Awards Nooz have received.

Recognized as trendsetter and most creative company.

Below, you can find all prizes and recognitions, awarded by important companies in the leisure sector.

Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2026 (Top 10% Worldwide)
Nooz has officially earned a place among the top 10% of highest-rated experiences worldwide. This exceptional international recognition was awarded through the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026, a distinction reserved for destinations and experiences that consistently receive outstanding reviews from their guests.
The selection is based on millions of authentic reviews and ratings from travelers around the world. Only destinations that maintain exceptionally high levels of guest satisfaction throughout the year qualify for this recognition.

For Nooz, this achievement is a meaningful confirmation of the vision on which the concept was built: creating extraordinary experiences where relaxation, connection, experience, and quality take center stage. The appreciation of guests from both Belgium and abroad remains the most important measure of success.
"We are incredibly proud of this recognition. It reflects the trust and enthusiasm of our guests, who share their experiences with the world. Thanks to them, Nooz now ranks among the very best in its category worldwide."

With this achievement, Nooz further strengthens its position as a leading destination for those seeking a unique and unforgettable experience. Being ranked among the world’s top 10% not only highlights the exceptional satisfaction of its guests but also underscores the international reputation Nooz has built over the years.

Traveller Review Award 2026
We were honoured to receive the Traveller Review Award from Booking.com, an award based on the reviews and ratings of our guests. This recognition reflects the trust travellers place in us and highlights the consistent quality we strive to deliver in both service and experience.
For us, this is a valuable acknowledgment that the attention to detail and care we put into welcoming every guest is noticed and appreciated. We see this recognition not only as an achievement, but also as a motivation to continue building a place where guests feel welcome and are eager to return. We would also like to sincerely thank all our guests for their trust and for taking the time to share their experiences. Thanks to them, we are able to keep growing and further refine our service.


Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2025 (Top 10% Worldwide)
We are honoured to receive the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026, awarded by Tripadvisor based on millions of reviews from travellers around the world. With this recognition, we are ranked among the top 10% of properties worldwide, a result fully driven by the experiences and feedback of our guests.
This award serves as an important confirmation that the overall experience we offer resonates with an international audience. It motivates us to continue investing in quality, service, and the details that make the difference. We are also grateful to every guest who takes the time to share their experience and thereby contributes to this meaningful milestone.

Unique Place To Stay Vipio Award 2025 (10/10 review score)
We are proud to have been awarded the Unique Place To Stay Award by Vipio, along with an exceptional review score of 10/10. This recognition confirms our commitment to providing a unique and high-quality stay experience, where experience, comfort, and hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. We sincerely thank our guests for their trust and positive reviews, which made this special achievement possible.
 
TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award 2018 
We have received Travellers' Choice Awards 2018 in the following categories:
- The 25 best small hotels - Belgium
- The 25 most romantic hotels in Belgium
This award - the highest award from  Trip Advisor - is based on reviews of millions of traveler's worldwide.
This is why Nooz belongs to the TOP 1% hotels on TripAdvisor.

 
TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award 2017 
In 2017, Nooz also has received  the Travellers' Choice Award of TripAdvisor in the following categories:
- The 25 best small hotels - Belgium
- The 25 most romantic hotels in Belgium
This award - the highest award from  Trip Advisor - is based on reviews of millions of traveler's worldwide.  
This is why Nooz belongs to the TOP 1% hotels on TripAdvisor.
 
 
Culture Trip Local Favorite 2016
Culture Trip, the biggest cultural website in the world, has added Nooz to their list 'Belgium Local Favorites'.
The website has about 3 million visitors worldwide. And another 1 million people follow the website on social media. 
 
 
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
Nooz has received an prestigious award for excellency from the well known travel website Trip Advisor. This award is based on reviews from travellers on their website.
 
 
Luxury Travel Guide Award 2017
Nooz is selected for the shortlist of the internationally important '2017 Luxury Travel Guide Award', based on reviews of guests and a skilled jury.
The Luxury Travel Guide targets an upscale (business) audience of about 500.000 people and will be distributed in more than 100 airport lounges in the entire world.
 
 
TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award 2016 
Nooz can proudly announce having received the Traveller's Choice Award 2016. 
This award is based on reviews on our worldwide traveler's community. 
It's the highest award from TripAdvisor.  
This is why Nooz belongs to the TOP 1% on TripAdvisor.
 

Luxury Wellness Retreat of the Year
The British Luxury Travel Guide discovered Nooz and approved it instantly. 
After  a rigorous test, Nooz has received the title Luxury Wellness Retreat of the Year, an honored place in this leading magazine. The new edition of The Luxury Travel Guide will be available to an upscale (business) audience of about 500.000 people and will be distributed in more than 100 airport lounges in the entire world.
 

Zoover Award 2015 Gold.
The unique relaxation oasis Nooz keeps getting awards. Just recently, Nooz received the fantastic Zoover Award Gold 2015 in the category 'Hotel'. Only the best hotels in Europe receive this award. 
The users on Zoover, a Dutch review site active in 19 countries, gave Nooz an average score of 9,3/10. 
Especially our perfect service, the beautiful green location, our design rooms and the delicious meals are highly appreciated by our guests. 
After having received the recent TripAdvisor awards, this Zoover Award Gold 2015 encouraged us the improve our offer even more.

Award 'Certificate of Excellence'.
The leading review website TripAdvisor has once more given a Certificate of Excellence to Nooz. After the important Traveller's Choice Award 2015 in February for the best service and the most romantic experience, Nooz receives a very nice recognition once more. 
"We're very proud and your appreciation motivates us to make our Nooz experiences even more unique. We're also working on new projects every day", according to Wim Vanacker, business manager. 


Tripadvisor Award 2015: most romantic and the best service
Nooz can proudly announce having received the Traveller's Choice Award from TripAdvisor for the best service and the most romantic experience.
Our guests especially like the unique combination of space, privacy, personal service and absence of time.  Our Duo Massage, made by Nooz, isre the most intense and timeless journey you can share with your partner, a friend, a colleague, family ... according to Kim Clijsters and many of our guests 'the best experience ever'.
[reviews from our guests]

 
Zoover Highly Recommended 2014 Award 
Nooz has received the highly acclaimed Zoover Highly Recommended 2014 Award.
We're very proud that the unique Nooz concept is one of the best according to our guests.
This will encourage use to do even better in the future. 




2014 - NOOZ ontvangt de Traveller's Choice Award
Nooz can proudly announce having received the Traveller's Choice Award.
"Onbeschrijflijk Genieten met de Grote G" of "Absolute aanrader. Top op het vlak van wellness."


2013 - The place to be according to Kim Clijsters? NOOZ!
Kim Clijsters has mentioned in her exclusive magazine that NOOZ is her favorite wellness location!
"Vorige zomer heb ik Brian voor onze huwelijksverjaardag getrakteerd op een dagje in wellnessoase Nooz en we waren meteen verkocht..."
 

2012 - Short film Nightfall
Sea Nooz was used as a scenery for the movie Nightfall. The shootings will take place in April. More info? http://www.seanooz.be/
 

2012 - TV programme 'Huizenjacht' (VT4)
According to VT4, Nooz is the most extraordinary wellness oasis that combines sublime relaxation with pure nature. The coverage was shot on the 2nd of March 2012.
[Watch the video]
 

2011 - TV programme 'getest op mensen' (VRT ) at NOOZ
According to the VRT, Nooz is the best location for a Duo Massage and a Massage-a-trois. The staff of the VRT programme 'Ook getest op mensen'  has visited Nooz.
The team of Marcel Vanthilt has chosen Nooz to examine the effect of a massage in a scientific way.
You want to see the results? Watch the video
 
 
2011 - NOOZ receives a ZOOVER award
Nooz won the Zoover Recommended 2011. In short: Nooz is one of the best locations in Europe according to the website of Zoover!
[look at the award]
 

2011 - Sea Nooz is one of the 5 best places in the world according to Homeaway!
According to Homeaway, Sea Nooz is one of the 5 best vacation houses at original locations in the world. The other 4 houses are located in South Africa, Turkey, the Netherlands and Brazil.  HomeAway is the leading website in renting vacation houses.
[read the article]
 
 
2010- According to 'Goed Gevoel' magazine, NOOZ is the best address in Belgium
Veerle Maes gives NOOZ the best score for Atmosphere and Treatments. 
Veerle about NOOZ: extraordinary wellness, timeless, a detailed approach, absolute privacy, a perfect relaxation, ...
[read the article]
 
 
2010 - The professional magazine Pro Estetic praises Nooz as trendsetter
Pro Estetic considers Nooz as the ideal partner for many wellness tips.
[read the article]
 

2009-According to ELLE magazine, NOOZ is the place to be in Belgium
According to Tine Zwaenepoel from ELLE magazine, NOOZ is a dream location nearby.  More specifically as a trendsetter in unique eco experiences:  "NOOZ is an oasis of tranquility (1 Ha) respecting nature.  Only NOOZ offers a concept that combines the aspects 'timeless' and 'enjoy together'. 


2009-KOSMETIEK praises NOOZ as a trendsetter in the BeNeLux
According to Corina Kuipers, the manager of the leading b-to-b magazine Kosmetiek (Holland), the NOOZ wellness concept is a unique source of inspiration.  "Nooz knows how to create a unique wellness concept.  An other approach, an inspiring interior and a personal touch"
 

2009-NOOZ wins the HORECA AWARD for innovation
On Monday the 12 of january 2009, Nooz has received the award 'Best innovation in the hotel and catering industry' from Jef Peeters and Lucia van de Weygert (ExquisMagazine) during the GALA event in Genk.
The judges praised the passionate Nooz team for offering a unique answer to demands for intense relaxation for all of your senses in absolute privacy en tranquility. 
At NOOZ, you don't just eat or sleep. We offer a total experience for all of your senses, entirely according to your expectations.  Spending the night at NOOZ will be an unforgettable experience filled with amazing sounds and colors. Take your breakfast, lunch or dinner in a private intimate cocoon, with candles, Live in Concert, in bathing gowns or evening wear ... Entirely according to your expectations.
 

2008-NOOZ wins the first price  "best sauna 2008"
In October 2008, NOOZ has won the first prize for best sauna 2008. This confirms that NOOZ is a trendsetting company in the leisure sector.


2007-UNIZO praises NOOZ as the most creative company in the leisure and recreation sector.
During the creativity convention Avanti 07 in Ostend (25th of March 2007), 'UNIZO' (union for independent entrepreneurs) has recognized NOOZ as the most creative company in the leisure sector. This is a proof that NOOZ remains a leading company and trendsetter in this sector.
The recognition was awarded for the following reasons:
  • NOOZ offers real relaxations: a journey without any stress from travelling.
  • All senses will be stimulated in a creative way.
  • All experiences are adapted to our European culture and our needs.
  • NOOZ only offers experiences you can SHARE and lets you forget 'time' and 'location' completely … 
 
2006-NOOZ wins the first price in the "Enterprize Business Plan" contest.
On the 28.09.2006, Nooz has won the award 'most innovative company in Belgium' at Enterprize, a Belgian annual contest for companies. ... NOOZ won the "Enterprize Business Plan"-contest in the category "micro companies" for its innovative concept in the leisure sector.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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