The 10 Best Places to Stay in Aruba

By: - May 26th, 2015
Best Aruba Hotels

This is what you always find yourself loving about the best Aruba hotels. We’ve alway said that Aruba has a lot of great hotels, and places to stay to fit every size and vacation. With easy air access, fabulous beaches, and a diverse culture, it’s no wonder that Aruba is one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations.

And if you’re planning a trip to the placed called “One Happy Island” soon, here are some suggestions for a satisfying stay at hotels in Aruba, all great plces to explore the sights, sounds, flavors and experiences that make this Dutch Caribbean island so special.

From larger, more traditional hotels to chic boutique hotels in Aruba, these are the best places to stay on the island. In other words, these are the best Aruba hotels.

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Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts On Eagle Beach, this adults-only boutique offers good value with champagne check-in and complimentary breakfast buffet plus free wi-fi. Park yourself under a palapa and soak up the friendly yet sophisticated vibe the owner has been cultivating here for more than two decades. Right now, this is the best Aruba hotel.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba R-C loyalists won’t be disappointed by this now two-year-old Palm Beach resort, which has 320 all-balcony rooms; four restaurants; two pools; and a plush spa. Of note: The contemporary spin on classic Ritz-Carlton décor, which brings a welcome touch of modernity to the venerable brand.

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Aruba Marriott & Stellaris Casino We particularly love the Tradewinds Club, the 49-room resort-within-a-resort on the top floor where guests can enjoy concierge services; a private lounge with complimentary food and beverage presentations six times a day; and a reserved stretch of sand on famous Palm Beach. When it comes to the best hotels in Aruba, this is a great option.

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Hyatt Regency Aruba If you’re traveling with the family and/or gambling’s your thing, you’ll love this resort, which has a humming casino open from noon to 4am daily; a kids’ club; and a three-tiered pool and waterslide the little ones will love. This is one of the best Aruba hotels for families.

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Boardwalk Small Hotel Never mind that it’s not on the beach; this cozy 14-casita compound set on a former coconut plantation is popular with visitors seeking an authentic taste of the island enthusiastically delivered by the sisters who own it. And since its near Fisherman’s Huts beach (and a quick walk to the marquee strand at Palm), sand seekers can still get their fix. This is the best boutique hotel in Aruba.

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Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino The location of this Oranjestad roost – it’s attached to a mall – makes it a perfect base for city-slickers and shoppers alike. The resort comprises the adults-only Renaissance Marina Hotel and the family-friendly Renaissance Ocean Suites. Renaissance Island, the private-island oasis a free boat taxi ride away, will appeal to all. This is a wide-ranging hotel, a hotel that has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for Aruba shopping or an Aruba vacation.

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Manchebo Beach Resort There’s not a buffet in sight at this hotel on Eagle Beach in Aruba where all meals are served a la carte; an oceanview spa offers relaxing therapies; and simply raising a flag summons a Balashi beer-toting waiter to your palapa on the sand.

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Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort This intimate family-run hotel on Eagle Beach in Aruba is known for its distinctive Dutch Colonial-inspired architecture and loved for its welcoming staff and romantic toes-in-the-sand restaurant, Passions on the Beach.

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New on the scene, this was formerly the Radisson Aruba.

Hilton Aruba Close to De Palm Pier, this high-rise Palm Beach hotel has two pools; six restaurants; a spa; casino; and a kids’ club. In other words, it’s got everything you need for a fun Aruban vacay. Hilton took over what was the former Radisson hotel in 2015, and the new brand has given the hotel an extra shine, making it easily one of the best Aruba hotels.

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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba An all-inclusive Holiday Inn? You betcha. This hotel on Palm Beach offers family and couples packages that include three daily meals, local liquor brands, comp wi-fi, discounts on select activities, and spa credits, all of which put it on this list of the best Aruba hotels.

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