Resort Details
- Various Lounges/BarsPirate's Nest Bar, oceanfront, with soft live steelband entertainment nightly
- Various RestaurantsPirates' 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.
- Standard
Bedding- 1 King bed (1 King convertible into 2 XL Twins is on request only)
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Cable television
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- iPod docking station
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Microwave
- Non-smoking
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Shower only
- Telephone
- Wireless internet connection
- Superior Gardenview
Bedding- 1 King bed (1 King convertible into 2 XL Twins is on request only)
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Data port*
- Free newspaper
- Hair Dryer
- Internet access
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Microwave
- Minibar*
- Non-smoking
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Shower
- Telephone
- Deluxe Oceanview
Bedding- 1 King Bed
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Free newspaper
- Hair Dryer
- Internet access
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Microwave
- Non-smoking
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Shower
- Telephone
- Video on demand
- Tara Suites
View - all oceanfront.
Bedding- 1 King bed.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Free newspaper
- Hair Dryer
- Internet access
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Microwave
- Non-smoking
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Shower
- Sofa bed
- Telephone
- Video on demand
- Bungalow Gardenview Suite
Bedding- 1 King Bed.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet access
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Sofa bed
- Telephone
- Bungalow Beachview Suite
Bedding- 1 King Bed.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet access
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Shower
- Sofa bed
- Telephone
- Junior Suite
Bedding- 2 Queen Bed
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 3 adults, 0 children, 3 total combined
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet access
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Shower
- Sofa bed
- Telephone
- Tara Penthouse Suite
Bedding- 1 King Bed
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet access
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Shower
- Sofa bed
- Telephone
- Deluxe Oceanview room
Bedding- 1 King Bed
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Telephone
- TV
- Wireless internet connection
- Standard Room, King bed
Bedding- 1 King Bed
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Telephone
- TV
- Wireless internet connection
- Superior room, King bed
Bedding- 1 King Bed
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total combined
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Telephone
- TV
- Wireless internet connection
- 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*
- Business Services*
- Internet Access
-
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
- Bike rental *
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Hot tub1 Outdoor Hot Tub
- PoolThere is 1 pool on site. Small fresh water pool, our secluded 16 acre beach is the main attraction
- Spa *
- 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.
- Downtown Oranjestad
- Tierra del Sol Golf Club and Spa
- California Lighthouse
- Aruba Aloe Plant
- Other Local AttractionsWithin 5 miles of most major attractions on the island.
* Fees may apply
Property Information
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
11195 reviews
-
Oct 21, 2026Good but not 5 Star
Bucuti and Tara’s beach is excellent. That said for the price and all the reviews I have read I was a little disappointed. The room I was in really needed a refurbishment badly. The curtain was falling down and had a terrible view. The grout in the bathroom was crumbling and overall the room was just subpar. Although the mattress was nice. Elements restaurant there was disappointing. I got sick from the Mahi Mahi at lunch. Nora was extremely nice. The beach attendants didn’t really “attend”. I asked for a menu 3x and was told since there was no QR code at my seat I’d have to go to the bar. Pool was surprisingly small but clean. I’d go back here for maybe two nights for the beach bc that was great but hotel itself def is not as high end as the website shows it to be.
-
Oct 21, 2026Honeymoon
We had the most amazing time on our honeymoon! Bucuti & Tara is rated one of the best resorts in Aruba and now we know why! The staff immediately when you arrive take care of everything throughout your stay. They welcomed us with champagne and cold towels when we got off of the bus from the airport. Our room was amazing and clean. We had an iPad for a room where we could reserve beach chairs every morning and plan activities throughout the week! We did UTV excursion and a snorkel excursion and the south helped us get to and from each excursion! They called us a taxi when we would go down to the lobby area and meet it super easy! Every morning we had breakfast on the resort at either the Tara lounge or at Elements! Because we’re on our honeymoon, we would always get a front row view of the beach and the food was super good and fresh! Our favorite were the made to order omelettes every morning! The beach was gorgeous and the prettiest beach that we saw on the island. No seaweed or seashells to step on our beach chairs were very comfortable and had umbrellas, which were perfect in the hot sun! The wait staff brought us lunch and drinks to our chair every day. All we have to do was raise a red flag and they would come by!!! It was amazing. The resort was expensive, but we thought it was worth it. Everyone at Bucuti & Tara went above and beyond to make our stay special and relaxing! We loved every second and we will 100% be back!!!!
-
Oct 21, 2026
Bucuti & Tara Resort
We returned for our seventh stay at Bucuti & Tara. As always, Bucuti is by far the best resort we have e ever stayed at. The attention to detail makes this resort outstanding! From the champagne welcome upon check in to the nightly turn down, they make every guest feel welcome and appreciated.
-
Oct 20, 2026
Anniversaries - Wedding and Retirement ❤️
Bucuti & Tara gives a warm welcome and provides an awesome experience of the island. Staying in we wanted for nothing. Excursions were excellent and transportation was set up for us. It was welcoming and comfortable.
-
Oct 20, 2026
Honeymoon
My wife and I went to Bucuti & Tara for our honeymoon, and it was an incredible experience! The beach was easily one of the prettiest we have ever seen, with the whitest, softest sand and absolutely breathtaking views. The staff were amazing, especially Juan, Aisha, Ri Anne, Jennie and Nicolo, who were all absolute gems and made us feel so welcome. One thing that really stood out was how accommodating they were with dietary needs. My wife is gluten-free, and the number of gluten-free and gluten-friendly options available genuinely brought her to tears. It meant so much to her to have so many delicious options and not feel limited when dining. That level of thoughtfulness made our honeymoon even more special. We also made sure to have dinner at Jeremy Ford’s Terra, and it did not disappoint! The food was incredible, and the breakfast buffet was possibly one of the best I have ever seen. If you visit, be sure to say hello to Paco the parrot! Also, don't miss the sunset cruise. It was such a fun night out with incredible views and a great way to enjoy Aruba. Between the stunning beach, amazing food, thoughtful service, and wonderful staff, Bucuti & Tara helped make our honeymoon unforgettable. We would absolutely love to come back!
- 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.
- AdvisoryPlease be advised that ongoing room renewal work at Bucuti & Tara Resort may result in noticeable daytime renovation noise, including drilling and installation activities, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Guests traveling during this period should be informed in advance. Guests who feel the renovation may impact their stay may reschedule or cancel without penalty for a full refund. All resort amenities and services remain fully operational. For assistance, please contact renovations@bucuti.com.
- 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.