The Best Place to Stay in Aruba
Choosing where to stay in Aruba is the most important decision you will make for your trip. Boardwalk is a Two Michelin Key adults-only boutique hotel on Palm Beach, with forty-nine private casitas, a reserved spot on one of the Caribbean's most beautiful beaches, and a team that knows every guest by name. For those who want barefoot luxury without the scale of a resort, this is where the search ends.
Why Guests Choose Boardwalk
Unlike many of the high rise hotels in Aruba, Boardwalk Boutique Hotel has only forty-nine private casitas. That difference is felt from the moment you arrive, in the quiet of the gardens, the warmth of a team that genuinely knows you, and the kind of quiet luxury that only a truly small boutique hotel can offer. For guests who want the best place to stay in Aruba without the crowds, this is it.
YOUR OWN PRIVATE SPACE WITH FULL HOTEL SERVICE.
Every casita comes with a private patio, hammock, BBQ grill, and kitchenette or full kitchen - everything you need to settle in and feel at home. Beyond your door, The Coco Café delivers food and drinks to your room or lounger, a reserved palapa awaits on Palm Beach, and the concierge team is on hand for everything else. The independence of a private space, with every hotel comfort available whenever you want it.
TWO MICHELIN KEYS & TRIPADVISOR BEST OF THE BEST.
Boardwalk is the first and only hotel in the Dutch Caribbean to hold Two Michelin Keys - recognised for the distinct, personal experience delivered to every guest. Combined with a TripAdvisor Best of the Best award and decades of returning guests, it is one of the most consistently recognised places to stay in Aruba. Recognition earned through the kind of genuine hospitality that keeps guests coming back year after year.
On Palm Beach
Steps from one of the Caribbean's most celebrated beaches. A reserved palapa, complimentary beach gear, and The Coco Café delivered to your lounger.
ADULTS-ONLY, ALWAYS.
Adults-only, always. The calm is real - unhurried days, barefoot luxury, and an atmosphere shaped around guests who came here to properly unwind.
Forty-Nine Casitas
Individual casitas giving you the independence of a private space, with all the luxury of a full-service hotel whenever you want it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Boardwalk the best place to stay in Aruba?
Boardwalk holds Two Michelin Keys — the only hotel in the Dutch Caribbean to do so — and a TripAdvisor Best of the Best award. With forty-nine private casitas, a reserved palapa on Palm Beach, and a team that knows every guest by name, it offers a level of personal attention that larger resorts cannot match.
Is Boardwalk Aruba a luxury hotel?
Boardwalk is a boutique luxury hotel - small by design, with Two Michelin Keys and a standard of personal service that comes from genuinely knowing every guest. The experience is closer to barefoot luxury than formal grandeur: private outdoor spaces, hand-painted casitas, and a team focused entirely on making your stay feel personal.
What awards has Boardwalk Hotel Aruba received?
Boardwalk is the first and only hotel in the Dutch Caribbean to hold Two Michelin Keys, recognised for the distinct and personal hospitality it delivers. It has also received a TripAdvisor Best of the Best award, placing it among the highest-rated hotels globally based on guest reviews.
How is Boardwalk different from large resorts in Aruba?
Where most Aruba resorts operate at scale — hundreds of rooms, shared facilities, anonymous service — Boardwalk has forty-nine casitas and a team that remembers your name, your preferences, and your last visit. Adults-only, set in a former coconut plantation, and recognised by Michelin for exactly this kind of personal, distinct experience.
What is included when staying at Boardwalk Hotel Aruba?
Every stay includes a private casita with its own patio, hammock, BBQ grill, and kitchenette or full kitchen. Guests also have access to two pools, a complimentary reserved palapa on Palm Beach, beach gear, and The Coco Café — which delivers food and drinks directly to your lounger.
Is Boardwalk a good hotel for couples in Aruba?
Boardwalk is adults-only and consistently rated among the best hotels in Aruba for couples. The combination of private casitas, a calm atmosphere, and personalised service makes it a natural choice for anniversaries, honeymoons, and trips where two people want to travel well without the noise of a large resort.
Small by design and full of happy guests, we recommend checking your desired dates early.