Small hotels with character
Not everyone wants a big resort. Aruba also has a range of small hotels, inns and apartment complexes with a personal touch, often run by their owners. Most are near Eagle Beach, in Oranjestad, in Malmok or in the quiet south around Savaneta.
Our top 10 boutique hotels
- Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba – adults-only casitas on a former coconut plantation near Palm Beach
- Ocean Z Boutique Hotel – a small design hotel with 13 rooms in Malmok
- Aruba Boutique & Art Hotel – adults-only, with its own art gallery, opened in 2024
- voco Surfside Aruba – the former Talk of the Town, reopened in December 2025
- Wonders Boutique Hotel – adults-only guesthouse with 11 rooms in Oranjestad
- Serene by the Sea – a handful of rooms on the water in Savaneta, close to Mangel Halto
- Arubiana Inn – friendly inn with 18 rooms, a short walk from Eagle Beach
- Vistalmar Ocean View Apartments – oceanfront apartments in Oranjestad, some with a plunge pool
- Little Paradise Aruba – apartments in a garden setting, a few minutes from Eagle Beach
- Aruba Boutique Apartments – adults-only apartments in Noord
Also worth considering
- Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa – a small resort with a boutique feel on Eagle Beach
- Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort – Dutch-style resort across from Eagle Beach
- Adults-only resorts in Aruba
Good to know
- Best areas: Eagle Beach, Oranjestad, Malmok and Savaneta
- Good for: couples and travellers who prefer a personal atmosphere
Rates, room types and facilities change regularly, so check the official website for current information and offers.
See also: all places to stay in Aruba.
Last updated: September 2026.