15 Must-Visit Hotels in Aruba for Every Traveler
Aruba, Jamaica, ooh, I wanna take you to
Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama
Key Largo, Montego
Baby, why don’t we go?
The Beach Boys were really onto something when they sang of the seas that can only be found in places like Aruba, Jamaica, and Key Largo. If you have your sights set on the arresting island of Aruba, rest assured you’re onto something truly spectacular.
Below, we’ll sail through fifteen different hotels and resorts, highlighting the all-inclusive options, family-friendly options, and adult-only oases. After taking a look at the high-end luxury that only the Ritz can provide, we’ll also explore a few affordable options, like the high-class Holiday Inn.
At the end of this article, we’re certain you’ll be booking into the perfect place to fulfill your wildest dreams.
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
When traveling, it’s always nice to poke around on the luxury sites to see what’s on offer – and the Ritz Carlton, Aruba has it all. To no surprise, The Ritz has secured one of the finest stretches of sand for their own private beach.
There’s no lugging chairs and umbrellas to the shoreline. Their little clamshell cabanas are all set up for you. Perhaps the cutest touch is that their cocktail servers scoot around on segways, meaning you never have to wait very long for a refill.
Of course, since it’s The Ritz, your rooms will be sumptuous, boasting the most glorious views of the Caribbean Sea. Then, with five dining options, a thirteen-treatment room spa, and two swimming pools, what more could you ask for?
As a cashless resort, all you need to worry about during your time here is which sarong to wear, which cocktail looks nice, and which fine dining experience you’ll savor to close out a beautiful day.
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino
Here, we have another relaxing resort where every last detail is attended to. For example, they have two onsite pools, but they’ve been carefully delegated to a beachfront adults-only pool and a family-friendly pool with a waterslide.
Like most resorts on this list, they have an ongoing list of daily activities that you can partake in when you’re not soaking up the sun or enjoying the gentle lull of the sea. One activity that might be interesting for the yogis in your party is their aerial yoga experience.
The Hyatt’s suites are island-themed and completely cozy. When you’re not luxuriating in their sheets, you can walk along their lagoon or breathe in the misty air from the onsite waterfall. Of course, their on-site dining options are superb, but the concierge is also more than happy to arrange for you to spend some time down at the Aruba shops and restaurants for some local color.
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
To no surprise, several of the main chains have strongholds on the island; in this case, that’s a good thing! There’s nothing generic about the rooms and suites in their Aruba destinations.
What’s special about the Hilton Aruba is that it never feels crowded or overrun, even though there are over 350 rooms spread across three towers. Here, too, servers are more than happy to bring your umbrella drinks right to your seaside seat. And, when you’re done for the day, you can dine onsite or rent one of their bikes to explore Aruba.
When you’re sitting poolside, you can choose to savor the sunlight or roll up your proverbial sleeves and dive into a volleyball match. With a host of activities like Latin dance classes, the opportunity to make beachside s’mores, or a sunset sail on a catamaran, you never have to leave the grounds to partake in the fun.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba
The reason we have another Hilton on the list is because this is an important consideration if you’re on the lookout for a family-friendly destination. Here on the island, Embassy Suites is known to be one of the best. They go so far as to extend an offering of free stays for children under 17.
Every member of your family will be well cared for with a complimentary breakfast buffet and two complimentary cocktails per adult come happy hour. The way to access their private stretch of sand on Eagle Beach is to traverse their private tunnel.
Hilton Honors members receive a discounted rate, including family-friendly suites. And don’t be afraid to use their concierge as a resource. For example, they’ll be more than happy to arrange your visit to the nearby Bubali Bird Sanctuary or National Archaeological Museum if you’re looking for a way to divvy up your poolside, seaside, and barside bits of fun in the sun.
If you really enjoyed your time here next year, you can also indulge in even more family fun in the sun at any one of these Bahamas all-inclusive resorts.