If ever there was an island with Resorts and Great Hotels aplenty, Aruba is it. World-class accommodations and direct flights from many major cities makes this island the preferred destination for so many. And with award-winning beaches, great restaurants, shopping, good service and friendly people, it’s a great spot. For an updated look for 2017, check out the Best Aruba Hotels.
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts
This property has been at the forefront of the green movement in the Caribbean (on an island that itself is leading the way in that area). But Bucuti & Tara is also a beautiful, luxurious adults-only hotel. And with just 104 rooms, it has a boutique feel right on the beach.
Ritz-Carlton Aruba
Aruba’s newest luxury resort is also the island’s best luxury resort. With 320 guestrooms, this is a classic Ritz-Carlton property on one of Aruba’s classic beaches, Palm Beach.
Boardwalk
One of our favorite small hotels in the Caribbean, the Boardwalk is unique on Aruba and a wonderful alternative to the classic large resort. Boardwalk shines on its special qualities and copious quantities of romance, service and comfort.
Aruba Marriott Resort and Stella Maris Casino
This property is perhaps the quintessential Caribbean resort. Indeed, if you were to conjure an image of a resort in your head, a picture of the Marriott’s pool deck might come to mind. And the Tradewinds Club, which occupies the property’s top floor, is a beautiful hotel within a hotel.
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
Located on Aruba’s bustling LG Smith Boulevard, this is actually two hotels in one: the Marina hotel for adults, and the Ocean Suites for families, with a combination of 287 rooms and 269 suites. (It also offers access to its own private island.)
Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa
Oh, what a beach … Manchebo Beach and Resort is located directly on award-winning Eagle Beach. If being right on a beautiful beach is important to your vacation experience then Manchebo Beach and Resort is the place for you. There is a beautiful spa, world-class wellness programmes, three restaurants and — did we mention the beach?
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino
Another stunner on Palm Beach, the Hyatt Regency has everything you’d expect from a Hyatt Caribbean — great service, great management and all the comforts you need. The property has a total of 360 units and a host of bar and food options, from beach-casual to haute cuisine.