Hotels in Aruba on the West Side of the Island

The 21-mile island of Aruba is set in the southern part of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. The western coast of the formerly Dutch-ruled island has gorgeous fine, white sandy beaches that make Aruba famous for its beaches. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming, water skiing, parasailing and scuba diving. Take a day trip to Arikok National Park or Mount Jamanota for excellent hiking and mountain biking, or just to view the indigenous plants and animals. Aruba is an outdoor enthusiast's playground with adventures on almost every part of the island.

Marriott's Aruba Surf Club

Located on Palm Beach and Baby Beach, this 168-room hotel offers a comprehensive experience without ever leaving the resort. Marriott's Aruba Surf Club features Wi-Fi, swimming pool with slide and waterfall, fitness center, lighted tennis courts, and sand volleyball. Kayak, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing and windsailing are available on-site with a surcharge. Every guest can enjoy a balcony, air conditioning, coffee/tea maker and microwave. Visit the adjacent Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club and Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino for more activities, shops and restaurants.

Marriott's Aruba Surf Club
103 LG Smith Blvd.
Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba
(297) 586-9000
marriott.com/hotels/travel/auaac-marriotts-aruba-surf-club/

Bucuti Beach Resort

This quiet boutique hotel is on immaculate Eagle Beach. Choose from six types of rooms, bungalows and suites. Each room has a balcony, Wi-Fi, cable TV, mini-bar and air conditioning. Hotel amenities include swimming pool and a fitness center. Oranjestad is three miles away and water sports and activities can be arranged at the nearby beach by the concierge. Children under 18 are not allowed at Bucuti.

Bucuti Beach Resort
LG Smith Blvd. 55-B
Palm/Eagle Beach 1347
Aruba
(297) 583-1100
bucuti.com

Manchebo Beach Resort

This colonial style, three-star hotel is on the fine, white sands of Eagle-Manchebo Beach. All rooms have balconies with views of either the ocean or beach. Choose between an all-inclusive plan with meals included or the room-only plan. Amenities at this intimate resort include refrigerator, use of the open-air fitness center and swimming pool. For an additional surcharge, use of the tennis courts, volleyball, yoga classes, scuba diving, Wi-Fi, spa tub and steam room is allowed. Choose from three full-service restaurants. Seven miles away from Natural Bridge - Boca Andicuri.

Manchebo Beach Resort
J E Irausquin Blvd. 55
Eagle Beach, Aruba
(888) 673-8036
manchebo.com

Article Written By Roxanna Bina

Roxanna Bina has been writing for more than 15 years, mainly in the area of fashion, travel and entertainment news. Bina's articles have been published in Buzzine, Twolia, Trails, Travels, Brand Channel and "Independent Film Quarterly."

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