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
10690 reviews
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Jan 25, 2026Great vacation!
This was our first stay at the Bucuti and it was wonderful! The service is great, the environment is very relaxing, the wellness class options are a nice perk and the beach/beach chairs are the best we have ever seen. You pick the chairs the night before on an app and it takes any stress out of rushing in the morning, the app is very seamless. The app allows you to make any room requests, view your bill and check menus/schedules. The morning breakfast buffet is suitable for any dietary restrictions, the coffee and beverage options are a nice touch. The small issue I would say is that the rooms are a bit dated now, the finishes and furniture need to be refurbished.
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Jan 24, 20262026 3-week Stay at Bucuti and Tara, Aruba
Highly recommend Bucuti and Tara this and previous years for 3-week stay each year. We highly value personal service at all levels and the very high quality of the physical facilities. We will continue visiting Bucuti and Tara in the future.
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Jan 23, 2026
Amazing resort!!!
From the minute we stepped out of the taxi, we were greeted with a very warm welcome, our bags taken up to our room while we were checked in with glasses of champagne. There are too many "extras" to mention throughout our stay. Every staff member is so friendly and helpful. The included daily beachfront breakfast was something I looked forward to every morning. The umbrella reserve system is amazing, never have to worry about what time you get to the beach because your umbrella is waiting for you and is yours all day, not to mention such comfy beach lounge chairs! Beachfront dinner and the private cabana dinner was also amazing. Couples massage in the beach cabana was so relaxing with the breeze and birds singing to you. Pizza Bob's, casino, market with stores & great restaurants are a skip away. The resort is just so amazing, I don't think I could stay anywhere else if I return to Aruba. They spoil you!!
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Jan 22, 2026
Really Great Place!
We have been to Aruba several times at different resorts. This was by far the best. We also met folks from the likes of the Ritz and they described an experience that was not nearly as good as Bucuti. When we go back to Aruba we will stay there again.
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Jan 21, 2026
Consistently Good - Again
Our ninth trip to Bucuti was delightful. Friendly faces (many new). Courteous yet welcoming. The beach is tremendous. Pool wonderful. Access to good food wonderful. We will return next year with great anticipation!
- 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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