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By a verified traveler on Mon 15 May 2023

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Hotel Description

4-star beachfront property near Eagle Beach

Beachside getaway

You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hyatt Regency Casino and 2 miles (3 km) of Eagle Beach with a stay at this Noord property. Leeward Antilles and Palm Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

All-inclusive

This all-inclusive property features a casino, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Spend a day at the beach snorkeling, or relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts and perks like free buffet breakfast and free WiFi.

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$441* Per night/room Jun 4 - Jun 5

Luxury Room, Ocean View (Royal Level)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Pool Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive ratings based on 22 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.4 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive

Everyone (7) Couples (9) Family (4)
3 out of 5
The food is mediocre at best! No/cheap alcohol in the drinks. Absolutely impossible to get chairs at the pool even though there are signs holding chairs with towels is not tolerated. BS! The rooms need to be updated. I would not go back to this resort. It is not worth the price for what you get! They are better places in the area.

Posted by on May 15, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 25, 2023 by Jennelaine Vrolijk

Dear Donna,We sincerely appreciate the time you spent to share your comments following your visit to our Barceló Aruba hotel, our guests' feedback is of utmost importance to ensure our demanding standards of service at all times, please accept our sincere apologies for any inconsistency you may have experienced during your stay. We were very saddened to read your disappointment with the dining experiences, at Barceló we know that meals are an important aspect of our guests' overall holiday experience therefore we will make sure to take your comments into account to improve in this aspect of our services. Please be assured that your comments will be taken into serious consideration and that they will help us to improve our services. Once again, thank you for your time and despite the issues you have raised following your stay, we hope that Barceló will remain an option for your next holiday and that we will have the opportunity to restore your faith in our company in the near future.Kind regards,Barcelo Aruba Team

5 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 20, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 11, 2023 by Jennelaine Vrolijk

Dear Lisa,We thank you so much for your wonderful rating. We look forward to serving you again in the near future.Kind regards,Barceló Aruba Team

3 out of 5
Loved the close proximity to the shops & restaurants. Wait staff, bartenders and beach staff were great. Cocktails were good. Breakfast buffet was good. The rest of the time it was ok. Hard to get reservations for the restaurants. Booked 2 rooms with Double beds. When we checked in got 2 rooms with a King bed and a twin roll away bed. This did not work for us. Went to front desk and got some ridiculous reasoning on how it’s “2” beds . They did have this fixed by the next day and we got the rooms we booked. Key cards to our rooms would just stop working. Many wasted trips to the front desk to fix.

Posted by on Dec 27, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 23, 2023 by Barceló Aruba Team

Dear Salvatore, We sincerely appreciate the time you spent to share your comments following your visit to our Barceló XXX hotel, our guests' feedback is of utmost importance to ensure our demanding standards of service at all times, please accept our sincere apologies for any inconsistency you may have experienced during your stay. We sincerely lament reading that your stay was not as pleasant as it should have been and we would be very pleased to welcome you again in the future ensuring you in advance of our utmost commitment to make your next Barceló holiday experience an unforgettable one for all the right reasons.Kind regards,

4 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 5, 2022

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3 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 18, 2022

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1 out of 5
The beach is beautiful. The simple request to have a king bed three times prior to checking in failed twice. Both rooms they provided for us to check in that did not have a king bed or extremely filthy. We took the cleaner of the rooms and waited for a king bed room the following day. The staff seems friendly but they do not communicate well and have no knowledge of what is going on

Posted by on Sep 27, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 5, 2022 by Barceló Aruba Team

Dear Jodi, Please accept our sincerest apologies for the imperfections you describe in your review, all rooms reserved for new arrivals are per standard double checked by our head of housekeeping to ensure that everything is functional and spotless for our guests, clearly we were not performing to our usual standard on this occasion and we regret not being immediately informed at reception so as to be able to intervene in no time for you to fully enjoy your stay in our hotel, for a future occasion, please do not hesitate to contact the reception desk for anything you may need, the team will do its utmost to find an immediate solution for you. We appreciate the time you took to share your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the future.Kind regards,

2 out of 5
Prior to arrival I filled out and sent online check-in forms. Got confirmation back. However, upon arrival the hotel could not find any of my information. I had to find and resend the check in information and pull up and send the Travelocity information. It took almost 45 minutes for them to check us in. Everything else was good after check in.

Posted by on Sep 8, 2022

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3 out of 5
Room door not sealed-you hear everything. Tiny balcony-you sit sideways. Property is clean & a friendly staff. They charge a fee for keeping the sliding door open (musty), but they keep the emergency exits ajar which makes the hallway musty. Vegan menus at reservation dinners had at least one option in each category (app-salad/soup-main-dessert) I had dessert once. It was the only restaurant that had it avail all week and it was altered to be vegan. Sometimes they were out of the appetizer. The 2 buffets mislabeled vegan items every day. There was one main-ish vegan dish for breakfast on the day I left (veg empanadas). They have a delivered bread and pastry section, but staff doesn’t know if they’re vegan. Both buffets use tongs on plates in front. They mix in vegan dishes with non vegan dishes and tongs were used in both. My husband (not vegan) tried several dishes from each place & said the food is ok at best. Slow service except the Japanese restaurant. Great service, he said the food was pretty decent. The rooms need to be updated/redesigned, the staff needs to be educated about different diets, how to wait tables & change the buffet that “specializes in international cuisine” it’s buffet style Mexican everyday. The other buffet is a burgers and dogs joint. Barcelo isn’t anything special nor did it make me feel like I was valued. The wristbands are annoying! Lanyards would be great!

Posted by on Aug 22, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 25, 2022 by Barceló Aruba Team

Dear Dana Sheree, We greatly appreciate the time you spent to review your recent experience in our hotel, at Barceló we always strive to exceed guests' expectations and your comments will help our teams reaching that goal. We do our best to ensure that the noise levels always stay within the sensible limits so our guests are not disturbed by exterior traffic noise. Sometimes it is impossible to guarantee this as there are going to be moments during the early hours for instance where some traffic noise may be heard from the local municipality services, especially on our lowest road facing floors. We are sorry that we had no availability and were not able to provide you with alternative accommodation. We have taken notice of your comments regarding the emergency doors and regarding the food in the buffet and have shared this very valuable information with the concerning departments for improvements. Thank you once again for making us your choice hotel and for your constructive critics, we certainly look forward to serving you again and to have the opportunity to exceed you expectations in a not too distant future. Kind regards,

3 out of 5
Location, room comfort, cleanliness, and staff were good. Food at the buffet was not always good. However, the buffet at the beach location was much better. Pool bar service sometimes was a long wait and disorderly, trying to serve both swim-up and walk-up guests. An alternate outdoor beach bar for drinks and fast food service should be considered.

Posted by on Aug 7, 2022

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Aug 8, 2022 by Barceló Aruba Team

Dear Carol Theresa, We greatly appreciate the time you spent to review your recent experience in our hotel, at Barceló we always strive to exceed guests' expectations and your comments will help our teams reaching that goal. We have also taken notice of the recommendations you made and will certainly share this with Management. Thank you once again for making us your choice hotel and for your constructive critics, we certainly look forward to serving you again and to have the opportunity to exceed you expectations in a not too distant future. Kind regards,

2 out of 5

Posted by on May 25, 2022

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About the Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive

Location J.E. Irausquin Blvd 83, Noord, Noord 27000

All-inclusive Details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Snorkeling excursions

Land activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Kids club

Lessons/classes/games
  • Aerobics
  • Dancing
  • Language
  • Water fitness

Entertainment

  • Onsite entertainment and activities
  • Access to onsite nightclubs
  • Onsite live performances
  • Theme parties

Not included

  • Motorized water sports
  • Scuba-diving certification
  • Scuba-diving excursions
  • Room service
  • Childcare
  • Offsite tours

  • Kayaking included
  • Access to onsite nightclubs included
  • Rowing/canoeing included
  • Snorkeling excursions included
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Fitness facilities included
  • Tennis included
  • Water fitness classes/lessons included
  • Volleyball included
  • Childcare not included
  • Scuba diving excursions not included
  • Scuba diving certification not included
  • Motorized water sports not included
  • All available beverages included
  • Offsite tours not included
  • Room service not included
  • Aerobics classes/lessons included
  • Dancing classes/lessons included
  • Language classes/lessons included
  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • Gratuities included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • Kids club included
  • All meals included
  • Surcharge for bottled wine
  • Surcharge for bottled liquor
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • Tennis lessons included
  • All non-motorized water sports included
  • Onsite live performances included
  • Theme parties included
  • Snorkeling included

Property Features

Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. Free breakfast is available daily. There are 5 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive property also offers a children's club, an outdoor pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Noord property.

  • 373 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 5 dining venues
  • 9332 sq ft of conference space
  • 867 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Kid's club
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive offers 373 accommodations with DVD players and free minibar items. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Noord property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • DVD player
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

The Palm - Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

L Olio - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

México Lindo - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.

Kyoto - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Arubian Seafood - This restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Water skiing on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Parasailing on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Basketball on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, New Image Beauty Spa & Wellnes Center. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Day or night visitor passes are available at an additional charge for all guest visitors.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-out is available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Hotel Names

  • Aruba Grand Occidental
  • Occidental All Inclusive
  • Occidental Aruba Grand
  • Occidental Grand Aruba
  • Barceló Aruba All Inclusive All-inclusive property Noord
  • Occidental Grand Aruba Hotel Palm/Eagle Beach
  • Occidental Grand Aruba Palm - Eagle Beach
  • Occidental Hotel Aruba
  • Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive Resort Palm Beach
  • Barceló Aruba All Inclusive All-inclusive property
  • Occidental Grand Aruba Palm Beach
  • Barceló Aruba All Inclusive Noord
  • Barceló Aruba Inclusive Noord
  • Barceló Aruba Noord
  • Barcelo Aruba Inclusive Noord
  • Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive Noord
  • Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive All-inclusive property
  • Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive All-inclusive property Noord

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National Rating

This property does not have a Aruba Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.