Pastel plantation casitas
Lush tropical gardens and winding paths weave past pastel casitas, creating a quiet retreat shaded by historic coconut palms.
“The casitas are all unique, offering bright and tropical decor that’s quirky, kitschy, and eclectic without being tacky or overdone.”
Where it shines
Notable
Island-raised sisters host stays with patio grilling and fresh local seafood delivery.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
a vibrant, colorful, eclectic boutique hotel that makes no compromises on location, set as it is amid a coconut grove…
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set in quiet residential Bakval, the grounds sit a five-minute stroll from dedicated guest palapas and loungers along Palm Beach.
The rooms
Bright casitas feature kitchens and private patios with hammocks and barbecues, while select layouts add private plunge pools or outdoor showers.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two freshwater garden pools stay open around the clock, including a main pool with hammocks strung over the water.
The spa
Treatments run in partnership with Aruba Wellness Therapies, from outdoor massages to body scrubs and facials.
The gym
An air-conditioned studio with pineapple-framed mirrors connects to an outdoor wooden deck set up for strength training.
Restaurant
The Coco Café
Set beneath a thatched palapa, the open-air cafe serves fresh coconuts, plant-based dishes, and weekly tapas with live music.
The intimate Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is a laid-back alternative. Owned and operated by Belgian twin sisters Stephanie and Kimberly Rooijakkers, who were born on the island and spent their childhoods there...
How it began
Built on a late nineteenth-century coconut plantation, the property was revived by Aruban-raised twin sisters Kimberly and Stephanie Rooijakkers.
Good to know
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Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.