Hotel Review: Barcelo Aruba
Who doesn't love expansive beaches and over 300 days of sunshine a year? Aruba is home to endless hotels along some of the most beautiful beachfront you'lll ever see.
In this video, we'll tell you all about the Barcelo Hotel Group's Aruba property. This was our second time in Aruba and it will certainly not be our last. While some areas could be improved, we had an overall positive experience and the location on Palm Beach is absolutely unbeatable! If you're traveling as a family, solo, friends or couple, Aruba really does have something for everyone and it's impossible to be bored, unless that is...you want to be.
NOTE: We were hosted by the Barcelo Aruba for the stay.
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00:54 - Location
01:53 - Lobby & Check in
03:41 - Rooms
06:03 - Service
07:13 - Dining
09:48 - Facilities
10:37 - Style
As promised, check out our review of the Marriott Stellaris in Aruba here:
While dining left much to be desired, the property really offers so much to its guests, particularly at the Royal Level. From a private, top floor check in to a lounge available to guests at all times, the Royal Level is a worthwhile upgrade.
The beachfront is arguably the best feature of the property. Be sure to get up early if you're looking for shade, but there are ample beach chairs available for guests on the sandy shores of Palm Beach. As a royal level guest, you have access to a bar on the beach as well, without the need to go to the pool bar.
If you're debating between a suite and a standard room, we recommend at least upgrading to the Royal Suite. However, we have to say - the suite was pretty incredible! Direct oceanfront views and a massive living, dining and bedroom, you cannot go wrong.
Directly behind the property are a number of shops and restaurants if you're looking for a place to go after the sun sets over the beautiful ocean. Max and I were on the all-inclusive plan so we did not explore the restaurants this time, but heard amazing things about the food in Aruba just outside the hotels. You can also buy trinkets, jewelry, purses and crafts at the local night market.
Lastly, the activities available are truly exceptional. There is something for everyone in Aruba, whether you're looking to go to the spa, experience intense water sports or explore the island.
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Barcelo Aruba - All Inclusive, Noord, Aruba
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ARUBA’s Natural Bridge: One Place NOT To Visit
We did a lot of exploring during our time on Aruba. We found some great things to do, and some things that’s weren’t so great. This video is about one of those places you can skip and where you should go instead.
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Aruba Things to Do | Our friends at the Aruba Tourism Authority joined us at ABC Tours Aruba to rediscover the hidden beauty. Visit secluded beaches in Aruba and dramatic rock formations. And guess what they do know, have fun and excitement in Aruba. They couldn't resist to highlight it with a thrill of the cliff jumping experience, exclusively available at ABC Tours Aruba, Join the local guides and have fun on our jeep tour!
7 Things to do In Aruba
Located 15 miles north of Venezuela, Aruba likes to brag about its warm weather and warm people. The island’s slogan is “One Happy Island,” so I’m sharing the activities and attractions that brought a smile to my face during a recent visit. Here are my top picks for things to do on Aruba.
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First Trip to Aruba 2019: Part 1
First Trip to Aruba 2019: Part 1. One Happy Island! We are so grateful to be able to go to Aruba! This is part 1 of 2 videos of my trip.
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Aruba (Oranjestad) Cruise Port Guide: Tips and Overview
Affectionately known as “One Happy Island,” Aruba is located about 18 miles north of Venezuela. This Dutch Caribbean island is known for its powdery, white sand beaches and tropical climate.
In this video, we explore the capital city of Oranjestad to show what is easily accessible within walking distance of the cruise terminal. Locations visited include the bus terminal, Royal Plaza Mall, Renaissance Mall, I ❤️ Aruba sign, Queen Wilhelmina Park, Fort Zoutman, City Hall, Holland Aruba Mall, and more!
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Aruba Travel Guide: One week in Aruba Highlights
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In this Aruba travel guide, I’ll take you through everything I got up to, or learnt about, during my one week in Aruba. When I was planning my trip, I realised how hard it was to find detailed Aruba travel guides on everything the island has to offer so I’ve tried to compile it all into one article so you can make the most of your visit.
ARUBA in 72 hours
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This breathtaking beauty only lasted 3 days (wah!) Such an amazing place. Definitely needed more than 3 days to enjoy this wonderful island. Enjoy this jam packed adventure with me!
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Aruba Beach Video | You Will Fall in Love with Aruba after Seeing This Video
Aruba beach video will make you fall in love with the happiest island in the Caribbean.
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Aruba All-Inclusive: Family Itinerary
Come and see why Aruba is the perfect happy place for a family vacation.
Start your family day trip from the high-rise hotels at Palm Beach, and take a short stroll to the Butterfly Farm, with butterfly species from all over the world. Next stop, a quick ferry ride to De Palm Island - Aruba's island waterpark. Slides, banana boat rides, snorkeling and more - a whole lot of fun for the whole family! Then, take a family adventure to Aruba's rugged Arikok National Park. Journey into the limestone sea caves, where you can still see cave drawings made by Aruba's original inhabitants. End the perfect day at one of Aruba's most famous family spots, Baby Beach - a calm, shallow lagoon where kids can learn how to snorkel just steps from the sand.
Aruba is One happy island for one happy family.
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Destination: Aruba One Happy Island
The only trip you will regret is the one you don't take
Travel music video showing the highlights of our trip to Aruba. Aruba is located 18 miles away from Venezuela and in clear days you could see the cost of Venezuela from the south eastern side of the island. Our trip started from Miami and was roughly a 3 hours flight. The island is 21 miles long and 6 miles wide with an area of about 75 square miles, so pretty small. We were able to travel from the California lighthouse to Baby Beach in less than an hour, this is from one side of the island to the other. The island is a constituent country of the Kingdom of Netherlands. Local official language are Papiamento and Dutch, but most speak English and Spanish as well. Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba and here is where cruise ships dock. We visited the national park in a jeep to get to this amazing natural pool, lots of off-roading here so be careful, they also have some tours in ATV or 4 wheel drive that will take you there. The park is similar to a dessert with lots of cactus, and the temperature is very hot, so make sure to get that sunblock, personal experience. We also got tickets to the Renaissance Hotel Private Island where you can feed and take pictures with the flamingos, tickets are very limited, they were giving only 30 and price was $125 each, worth it (you won't be able to flight a drone here (NFZ) since the island is very close to the airport) There are lots of beaches in Aruba including Baby beach, Boca Catalina, Mangel Halto and Malmok Beach, the last 3 mentioned are well known for snorkeling. I would recommend to stay as close as possible to the capital (less driving and more things to do) Local recommended not to visit San Nicolas (located near Baby beach) at night. Overall we had a blast in the island and will recommend it to a friend or family.
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Top10 Recommended Hotels 2019 in Palm-Eagle Beach, Aruba, Caribbean Islands
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Top10 Recommended Hotels 2019 in Palm-Eagle Beach, Aruba, Caribbean Islands: 1. Bucuti & Tara Boutique Beach Resort - Adult Only ****
2. Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa ****
3. Boardwalk Small Hotel Aruba ***
4. Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort ****
5. Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino ****
6. Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino ****
7. The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba *****
8. Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino ****
9. Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive ****
10. Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort ****
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1. L.G. Smith Boulevard #55B, Eagle Beach, Aruba, Price range: $349 - $679
Set on the white sands of Eagle Beach, this adults-only (18+) boutique resort features an ocean-front restaurant with spectacular views and healthy dining options. Free breakfast and free WiFi are provided.
2. J.E. Irausquin Blvd 55, Eagle Beach, Aruba, Price range: $327 - $546
Ideally located on Manchebo Beach along the Caribbean Sea, this Aruba luxury resort features an outdoor spa, 3 restaurants with live entertainment and spacious rooms with a private balcony.
3. Bakval 20, Eagle Beach, Aruba, Price range: $253 - $496
Just 200 m from the famous Palm Beach, Boardwalk Small Hotel Aruba is a former coconut plantation offering landscaped tropical gardens and an outdoor pool. Each charming air-conditioned cottage has a patio with a BBQ and hammock.
4. J.E. Irausquin Blvd 252, Eagle Beach, Aruba, Price range: $224 - $485
Located opposite Aruba's beautiful Eagle Beach, this hotel offers stunning Dutch colonial architecture, relaxing facilities and spacious studios and suites with fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes. Free WiFi, parking and welcome drink are available on site.
5. L.G. Smith Boulevard # 101, Palm Beach Eagle Beach, Aruba, Price range: $389 - $1190
The Tradewinds Club offers an exclusive experience at the Aruba Marriott Resort, with elite adult-only privileges & impeccable service throughout stay.
6. J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 81, Eagle Beach, Aruba, Price range: $319 - $1026
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino offers accommodations in Palm Beach. The resort has a spa center and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.
7. L. G. Smith Boulevard 107, 0000 Eagle Beach, Aruba, Price range: $517 - $1955
The beachfront Ritz-Carlton, Aruba tempts guests with free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and spa in Noord. It lies 5.5 mi from the Archaeological Museum of Aruba.
8. J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 85, Eagle Beach, Aruba, Price range: $325 - $935
Offering an unrivaled oceanfront location, direct beach access, a full-service spa, exciting casino action and gourmet dining, this Palm Beach, Aruba resort provides everything needed for an unforgettable stay.
9. J.E.Irausquin Blvd.83, Eagle Beach, Aruba, Price range: $370 - $754
Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive offers beachfront accommodations in Aruba, featuring 7 restaurants, 24 hrs gym, spa and kid´s club.
10. J.E. Irausquin Blvd 75, Eagle Beach, Aruba, Price range: $260 - $634
Nestled on the famous Palm Beach in beautiful Aruba and next to a private wildlife sanctuary, this all-suite hotel offers relaxing beach amenities, Free WiFi available throughout, convenient services and delicious dining options.
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Flamingos On A Private Island | Renaissance Island ARUBA
Flamings on a private island in the Caribbean, or to be more specific on renaissance island in Aruba. This awesome little island is a 10 minute boat ride from downtown, and is a place you could easily spend all day. With an adult side and family side both with a beach, this island is a great place to check out for anyone visiting Aruba. You can see iguanas, pelicans, crabs, fish and of course flamingos. This was one of my favorite places to go on Aruba and would definitely go back!
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#aruba is not only a great cruise destination, but also suitable for a relaxing holiday. We tested it this year and put together a few impressions. The RIU Palace Aruba on Palm Beach was our host and we miss our beach days and daily snorkeling right off the beach. Varied was our island tour by jeep, the trips to Oranjestad and the tour to the island the Palm. I can say it was one of our best holidays on one of the islands under the wind ...
Aruba ist nicht nur ein tolles Kreuzfahrtziel, sondern auch geeignet für einen Erholungsurlaub. Wir haben es dieses jahr getestet und hier ein paar Impressionen zusammengestellt. Das RIU Palace Aruba am Palm Beach war unser Gastgeber und unsere Strandtage und tägliche Schnorchelgänge direkt vom Strand weg werden wir vermissen. Abwechslungsreich war unsere Inseltour mit dem Jeep, die Ausflüge nach Oranjestad und die Tour zur Insel the Palm. Ich kann es vorweg nehmen, es war einer unserer schönsten Urlaube auf einer der Inseln unter dem Wind...
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