Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba
L.G. Smith Boulevard 55-B Eagle Beach, Palm - Eagle Beach Aruba
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This adults-only, romance and wellness resort, located on Aruba's spacious and beautiful Eagle Beach, is award-winning and owner-operated. The 4-star and 4-diamond resort receives high satisfaction ratings and recognition that includes #1 Hotel for Romance in the Caribbean 2020, Top 3 Beach Destinations in the World, Conde Nast Gold List, and Green Globe High Achievement Award. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is eco-friendly and offers a tranquil boutique experience with friendly service. The intimate atmosphere is exclusive and relaxing to couples seeking tranquility and romantic experiences. No groups and no all-inclusive packages available. Two top restaurants available on property and romantic beach dining. Breakfast is free daily. No surprise fees added at check-out. (Not all-inclusive)
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Diving
Airport transportation
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Yoga classes
Fitness classes
Personal trainer
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Hiking
Horseback riding
Snorkelling
Water sport equipment rentals
Bowling offsite
Fishing
Patio
Walking tours
Car hire
Taxi service
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Adults only
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Ironing service
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Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Air purifier
Bathrobes
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Microwave
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
iPod docking station
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Grade: 77 out of 100
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L.G. Smith Boulevard 55-B Eagle Beach, Palm - Eagle Beach Aruba
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What a wonderful resort! We stayed in the Bucuti building in a junior suite on the second floor. Everything was perfect and meticulously maintained. We so enjoyed having our coffee on the balcony every morning overlooking the beautiful beach. The memory foam beds were amazing. The service at the resort is impeccable. The included breakfasts on the deck at the beach were delicious and perfectly prepared. A important feature is that we were able to reserve our umbrella and chairs on the beach. It eliminates the scrambling for a space, and rushing to get to the beach in the morning to get a spot. We loved every moment of our stay at Bucuti and Tara. I highly recommend this resort and look forward to returning.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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RECEPTION Very warming & pro welcome with bubbles ROOM We stayed in room 223 for 1 week/7 nights Great that corridors have AC Bed : very comfy Tv : big screen with plenty of channels Light switches : a bit awkward to use Storage : plenty available Absolutely 0 mold smell because of systems in room + greatly maintained Cleaning : made a remark on our first morning because stuff lying under the sink, the lady had also forgotten a filled trash bag on the dink…no issues after that ECO We really loved the reusable containers which you can take home. Actually using them now here in Bonaire BATHROOM The tv in the mirror is a nice gadget but we did not use, probably because we are European… A pity that there is no flexible hose, easier to rince (ladies) hair. Being 1.95m (6.4 ft) the shower was a little too low for me but not a big problem Aloe vera products = great and also local The position products not very practical No earbuds or shower caps in room or a note saying you can get them upon request and we did not bother asking any either. Pas de coton tiges… ou un mot disant… BALCONY Very happy to have a side view of beach and sea although we had a garden view No drying rack and we did not bother to ask. BREAKFAST - ELEMENTS You can sit outside and enjoy a GREAT view while having a good breakfast. Choice/quality is fine but : Probably introduced during Covid but really not practical, lay-out bot goid, people even queuing outside. Buffet but you cannot serve yourself. You need to take a (rather heavy) wooden tray (plateau) and ask for everything. Bacon to be ordered separately where one can also get scrambled eggs (too dry for me) and crêpes (pancakes) A lot of fruit and a nice bread choice. Separate egg station made to choice. You can order Eggs Benedict (great) and waffles (too big and heavy for my wife) from the waiter along with your hot drinks. Cappuccino is great After our very first breakfast around 8.30 am and because of the crowd, we came at 7 am each morning after which was great but everything and/or everybody was not always 100% in place.. not to be grumpy but 7 should be 7, especially being jetlagged coming from Europe. Staff not always 100% focused and as we experienced in other boutique hotels, waiters not remembering our drink choice, not a biggy but worth noting. FOOD - SANDBAR/ELEMENTS Prices : very fair Tartare avicado/mango : excellent Caesar salad chicken : excellent Caesar salad mahi mahi : ok Black olive tapenade : contained parts of pits ! One guy at the bar was only small talking to customers, nit really working Happy hour : great and on all drinks Espresso : served several times without spoon and sugar.. WIFI Excellent really everywhere IPAD Movie night : program not updated, even after calling front desk BEACH Sunbeds are reallt great ! Reservation system is great too Plenty of space Impeccable service CAR RENTAL We booked trough the front desk and got a better price then directly with Top Drive TIPPING Same experience where the market is dominated bu US customers… In Europe, we tip for GOOD service, not just for service rendered… We sometimes felt a slight sense of trying too hard to get a tip from certain waiters… ARUBA For us, Europeans, 1 week was perfect to enjoy the incredibly wonderful beach and discover this small island. BOTTOM LINE Can we recommend Bucuti : highly, especially for couples looking for QT with each other and customers who like the feeling of being in the US but with a tropical laid back island touch.…
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Go for breakfast as early as possible 7 am to avoid the crowd
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Response from Ewald Biemans, Owner at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba
Responded Aug. 10, 2022
Esteemed Peter, We will shape up and improve on the imperfections you have pointed out in our housekeeping and in our service. Thank you for your candid remarks. We hope to serve you again sometime, Masha Danki, Ewald Biemans
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We love the Bucuti & Tara! It’s our favorite resort ever—the service and attention to detail are exquisite, there are umbrellas and lounge chairs for every guest, the lounge chairs get a fresh Terry cloth cover each day, the staff is amazingly friendly and helpful at all times, the beach is beautiful, the pool is refreshing and lovely, the suites are wonderful, comfortable, well-equipped, and attractive. Angela and Maddie at the concierge department are super helpful, smart, capable, and always a pleasure to deal with. The included buffet breakfast has many choices everyday, and Raina and Maria are especially friendly and always have a happy smile. The resort is adults only and peaceful, serene, and utterly relaxing. Sheer perfection every time!
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We recently traveled to Aruba and stayed with friends at next door’s Manchebo Beach (loved it). Friends of ours recommended Bucuti and Tara’s outdoor restaurant, Elements. We ended up having lunch there twice; it was wonderful! All of the servers and staff were lovely and very friendly. We had Vincent as our server on our first visit and we’re glad that we had him again on our second. He remembered us and made us feel so at home even though we weren’t staying there. The lunches are very good, with something for everyone, including vegan and vegetarian options. The burgers and BLTs were delicious as were the fish tacos and chicken caesar salad. Don’t miss the french fries, which are included with many items. Whether sweet potato or regular, they were piping hot and so yummy! As Vincent softly sang, “We are Family,” that’s how we felt. Also his mantra of happy wife, happy life made us laugh. Lastly he took orders from us gals “the bosses” and then the men, “the assistants.” It was all tongue in cheek, of course, and very sweet. If we return to Aruba we will definitely seek out Vincent again at Elements and hope to stay at B&T sometime, too!…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Very relaxful, quiet place that made our first trip to Aruba a memorable one. The staff is extremely friendly, professional and top notch! A wonderful place to rid yourself of stress, while remaining conveniently close to restaurants and various activities.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This was our third trip to Bucuti and Tara, the first since the pandemic. The resort has multiple upgrades since our last visit especially the pool and Elements restaurant. We had dinner twice at Elements and it was excellent both times. This is a quiet, relaxing adults only resort. There is no loud music or noise. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful in all areas of the resort. We will be back next year.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Sunshine56639047681 wrote a review Jan. 2023
An absolute gem, away from the hustle and bustle of Palm Beach or Oranjestadt. The beach is magnificent, the food is delicious and the service is outstanding. If you are looking for a private couples vacation on Aruba, this is the place
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Everything at Bucuti & Tara met or exceeded expectations. Every need we could have was met, with staff taking the initiative to make sure we were making the most of our stay in Aruba, always offering to schedule tours, taxis, etc. Highly recommended!
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Sightsee4792 wrote a review Jan. 2023
The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful.The grounds and room were immaculate and the service was excellent. We especially enjoyed Happy Hour each afternoon. So relaxing and fun. Go here if you want excellent service and a beautiful beach.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ewald Biemans, Owner at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba
Responded 5 days ago
Hello Sightsee, Mission accomplished, we say when a visitor states that their stay with us was relaxing and everything was excellent. I need to mention that our beach is categorized as one of the top beaches in the World again and again. Our resort has been voted one of the Top Resorts in the World and one of the most Romantic Resorts in the World right here on Tripadvisor, in addition to many other awards for our carbon-neutral sustainability program. We hope to serve you again sometime soon, Ewald Biemans cu Masha Danki.
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This was our 19 consecutive year staying at the Bucuti. Great hotel, great staff, great restaurant. Also great location mid-way between Palm Beach and downtown. Looking forward to returning this December.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Ewald Biemans, Owner at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba
Responded 5 days ago
Thank BOdavids, Fantastic Holiday you said, and we say Masha Danki for your excellent review. You make us very proud! We look forward to serving you in December once again, Masha Danki y Te Aworo, Ewald
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PRICE RANGE
US$463 - US$759 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
CaribbeanArubaPalm - Eagle Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
104
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba
Which popular attractions are close to Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba?
Nearby attractions include Manchebo Beach (0.1 km), Alhambra Casino (0.4 km), and Master of the Mind - Guy Bavli (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a minibar, and air conditioning.
What food & drink options are available at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba?
Conveniently located restaurants include Senses Fine Dining Restaurant, Ike's Bistro, and Elements Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba have airport transportation?
Yes, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Aruba?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Antilla (7.1 km), Fort Zoutman Historical Museum (4.0 km), and Old Dutch Windmill (2.9 km).