Boardwalk Boutique Hotel ArubavsHoliday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Boardwalk Hotel Aruba is preferred by most professionals compared to Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino. Boardwalk Hotel Aruba comes in at #11 in Aruba with positive reviews from 4 publications including Oyster, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba
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."
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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. "
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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino
230 Je Irausquin Blvd, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $277/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Distributed among three seven-story towers, the rooms feature wall-to-wall carpeting, handsome hardwood furniture, and cheerful colors." Full review
Fodor's
"This popular, family-oriented package-tour resort has three seven-story buildings filled with spacious rooms lining a sugary, palm-dotted shore." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Holiday Inn is a family-friendly beachside resort with a decent fitness center, day spa, and nice pool." Full review