Our favorites and tips

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba is known for its expertise and knowledge of Aruba's hidden gems. Our front desk team can assist you with suggestions and reservations for activities, beaches, restaurants, and much more.

Here is a shortlist of our island favorites 

Armando Goedgedrag live painting session in the garden

Armando Goedgedrag, a natural born talent capturing Aruba’s nature

Once you have been a guest at Boardwalk you understand how everything during your guest journey and your hotel stay evolves around embracing and enjoying the local experience. From the indoor-outdoor living that the...

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Volunteering in Aruba with passion and compassion – meet Luuk Loo

Some encounters are just meant to be. This story started in Hawaii, where one of our hotel owners, Kimberly, was realizing the dreams of her three young boys to experience the birthplace of their number one passion...

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Tips for Adults Only Dinner Reservations in Aruba

Whether you are a parent and love your children dearly, yet long for some quiet time away bonding with your partner or have no kids and do not wish to be entertained by the sounds and movements of the offspring of others...

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Treasuring Aruba’s Gems – The Beginnings of Boardwalk’s Treasure Box & Treasure Map

At Boardwalk our number one goal right from the start has always been to engage our guests in experiencing the island. This is based on our fundamental belief that the Aruba is the destination, not the hotel where you...

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Introducing The Coco Café - Our Onsite Restaurant

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...

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Live Like A Local - Boutique Experiences

Ever since current hotel owners Kimberly and Stephanie took over Boardwalk in 2011, and transformed it from a small vacation retreat to a barefoot luxury boutique hotel, one concept remained a constant factor at...

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5 spots to revive and rejuvenate in Aruba

Morning Hike in Aruba's Mondi Start the day with an energizing early morning hike on one of the many trails through Aruban nature. Our concierge and front desk team can tell you where to go and what to bring! Sunrise at...

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Best Island Brunches

Floating Brunch by The Coco Café! We might be a bit biased but floating brunches in the comfort of your own private casita?! The Floating Brunch is served for two and includes avocado toast, acai bowl with fresh fruit...

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If Everybody Had An Ocean – The Aruba Hi-Winds Competition

Boardwalk was founded in 1989 by two local windsurfers, attracting like-minded watersport-loving guests to the hotel, ideally located across the street from Surfers Mecca Fisherman’s Huts. Boardwalk evolved over the past...

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Authentic Aruba - Food Trucks and Street Food

Food Through Culture Aruba, an island with over 100 different nationalities, will celebrate its tasty and diverse cuisine and international culinary influences with the Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival from October 7-13...

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Walk along the beach

Best Beaches in Aruba

Snorkeling, sunbathing, watersports, long walks, picnics...whatever your preferred beach activity, Aruba has got you covered. Stroll to Boardwalk's beach area on Palm Beach or pick up your snorkel gear & foldable beach...

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