Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • Various Lounges/Bars
    Pirate's Nest Bar, oceanfront, with soft live steelband entertainment nightly
  • Various Restaurants
    Pirates' Nest - located on the beach, adjacent to the pool in front of the Bucuti Beach Resort, within a full size replica of a 17th century, shipwrecked Dutch Galleon. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the evening menu selections include a variety of seafood, local, and international favorites. Seating is first come, first serve and no reservations are taken.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Bicycle rentals†
  • Business services†
  • Children not allowed
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Accessible rooms
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Bicycle rentals†
  • Business services†
  • Children not allowed
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Free parking
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Internet services
  • Lounges/bars†
  • Meal Plan Type: European Plan†
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant†
  • Safe deposit box
  • Spa†
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports†
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Services†
  • Internet Access
On-Site Wedding Services

  • Wedding packages available with on-site wedding planner

    As of January 1, 2015, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts will no longer coordinate or host weddings, and will only continue to offer renewal of wedding vow ceremonies for those patrons interested.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Bike rental †
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Hot tub
    1 Outdoor Hot Tub
  • Pool
    There is 1 pool on site. Small fresh water pool, our secluded 16 acre beach is the main attraction
  • Spa †
Off-Site Recreation
  • Gambling †
    Located a walk of 5 minutes from the front desk, the Alhambra Casino is the most popular on the island
  • Golf †
    Golf Course located within a Mile of Property.
Off-Site Attraction
  • Downtown Oranjestad
  • Tierra del Sol Golf Club and Spa
  • California Lighthouse
  • Aruba Aloe Plant
  • Other Local Attractions
    Within 5 miles of most major attractions on the island.

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_5.0 10643 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Bucuti and Tara set the standard

    Our 2nd stay at Bucuti. The resort is getting better each stay. Rooms are immaculate, beach again is beautiful and well kept. Service both at the beach and the onsite restaurants is excellent. We will return soon.

    Dec 24, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A Caribbean dream

    If you are interested in a dreamlike Caribbean vacation with no screaming kids, no fighting for beach chairs bathed in warmth and sunlight in a ultra clean and friendly atmosphere, Bucutti and Tara is a great choice

    Dec 23, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Paradise in Aruba

    If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, top notch Aruba vacation, this is your place! The staff are truly happy & friendly. The food & drinks were great! The beach- unbelievable! Guests have been returning for over 20 years! We hope to do the same.

    Dec 23, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Paradise

    We had another incredible week at Bucuti. Service was excellent. Breakfast every morning was such a wonderful way to start the day. The food was delicious and the view breathtaking. The beach is beyond belief. We have travelled many places over the last 40 years but in our opinion nothing compares to Aruba and Bucuti. Pure Perfection.

    Dec 22, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    We just love the place and it's staff. Make you feel so welcomed

    Great staff .. from front desk, baggage and room prep. The cleaning staff is very friendly. Food and Beaverage crew were awesome made you feel like family. We're coming back for sure... Happy island...happy bucuti

    Dec 21, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryBucuti's Clean Air Act: Smoking is forbidden in all guest rooms, room balconies and public areas. A cleaning fee of $250 USD will be added to the room bill of guests who smoke in their room. Smoking is restricted to designated areas on the property only.
  • AdvisoryBucuti is designed for people seeking serenity and romance, and we proactively cultivate an atmosphere that lets peace and relaxation come naturally. We minimize disruptions by focusing on our individual guests and not accepting group bookings. No more than 2 rooms, 4 guests allowed per party.
  • AdvisoryWe are excited to announce that Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba has completed its extensive renovations, officially reopening on December 16th,2024. The resort features a completely redesigned Elements Restaurant and Tara Lounge, showcasing premium materials and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment to enhance the dining experience. A new yoga deck has also been added to elevate wellness offerings.
  • AdvisoryCancellations within 30 days of arrival and no shows are 100% non-refundable and non-transferable to other dates/names/guests, for any reason. We highly recommend travel and cancellation insurance., Penalty For Violation: Charge Within 31 Days, 100% of amount of stay, Charge includes tax.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization this will place a hold on your funds.

    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.

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