A spectacular All-Inclusive resort right on the beach
 
The perfect setting for a peaceful tropical vacation
 
Located on the best fine white sand beaches in Palm Beach, only a few minutes from the capital (Oranjestad), the gorgeous “Cunucu” countryside and the international airport, this all-inclusive resort is a Caribbean oasis for relaxation and fun.
 
Swimming, scuba diving or sailing in the calm, turquoise water, basking under the sun and enjoying the pool with a cocktail in hand, or trying one’s luck at the hotel’s casino are some of the activities available at this resort.
 
The soft, Caribbean breeze combined with daytime excursions to the natural pools or to the museums in nearby towns will allow you to immerse yourself in the island’s cultural and social aspects.

Location

Beach
Queen Beatrix International Airport : 6 miles

Property Information

Year Built: 1973
Total rooms: 373

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Hotel Advisories

Advisory STUDENT GROUP POLICY • 100 DOUBLE rooms IN HOUSE maximum for student groups at any given time • 25 years old and under are considered “students” for any given time • Minimum age required for check-in is 18. • A refundable deposit of $200/per person (cash or credit card) is required. Group Student bookings • Must be requested through our groups department,these groups will require a chaperon as well as the refundable deposit and all above requirements.

General Policies & Fine Print

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds. 

Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival. 

Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment. 

Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel. 

General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.  Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.  Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. 

Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 10414 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Our anniversary trip

    This was by far our best trip to Aruba so far. We were trying to find “our home” and I think we did. We met so many wonderful people and the service was amazing. We can’t wait to get back down there in May. ✈️🏖️👙💕

    Nov 03, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Relaxing trip

    Nice resort, beautiful water and beach. Food was ok, always had something different but expected more for the price. Rooms were comfortable and clean but repairs needed (toilet seat broken) in room and around the resort. I used the bathrooms near the first club office on 2nd floor and there were never paper towels to dry my hands. I was in there when the cleaning lady was in there and I mentioned that and she just shrugged her shoulders. Servers and staff otherwise all over resort were very friendly. Rules about people reserving spots on the beach or around pool was not being enforced as we witnessed many times were people would not be at spots for hours. Great spot for people that like busy areas and can walk, shop or eat on the main strip. We were also not aware that you NEED to arrive on a Saturday to get the room from your timeshare/RCI contract otherwise you get a regular hotel room.

    Nov 03, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great resort and wonderful staff

    Wonderful, well maintained resort. Everyone was very friendly. Randy set up our chairs on the beach each morning he’s so super friendly. We Had a fun time at the Aruban Seafood restaurant. Our server's Rodell and Pasan were amazing very funny. Can’t wait to come back. In February.

    Nov 03, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    3 stars this visit at Barcelo!!

    Overall the trip was GREAT because of the location and the people we are with and have encountered at the Barcelo.Overall rating is a 3star at best if you are a hotel guest and not Royal or first club.This trip we were hotel guests vs first club in the past. The bath rooms need to be upgraded including the towel situation.Of the 5 rooms 3 smelled like mildew.The beds were comfortable.The fire alarm system needs some upgrades heard they went off multiple times in tower 1 and we did have them go off in tower 2 at 345am on a day. Had to return to the front desk the next day after checking in due to not having pool towel cards for us. The food is edible in the restaurants but the dinner buffet I would pass on unless you eat from the carving stations.The restaurants,if you can get into them are good.Reservations are suggested,though you can walk up and ask you will see many empty tables but not enough staff to serve you so the reservation process is a joke unless you want to eat at 9pm. L'Olio was great with the servers Carmen,Carmen,Paris, and Roel. The Beach service for chairs was great always had chairs on the beach.The bar service on the beach was terrible, unless you were Royal and had access to the beach bar. One day on the beach we had great service with Vanessa who was very attentive to us.The other 7 days the beach bar staff did not come down by the water. Knowing all of this I will return as the location and the cost out weigh the issues. We did go off the resort to eat multiple times. Unfortunately Barcelo did not meet our expectations this year and I hope we have a better experience next year.

    Nov 03, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Top Shelf Bartender

    Omg Daniel was the bomb!! If you are looking for an awesome, top shelf bartender— search no more. This guy is a professional, social cocktail creator! Come ye ALL in search of the ultimate high and exquisite drank with a twist of excellence. Can’t wait to return again from DC.

    Nov 03, 2024
Prices per person based on double occupancy including round-trip airfare via U.S. certified air carriers and round-trip airport/hotel transfers when arriving at airport closest to destination (for exceptions see Frequently Asked Questions), hotel taxes and baggage handling, fuel surcharges, and all pre-collected U.S. and foreign taxes. In some instances, pricing may specifically apply to one of multiple flights on select departure days. All packages are based on the lowest hotel/air classes available at time of publication, capacity controlled, subject to availability and change without notice. Promotional pricing may only be available for a limited time. Fees may apply for carry-on and checked baggage-view Baggage Policies. Some resort fees, environmental levies and departure taxes are not included and may be payable in resort. View Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Apple Vacations is not responsible for errors or omissions. Cancellation policies apply. Bookings are subject to the Fair Trade Contract. All public charter flights are operated by ALG Vacations Corp: Allegiant Air: PC 18-231, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats /PC 18-234, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats; Miami Air operated by TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. : PC 19-085 & PC 19-117, B737-800, 180 seats/PC 19-091, B737-800-183 seats; Swift Air: PC 19-092, B737-400-150 seats; Viva Aerobus: PC 18-228, A320-180 seats/ PC 19-079, A320-180-185 seats/PC 19-094, A320-185 seats. CST2139014-20 120319