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The Caribbean Travel Awards 2024 - Small Caribbean Hotel of the Year: Boardwalk Boutique Hotel, Aruba!

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The Winners of the 2023 Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards!

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Over the last three decades, our writer has tried and tested hundreds of hotels across 27 islands. Here are the ones he’d tell his closest friends about

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Psst: 7 x insidertips voor dé droomvakantie op Aruba

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Tip van de redactie: dit is het állermooiste hotel op Aruba

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The search for Boardwalk’s second Social Media Content Creator went all over the world. Here’s an overview of what some major media had to say about us:

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba was featured on CBS's Hotels By Design television series. 

At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba we believe that well curated vacations are a booster for people's happiness. Boardwalk’s happiness comes from the smiling faces in and around our property.

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These Family-Owned Caribbean Hotels and Resorts Know a Thing or Two about Warm Hospitality

Owned since 2011 by sisters Stephanie and Kimberly, who were born in Aruba before moving to Belgium as young children, Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba is a unique oasis that has been expanded and refined with a focus on eco-friendly practices (it has 80 solar panels) since it first opened on a former coconut plantation just off of Palm Beach more than 30 years ago. 

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What to See, Do, and Taste When You're in Aruba

The laid-back vibes of the island, the friendliness of its residents, and their shared love for color all come together at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba.

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Tropical Strolling: 9 Vacation Inspirations for a Visit to Aruba

The relaxed vibes of the island, the friendliness of its residents, and their shared love for color all come together at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba.

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The underrated island about to become the Caribbean’s next big thing

Built on the site of a former coconut plantation, the Boardwalk’s 46 self-contained casitas are set beside two lagoon-like pools, and among lush tropical gardens and swaying palms. Each is unique, in pastel tones of pinks, blues and soft yellows, with raffia and rattan furniture, and all have their own kitchenettes, barbecues, and hammocks.

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Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba: Honest review on what to really expect

There are so many hotel choices in Aruba. Scrolling through all of the options in TripAdvisor can be overwhelming. What's the best area to stay in? Which hotel? Most will narrow their hotel choices down to Palm Beach or Eagle Beach. Read on to fin out why we chose the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba in Palm beach and see if it's right for you. 

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Enjoy a relaxing stay at one of the 10 best Caribbean resorts

No. 2: Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba - Aruba

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba offers 40-plus casitas, two pools and vegan and plant-focused food and drinks. Guests are just a 3-minute walk (or a short shuttle ride) from the beach, where private huts and sunbeds can be reserved ahead of time.

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The Best Hotels for Island Escapists

Due to its location in the Southern Caribbean, the Dutch isle of Aruba sees less rain than its regional counterparts. When here, opt to stay at the 46-casita Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba.

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Relaxing in the Caribbean, 15+ Tips for a Wellness Vacation in Aruba!

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4 Personal Relaxation Tips for Wellness Hotels with Spas in Aruba.

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3 Delicious Tips for Beach Massages in Aruba.

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Top 20 Cool and Unusual Hotels in Aruba 2023

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba – a gorgeous oasis that provides a peaceful setting where you can unplug and unwind. Situated in the middle of a former coconut plantation, this unique Caribbean gem evokes a true family boutique atmosphere, featuring 46 secluded casitas tastefully decorated in fresh Caribbean colours.

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Community-Oriented Caribbean Hotels Offer Luxe Stays With Enriching Experiences

There's a certain creature-comfort to picking any beautiful, sunny island and simply looking up a go-to big name, big chain hotel, and clicking “book.” Yet, those large resorts are sometimes cookie cutter caricatures of themselves, dropped onto any stretch of sand.

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Not Your Grandparents’ Aruba: A Modern Guide to the Caribbean Island

Swap the Aruba Ariba and dated resort for ATV rides and these contemporary hotels

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I've hotel-hopped through Aruba's best resorts — here are my 10 favorite places to feel like you're in a private paradise

For boutique chic, I recommend Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba, a charming sanctuary helmed by twin sisters who set out to create a welcoming community of Caribbean beach house-style cottages (they call them casitas) as an ideal base for travelers seeking an authentic Aruban escape.

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Introducing Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba, our July Hotel of the Month for community support.

Throughout 2022 we are featuring Travelife certified properties that have gone the extra mile with their sustainability work.  This month we congratulate Boardwalk Boutique Hotel for their work to support the local community. 

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Holland Herald: With 46 rooms housed in a collection of colorful casitas, this is one of the few sustainable boutique hotels on the island. The lush garden is a green oasis and the food served here (including vegan and vegetarian options) is from local favorite Eduardo's Beach Shack.

Flying Dutchman: This charming and sustainable boutique hotel consists of 46 rooms, spread over a number of colorful casitas throughout a large garden. There are two swimming pools, and breakfast (with vegan options) is served by local favorite Eduardo's.

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Aruba, our choice:

Un boutique hotel a gestione familiare costruito in un'antica piantagione di noci do coco.

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This Aruba Hotel Serves Floating Easter Brunch in Private Pool or Bathtub.

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba introduces brand new brunch services to their extensive f&b menu by adding a floating brunch and a bathtub brunch.

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The search for Boardwalk’s first ever Social Media Content Creator went all over the world. Here’s an overview of what some major media had to say about us:

Last January, when I took over as CEO of Tablet, I decided to introduce myself by presenting some of my favorite new hotels.

Aruba is the sort of place that’s managed to get by without having to take much notice of the boutique-hotel movement — picture-perfect white sand beaches and an idyllic climate mean there’s little pressure to innovate.

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Discover Aruba's best hotels before buying that ticket to the tropics. 

Surrounded by lush gardens and nestled on the grounds of a former coconut plantation, this intimate family-owned boutique resort stands out from the high-rise complexes of Palm Beach.

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Barefoot chic experiences await in this new community of elegant casitas ensconced in a historic coconut plantation mere steps from the famous Palm Beach.

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Discover the new First Person Vision drone racing video by Boardwalk Boutique Hotel. Check out the video! Here’s an overview of what some major media had to say about us:

Vaccinated Seniors Are Ready, Willing And Able To Travel. 

This boutique property is social distanced by design, offering lots of privacy and outdoor seating areas, including a dedicated beach area on Palm Beach and two pools.

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The introduction of Boardwalk’s new outdoor work stations with stunning views did not go unnoticed. Here’s an overview of what some major media had to say about us:

How to have a floating breakfast in Aruba

The recently-expanded Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba has launched a rather clever new amenity: a floating breakfast.

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Meet the Travelers Who Are Taking Advantage of Long-term Remote Work Visas in Paradise.

Where Kacie and her boys did end up for the majority of their trip was a boutique hotel called Boardwalk, home to cheerful casitas owned by another set of twins named Kimberly and Stephanie. “It was just perfect.

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Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba Reopens on June 15.

Great news from Boardwalk Boutique Hotel! Extensive health & safety procedures, a flexible cancelation policy, tailor-made guest experiences and touch free services are key enhancements guests can expect at Boardwalk when returning to the revamped 46-room boutique property.

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36 Hours in Aruba.

Mesmerizing sunsets, a windblown park, fantastic wreck-diving and romantic dining on the beach: just a few reasons travelers find this island in the southern Caribbean so irresistible.

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5 warm travel destinations to escape the winter weather in 2020

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is included on national television in the USA in the top 5 of warm weather get aways this winter. The Boardwalk Boutique Hotel has an impressive 5-star rating on TripAdvisor and guests say that the hotel is peaceful, quiet and conveniently located. It features 46 casitas (similar to a bungalow) and each one is spread out among the gardens of a historic coconut plantation.

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The Cool List: The Coolest Caribbean Hotels for 2020

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel, Aruba It was always Aruba’s best small hotel, and now the Palm Beach-area Boardwalk is officially a “boutique hotel.”

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This is Aruba's Hottest Boutique Hotel

'For years it was Aruba’s most beloved “small hotel,” a tiny oasis of 14 rooms just across from Palm Beach. Now, after a major transformation project, Aruba’s family-owned Boardwalk has officially relaunched as a full-fledged boutique hotel, the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel. The new Boardwalk has reopened its doors following a significant expansion project that resulted in 32 new “casitas” on the lush grounds of a former coconut plantation called Plantage Tromp.

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Boardwalk Officially Re-opened as Boutique Hotel

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba officially re-opened on November 15, 2019 with a festive opening ceremony, attended by Aruba’s Minister of Tourism Dangui Oduber, Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), and Tisa LaSorte, CEO and President of the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA).

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Boardwalk to Re-open in November as Boutique Hotel

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba will officially re-open on November 15, 2019. The hotel, now celebrating 30 years, is adding 32 new casitas, a multi-experience pool, fitness & spa facility, an inviting Lobby and on-trend food and beverage offerings at the added Lobby Café.

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This Aruba Hotel is Expanding.

One of Aruba’s most beloved hotels is getting bigger. Aruba’s Boardwalk Small Hotel will soon debut the fruits of a major expansion project that will see the property rebranded as the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel. 

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Reopening Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba

Exciting times for Boardwalk, as it is officially reopening as a boutique hotel in November 2019.

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Honeymoon guide: Six appealing Aruba resorts for couples. 

If honeymooners on a budget can deal with being a short walk away from the beach, they should take a look at Boardwalk Hotel Aruba. The hotel has only 14 rooms and is tucked away in an intimate setting on the grounds of a former coconut plantation, with lots of greenery. The hotel has its own private beach area with lounge chairs on nearby Palm Beach.

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Checking In: Going Small in the Caribbean.

Here are three petite lodges that pack a real luxury punch in paradise. Twin sisters own and operate this boutique hotel located a short walk from Aruba’s white-sand Palm Beach.

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Het Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is een voormalige kokosnootplantage geweest en is nu een prachtig boetiekhotel met tropische tuinen en een heerlijk buitenzwembad.

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Amazing Aruba 

hands down, the best place to stay on the island is Boardwalk Hotel. What with most of the hotels being giant beach resorts, Boardwalk truly feels like a private and serene paradise.

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Aruba Mini Guide: What to Do and Where to Stay

This is the ultimate stay in Aruba! We spent only one night here, but wished it would've been more! It's so secluded and peaceful, but still in the heart of all the action and next to Palm Beach (but being on the property you would never know).

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20 things to do in Aruba + My Aruba travel journal

Day one in Aruba; Stay at Boardwalk Hotel Aruba. Waking up in a plush, king size bed and sleepily padding out onto our enormous veranda was the perfect way to start each day.

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Where to stay in Aruba

I stayed at the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba and honestly, it’s one of my favourite hotels ever.

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Relax in Aruba: 7 very relaxing tips

Located in a former coconut plantation, just steps away from Palm Beach Aruba. This amazing boutique hotel is a Caribbean gem with 46 casitas (holiday cottages) in a tropical garden with hammocks, relaxation areas, two pools, and a yoga deck.

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What to do in Aruba? The 19 best Aruba attractions!

Looking for a delightful place to stay in Aruba? Look no further! Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is a fantastic boutique hotel on the island.

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11 Unique Ways to Experience The Best of Aruba

The Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is an eclectic boutique hotel with a vibrant Caribbean charm that impresses everyone who enters its gates.

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Aruba - best barefoot restaurants & local (foodie) hotspots

Located near all the buzz of the strip this little oasis is perched between the Bird Sanctuary and Palm Beach on a former historic coco plantation.

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Best beaches in Aruba: 10 Breathtaking beaches to explore in Aruba!

This is a GORGEOUS boutique hotel. We stayed in a top floor Casita at the Boardwalk – 302 if you’d like the same one!

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The perfect travel guide to Aruba

This is a beautiful, small boutique hotel within walking distance to the beach. Stepping inside is like a jungle oasis – there are palm trees throughout and iguanas that skitter by when you walk the boardwalk.

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Best Girlfriend Getaways in the Caribbean

Or, if you want to be closer to the famous Palm Beach action, yet not sardined in with the masses, then Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is the spot. It’s a lovely tropical boutique oasis right across the street from the tourist strip with its own beach access, amenities and service.

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