Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • Aruban Seafood
    Caribbean restaurant with a local touch.
  • Kyoto
    Japanese restaurant that serves sushi and teppanyaki.
  • L’Olio
    Á-la-carte restaurant that serves Italian specialties.
  • Lounges & Bars
    Enjoy a wide array of delicious cocktails and
    tropical beverages at one of our three bars.

    • Lobby Bar.
    • Splash Swim-up Pool Bar.
    • Royal Level Beach Bar, exclusively for Royal Level guests,
    • Royal Level Lounge Bar, exclusively for Royal Level guests.
  • Mexico Lindo
    Mexican á-la-carte restaurant.
  • Royal Level Restaurant
    Exclusively for Royal Level guests. Á-la-carte restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • The Beach Club
    A restaurant by the beach that serves grilled specialties, soups, salads and many more lunch alternatives.
  • The Palm
    International buffet that serves breakfast, lunch and themed dinners.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk†
  • Babysitting†
  • Ballroom†
  • Barber shop†
  • Car rental desk†
  • Concierge desk†
  • Free parking†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Luggage service†
  • Room service†
  • 24-hour front desk†
  • Babysitting†
  • Ballroom†
  • Barber shop†
  • Car rental desk†
  • Concierge desk†
  • Free parking†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Luggage service†
  • Room service†
  • Spa†
  • Wireless internet connection in public areas†
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Center†
  • Meeting/Board Rooms†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Please contact the Hotel for additional information: aruba.weddings@barcelo.com

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Basketball court †
  • Fitness center on-site †
  • Jacuzzi †
  • Kayaking †
  • Motorized Water Sports †
  • Pool †
  • Scuba diving †
  • Tennis court †
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    18 hole golf course nearby

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 10780 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Do not do it. Don’t waste your money. HORRIBLE

    Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. I can’t say it enough. The food is disgusting, inedible. They should be embarrassed and ashamed. The service doesn’t even make up for anything, many of the workers are visibly unhappy, not apologetic or pleasant and I would be too if I had to work here! I felt like I was a nuisance anytime I asked for simple things - a coffee, water, etc. (coffee by the way is powdered. Nothing fresh here that’s for sure). The front desk was not helpful cheery or willing to accommodate at all. I watched another guest simply ask for a map of the resort and the front desk receptionist could be of any help or guidance. Everything is a rule here - you can’t make reservations until you check in, but reservations are made only 8-5. And if you don’t have a reservation, they won’t let you eat at the restaurant (even though it’s half empty!)! You can’t only make 3 reservations in advance so eventually you’re always screwed out of days and forced to eat at the vile buffet. Although, it seems to be the same food at the buffet and restaurants, it’s all frozen disgusting. So plan to spend your money at restaurants even though you’ve paid for an all-inclusive experience. There aren’t nearly enough chairs by the pool for the amount of people staying here. Other guests were getting up at 4 or 5am to throw their flip flops on chairs to “reserve” them and then proceed to not even ever be at their chairs…. It’s absurd. Who gets up at 4am on their vacation to reserve some pool chairs? Not me!! They have a strict 1 pool towel policy, you literally have to give a card in exchange for a towel and your room number. I’ve never been to a resort like this. The small things suck too - the shampoo and conditioner and shower gel smell vile. The air conditioner doesn’t adjust temperature. If I could give it 0 stars I would. I would have much rather stayed somewhere else and spent a little bit more to have a true, relaxing vacation. As I was packing up I realized my Bose noise cancelling headphones are gone. I used them the first night and thought they were sitting in my tote bag. They have mysteriously gone missing. Called down to the front desk and inquired about lost and found and they said “do you think someone stole them?” I told them I do not know, they said they are calling security to come up to the room…no one ever came up to the room. So now I’m just left with this icky feeling like someone took my headphones! They didn’t walk off on their own. I work hard for my money and it feels like I just threw my money away in this trip and didn’t even get the bare minimum. Extremely disappointing. Don’t make the mistake of booking here. Go elsewhere, you’ll thank me.

    Feb 08, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Excelent

    Friendliness and courtesy: A friendly demeanor and a caring attitude can make customers feel welcome and happy. Patience and kindness: These qualities are especially valued, creating a friendly atmosphere.$$$$$$$$$$$$$%$$$$$$%%%.

    Feb 07, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A week at wonderful Barcelo Aruba

    A week at wonderful Barcelo Aruba. Everything was great: location, food, drinks, and staff.... Rodell for my birthday dinner, Francisca for breakfast & lunch, Jazon for dinner at Kyoto, Victor & Omar at the pool bar, the list goes on and on....you won't be disappointed! Oh, we did the Chef's Dinner and it was over the top!

    Feb 07, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Barcelona resort

    The food in the palm restaurant was excellent. Fray as our server was truly wonderful! The staff were friendly snd the grounds exquisite. The ocean a deep turquoise and the palm trees adding shade added to the serene feel of our holiday. Hate to leave paradise.

    Feb 07, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Older property Beach /Pool seating you line up at 5:30am & U have to PAY to rent umbrellas

    The good: Beach access and location The not so good: You have to get in line at 5:30am to get a chair at the pool or beach. Umbrellas cost $38 a day to rent on the beach; first come first served or rent and pay cash in advance for the week. To us, this was beyond ridiculous! WHo wants to get up at 5am on vacation? The other stuff:Check in took over an hour and air conditioner so loud and old, it interrupted our sleep. We did the all inclusive-BIG Mistake. My husband lost weight, because the food was terrible. Food was cafeteria quality at best, dry/overcooked and bland. restaurant reservations were 3 for each week of stay. Food was better than regular restaurant but not by much.

    Feb 07, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisorySTUDENT GROUP POLICY • 100 DOUBLE rooms IN HOUSE maximum for student groups at any given time • 25 years old and under are considered “students” for any given time • Minimum age required for check-in is 18. • A refundable deposit of $200/per person (cash or credit card) is required. Group Student bookings • Must be requested through our groups department,these groups will require a chaperon as well as the refundable deposit and all above requirements.
General Policy
  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds. 

    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival. 

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment. 

    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel. 

    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. 

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed

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