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Boardwalk Boutique Hotel ArubavsBucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba is the choice of most reviewers compared to Boardwalk Hotel Aruba. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba comes in at #1 in Aruba with praise from 9 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba
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Bakval 20, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $495/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster 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." Full review
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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.
DK Eyewitness "Across the road from the Marriott complex on Palm Beach, this small hotel is an ideal alternative to the big resorts."
Frommer's "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." Full review
Fodor's "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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
New York Times "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
Frommer's "An intimate hotel with 14 casitas spread across the coconut grove...accommodations feature full kitchens and living rooms decorated in a colorful Caribbean fashion." Full review
Travel + Leisure "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
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba
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L.G. Smith Boulavard 55 B, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $583/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "If Palm Beach's high-rise, high-energy scene seems overwhelming, this small, low-slung resort on Eagle Beach is a great escape."
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If you're after quiet and romance, request the earth-toned, two-year-old Tara Wing.
DK Eyewitness "All rooms are beautifully decorated and suites have kitchenettes. Eagle Beach spreads out around this friendly Euro-style boutique resort."
Jetsetter "Aruba’s classic island scenery and unspoiled coasts makes it ripe for honeymooners in search an intimate getaway." Full review
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Just be sure to return in time for the nightly steel band performance at the outdoor Sand Bar, or a movie screening on the beach under the stars.
Star Service "5 kilometers from Oranjestad, 12 miles north of Venezuela...this well-tuned midrange resort continues to impress with an adults-only credo that adds an extra layer of tranquility." Full review
Fodor's "An extraordinary beach setting, impeccably understated service, and attention to detail help this elegant Green Globe resort easily outclass anything else on the island." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Resting on 14 sandy acres close to Aruba's westernmost point, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is a boutique, adults-only property that emphasizes environmental protection." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"This 1987 adults-only boutique resort in Aruba's quieter low-rise Eagle Beach district offers sun seekers "the island's best, least-crowded beach." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Bucuti is the most eco-certified and first carbon-neutral resort in the Caribbean. It also was the first hotel in the world to win the prestigious Global United Nations 2020 Climate Neutral Now Award." Full review
New York Times "100 rooms and beach chairs spaced far apart on a wide white sand beach...the hotel restaurant offers complete vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus "
36 Hours in Aruba
March 12, 2020
Frommer's "This elegant oasis provides Aruba's most adult ambience." Full review
