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Property Amenities
Guests at the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort are seated for check-in and served complimentary champagne. A small health spa offers massage, body wraps and scrubs, facials, Vichy showers, and nail care. An open-air fitness center under a thatched roof contains cardio machines and a Universal gym. A complimentary business center has two computers with high-speed Internet access. A laundry room provides coin-operated machines.
The Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort's frontage on Eagle Beach, rated one of the world's 10 best by Travel + Leisure, extends for 200 yards, is 150 yards deep, and features 71 widely spaced thatched-roof shades. Beach sun loungers/chaise longues, towels, umbrellas and use of an on-site banana boat are provided. Freshwater swimming is available in a 50-by-25-foot pool, and a spa tub sits on the pool's sundeck. Motorized water sports are barred in front of the resort, but scuba diving and water sports are available from independent vendors nearby.
The resort serves a complimentary breakfast each morning.
Room Amenities
Rooms
The Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort offers 63 guestrooms in a 3-story building set back from the beach and 41 suites in a 5-story, contemporary-decor, beachfront building. Both buildings contain elevators and reception desks.
Both rooms and suites feature patios or balconies with garden, beach, or ocean views. Plush bedding includes pillowtop mattresses with firm, coiled support beneath. Wired and wireless Internet access are complimentary. VCRs can be borrowed from the reception desk. Bathrooms include bathrobes and deep soaking bathtubs.
All guestrooms and suites are non-smoking.
Accessibility Options
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
Renovations and Closures
The hotel will be renovating from 2 May 2012 to 13 May 2012 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.
Dining
A complimentary breakfast is provided each morning.
Pirates' Nest Restaurant - Open-air beachfront restaurant and bar styled inside and outside like old-time Dutch schooner. Features a caged parrot who speaks four languages. Seating also on wood deck. À la carte breakfast items such as eggs, bacon, and pancakes; à la carte dinner.
Tara Lounge - Located in suites' air-conditioned lobby. Minimalist decor. Rattan couches and chairs.
Sand Bar - Open-air beachfront spot for tropical drinks under octagonal canvas roof. Sandwiches and salads for lunch.
Renovations and Closures
The hotel will be renovating from 2 May 2012 to 13 May 2012 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.
Recreation
This Aruba resort's beach frontage measures 200 yards wide and 150 yards deep and features 71 widely spaced thatched-roof shades. Freshwater swimming is available in a 50-by-25-foot pool, with a surrounding sundeck furnished with lounges, umbrella tables, and a spa tub. Beach towels and sun loungers/chaise longues are also available.
Motorized water sports are barred from the section of Eagle Beach fronting the resort, but other water sports, including parasailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving, are available from independent operators farther north on Eagle Beach, which stretches about 1.5 miles. Resort staff can install a volleyball net at guests' requests.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
Awards and Affiliations
A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified
This property participates in Green Globe Certification, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.
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“Wonderful stay once again.”
This was my second visit to the Bucuti and it was just as wonderful. The hotel is decorated beautifully, very clean and the staff is amazing. They are genuinely happy, kind and do all they can to ensure your stay is perfect.. I would higly recommend the Bucuti.
“awesome”
we felt very welcome and the entire staff was very friendly and helpful with anything you need. they actually know who all of the customers are and that is very impressive they pay that much attention to detail. the beach is beatiful and the hotel is awesome. the breakfast is to die for. we can't wait to go back.it is also very nice for couples since there are no children. it is so relaxing there
“Excellent place to stay”
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is definitely a place more geared to adults and that is a plus. The little store they have at the hotel is very expensive, buy your beer and snacks at the grocery store. The staff was great, the Pirate's Nest restaurant had very good food. We ate lunch and drank on the beautiful private beach. They have topless sunbathing as well.
“Great place for a honeymoon”
We stayed at the Bucuti for our honeymoon two weeks ago and we would highly recommend it for newlyweds looking to get away and enjoy some peaceful solitude. Eagle Beach was gorgeous and we were able to get a front-row palapa (or very near to it) every day of our stay, no matter what time we finally made it to the beach. The renovated rooms are sleek and simple in design and very comfortable, and they were extremely clean and our room was well maintained throughout our visit. Despite warnings against the Pirate's Nest, we enjoyed happy hour and appetizers there the first day, had convenient beach service of drinks and lunch one day, and thoroughly enjoyed the bacon cheeseburger one night when it got too late (and we were too tired) to leave the hotel for dinner. We would say that the Pirate's Nest staff and service was very friendly and the bar on the beach was exactly what we needed, when we needed it. We did not eat at the "formal" restaurant, but for light meals, drinks, and snacks, we thought it was great and really appreciated the convenience and hospitality.
“Great Honeymoon Spot, The Tara Suites is a must!”
The hotel was great for a honeymoon! We were greeted and offered a drink as we learned about what the hotel had to offer. Then taken to our room where there was a gift basket waiting. Our view was the same view you see from the Tara Beach camera on their site. The sunset dinner was great but you can also just eat outside at the Pirates nest and see the sun set right in front of you. Be sure to have your camera out when you come in for landing. You can see the whole island from the plane. It would have been an awesome picture if we had known. Most of all it's a very relaxing place. The beach and water was beatiful and you can sit under a hut and it's not too crowded. They also have flags that you can put in the sand to ask for a waitress to get you a cocktail. If we ever make it to Aruba again, we'll stay at the Bucuti!
“Enjoyable Stay”
This is a well-run hotel in the low-rise district. The staff is friendly, courteous and efficient. You are made to feel like a welcome guest. It seems like the majority of guests are repeat visitors. It's located on a beautiful stretch of beach and there appeared to be a sufficient (barely) number of palm tree coverings where you could put your beach chair under. The Bucuti is situated ideally - about midway between the high-rise hotels and downtown. The taxi fare to most places you'd be heading to is moderate ($9). Bus service is readily available just outside of the property. One if the casinos is just a short stroll from the hotel. The full breakfast (included) is good, although we've had better at other places we've stayed. Not too many guests appear to eat dinner at the restaurant, it has a mediocre reputation. There are many good restaurants within a short cab ride. My wife & I would definitely join the many repeat guests if we were to return to Aruba.
“Wonderful”
This hotel was wonderful. The beach was gorgeous the people were friendly, the food was phenomenal, the hotel staff were extremley helpful in making our stay a memorable one.
“Planning Next Year's Trip”
My husband and I stayed at the Bucuti Beach Resort from April 16-22, 2005. We were very happy with all aspects of the hotel. The European style set-up of the Tara Suites was excellent. The hotel staff was friendly and the rooms were very clean! We are already planning next year's trip!
“One of a kind gem!”
The best parts were the clean/quiet grounds, no fighting for beach shelter spaces, amazingly special staff members, a healthy breakfast that is included and keeps you going for the rest of the day, movies on the beach, free metal water bottles with coolers on the grounds for refills, rooms with awesome views, proximity to the beach, casino and bus stops. A frig, coffee maker and microwave were included in the room for those looking to cost cut. The room was ready promptly upon check in and was exactly what we reserved. The quiet pool uses no chemicals. Friendly iguanas and parrots and a large reading library were also enjoyable. The list could go on and on, but this was one of the most outstanding hotels I have ever stayed at and will surely return if I can. Also, I was pleased to be there on Earth Day when the resort offered several special events highlighting their extensive sustainable environmental practices. I don’t want to sound trivial in any way, but I did come with the assurance that this resort was ages 18 and up only. Perhaps in keeping with its spirit of peace and harmony, the hotel permits local children to use the outdoor showers and some of the grounds (not pool). During several days of our stay, local youths loudly showered and wrestled below our balcony as well as playing soccer and hide and go seek games. Anyone is allowed on the beach but locals and some from other hotels were creeping up much further on the private grounds without rebuke.
“The Perfect Getaway”
This hotel was simply perfect. It's clean, quiet, relaxing and friendly. Our room was an excellent size and always clean. I liked the fact it was an eco-friendly hotel and did it's bit for the environment. It is situated on one of the best beaches i've ever been to. I highly recommend the Bucuti if you're looking for a serene break.
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The preferred airport for Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts is Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 7.2 km / 4.4 mi.
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