Aruba: Blue Residences Condominium Resort Opens Doors

By: - March 4th, 2014

Above: the Blue Residences condominium resort in Aruba

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Blue Residences condominium resort has officially opened its doors in Aruba.

The property, which debuted its first tower on Saturday, welcomed its first guests on Monday.

The first tower has a total of 42 units, including two five-bedroom penthouses, four three-bedroom penthouses, 12 three-bedroom units and 24 two-bedroom units, is the first luxury condo resort to open on Aruba’s Eagle Beach in two decades.

Another tower is slated to open at the property in May, with a third set to open in January 2015. Upon completion, the project will have 124 total units.

“The debut of Blue Residences marks an important event in the Aruba tourism industry, providing travelers with a selection of upscale condo-style units from which to enjoy everything the island has to offer,” said Herber Valkenberg, president of Icon Hotel Marketing, the North American representative for the property.

The resort includes an infinity pool, a full-service spa, a restaurant and bar and a private beach protected by a jetty.

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