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The Ritz-Carlton, ArubavsBucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba ranks significantly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba has a TripExpert Score of 95 with approval from 9 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Oyster.
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
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Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report 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 Traveler93.1
"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
Oyster5.0
"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 Report3.0
"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
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba
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DK Eyewitness Jetsetter Star Service Fodor's U.S. News & World Report Condé Nast Traveler Forbes Travel Guide
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L.G. Smith Boulavard 55 B, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $583/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "If Palm Beach's high-rise, high-energy scene seems overwhelming, this small, low-slung resort on Eagle Beach is a great escape."
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If you're after quiet and romance, request the earth-toned, two-year-old Tara Wing.
DK Eyewitness "All rooms are beautifully decorated and suites have kitchenettes. Eagle Beach spreads out around this friendly Euro-style boutique resort."
Jetsetter "Aruba’s classic island scenery and unspoiled coasts makes it ripe for honeymooners in search an intimate getaway." Full review
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Just be sure to return in time for the nightly steel band performance at the outdoor Sand Bar, or a movie screening on the beach under the stars.
Star Service "5 kilometers from Oranjestad, 12 miles north of Venezuela...this well-tuned midrange resort continues to impress with an adults-only credo that adds an extra layer of tranquility." Full review
Fodor's "An extraordinary beach setting, impeccably understated service, and attention to detail help this elegant Green Globe resort easily outclass anything else on the island." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Resting on 14 sandy acres close to Aruba's westernmost point, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is a boutique, adults-only property that emphasizes environmental protection." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"This 1987 adults-only boutique resort in Aruba's quieter low-rise Eagle Beach district offers sun seekers "the island's best, least-crowded beach." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Bucuti is the most eco-certified and first carbon-neutral resort in the Caribbean. It also was the first hotel in the world to win the prestigious Global United Nations 2020 Climate Neutral Now Award." Full review
New York Times "100 rooms and beach chairs spaced far apart on a wide white sand beach...the hotel restaurant offers complete vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus "
36 Hours in Aruba
March 12, 2020
Frommer's "This elegant oasis provides Aruba's most adult ambience." Full review
