Barcelo Aruba
Aruba · 4.5★
Property
Guest reviews
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- Outdated photos on some booking sites not accurately reflecting the current state of the resort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
Seaweed risk: low
White sand, calm turquoise water, spacious.
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
Transfer not included.
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