Aruba is the kind of island that stays with you long after you leave. Its white-sand beaches, aquamarine water, and steady breeze create a nearly perfect climate year-round, and its string of exceptional hotels and location outside the hurricane belt make it one of the Caribbean’s most reliable escapes. Beyond the postcard-worthy shores, nearly one-fifth of the island is protected within Arikok National Park, where limestone caves, natural pools, and cactus-studded trails reveal a more rugged side of Aruba that many visitors never see.
My own connection to Aruba runs deep. I first came to the island before I turned two and have returned almost every year since, staying everywhere from old-school low-rises to newly opened all-inclusives. That long-running familiarity has given me a clear sense of what makes Aruba’s hotel scene special and how different properties speak to different types of travelers.
Whether you want to stay on the island’s best beach, challenge yourself with sunset yoga, or completely unwind at a carefree all-inclusive, there is a resort here that fits the way you vacation. These are the best hotels in Aruba, truly worth planning a trip around.
How we choose the best hotels in Aruba
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.