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Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba vs BlueAruba Rentals
Boardwalk Hotel Aruba and Blue Residences are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Boardwalk Hotel Aruba scores significantly better than Blue Residences. Boardwalk Hotel Aruba ranks #11 in Aruba with recommendations from 4 sources such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
New York Times
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Bakval 20, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $495 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Upper-middle-range
"For those in search of an intimate boutique experience on Aruba, the Boardwalk Hotel is an excellent three-and-a-half-pearl choice."
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There's no direct beach access, but guests can walk to nearby Palm Beach (full of bustling restaurants, casinos and nightlife) or get in the car and head to a hidden beach recommended by the owners -- they know the local scoop, so guests should be sure to ask their advice.
"Across the road from the Marriott complex on Palm Beach, this small hotel is an ideal alternative to the big resorts."
"The romantic air that reigns throughout the hotel is enhanced by the private, air-conditioned casitas that are anything but rustic. Accommodations feature full kitchens and living rooms."
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"A gorgeous luxury boutique oasis in an ex-coconut planation, this family run gem is decorated in bright tropical hues with unique accents supplied by local artists."
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Top Choice
"Located on a former coconut plantation, this delightful boutique hotel is just a short block from Palm Beach (where beach service is available) but miles from the tourist madness."
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"Inside it hides a tropical oasis of poolside hammocks and individually styled bungalows with cathedral ceilings. The rooms are obscured from each other by foliage, making it seem more private."
36 Hours in Aruba
March 12, 2020
"An intimate hotel with 14 casitas spread across the coconut grove...accommodations feature full kitchens and living rooms decorated in a colorful Caribbean fashion."
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"With just 46 private casitas, the resort offers a more intimate option for guests seeking more laid-back accommodations. The casitas include kitchenettes, barbecues, and outdoor dining sets. "
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Aruba
January 3, 2024
BlueAruba Rentals
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 266, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $231 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
"Offering the perks of a timeshare with apartment-style rooms, this luxury condo resort on Eagle Beach debuted the first of its three seven-story towers in March, 2014. "
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"Bookended by Aruba’s two most famous beaches (Eagle and Palm) on its own private man-made sandy strand right across the street, the new Blue Residence Towers...offer epic unfettered views of the sea."
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Upscale
"Blue Residences is an upscale hotel located less than a mile away from Aruba’s High-Rise Hotel district."
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