ight, tropical-style lobby at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba with plants, seating area, and airy high ceiling.

Celebrating Two MICHELIN Keys at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba

A Historic Moment for Boardwalk and for Aruba

We are beyond honored to share that
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide.

With this distinction, Boardwalk becomes Aruba’s first and only MICHELIN Key hotel, and the only MICHELIN-recognized property across the ABC islands. Among just 572 hotels worldwide selected for the Two Keys distinction this year, we’re honored to stand among those celebrated for authenticity, thoughtful design, and exceptional hospitality.

For our small, locally owned hotel to be included in this global group is incredibly meaningful. It’s a moment that acknowledges the many hands, hearts, and collaborations that make Boardwalk what it is today.

What Two MICHELIN Keys Mean

MICHELIN Keys celebrate hotels that offer truly memorable stays with a sense of place, personality, and hospitality that lingers long after check-out.

A Two Keys distinction honors properties with:

Exceptional comfort
Distinctive style rooted in local culture
A warm, genuine guest experience
Remarkable atmosphere and character

To be recognized for what we’ve always believed in: authenticity, heart, and a little bit of barefoot magic, is incredibly meaningful to our team.

The Making of Boardwalk: Authentic, Playful, and Proudly Aruban

Boardwalk’s story began in a former coconut plantation, where a small, quiet property slowly took shape and grew into what it is today. Over the years, the hotel has grown gradually and thoughtfully, evolving into the Boutique Hotel we are now proud to share with guests from around the world.

Through every transformation, we’ve kept our identity close:
warm, intimate, colorful, Caribbean-made, and full of joy.

This recognition from the MICHELIN Guide came as a wonderful surprise, and we’re grateful to share it with you.

This Recognition Belongs to Our Community

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this story. Our passionate Boardwalk team, who create meaningful, heartfelt experiences every day; our returning guests, who have grown with us and encouraged every step of our evolution; and our Aruban partners and creators, whose talent and spirit infuse authenticity into every corner of the hotel. Above all, we thank our island, whose natural beauty and welcoming soul inspire everything we do.

This award may have our name on it, but it truly belongs to Aruba. We’re honored to carry this torch forward