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Barcelo ArubavsBrickell Bay Beach Club & Spa
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Barcelo Aruba is the choice of most reviewers compared to Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa. Barcelo Aruba scores 81 with endorsements from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, Star Service and Fodor's.
Barcelo Aruba
Frommer's
Oyster
Fodor's
Star Service
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 83, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $375/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The pool has retained its bustling feel, so if you're looking for a casual house-party atmosphere with lots of action and organized activities, this good-times place is for you." Full review
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The resort is popular with almost everybody: families with kids, young couples, middle- aged folks, and some elderly guests; most people choose an all-inclusive package.
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"A lively, modern resort in Aruba's tourist center, the Occidental draws young couples, families, and retirees -- all playing together on the hotel's active beach." Full review
Fodor's "Popular with tour groups, this all-inclusive resort always has something going on, whether it's beer-drinking contests or bikini fashion shows." Full review
Star Service "The beach is beautiful, the vast sea-size central pool is well-designed and anyone willing to pay the hefty supplement for Royal Club accommodations is in for a treat. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report13.0
"Recent visitors praised the property's clean and comfortable digs, though some felt the outdated decor did not justify the high room rate. The seven on-site restaurants also receive mixed feedback. " Full review
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After satiating their appetites, guests can test their luck in the casino, head down to the beach or post up on a chaise lounge by the free-form pool.
Travel + Leisure "Barceló Aruba, set on the white sandy shores of Palm Beach, features 373 rooms, all with balconies and views of the ocean or garden"
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February 2, 2023
Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa Oyster Fodor's Frommer's
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 370, Palm - Eagle Beach 12000, Aruba
From $230/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster Mid-Range
"Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa is 97-room mid-range boutique around a five-minute walk to Aruba's Palm Beach, the hubbub of the High Rise zone, and a large concentration of restaurants and shopping." Full review
Fodor's "Right in the heart of the main tourist street behind the high-rise resort Palm Beach strip is this adults-only urban stay with its own hidden pool and courtyard." Full review
Frommer's "While not directly on the beach, this four-floor hotel is right across the street from Palm Beach, so it's just a five-minute walk (and guests can get beach towels and chairs from the hotel)" Full review
