BijBlauw — Restaurant in Dutch Caribbean

The hotel is undeniably lovely and seaside but that doesn't change what happened. While staff may downplay or deflect, the experience was real. If you're considering staying here, take this as a serious warning...

I chose BijBlauw for a peaceful solo vacation. A boutique property, with a sea side location. But on the first night, I woke up around 1am to find my room door wide open. I absolutely locked it before bed. I had also heard movement beforehand that sounded like someone trying to get in. (The noise of someone trying to get into the room woke me up abruptly. It wasn't subtle or vague.) The door at this hotel is heavy and doesn't open easily by accident, so this felt like an attempted entry.

I reported the issue immediately and asked for: • Security footage review (12-1:30am, Room 4) • A safety plan for the rest of my stay • A partial refund due to the breach

The hotel responded promptly at first, but ultimately claimed: No one was seen on the camera (though they refused to share the footage) Their night guard saw nothing The door likely wasn't closed properly (it was) I checked in twice before going to bed (I am traveling alone) They could not offer a refund

While they insisted there was "no indication" of a threat, the simple fact remains: I woke up to an open door while traveling alone, after hearing clear tampering sounds, and no one could explain why. There was no on-site security presence I could speak to, no functioning front desk at that hour - they leave at 8pm, and no accountability from management beyond polite deflection.

This wasn't about discomfort or inconvenience it was about safety. I left early, shaken and very disappointed.

At the end of the day, you should have no issue sharing footage, if nothing concerning occurred. Transparency builds trust especially when a guest feels unsafe. Refusing to share it only deepens the sense that something is being concealed or minimized.

If you're traveling solo or care about clear security protocols, I would advise caution.

I hope this serves as a warning for anyone considering a visit to BijBlauw Boutique Hotel in...

I chose BijBlauw for a peaceful solo vacation. A boutique property, with a sea side location. But on the first night, I woke up around 1am to find my room door wide open. I absolutely locked it before bed. I had also heard movement beforehand that sounded like someone trying to get in. (The noise of someone trying to get into the room woke me up abruptly. It wasn't subtle or vague.) The door at this hotel is heavy and doesn't open easily by accident, so this felt like an attempted entry.||||I reported the issue immediately and asked for:||• Security footage review (12-1:30am, Room 4)||• A safety plan for the rest of my stay||• A partial refund due to the breach||||The hotel responded promptly at first, but ultimately claimed:||- No one was seen on the camera (though they refused to share the footage)||- Their night guard saw nothing||- The door likely wasn't closed properly (it was) I checked in twice before going to bed (I am traveling alone)||- They could not offer a refund||||While they insisted there was "no indication" of a threat, the simple fact remains: I woke up to an open door while traveling alone, after hearing clear tampering sounds, and no one could explain why. There was no on-site security presence I could speak to, no functioning front desk at that hour - they leave at 8pm, and no accountability from management beyond polite deflection.||||This wasn't about discomfort or inconvenience it was about safety.||I left early, shaken and very disappointed.||||At the end of the day, you should have no issue sharing footage, if nothing concerning occurred. Transparency builds trust especially when a guest feels unsafe. Refusing to share it only deepens the sense that something is being concealed or minimized.||||If you're traveling solo or care about clear security protocols, I would advise caution.||||I hope this serves as a warning for anyone considering a visit to BijBlauw Boutique Hotel in...

I am surprised about the good reviews here. I was there a couple of days ago with two friends and all three of us were extremely disappointed. The only good thing about this place is the location. You can sit on the rocks (it’s not beach) next to the sea. The service is miserable. Not only that the lady couldn’t explain certain ingredients on the menu, she also brought our drinks and just left them on the edge of the table. I had to get up and serve my friends. When we arrived we found two dirty glasses on the table. And the table also needed cleaning. She didn’t remove these glasses during our whole lunch nor did she cleaned the table. Around the table there were used napkins on the floor and even an empty plastic bottle. It’s not that the place was busy, not at all. Only one table was occupied. She had all time in the world. When we asked something the lady would answer in Dutch although we spoke English. And she would talk to us while walking away. I have never seen something like that in a restaurant with such a good rating. The food was disappointing. We ordered the truffle risotto, the burger and the pulpo. Absolute average and the pulpo was a joke. A handful of salad leafs with a few pieces of pulpo. We explicitly asked if all dishes are main dishes or appetizers. We were confirmed it’s main and the price was definitely the price of a main course. I absolutely do not recommend this place! They is way better food in Willemstad and I will not even mention the service. You don’t want to be treated this way while spending your money...