When it comes down to determining where to stay in Aruba, the venue that brings opulent luxury and exceptional service to the expansive white sand beaches is without a shadow of a doubt, The Ritz Carlton, Aruba. The World Class brand is always synonymous with the best of the best, and this location is no exception, bringing supreme hospitality with superior design, spacious guestrooms, fine dining, and sublime oceanfront views. Your trip to the tropical and vibrant island is bound to be a special one; ensure it is beyond unforgettable with a stay at the Ritz Carlton, Aruba.
Balcony Views
Visiting the island means you’ll want to maximize your time outdoors to take in the wonderful weather, and when determining where to stay in Aruba, you’ll want to have a private balcony ensuring you will enjoy the warm sunshine and cool ocean breezes. This amenity is a crucial one for any island trip! You’ll be pleased to learn all guestrooms and suites at the Ritz Carlton, Aruba, include a private balcony complete with a seating area, making it a prime selection when considering where to stay in Aruba. Think about how wonderful it will be when you have room service breakfast setup on the balcony, ready for you to enjoy fresh brewed coffee with a delicious pastry from the privacy of your room or prime sunset viewing.
Sunset Views
Where To Stay In Aruba: A Luxury Stay At The Ritz
Luxury Accommodations
There are 320 guestrooms and suites available on the Ritz Carlton, Aruba property. Guestrooms are available with your choice of either one King or two Queen beds. Each room features high quality linens, spacious interiors, a 46-inch flat screen TV, and much more. The guestrooms and suites feature a tasteful, tropical color palette with premium finishes throughout. The selected furniture is beautiful, comfortable, and functional. No detail goes missed at the Ritz Carlton, Aruba!
Guest Room
When it comes to guestrooms at the Ritz Carlton, Aruba, you’ll have your choice of six options, with varying views, floor plans, and amenities. The striking difference is the view: oceanfront, courtyard, resort, coastline, whatever your preference, the possibilities are endless. The suites offer various options, with Junior, Deluxe, Executive, Club, and the elusive 2390 square foot “Ritz Carlton Suite” featuring prominently gorgeous, panoramic ocean views!
Bathrooms are encased in gorgeous slabs of marble, featuring many signature touches you’ll find in the luxury Ritz Carlton collection of properties. An over sized soaking tub, double sinks, Asprey toiletries, and plush terry bathrobes and slippers are just some of the notable necessities found here. When it comes down to where to stay in Aruba, style and opulence come together wonderfully at this Ritz Carlton gem.
Dining Options
The Ritz Carlton, Aruba, is a resort you won’t want to leave. The luxurious accommodations and gorgeous beach is astounding enough, but the culinary delights found on the resort’s premises will satisfy any craving you came to the island with. Check out the bevy of dining options available, with flavors that will astound any scrutinizing palate.
BLT Steak takes some elements of the American steakhouses you’ll find in every major city, and seeks to reinvent some of the classics with contemporary enhancements. The dining room is a little more casual, with bistro style seating arrangements in a comfortable, unpretentious atmosphere. A raw bar menu offers Beau Soleil and Bluepoint Oysters, Shrimp Cocktail, Tuna Tartare, and more chilled options. Appetizers like Grilled Double Cut Smoked Bacon and Lobster Cobb Salad are also very worthwhile ways to begin your meal. Entrees feature steaks prominently, with dry-aged strip, Cowboy Ribeye, and Wagyu Beef front and center. Grilled fish and chicken options are, of course, available. Don’t forget to order side dishes: Truffle Mac n Cheese, Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes, and Vidalia Onion Rings are perfect accompaniments. And be sure to save room for dessert! Mini Doughnuts with a rich chocolate sauce and decadent coffee ice cream, as well as a unique Crepe Soufflé, are among the unique options to savor.
Oysters – BLT Steak
Wagyu Beef – BLT Steak
Souffle Crepe – BLT Steak
If Italian is more up your alley, the house-made pasta at Casa Nonna will be exactly what you’re looking for. Start with a board featuring cured meats and decadent cheeses, or delicious antipasti like fresh Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta, Beed and Pork Meatballs, and a selection of salads. The pasta dishes feature filled agnolotti and ravioli, spaghetti, tagliatelle, gnocchi, and more. Entrees like Osso Bucco, Grilled Swordfish, and Chicken Parmigiana mean there’s something for everyone here. Sweet treats include a Ricotta Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, and more. Don’t miss out on Casa Nonna’s premium wine list, signature house cocktails, or even a Blood Orange Margarita for the perfect libation.
Focaccia – Casa Nonna
Octopus Salad – Casa Nonna
Casa Nonna
Pineapple Panna Cotta – Casa Nonna
Solanio is the breakfast destination at the Ritz Carlton, and when you contemplate where to stay in Aruba, this venue offers sweet, savory, rich, and crave-worthy dishes that please any visitor. Select from the various options on the restaurant’s expansive buffet, or order a la carte. Scottish Smoked Salmon, Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast, and Belgium Waffles highlight the menu of classic morning offerings. With seating by the bustling open kitchen or along the calm crashing ocean waters, you’re bound to have an enjoyable experience with the first meal of the day.
Avocado Toast – Solanio
Waffles – Solanio
Spend the day at the pool or beach, and you won’t have to travel far for a quick bite to eat with the Madero Pool & Beach Grill. This is where the flavors of Aruba truly shine and you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy local, fresh fruits, seafood, spices, and more. Local Arubian Ceviche, Pica-Pica Wings, Caribbean Chicken Wrap, Beach Day Nachos, and “Aruba’s Best Mahi Tacos” are among the selections on their menu. You’ll also find handcrafted cocktails, beer, and wine found at the convenient bar. Craving something that’ll really make you feel like you’re on vacation? Frozen cocktails, like a Daiquri or Banana Boat, are of course found at this poolside bar. Order your frozen drink in a pineapple for the ultimate Caribbean feel. Enjoy a refreshing beverage with a delicious lunch to complement your poolside afternoon leisure.
Aruba’s Best Mahi Tacos
Divi Sushi Bar & Lounge combines a fun atmosphere and classy cocktails with fresh sushi and intriguing specialty rolls. The cocktail list features exotic twists on the ubiquitous Gin & Tonic, and other cocktails add riffs on a Mint Julep, Dark and Stormy, and more. The freshest catch, cool avocado, spicy wasabi, and crisp vegetables all mingle their way in exquisite sushi rolls. Located adjacent the Main Lobby, you’ll find delicious bites and refreshing cocktails for any moment of the day.
Ceviche – Divi Sushi Bar
Ritz Carlton Roll – Divi Sushi Bar
Pro tip: order the Ritz Carlton Roll and your life will be forever changed.
The Lobby of the Ritz Carlton, Aruba, is home to a sushi bar and cocktail bar, as well as a top-notch coffee bar. Ritual Coffee Culture has handcrafted beverages, a specialty bakery, meals to go, and refreshing homemade gelato sold as well. Even if you’re not a coffee drinker, you’ll find a beverage or snack to satisfy your hunger or sweet tooth at this convenient shop.
During sunset hour, the patio of the Lounge Bar faces over the property and onto the ocean for perfect views. Enjoy a ‘Bahada di Solo’ signature drink while watching the sunset.
Bahada di Solo
Sunset From The Lobby Bar Balcony
Additionally, room service is available with an expansive menu all day.
Acai Bowl & Empanadas – Room Service Breakfast
Resort Spa
If relaxation is high on the menu when you consider where to stay in Aruba, bask in the glory of 15,000 square feet of ethereal bliss that encompasses the Ritz Carlton Spa, Aruba. The Wet Lounge features a soaking tub, steam room, and sauna, as well as separate relaxation areas for ladies, gentlemen, and couples. Enjoy a unique hydrating Misterio Di Aloe treatment, Dushi Tera skincare exfoliation treatment, Awa Y Tera coffee scrub and mud mask, or a massage for the ultimate in relaxation. The spa features a vast menu of options to set you on your way toward tranquility in Aruba.
The Ritz Carlton spa offers tea, water and snacks in the relaxation lounges as well as the opportunity to get oxygen. Relax before and.or after your treatment in here and when you are done, you’ll notice in the locker room that there are a variety of bath salts you can use to shower with.
Club Level Amenities
One of the unique facets of the luxury hotel collection is the exclusive Ritz Carlton Club Level lounge. A dedicated concierge ensures your stay will exceed expectations with activities, amenities, and dining. The best part is all the great food they include inside! You’ll find breakfast, snacks, hors d’ouvres, beverages, desserts, and more. The options offered change throughout the day. Access is granted when you select one of the guestrooms or suites that includes Club Level admission.
Resort Activities
Beach
Palm Beach is a destination for beautiful sand and clear water. Visitors flock for calm beach experience and water sports, including snorkeling, sailing, diving, and kayaking. The resort features two expansive pools for relaxation, as well as private cabanas for rental. One of the pools is a family pool and the other is for adults 18+ years and older. Additionally, you’ll find fitness classes like yoga and tai chi offered on the beach. When you consider where to stay in Aruba, pick the resort that includes enough to keep you feeling active, relaxed, or entertained, depending on whatever strikes your mood.
Sunrise Swims
Pool Loungers
Beach Cabana
Pool Cabana
Feeling lucky in Aruba? Sparkling lights, lively table games, and more are found at the property’s on-site casino. You’ll roll dice or play all kinds of cards, including Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, and more. There are a variety of slot machines video reels, jackpots, games, and more. Table games at the Ritz Carlton, Aruba, are available from 4:30pm until 4:00am nightly. Live music is offered nightly at the entrance to the casino, so you can keep the party going even if you didn’t win a fortune at the resort’s evening games.
On the ground level across from the adult pool there is a counter where you can book excursions. Book a sunset sailing excursion to see Aruba in a new light.
An expansive resort featuring exotic activities, gourmet dining, relaxing pools, and a luxury tranquil spa, there’s so much to do on your special vacation here. If you have any doubts on where to stay in Aruba, without hesitation, the Ritz Carlton, Aruba, will deliver.
Sunrise With A Rainbow
Additional Information:
- Address: L.G. Smith Blvd #107, Noord, Aruba
- Phone: +297 527 2222
- Distance from Queen Beatrix International Airport: about 20 minutes
- There is no Uber or Lyfton the island because the Taxis are regulated by the government.
- Getting to the hotel:
- rent a car
- take a taxi
- arrange a ride with the hotel (for a fee)
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*Disclosure: This post is written in partnership with Ritz Carlton Aruba. As always, opinions are entirely my own.