The Ritz-Carlton, ArubavsVistalmar Ocean Suites
Both The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba and Vistalmar Apartments are rated very highly by experts. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba scores significantly better than Vistalmar Apartments. The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba scores 83 with recommendations from 6 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
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
Vistalmar Ocean Suites
Bucutiweg 28, Oranjestad, Aruba
From $46/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"Across the street from the fishing pier in Oranjestad, Vistalmar is for the budget-minded who want the comfort of home and don't mind a slightly out-of-the-way homebase."
Oyster
Budget
"The two-and-a-half-pearl Vistalmar Apartments is a mixed bag -- on one hand, rates are reasonable and dive companies are just down the street in Varadero Caribe marina." Full review