Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba - Resort-Level Luxury in an Intimate Setting
Boardwalk delivers everything you come to Aruba for - resort-level service, Palm Beach access, and barefoot luxury - in an adults-only boutique setting with Two Michelin Keys. Forty-nine private casitas, a team that knows your name, and unhurried days that come naturally at this scale.
WHY GUESTS CHOOSE BOARDWALK OVER A RESORT
Resort-level luxury. Boutique-scale experience. Here is the difference.
- Two Michelin Keys - the Michelin Guide's recognition for a genuinely exceptional, personal stay.
- Forty-nine private casitas - patio, hammock, BBQ, and kitchen.
- Two pools, including the Tranquil Pool.
- Reserved palapa on Palm Beach - The Coco Café to your lounger.
- Adults-only. The calm is real.
- A team that knows your name.
YOUR OWN PRIVATE CASITA
At Boardwalk, your casita is genuinely your own - a private patio, hammock, BBQ grill, and kitchenette or full kitchen, set among the gardens of a former coconut plantation. Every casita has its own character: individual outdoor spaces and unique details chosen with Aruba in mind. The independence of a private home, with the attentive service of a hotel that has earned Two Michelin Keys.
STEPS FROM PALM BEACH
Steps from one of the Caribbean's most celebrated stretches of coastline, Boardwalk guests have a reserved palapa, complimentary beach gear, and The Coco Café delivering food and drinks directly to your lounger. No queuing for a sun lounger. Palm Beach, at your own pace.
RESORT-LEVEL SERVICE
A reserved palapa on Palm Beach. The Coco Café to your lounger. Two pools. Everything you came for, without sharing it with a crowd.
FORTY-NINE PRIVATE CASITAS
Your own patio, hammock, BBQ, and kitchen. Every casita has its own character. The kind of private space only a small hotel can offer.
ADULTS-ONLY, ALWAYS
Eighteen and older, always. The calm is real - barefoot luxury without the interruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boardwalk Aruba a resort or a hotel?
Boardwalk is a boutique hotel — forty-nine private casitas set in a former coconut plantation, steps from Palm Beach. Not a large resort, but it delivers resort-level luxury in a personal, adults-only setting recognised by the Michelin Guide with Two Keys.
What makes Boardwalk different from large resorts in Aruba?
At a large resort, you are one of hundreds of guests. At Boardwalk there are forty-nine casitas, a team that knows your name, and a private space that is entirely your own. Two Michelin Keys, a reserved palapa on Palm Beach, and The Coco Café to your lounger — without the queues or the anonymity.
Does Boardwalk have resort-style facilities?
Yes. Two pools, a reserved palapa on Palm Beach, complimentary beach gear, and food and drinks delivered to your lounger by The Coco Café. The difference is scale - forty-nine casitas means the facilities are never crowded.
Where is Boardwalk Hotel located in Aruba?
Steps from Palm Beach on Aruba's northwest coast, approximately 30 minutes from Queen Beatrix International Airport. Within easy reach of the island's best beaches and restaurants, while remaining its own peaceful world.
Is Boardwalk adults-only?
Yes. Boardwalk is adults-only — all guests must be 18 or older. This is central to the calm, unhurried atmosphere that sets it apart from larger resorts.
What Michelin recognition does Boardwalk hold?
Boardwalk is the first and only hotel in the Dutch Caribbean to receive Two Michelin Keys, awarded by the Michelin Guide for the distinct, personal experience delivered to every guest.
What casita types does Boardwalk have?
Every casita includes a private patio, hammock, and BBQ grill, with options ranging from kitchenette casitas to full kitchen suites, some with plunge pools and outdoor showers. Every casita has its own individual character — hand-painted walls and details chosen with Aruba in mind.
What do guests say about Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba?
Boardwalk holds a TripAdvisor Best of the Best award, placing it among the highest-rated hotels globally based on guest reviews. Guests consistently describe the stay as unlike anything else on the island - personal, unhurried, and genuinely special. Read our reviews on TripAdvisor
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