The Ritz-Carlton, ArubavsBlueAruba Rentals
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba scores significantly higher than Blue Residences. The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 8 publications including Afar Magazine, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba Show All Reviews
LG Smith Boulevard, 107, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $629/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The seven-story Ritz-Carlton, the newest hotel in Aruba's high-rise hotel area, opened in November 2013 on the southwestern portion of Palm Beach." Full review
Fodor's
"The high standards of Ritz-Carlton properties are well represented at the Aruba property with rooms that have private balconies, and oceanview rooms that offer sweeping vistas of the Caribbean." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
93.1
"The sea remains calm and shallow for about a half mile out, so conditions are always right for kayaking and paddleboarding." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Guests get a taste of authentic island hospitality at the Ritz-Carlton, where 90 percent of the employees are locals." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Breezy Aruba is home to one of the newest Ritz-Carlton resorts, located on the far, quiet end of burgeoning Palm Beach." Full review
Jetsetter
"World-class Palm Beach resort overflowing with amenities, including a pair of swimming pools, four restaurants, and an expansive spa." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Creating a formidable bookend on the posh white-sand beach, the hotel provides the island with an upscale alternative that’s especially well equipped to cater to families and very large groups. " Full review
Oyster
5.0
"The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba is one of the most luxurious stays in Aruba. It's located directly on a beautiful stretch of Palm Beach and interiors combine a beachy aesthetic with high class..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With yellow and tan hues, and in a prime beachfront perch, the Ritz is easily the most opulent resort in Aruba, and it's got the biggest spa and the glitziest casino to match." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Situated on the beach on Aruba's northwestern coast, this Ritz-Carlton outpost, opened in 2013, lives up to its brand's service, amenities and expectations, according to reviewers. Each..." Full review
BlueAruba Rentals
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 266, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $231/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"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. " Full review
Fodor's
"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." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Blue Residences is an upscale hotel located less than a mile away from Aruba’s High-Rise Hotel district." Full review