What We Love
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is adults-only and caters to romantically minded couples, they're eco-friendly and very quiet. Plus, you'll have impeccable service and enjoy some of the best food on the island.Things to Know
Couples looking for a quiet upscale location will enjoy it here. Eagle Beach is the best beach in Aruba, is very wide and never crowded.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
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10138 reviews
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Apr 17, 2025Bucuti and Tara, jewel of Aruba
Pampered by some of the most accommodating and friendly people on earth. Every care addressed completely. You can want for nothing. The beach is the best on the island. The facilities are manicured and classic. The restaurant is outstanding. Everyone from the wait staff, concierge, groundskeepers, maid staff, security could not have been better friends concerned only with the success of our stay. Being adult only lent to a calm atmosphere. So many amenities. Free parking a plus. Location…very convenient. Very professional and great attention to details, cleanliness and service. A true “find” that created everlasting positive memories. In all, a very, very treasured stay!
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Apr 17, 2025
Beyond expectations
We stayed for our 45 year anniversary and had stayed here 20 years ago and yearned to come back. Many, many improvements made in the last 20 years. We stayed in the Terra Suites. Room was roomy, comfortable, very clean. Our booking reservation was handled easily through the resort and the concierge group were very helpful and replied timely to our questions. They also were very helpful prior to our arrival and kept us informed of all we would need to arrive in Aruba. We were greeted with cold towels and champagne when we arrived. Staff was super friendly and informative. When we were shown to our room, a “Happy Anniversary and Welocm Back signs were posted on our door. Champagne on ice, a beautiful flower, cheese and crackers and cookies were on the table. Loved it. ALL STAFF members were extremely friendly, helpful if needed and courteous. Food quality was great and portions were appropriate. We had a romantic dinner on the beach arranged through our concierge that was over the top. I am not sure how our anniversary could have been better celebrated. We will be back asap.
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Apr 17, 2025
Absolutely exceptional
Bucuti continues to be an incredible vacation. This was our fourth visit and we already booked again for next year. The staff makes all the difference with their welcoming and genuine spirit. Thank you Nicholas, Erwin, Stacey, Juan, Bjorn, Natalie, Esmarel, Nakarid, Luke, Kevin… and the list goes on…to all the incredible staff! Our wedding anniversary was on Monday and Nicholas went above and beyond to make it special. We had the special cabana dinner and he created a new menu for us with a wine pairing to top it all off. Each course was exceptional and beautifully presented by Erwin. Stacey was integral in delivering our anniversary surprises. Esmarel had champagne and chocolates delivered to us as an anniversary surprise. Juan had us laughing daily at breakfast and even gave us a small personalized gift. We are beyond grateful and thankful to continue to celebrate our love and life at such an incredible destination…we love Aruba. And more…Bucuti & Tara Thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💕
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Apr 17, 2025
Looking forward to 2026!
My husband and I have celebrated our winter birthdays at Bucuti and Tara for over ten years, and we’re already booked for 2026! It’s hard to say anything about this wonderful place that hasn't been said many times already, but our annual trip is one of the highlights of our year. What brings us back to B&T when there are newer luxury resorts on the island? The facilities are nice, clean and well-kept, the umbrella reservation process takes all the stress out of obtaining a prime spot on the beautiful white sandy beach daily, Eagle Beach is so beautiful it’s almost indescribable, but the main thing that makes us such loyal visitors is the staff. The staff is amazing, and after many years of visiting we count many of them as friends. It’s a testament to the resort that they can retain their folks year after year, and it’s the primary reason we haven’t considered any of the new five-star properties on the island. I can’t mention everyone on the staff who wows us yearly, but it starts with Mayra in room reservations. She treats us like family as she responds to our online reservation requests. The team serving the daily breakfast buffet, included with your stay, does a tremendous job, and we enjoy our daily interactions with Juan, Margarita and the others. Our friends Esmaral, Beverley, and Brendolyn at the towel station call us by name and greet us with a smile every day, and the beach staff, including Orville, Tommy and many others go out of their way to pamper us daily on the beach. Finally, a highlight of our days are our times at the Sand Bar. We look forward daily to enjoying drinks and laughing with our friend Karen, and it’s a joy to see how the team there, including Greg, Carlos, Robert, Israel, Aldrick and the others have fun while giving great service. I hope you can sense the amazing service this special group of people give at this top-notch resort. We recommend it highly!
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Apr 15, 2025
Unforgettable Honeymoon
What an unbelievable trip! This was one of the best trips and experiences we have ever had! My wife and I came here for our Honeymoon and it will be a trip we will never forget! From the moment we arrived to when we checked out we felt taken care of and never had to lift a finger! Christian at concierge was so helpful and made check in seamless! The property is extremely well kept and the room was perfect! The bed was so comfortable and we loved the nightly tea! You can’t beat not having to fight over umbrellas and chairs and we loved that about Bucuti! The gym was extremely nice and we used it every morning! The food here from the breakfast to lunch to dinner is incredible! Some of the best meals we’ve ever had! Juan and Vincent every morning and evening could not have taken care of us any better! The drinks are also phenomenal and you truly can’t go wrong whether you get a cocktail, frozen drink, mock-tail, smoothie, or just a beer they are all so good! Karen, Carlos, Aldrick, and Israel were so nice and so fun at the bar! They started to have our typical drinks ready before we even sat down! We were so relaxed the entire trip and loved every second, we were truly in paradise! We have already started planning our next trip back and are trying to make this as close to an annual trip as possible!
- 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.
- 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.