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.
- 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
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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
Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10627 reviews
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Dec 10, 2025Better than All the Rest !
If you're looking for the quintessential island resort vacation for adults only, this is the place for you. This is not an "adults only" all-inclusive; it's an adults only resort for those looking to relax, enjoy fine dining and beverages and like minded people.
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Dec 09, 2025
A perfect experience of leisure and pleasure
My time at Bucuti was deeply relaxing and enjoyable. The grounds, facility, staff, and setting combine to provide an easy, seamless experience of leisure and pleasure. The ambience is classy and yet also laid back. The wellness program and gym were a highlight—great yoga and fitness classes led by Bjorn, Dagmara, and another lovely woman (sorry, I forget her name). All staff went above and beyond expectations in meeting our every need and seemed to genuinely care about our happiness. The breakfast buffet is high quality and fresh and Elements Restaurant has great food in an unbeatable setting. I really enjoyed the live guitarist! The room was comfortable and the toiletries top notch. I treasure my memories of the sunsets and the pelicans diving for fish just a few metres away from me as I bobbed in the ocean.
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Dec 08, 2025
Relaxing and enjoyable experience
As always, coming to the Bucuti & Tara for many years, the experience is always what I expect it to be. Great customer experience and nothing is ever an issue with a request or an inquiry asked.
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Dec 07, 2025
Dream vacation
If you are looking for a quiet, adult only resort on a fabulous white sand beach with the BEST beach chairs, this place is for you. At check-in, we were ushered inside to enjoy a glass of champagne and we received a quick tour of the property and then were brought right to our room to complete check-in. Breakfast (included) was great with a nice variety of foods. The fitness centre is also the best I have seen at any resort like this - definitely a pleasant surprise.
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Dec 07, 2025
Fantastic small boutique experience!
If you’re looking for a small boutique resort in a great location with the most amazing staff, beach (by far), great food, lovely rooms, this is it! Fantastic experience from start to finish. When most of the guests have been coming back for years, that says a lot about this resort. We will also be 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.
- 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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