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Palm-Eagle Beach

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba - Adults Only

Bakval 20, Palm-Eagle Beach

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

79 listed
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beach
  • Beauty Services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
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Pools & wellness

  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Terrace
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage

Services & essentials

  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Minimarket on site
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Snorkelling
  • Sun umbrellas
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

427 reviews
10/ 10
Location, cleanness, garden
Piotr · solo traveller · 2026-09-17

The guest experience

9.8out of 10
427 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly staff

Worth knowing — Poor cleanliness · Inconsistent service

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    Quiet location, conveniently near the beach and easy access to the airport.

  • Amenities10.0

    Good diving facilities and appealing property; potential for improvement.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Despite some issues, the overall stay was enjoyable with a lovely ambiance.

  • Service10.0

    Some staff were friendly and accommodating, but initial service at check-in was lacking.

  • Food and Beverage9.8

    Food was okay to good, with some highlights and a few disappointments.

  • Room Quality9.7

    Rooms marketed as renovated had maintenance issues, but overall were satisfactory.

  • Value for Money9.7

    It is almost worth the nightly rate, but previous stays for less showed better value.

  • Cleanliness9.3

    Housekeeping could have been better; issues with room cleanliness were noted.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

88% of 16 recent stays rated 8+

9.8427 reviews
  • Wonderful location, great staff and services

    10/10

    Piotr · solo traveller · 2026-09-17

    “Location, cleanness, garden”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Maritza · solo traveller · 2026-08-26

    “The best stay everyone was super friendly and accommodating …..everything was extremely close will only choose to stay here the next time around!!!!! Close enough to a night out or perfect for a quiet night in not to mention their cafe was amazing !!!”

  • Great stay , staff were lovely

    10/10

    Nicky · couple · 2026-08-15

    “Adults only”

  • A Happy Place ♡♡

    10/10

    Bettina · solo traveller · 2026-08-15

    “It felt like we were in a tropical oasis ♡♡ this property is intentional and so well thought out. A great "adult" escape. Our room was spacious and clean, the pools are secluded and accessible 24/7, the entire staff was helpful and friendly, there's beach transport & access, and lastly, the Coco Café never missed !! Each meal we ordered was chef's kiss !! Would highly recommend the private dinner experience or the breakfast tower for your casita's patio; perfect way to take in the natural beauty.”

  • Perfect boutique hotel

    10/10

    Chris · couple · 2026-08-14

    “I loved everything about it”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Margaret · couple · 2026-08-09

    “We came to the boardwalk boutique hotel for our honeymoon and words can’t fully do it justice. From our arrival throughout our entire stay the staff and employees were so welcoming. We also really appreciate that the hotel has so many partnerships with local groups such as animal shelters and conservation efforts. Super easy walk to the beach, and the coco cafe has delicious drinks and food. I couldn’t get enough of the coconut shrimp! We loved their events such as the live music on the beach and tour of the hotel gardens. Special shoutout to Cindy, Jessica, and Valery for consistently going above and beyond. We love the boardwalk!!”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Jorge Daniel · solo traveller · 2026-08-04

    “La dedicación y el cuidado que tiene, para lograr el hermoso parque de plantas que tiene”

  • Great service, great experience

    10/10

    mrueda2148 · Family · 2026-07-28

    “Had an awesome time in Aruba staying at the Boardwalk Hotel. Everyone was incredibly friendly and provided great service. The front desk team was kind and helpful and Julen at the beach/pool is fantastic. We enjoyed the food/drink service at the beach and then coming back to the hotel for happy hours. The casitas are a good size and the iced tea pitchers are a nice touch. The hotel is a bit quieter/tucked away but it’s quick and easy for taxi pickup. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking to book an Aruba trip.”

  • 25th Anniversary Trip

    10/10

    Cruiser140065 · Couples · 2026-07-21

    “We had a wonderful time at this resort and on the island. This hotel is absolutely fantastic. We were greeted warmly at check in and were offered champagne and they held our luggage until our room was ready and when ready they showed us to our room which had more champagne and snacks and tea. Our casita was perfect and so cute and lovely. We were in a second floor casita and we also loved our patio. It felt very private and secluded. We ate a few times at the Coco cafe for breakfast and lunch and also had drinks there when we returned after dinner each evening. We spent time at the beach and both pools lounging with drinks but also went beach hopping and exploring the island. The resort is smaller and more private but so peaceful and relaxing. We liked how they handle the palapa system. All you had to do the day before was tell them you want chairs and a palapa for the next day and then the next day you had until 11am to be at your palapa to claim it. So we would go to breakfast or took a walk or went exploring or to the pool in the mornings and still had time to get to our palapa. Several days we decided to go to other beaches though. We are so glad we chose this resort over the chain resorts. We had a great experience here.”

  • Fantastic Boutique Hotel

    10/10

    Vacationer610427 · Family · 2026-07-19

    “We had a fantastic stay at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel. The beautiful, tropical grounds are immaculately maintained, and the pool area was always clean, peaceful, and relaxing. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and the breakfast was excellent every morning. Our casita was spotless, spacious, and very comfortable. Don't let the short walk to the beach put you off—it's an easy stroll to a quieter section of Palm Beach, you can book a palapa the day before, although we always found one available, even when we forgot to book it. There are plenty of restaurants nearby within walking distance. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.”

  • This was a romantic , relaxing trip.

    10/10

    melisha · couple · 2026-07-17

    “The property was beautiful . It was clean . The staff was so friendly . I loved all the nature that was around the property . A truly unique experience .”

  • Soggiorno magico ad Aruba, niente palazzoni sul mare ma ognuno ha la sua casita intima immersa nel giardino tropicale. P

    10/10

    Monica · couple · 2026-07-09

    “Una struttura magica, dotata di ogni comfort, curata nei minimi dettagli”

  • Beautiful boutique hotel

    10/10

    Mazt143 · Family · 2026-07-07

    “One of the most beautiful stays. Each room is more like a beautiful beach apartment. The gardens and landscaping around the hotel were gorgeous. The casita was spotless and the shower had good water pressure. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The beds were wonderfully comfortable. The walk to Palm Beach was quick and we were offered a ride by the shuttle for our return trip while not needed it was appreciated. The beach chairs were very comfortable and palapas provided excellent shade. Its on the quieter side of Palm Beach but still nosier then Eagle Beach. The water was beautiful but the sand felt more like a lake a little slimy, i think it might be from all the boats but other then that a beautiful stay.”

  • Summer in Paradise

    10/10

    E5235ARjudyf · Couples · 2026-06-09

    “I trust Trip Advisor and had been looking at the stellar reviews for this place for awhile. We usually do the big high rise or the cruise when vacationing in the Caribbean. This time we chose to do something a little different. We are here now and every five star review has proven to be deserving. It is a high quality small hotel with casitas in the Dutch manner with pastel and colorful decor. Everything looks high quality, as well as the service and Michelin restaurant. It is directly across from the Ritz. There is a two minute walk across to the palapa reserved Boardwalk area of the beach between The Ritz and Marriott only for Boardwalk vacationers but a shuttle if you prefer.. There is everyone from honeymooners to older couples. The two pools are lovely. It is on an old coconut plantation and is very tropical with foliage and birds. It isn't cheap, but sometimes you get what you paid for.”

  • Uma experiência incrível em um lugar lindo e aconchegante

    9/10

    Elton Enéas · couple · 2026-06-09

    “A experiência de se hospedar na propriedade é única e diferenciada. O paisagismo é impecável. As casitas são lindas e funcionais, com cozinha completa. O conforto das casitas é nota 10. Cama e chuveiro perfeitos. A área das piscinas é fantástica, mas não possui capacidade para acolher todos os hóspedes no dias de maior lotação. O restaurante Coco Café é muito bom, mas os preços podem ser maiores que os praticados na ilha.”

  • Ruim

    1/10

    Danilo · couple · 2026-06-07

    “Infelizmente sofremos no dia da chegada Ninguém esperando e quase não conseguimos entrar para dormir no quarto. Quase estragou a viagem infelizmente!”

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