There’s no shortage of occasions to get into a celebratory mood. For you, that moment might as well be booking your next vacation to Aruba, which is festive enough. For sure. And then there’s all these other reasons to...
Sometimes a good story evolves right under your nose; in this case the story of our own colleague Yvette Franken, the quiet yet impactful force behind our social media platforms. In this blog, we share the fascinating...
March celebrates International Womens Day and at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel, Aruba it’s a perfect moment to spotlight the women who help shape the heart and spirit of our hotel. From the founders who imagined the hotel...
Searching for vegan restaurants in Aruba (or restaurants with genuinely good vegan options)? Aruba makes plant-based travel feel refreshingly simple. Think smoothie bowls after the beach, colorful lunches that feel light...
If you’re searching for the best adults-only boutique hotel in Aruba, chances are you’re looking for something a little more intimate. A place that’s peaceful, personal, and full of charm. At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel...
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba has been awarded Green Globe Certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainability in the travel and tourism industry. This achievement reflects the hotel’s long-term commitment...
Christmas in Aruba blends festive traditions with warm sunshine, tropical breezes, and joyful island spirit. During the holidays, the island comes alive with lights, music, and unique Caribbean celebrations that feel...
We are beyond honored to share that Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide. With this distinction, Boardwalk becomes Aruba’s first and only MICHELIN Key hotel, and...
As you might have heard, read or seen in recent days, Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba was awarded two MICHELIN Keys in October 2025. A unique “win” for Aruba, as with Boardwalk’s two keys status, the island made the...
Slow summer days in Aruba invite you to pause, breathe, and embrace island ways of living. At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba, time moves gently among tropical gardens, private casitas, and sun-washed afternoons. This...
Palm Beach. Just the name itself makes you want to take a vacation. Not to be confused with the town in Florida, we are talking about Palm Beach in Aruba. It’s the islands’ most iconic strip of white sand beach, fringed...
One of the charitable programs Boardwalk Boutique Hotel teams up with each year for the Holidays is Santas Cause Aruba Foundation’s Pack with a Purpose. This initiative invites you to pack your suitcase with more than...
After the intensity of international competition, Aruba offers the perfect escape for athletes seeking rest, balance, and inspiration. From Paris to paradise, Olympic medalists choose Aruba to slow down, recharge, and...
A health vacation in Aruba is the perfect opportunity to nourish both body and mind, especially when done the vegan way. With fresh tropical ingredients, plant-based dining options, and a naturally relaxed island rhythm...
Ever since we, two Aruba-born twin sisters, took over Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in 2011 while it was a very low key vacation retreat and surfers paradise with 13 casitas and a total staff of six, we made it our mission to...
At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel we hope to inspire you to explore and discover the destination, connect with the various culinary and cultural aspects of Aruba, it’s people, nature and heritage by integrating stories and...
This story starts in the mid-nineties, when American windsurfing couple Karl and Robyn Huck first set foot in Aruba for a much anticipated windsurf vacation. They had learned how to windsurf on the Caribbean island of...
One of the very first things you will notice upon entering Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is its unique garden. The tall palm trees that welcome you at Boardwalk are not present by accident: this boutique hotel is located on a...
Aruba has a long history of welcoming visitors to its sunny shores and long stretched white sand beaches. Nicknamed One happy island there is so much to do for everyone, and Aruba seems to be doing a great job at keeping...
Creating a brand new restaurant concept from start to finish involves a lot of planning and brainstorming: from the architectural outlines and interior design of the physical space to sourcing local farmers and produce...
As you’ve probably seen, heard, or even better -- experienced yourself by now, one year ago we opened our own restaurant, The Coco Café. And just like every other service, amenity, or add-on we have introduced at...
It is with great pleasure, and a humble amount of pride, that we introduce to you our brand new onsite restaurant The Coco Café, open since June 2023! The Coco Café is a haven of local, tropical goodness, open daily...
If you have been following us for a while you will know by now that at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel it is our mission to support the local community and embrace initiatives that better the local economy. As part of that...
In an online quest for a creative social media content developer Boardwalk Boutique Hotel posted a ‘dream’ job opening last Spring that led to 2,000+ applications worldwide. After a thorough selection process, Tess...
Has it been a while since you last had fun on a trip abroad with some good friends, your significant other, or your favorite couple to spend quality time with? Keep on reading as we’re providing some ideas for a great...
Aruba, known for plentiful sunny days and a desert climate, might not come to mind as a place to find an abundance of tropical greens in an almost ‘garden of Eden’-like setting. Yet, that’s exactly what you will...
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba starts serving complimentary booster shots to all hotel guests on January 1 as a nod to the current pandemic. The booster shots consist of cold pressed juices full of vitamins, minerals...
While on property there are plenty of opportunities for you to rejuvenate, relax and focus on your wellbeing in our two pools, on our dedicated beach area, on a shaded yoga deck outdoors or on your private patio at your...
After spending your vacation in Aruba this Holiday season, the famous Christmas song by The Drifters will never have the same meaning again! Why? Most of Aruba’s beaches are white, all year round and covered in powdery...
Spending your time to support a charity you are passionate about is something no one will ever regret. It will enrich your local experience, familiarize you with the local community and impact your perspective positively...
On April 22, 2021 the world celebrates International Earth Day to create awareness for the environment and our own roles and part in protecting it. At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba we have committed to environmental...
It doesn’t matter if you are interested in drone flying yes, or no. When you are exposed to FPV (first-person view) drones and the drone racing related to it, you will be easily hooked to this latest craze in drone use...
Making your vacation work If 2020 taught us anything it is that we are flexible and creative when it comes to getting our work done, sometimes juggling homeschooling for kids at the same time and from the same (work...
At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel we have always made art an essential element in our casita design. Our boutique hotel offers a total of 46 casitas, private vacation home-style rooms, of which 4 are Deluxe Coco Casitas. These...
Long Term Stays & Workations at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel, how does that work? "There are a few aspects of this boutique hotel that make it a perfect option for a workation”, said Kacie Darden of Pineapple Travel of her...
