The Ritz-Carlton, ArubavsHilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino ranks slightly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino scores 91 with praise from 9 reviews like Fodor's, The Telegraph and BlackBook.
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
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 81, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $475/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"More than any other Palm Beach high-rise, this 354-room hotel has a casual, lived-in quality."
Travel + Leisure
"Three-tower Dutch Colonial resort and casino with Aruba's most comprehensive spa, extending onto a 1,500-foot stretch of powdery white sand." Full review
BlackBook
"Full-service resort ticks off all the beach vacation boxes: two palm-fringed swimming pools, outdoor bar, 355 tidy guest rooms and suites, and all the ocean you can stand."
Frommer's
"This eight-story resort has the most stylish and beautiful rooms in Aruba." Full review
Star Service
"Sways more in time to island rhythms, its new contemporary-tropical-style guest rooms creating a winning environment for travelers in search of something more regional in character." Full review
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For the best water vistas request one of the rooms in the Aruba Wing, especially the renovated club rooms, which access an exclusive private lounge with all the expected perks.
Fodor's
"The lavish rooms at this 14-acre resort are appointed with colonial West Indian–style furniture, and their large balconies overlook the ocean or tropical gardens." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Incorporating several local touches that lend a clear sense of the destination, elevating what could have been a generic beach break into a distinctly Aruban experience." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"Renovated in December 2016, this expansive Hilton outpost in northwestern Aruba boasts two large swimming pools, a fitness center and four restaurants, among other..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino wins over families with its palapa-studded beach and action-packed activity schedule. There’s also a kids club and evening activities such as dive-in movies and s’mores."