Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba - Adults Only

Hotels
9.8 (403 reviews)
Bakval 20 , Palm-Eagle Beach , aw

Free

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.27
Housekeeping could have been better; issues with room cleanliness were noted.
Service
9.99
Some staff were friendly and accommodating, but initial service at check-in was lacking.
Location
10
Quiet location, conveniently near the beach and easy access to the airport.
Room Quality
9.71
Rooms marketed as renovated had maintenance issues, but overall were satisfactory.
Amenities
10
Good diving facilities and appealing property; potential for improvement.
Value for Money
9.7
It is almost worth the nightly rate, but previous stays for less showed better value.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Food was okay to good, with some highlights and a few disappointments.
Overall Experience
10
Despite some issues, the overall stay was enjoyable with a lovely ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 16:58

Property Description

Luxurious Tropical Escape at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba

Nestled just 200 metres from the famous Palm Beach, Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba welcomes you to a former coconut plantation transformed into a paradise with landscaped tropical gardens and a refreshing outdoor pool.

Charming Cottages with Modern Amenities

Indulge in the comfort of brightly coloured cottages featuring spacious bedrooms, a cozy living-dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy the convenience of a private patio with a BBQ and hammock, perfect for relaxing under the Caribbean sun.

Beachside Bliss and Vibrant Nightlife

Immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife of Palm Beach, just a 3-minute walk away, with its array of bars and international restaurants. Take advantage of the hotel's complimentary beach area with huts, lounge chairs, and snorkel sets for a perfect day by the sea.

Experience the best of Aruba at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel - Book your tropical getaway today!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Breakfast service is from 9 to 11.00

Children12 and over are welcome to share the room with their parents using existing bedding provided, this as long as the maximum occupancy of the room type is not exceeded. If a roll-away bed is required, extra costs might be involved.

Group reservations are not allowed, clients can book up to 3 rooms.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AUA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 403 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.27
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.71
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.7
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 10
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Céline couple ch
10
Pros:

Wir haben uns hier rundum wohlgefühlt! Die gesamte Anlage (inklusive Pools, Fitness, etc.) ist wunderschön gestaltet und wird täglich gepflegt. Die MitarbeiterInnen sind extrem freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben uns von der ersten Sekunde an herzlich empfangen gefühlt. Auch das Coco Cafe lädt zum Verweilen und Wohlfühlen ein.

Unsere Casita war ebenfalls wunderschön, grosszügig und stets enorm sauber. Wir haben insbesondere unsere Veranda und die durch die Bepflanzung entstehende „Abgeschiedenheit“ sehr genossen!

Das Hotel liegt am Palm Beach, aber etwas hinter den bekannten, grossen Hotelketten. Dennoch steht ein „privater“ Hotelstrand zur Verfügung, wo ebenfalls für Verpflegung gesorgt ist. Der Strandabschnitt ist zu Fuss innert 3-4 Minuten erreichbar; das Hotel stellt zudem einen Shuttle zur Verfügung. Es ist wirklich ein toller Rundum-Service!

Wer etwas Persönliches, Privates und Herzliches sucht, ist hier wirklich goldrichtig!

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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DAVIDE couple br
10
Lugar maravilhoso
Pros:

Boardwalk is a truly charming and cozy place, with a warm and relaxing atmosphere. A special mention goes to the staff, who are incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile. The food is absolutely delicious as well, making the whole experience even more enjoyable.

Cons:

The only thing I think could be improved is the breakfast service, which was quite slow.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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S5077MAamym Family
10
TOP NOTCH
Pros:

5 stars. I have no words how wonderful this trip was and this hotel and staff

2026-04-30 via Tripadvisor
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Linda1480Montreal NONE
10
Just perfect!
Pros:

The Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is a tropical oasis! Sun, sand and beautiful ocean within walking distance. The food, the vibe, the staff were absolutely lovely. We will be back!

2026-04-27 via Tripadvisor
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elizabethstroheckeru NONE
10
Lush Private Paradise
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Beachwalk and will definitely be staying there again! The hotel was lush and felt very private. The staff were so helpful and friendly!

2026-04-27 via Tripadvisor
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Amelia couple us
9
Secluded hideaway perfect for couples
Pros:

Beautiful boutique hotel with semi-private feeling to the casitas and the greenery. Definitely do the BBQ boxes. Cafe was great, lots of options and reasonably priced for the type of place (NY prices). Beach palapas can be reserved with service from the Cafe. Pool was pretty too and they hosted happy hour cocktails. Adults only, so mostly couples and adult families were there.
Super easy to get to from the airport via taxi (around 20mins $31-38 plus tip).

Cons:

The pillows and mattress were a little on the tired side, but everything was clean. We prefer firmer pillows so its nice when hotels offer spare/additional options.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Y5409ICdavidb NONE
10
Wonderful Place
Pros:

2nd visit here. What a wonderful place to vacation! Staff is fantastic and the rooms and grounds are beautiful. Pretty close to paradise.

2026-04-25 via Tripadvisor
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Marcie solo_traveller us
9
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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TiffanyZ954 NONE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10
Perfect island retreat!
Pros:

Second time staying here and it was as good or better than the first time. We rented the deluxe Casita for 10 fabulous days! Such a hidden gem, hidden in all their amazing palm trees and plants! On Oasis. Everyone in their staff couldn't be more friendly and accommodating! Very welcoming! The Casita has everything you need for a romantic and luxury getaway. The Coco Cafe has amazing unique cocktails and great food that is super fresh and delicious! Love how intimate the hotel is vs staying in a large hotel with too many people. Adults only is a great appeal too! Short walk to the beach and perfect beach set-up where you can always find a thatched umbrella and chaise lounge chairs. Great food and drink service on the beach too! There is no detail left undone at the Boardwalk! Can't wait to go back!

2026-04-18 via Tripadvisor
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Jennifer couple us
9
We absolutely loved our stay. We were looking for a laid back, small hotel with lots of charm and that’s exactly what we
Pros:

The property was lush, beautiful, and laid back.

Cons:

We weren’t right on the beach, but a close walk (across the street)

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Rogers couple us
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
6
693kristieb Couples Smyrna, Georgia
10
Perfect Location to Relax
Pros:

We picked Boardwalk Boutique Hotel for our third trip to Aruba, and we stayed in a Deluxe Coco Casita. Best Decision! The casita was spacious, and we LOVED the outdoor shower. We appreciated the daily tea, cooler, and ability to use beach chairs and snorkeling masks. We enjoyed relaxing at the large pool and the beach. The loungers were extremely comfortable. We look forward to returning.

2026-04-13 via Tripadvisor
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Jennifer couple nl
8
Heerlijk verblijf!
Pros:

Kleinschalig en erg leuk opgezet

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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RoRo500 Couples London, England
6
Great, secluded location but not amazing as reviews say!
Pros:

The reviews on this are not as I expected. This is a nice hotel but not as amazing as reviews led us to believe.
Our room was nice and thankfully on the 2nd floor (casita) whereby ground floor are dark, public with no privacy. We had to obscure our neighbours by putting towels over the balcony and drier.
The main pool is nice but we were never able to get a sub bed so stayed by the small pool which in essence is a plunge pool with wooden chairs and no comfy sun beds.
We had to stay an extra night due to our flight being cancelled so booked another night. We went out for dinner the night we re-booked and were locked out of the main gate and another couple let us in as no staff were on site to let us in and it was only 8:30pm!! ??They'd checked us out!! The room had to be left unlocked as a result. One of the staff also asked us during the day why we had late check out so I explained we'd already booked an extra night - don't their team communicate with each other!!
The last day they were felling tree foliage right by the small pool/our room which resulted in debris all over the balcony. No one came to clear it so we called reception for a broom but nothing came so, my husband found a broom and did it himself.
The staff - some are really friendly and some not so.
Overall the place is better to stay in than the main beach area which is full of chain hotels. At least the hotel is pretty, secluded and in a lovely setting.

2026-04-12 via Tripadvisor
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Jaycee-pt Couples London, England
8
Nice, but nowhere near as good as the reviews say.
Pros:

Time and time again, I keep falling for the rave reviews when researching hotels, and once again, the reality didn't live up to expectations. This is a nice hotel, but nowhere near as amazing as the comments below make it sound. We travel extensively, and I judge a hotel on three basics: pillows, towels, and staff attitude.
Here, the pillows were ok, the bath towels were cheap and tired, and the staff ranged from friendly to downright grumpy.
The main pool was always overcrowded with too few loungers, so we invariably ended up at the small pool, which was essentially a plunge pool, with uncomfortable wooden chairs instead of loungers.
It was a nice hotel overall, but I certainly wouldn't stay again.
And seriously, don't believe all these TripAdvisor reviews; clearly, most of the people who write these reviews are either easily pleased or not well-travelled.

2026-04-12 via Tripadvisor
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Jason couple gb
7
Not what I would class as a 5 star property for many reasons. Nice but not great.
Pros:

Quiet and away from the big resorts. The casita was nice.

Cons:

The main pool was always too busy, it was hard to find a Sun lounger.
Some of the staff were friendly, others grumpy.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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unionville3 Couples Monroe, North Carolina
10
Spring Tradition … On Repeat Please!!
Pros:

This was our 4th visit in a row .. and just keeps getting better. We spent 10 amazing days enjoying everything about this resort. Breakfast in our casita, pack a lunch for the beach, happy hour at the pool, and dinner at the Coco Cay …. THEN repeat! It truly doesn’t get better than this and something my sister and our husbands look forward to each year. The staff makes us feel like family and we love to catch up with them each year … thank you to Julian, Fleur, Cindy, and Charmy for excellent service and friendly greetings each day. This is a special place and we are already booked for April 2027.

2026-04-10 via Tripadvisor
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Coastal64906034151 Couples
10
Perfection
Pros:

One of the absolute best adult boutique hotels in Aruba. We stayed here for 10 days and it was 100% perfection. From Check-in to Check-out, every possible thing you could think to ask for was already taken care of. You can tell the pride that this hotel takes in making its patrons happy. Everyone that works in this hotel is just a step above anything we have ever encountered. Some absolute stars are servers Marijn and Fleur. They made our time at the Coco Cafe so enjoyable, and what a fantastic restaurant.
Also a special mention to Diego, who insured that everything was always perfect and made sure that everyone and everything was exactly the way you would have hoped for.
Until we meet again,
Kathy

2026-04-05 via Tripadvisor
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Jennifer couple us
10
We wanted to extend our stay!
Pros:

Everything and Everyone.
The rooms were spacious, private, clean and very comfortable.
Restaurant on premises was very convenient.
Located a very short block from the beach.

Cons:

I can not think of a thing.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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shelbyf644 NONE
10
Amazing stay!
Pros:

Boardwalk was absolutely amazing! My friend and I have traveled many places and this was a perfect experience from start to finish. They have truly thought of everything and it felt like we didn’t have to think too much about anything the whole trip and the touches were so thoughtful. The Coco Cafe was delicious and right on the property. Also the overall ambiance and decor was so beautiful. We absolutely loved it and will be back.

2026-03-29 via Tripadvisor