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Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino vs Barcelo Aruba

Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino scores significantly better than Barcelo Aruba. Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino comes in at #3 in Aruba with endorsements from 9 publications like Oyster, Star Service and The Telegraph.

Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
8 / 10
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 81, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $475 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"More than any other Palm Beach high-rise, this 354-room hotel has a casual, lived-in quality."
Travel + Leisure 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 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 Frommer's
"This eight-story resort has the most stylish and beautiful rooms in Aruba." Full review
Star Service 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.
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Barcelo Aruba
Barcelo Aruba
8 / 10
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 83, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $375 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The pool has retained its bustling feel, so if you're looking for a casual house-party atmosphere with lots of action and organized activities, this good-times place is for you." Full review
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The resort is popular with almost everybody: families with kids, young couples, middle- aged folks, and some elderly guests; most people choose an all-inclusive package.
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A lively, modern resort in Aruba's tourist center, the Occidental draws young couples, families, and retirees -- all playing together on the hotel's active beach." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Popular with tour groups, this all-inclusive resort always has something going on, whether it's beer-drinking contests or bikini fashion shows." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The beach is beautiful, the vast sea-size central pool is well-designed and anyone willing to pay the hefty supplement for Royal Club accommodations is in for a treat. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
13.0
"Recent visitors praised the property's clean and comfortable digs, though some felt the outdated decor did not justify the high room rate. The seven on-site restaurants also receive mixed feedback. " Full review
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After satiating their appetites, guests can test their luck in the casino, head down to the beach or post up on a chaise lounge by the free-form pool.
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