
The family-run hideaway takes its name from the founders' initials combined with the Dutch word for oasis.
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Silver
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Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.