Barcelo Aruba
Barcelo Aruba – Palm Beach, Aruba
The Barceló Aruba***** (5-star) hotel (belonging to the Barceló Hotel Group and formerly the Occidental Grand Aruba) transports its guests to a unique beachfront experience in Palm Beach, on the Caribbean island of Aruba. It stands out for its spectacular sports and leisure activities available to guests that are closely linked to the delightful beach where the hotel stands. Distance from hotel to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), 15 miles. Distance from hotel to Oranjestad is 10 minutes.
This elegant oceanfront hotel has 370 recently renovated rooms and is made up of two nine story buildings with two whirlpools and one free form fantasy pool with cascades. All rooms feature private balconies with breathtaking Caribbean views of the hotel and its surroundings. (Please click on the image to the left to see more photos.)
RESORT HIGHLIGHTS
Guests can watch truly idyllic sunrises and sunsets from its 373 rooms, which all feature a balcony. This resort provides the opportunity to enjoy maximum relaxation, whether that be a refreshing dip in its spectacular swimming pool or sunbathing in the stunning gardens. It also offers exciting sporting activities, with tennis courts, supervised activities and a variety of water sports on the beach, such as snorkeling, diving and beach volleyball.
The hotel’s rich and varied culinary offering will satisfy the most demanding palates with international dishes, buffets, à la carte menus, and aperitifs, served in its 6 restaurants and 3 bars. Leisure and evening entertainment also take priority, from the fabulous casino to the DJ sessions.
The Barceló Aruba is a stunning all inclusive resort that also contains a boutique hotel, the Royal Level Barceló Aruba, which offers all the luxury and sophistication you could wish for, with unique and exclusive services. Paradise during any season of the year.
Barceló All Inclusive Program:
- 6 restaurants, 3 bars
- Natural style swimming pool, with 2 hot tubs
- Sports and leisure activities program: 2 flood-lit tennis courts, beach volleyball, water polo, aquatic gymnasium, diving classes and snorkeling equipment available, among others
- Kid’s Club with a program of supervised activities (children between the ages of 4 and 12 years old)
- Lunch, snacks and unlimited drinks
- Room service available for Royal Level guests
- Welcome drink · Daily program of day and night time activities on the beach or around the pools
- Diving classes around the pool (twice a week)
- New gymnasium
- Shows and evening entertainment with live music in the lobby bar
- All tips and fees are included
Royal Level Program: The details are important. The three upper floors of the North Tower of the Barceló Aruba house an exclusive and elegant boutique hotel where guests can enjoy the All Inclusive Premium experience. An exceptional luxury service with unimaginable details in the rooms and suites where as well as enjoying the all-inclusive facilities of the hotel, you will also find exclusive amenities and services designed only for the most distinguished guests. Whether you are traveling on business or for pleasure, the Royal Level Barceló Aruba will be a wonderful surprise from start to finish.
- 35 rooms, 8 Suites and 2 Master Suites on floors 7, 8 and 9 of the North Tower.
- Private Service: personalized check-in, concierge and nightly turn down service.
- Room service: 7.00 to 22.00
- The Royal Level Lounge includes a private gourmet restaurant serving haute cuisine and a lounge area that offers a super. Premium drinks service with the most breathtaking views of the entire hotel.
- Royal Level Premium drinks
- Priority reservations in the à la carte restaurants
- Wi-Fi included
RESORT AMENITIES
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† Fees may apply
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
The Palm Restaurant: International buffet restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and themed dinners. Seats inside with air conditioning or outside on the terrace with views of the pool. Reservations not required.
L’Olio Restaurant: Italian à la carte restaurant with an exquisite selection of wines and champagnes. Seating inside or outside on the terrace.
Mexico Lindo Restaurant: Authentic Mexican Tex-Mex restaurant. Seating inside or outside on the terrace. Wine and tequila list also available.
Kyoto Restaurant: Authentic and exotic a la carte Japanese cuisine with live cooking on two teppanyaki tables, two private tatami tables, and a large sushi bar. Wine and sake list available.
Arubian Seafood Restaurant: Outdoor Caribbean fusion restaurant specializing in meat and fresh seafood. Located on the beach in front of the hotel. Seats on the terrace. Wine list available.
Beach Club Restaurant: Restaurant serving typical Aruban cuisine specializing in seafood. Facing the hotel beach front. Terrace seating available.
Splash Pool Bar: You don’t need to get out of the pool to sip on a an exotic tropical cocktail.
Lobby Bar: The ideal place to meet up and relax before dinner or enjoy a glass of wine before going to sleep. Live music.
Desire Lounge: Bar under the moonlight with magnificent views of the beach and the pool from its elevated terrace. Balinese beds.
RESORT ACCOCMODATIONS
The 373 rooms in the resort are large and comfortable, with an elegant balance between modern colors and classic furniture, creating a very welcoming environment. They are fully equipped and all feature a balcony or terrace with outdoor furniture.
Room Amenities
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Deluxe Room: These 409 ft² rooms are bright and pleasant and feature two queen beds or a king bed. All rooms have a balcony or a terrace. They are located on the same level as the front desk, which provides easy access to common areas of the resort. Maximum capacity: 4 people (possible combinations: 3 adults; 2 adults and 2 children; 3 adults and a child).
Deluxe Ocean View Room: This is one of the best options to enjoy spectacular views of the ocean. These 409 ft² rooms located on the third and fifth floors of the hotel have a balcony and feature two queen beds or a king bed. Maximum capacity: 4 people (possible combinations: 3 adults; 2 adults and 2 children; 3 adults and a child).
Deluxe Pool Ocean View: This is one of the best options to enjoy spectacular views of the ocean. These 409 ft² rooms located on the third and fifth floors of the hotel have a balcony and feature 2 double beds or a king size bed. Maximum capacity: 4 people (possible combinations: 3 adults; 2 adults and 2 children; 3 adults and 1 child).
Deluxe Lanai Pool View: The charm of these large and spacious 484 ft² rooms is the large outdoor terrace and marvelous views of the pool they provide. All rooms are furnished with two queen beds or a king bed. Maximum capacity: 4 people (possible combinations: 3 adults; 2 adults and 2 children; 3 adults and a child).
Deluxe Lanai Garden View: The charm of these large and spacious 484 ft² rooms is the large outdoor terrace and marvelous garden views they provide as they are located on the ground floor, just a few steps away from the beach. All rooms are furnished with two queen beds or a king bed. Maximum capacity: 4 people (possible combinations: 3 adults; 2 adults and 2 children; 3 adults and a child).
Deluxe Ocean Front with hot tub: For customers looking for more space and privacy, these 560 ft² rooms are the best option. They feature a Jacuzzi bathtub where you can relax while contemplating the endless sea. Thanks to their exceptional location on the second and sixth floors, guests can share romantic sunsets together. All rooms have a balcony and are equipped with a queen bed. Maximum capacity: 2 people.
Deluxe Suite: These 560 sq. ft. rooms are ideal for guests seeking more space and privacy. They can relax while enjoying the views of the ocean and the horizon. And thanks to their exceptional location on the second and sixth floors of the hotel, couples can share romantic sunsets together. Maximum capacity: 4 people (possible combinations: 3 adults and one child; 2 adults and 2 children; one adult and 3 children).
Royal Level Luxury Ocean View: For guests looking for more exclusiveness, the Royal Club offers a level of excellence unlike anything you have experienced before in terms of services and amenities. These 409 ft² rooms are located on the top floors of the north building. They all feature a balcony so that you can enjoy views from a height and are equipped with a queen bed. Maximum capacity: 2 people.
Royal Level Suite Ocean View: With all the additional Royal Club benefits, these spacious 818 ft² suites provide comfort and sophistication. They have a master bedroom with a fully-equipped bathroom that features a shower and Jacuzzi bathtub as well as a separate living room for guests looking for their own space. Located on the top floors of the north building, all rooms feature a private balcony so that you can enjoy the views from a height. They come furnished with a queen bed and a sofa bed. Maximum capacity: 4 people (possible combinations: 3 adults; 2 adults and 2 children; 3 adults and a child).
Royal Level Master Suite: It is the largest and most exclusive suite in the complex. This suite measuring 197 m² comprises an elegant dining room, separate living room and master bedroom with a four-piece bathroom including a spa bath. All suites have spacious balconies, one with a big outdoor spa Jacuzzi from where you can enjoy some of the best views thanks to its prime location. It comes equipped with a double bed and a sofa bed. The suite can be interconnected with a Royal Level Luxury Ocean View room that can accommodate 2 people and features a fully equipped bathroom. Maximum capacity: 5 people (possible combinations: 3 adults and 2 children).
RESORT ACTIVITIES
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† Fees may apply
WEDDING PACKAGES
Overlooking the intense blues of the Caribbean Sea, the 5-star Barceló Aruba is opposite the magnificent Palm Beach, one of the most modern and lively areas of the exotic island of Aruba. This comprehensive, modern-style resort offers the perfect setting for celebrating a wedding in style.
Any couple who have dreamed of sealing their love on a white sand beach with turquoise waters will find that the Occidental Grand Aruba is the ideal place to make it happen. In this incomparable setting, the hotel organizes memorable wedding ceremonies, banquets and celebrations on the beach, with the warmth of its hypnotic sunsets, the light sea breeze, and its lush palm groves.
In addition to its exceptional setting, the Barceló Aruba also offers the couple and their guests its comfortable rooms and suites with balconies so that they don’t miss the colorful sights of this island landscape. It also invites you to relax and have fun thanks to its varied and appealing range of nightlife, water sports, and cuisines.
Coconut Paradise Package: (Price*: Complimentary) This package, requiring a minimum of 10 stay on property, offers a wedding planner services wedding cake, recorded music and much more.This packages includes:
- Services of a Wedding Planner.
- Beautiful Ceremony location.**
- Non-denominational Minister to perform a symbolic Ceremony. Includes keepsake
- Ceremony table with white linen
- Banquet chairs with white seat covers and colored sash for up to 10 guests
- Pre-recorded music for Ceremony
- Hand tied natural roses Bridal Bouquet and Groom’s Boutonniere
- House Sparking Wine for weddings toast
- Dinner reservation in assigned restaurant
- House wedding cake of one tier for up to 10 guests
Let the honeymoon begin: Breakfast in bed morning after ceremony
Restrictions:
* Package complimentary for 10 guest staying at the Hotel, booking a minimum of 45 room nights staying at Occidental Grand Aruba Hotel. Rooming list is required.
** This wedding package is subject to availability according to the wedding department. Package available only at Desire Lounge or Mexican Terrace at the following hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
- Picture is only for promotional purposes, not a reference of package inclusions. Any other services not mentioned here are available with extra charge. Inclusions cannot be credited nor exchanged for other services.
- Dinner from 21 people onward, check conditions with the wedding department. A set menu at a selected specialty restaurant will apply to the wedding group with a maximum of 35 guests during 1 hour and a half (subject availability).
- External Photographers /videographers & suppliers are not allowed into the Resort.
Blueberry Dream: (Price*: $1,280) This package is perfect for making your dream come true by having an intimate wedding. This package includes:
- Services of a Wedding Planner
- Welcome in-room amenity and VIP treatment
- Beautiful beach ceremony location
- Non-denominational minister to perform a symbolic ceremony. Includes keepsake
- Ceremony table with lulen
- Banquet chairs with white seat covers and colored sash for up to 20 guests
- Pre-recorded music for ceremony
- Hand tied natural roses and lilies bridal bouquet and groom´s boutonniere
- One hour post-ceremony cocktail reception. Includes house open bar
- Basic sound system provided for cocktail reception
- House sparking wine for wedding toast
- Semi-private dinner reservation at assigned restaurant.**
- House wedding cake of one tier for up to 20 guests
Let the honeymoon begin: Breakfast in bed morning after ceremony and special in-room décor with rose petals and bottle of house sparkling wine on the wedding day.
Restrictions:
- Picture is only for promotional purposes, not a reference of package inclusions. Any other services not mentioned here are available with extra charge. Inclusions cannot be credited nor exchanged for other services.
- Dinner from 21 people onward, check conditions with the wedding department. A set menu at a selected specialty restaurant will apply to the wedding group with a maximum of 35 guests during 1 hour and a half (subject availability).
- External Photographers /videographers & suppliers are not allowed into the Resort.
Mint Breeze: (Price*: $1,950) With this package, the bride and groom can celebrate a luxurious wedding in Aruba. This package includes.
- Services of a wedding planner
- Welcome in-room amenity and VIP treatment for couple
- Beautiful beach ceremony location
- Non-denominational minister to perform a symbolic ceremony. Includes keepsake
- Ceremony table with white linen and centerpiece
- Garden chairs for up to 20 guests
- Live music for ceremony (depends on artist availability: violinist, saxophonist or steel drums)
- Hand tied natural roses and lilies bridal bouquet and groom´s boutonniere
- One hour post-ceremony cocktail reception
- Basic sound system provided for cocktail reception
- House sparkling wine for wedding toast
- Dinner reservation in assigned restaurant
- House wedding cake of one tier for up to 20 guests
Let the honeymoon begin: Breakfast in bed morning after ceremony and special in-room décor with rose petals and bottle of house sparkling wine on the wedding day.
Restrictions:
- Picture is only for promotional purposes, not a reference of package inclusions. Any other services not mentioned here are available with extra charge. Inclusions cannot be credited nor exchanged for other services.
- Dinner from 21 people onward, check conditions with the wedding department. A set menu at a selected specialty restaurant will apply to the wedding group with a maximum of 35 guests during 1 hour and a half (subject availability).
- Free manicure and pedicure are offered only at Hotel’s beauty salon and booked through Hotel’s wedding coordinator. Only standard services included. Special designs or additional applications are available with extra charge.
- External Photographers /videographers & suppliers are not allowed into the Resort.
Strawberry Passion: (Price*: $3,980) A tailor-made ceremony officiated by a minister on the beach or terrace with all extras in the celebration for 25 people. This package includes:
- Services of a wedding planner
- Welcome in-room amenity and VIP treatment for couple
- Late check-out 1 pm (subject to availability)
- beautiful beach ceremony location
- Non-denominational minister to perform a symbolic ceremony. Includes keepsake
- Ceremony table with white linen and centerpiece
- Chiavari chairs for up to 250 guests
- Live music for ceremony (depends on artist availability: violinist, saxophonist or steel drums)
- Hand tied natural roses and lilies and dendrobium bridal bouquet and groom´s boutonniere
- One hour post-ceremony cocktail reception. Includes hour open bar
- Basic sound system provided for cocktail reception
- House sparkling wine for wedding toast
- House wedding cake of one tier for up to 25 guests
- Private dinner in a banquet room for three hours including set menu brands open bar, basic table set up and staffing
Let the honeymoon begin: Breakfast in bed morning after ceremony and special in-room décor with rose petals and bottle of house sparkling wine on the wedding day.
Restrictions:
- Picture is only for promotional purposes, not a reference of package inclusions. Any other services not mentioned here are available with extra charge. Inclusions cannot be credited nor exchanged for other services.
- Buffet service available with extra charge, a minimum of 45 guest is required. Additional costs will apply for each additional guest above 25 guests included in the package. For groups with less than 25 guests, remaining guests will not be credited nor exchanged for other services.
- Free manicure and pedicure are offered only at Hotel’s beauty salon and booked through Hotel’s wedding coordinator. Only standard services included. Special designs or additional applications are available with extra charge.
- External Photographers /videographers & suppliers are not allowed into the Resort.
Tangerine Passion: (Price*: $7,450) This package, requiring a minimum of 30 guests stay on property, offers a bridal hair and make-up & manicure and pedicure free and much more. This package includes:
- Servicies of a wedding planner
- Welcome in-room amenity and VIP treatment for couple
- Late check-out until 1 pm (subject to availability)
- Dinner reception food tasting
- Beautiful beach ceremony location
- Beautiful canopy decorated with sheers and natural flowers arrangements
- Non-denominational minister to perform a symbolic ceremony. Includes keepsake
- Ceremony white wooden pillar with centerpiece
- Phoenix chairs for up to 30 guests
- Live music for ceremony (depends on artist availability: violinist, saxophonist or steel drums)
- Hand tied natural dendrobium orchids bridal bouquet and groom´s boutonniere
- One hour post-ceremony cocktail reception. Includes house brands open bar and three choices of houses hor d´oeuvres
- Live music during the one hour post-ceremony cocktail reception (depends on artist availability: violinist, saxophonist or steel drums)
- House sparkling wine for wedding toast
- House wedding cake of two tier for up to 30 guests
- Private dinner in a banquet room for four hours including set menu, house brands open bar, basic table set up and staffing
Let the honeymoon begin: Breakfast in bed morning after ceremony. Special in-room décor with rose petals and bottle of house sparkling wine on the wedding day. Couples relaxing massages for 50 minutes.
Restrictions:
- Picture is only for promotional purposes, not a reference of package inclusions. Any other services not mentioned here are available with extra charge. Inclusions cannot be credited nor exchanged for other services.
- Buffet service available with extra charge, a minimum of 45 guest is required. Additional costs will apply for each additional guest above 30 guests included in the package. For groups with less than 25 guests, remaining guests will not be credited nor exchanged for other services.
- Free manicure, pedicure, make-up and hair are offered only at Hotel’s beauty salon and booked through Hotel’s wedding coordinator. Only standard services included. Special designs or additional applications are available with extra charge. Same conditions apply on couple’s massage.
- External Photographers /videographers & suppliers are not allowed into the Resort.
Aruba Civil (legal) Ceremony: (Price*:$ 700) The best civil ceremony are available for you. This package includes:
Civil wedding: All civil take place at Aruba´s town hall in Oranjestad. Beach civil weddings not allowed. Package Includes:
- Local documentation handling on your behalf
- Registration fee, civil fees and civil administration fees
- Translation of wedding certificate
- Authentication of translation (legalization – Apostile)
- Coordination and handling fees for the civil part of your wedding date
- On the civil wedding day, transportation for couple and two witnesses hotel – town hall – hotel
- To start the process with hotel´s legal counselor, a non-refundable deposit is required corresponding to the 20% of the civil fee.
- Legal counselor will provide you the requirements for the wedding process.
- Dates and times are subject to availability and ONLY confirmed by Aruba´s town hall once all the documentation is submitted and approved. Legal weddings do not take place on weekends or public holidays.
*Prices are subject to change without notice.