Barcelo Aruba

Aruba · 4.5★

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Barcelo Aruba

Aruba · 4.5★

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Short transferLow seaweed risk

Property

Sizemedium resort (373 rooms)

ChainBarcelo Hotels & Resorts

Vibemixed

Typical guestsmixed, including families, couples, and an older demographic

Layoutsingle tower

Guest reviews

4.2on TripAdvisor· 12,929 reviews

#5 of 13 hotels in Noord

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Top praise

Excellent beachfront location on Palm Beach
Friendly and helpful staff (though some exceptions noted)
Beautiful beach and pool area

Common complaints

Bland, cold, or disappointing buffet food
Difficulty getting reservations for à la carte restaurants
Dated rooms and facilities, some maintenance issues (e.g., mold)

Heads up

Reports of mold in showers and holes in walls in some rooms
Inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance issues
Instances of rude or unhelpful staff, particularly at reception
Outdated photos on some booking sites not accurately reflecting the current state of the resort

Beach & Pool

Beach access - shared

Seaweed risk: low

White sand, calm turquoise water, spacious.

1 pool - lagoon-style, swim-up bar, kids pool, jacuzzi

Food & Drink

6 restaurants

Family

Fits a family of 5 (suite required)

Confirm room availability with the hotel before booking.

Offers: kids club (4-12), babysitting, kids pool, cribs

Transfer

15 min from airport (AUA)

Transfer not included.

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Barcelo Aruba

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