Top 10 Aruba Honeymoon Resorts & Guide to an Aruba Honeymoon

Is Aruba a good place for a honeymoon? Yes! Gorgeous Aruba is a top honeymoon destination in the Caribbean due to its breathtaking beaches, fun yet laidback vibe, colorful capital city, friendly locals, fascinating history and culture, and delicious cuisine. There are also plenty of things to do in Aruba, so it’s great for couples who like to stay active.

If you are interested in an Aruba honeymoon, you’re probably wondering, what are the best honeymoon resorts in Aruba? In this article, we’ll give you our picks for the 10 best Aruba honeymoon resorts, including the best all-inclusive resorts in Aruba for honeymoons and some Aruba honeymoon packages.

We’ll also tell you all about honeymoons to Aruba and answer questions like “How much is the average honeymoon to Aruba?” and “Do any honeymoon resorts in Aruba have a casino?”

Best Honeymoon Resorts in Aruba

Aruba is full of glamorous honeymoon hotels so you’ll have lots of choices, from boutique hotels to sprawling resorts. Each one offers guests great amenities and fun activities all while surrounded by the natural beauty of Aruba. 

Check out these top 10 Aruba honeymoon resorts and start planning your dream honeymoon getaway.

Divi Aruba & Tamarijn Aruba

All Inclusive

The Divi & Tamarijn Aruba are some of the best all-inclusive resorts in Aruba for honeymoons. Located right next to each other, these sister properties allow you to stay at one and enjoy all the amenities of both.

And there are a ton of amenities! Stays at these sophisticated beachfront resorts include all meals and snacks at 10 restaurants; unlimited beverages at 8 bars; 4 pools; day and night tennis (including clinics);  beach volleyball; yoga and exercise classes; a state-of-the-art fitness center on the ocean; a rock climbing wall on the beach; shuttle service between properties; nightly entertainment; WiFi; and taxes and service charges.

Enjoy plush accommodations just steps from the beach with private outdoor areas and gorgeous views. The Aruba honeymoon package here includes a preferred room location, a bottle of champagne, a free night stay on your first anniversary, 15% off at Fusion Restaurant, and a remembrance gift.

Bucuti & Tara

Bucuti & Tara is a honeymoon haven and one of the most romantic resorts in Aruba. In fact, this adults-only all-inclusive Aruba honeymoon resort has been named one of the world’s most romantic resorts year after year.

Bucuti is situated on a pristine and beautiful soft white sand beach, where couples can lounge the day away in comfortable beach chairs under shady umbrellas.

Fine dining is available at the Oceanfront Elements restaurant, where the menu includes gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian specialties, as well as Senses, a unique dining experience based around a chef’s table concept. The daily full American breakfast buffet is complimentary.

WiFi is free and guests receive an iPad to use during their stay. Resort facilities include a beach bar with daily happy hour, a day spa, movies on the Beach, wellness specialists, a Romance Concierge, a gift shop, guest laundry, a fitness center, a freshwater pool, and a multilingual concierge staff. Near the resort are a variety of restaurants, shops, bars, and a world-class casino.

The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

Enveloped by natural beauty in a breathtaking seaside location, The Ritz-Carlton Aruba offers a romantic retreat to create memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Located on the exclusive Palm Beach, this Aruba honeymoon resort offers beautifully appointed rooms and suites, all with private balconies overlooking the Caribbean, as well as 4 restaurants, a luxurious spa, two swimming pools including an adults-only section, and a 24-hour casino.

There are also watersports available such as snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Couples can opt for private poolside or beachside cabanas featuring lounge chairs, personalized amenities, fresh fruit, and refreshments for a perfect day.

The unique Romance Escape Package allows couples to enjoy unsurpassed luxury and world-class service. This Aruba honeymoon package includes overnight accommodations, daily breakfast for two, a 50-minute couples massage of The Ritz-Carlton Signature Massage, a Sunset Sail for two, and a welcome amenity.

Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort

Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort looks out over pristine Eagle Beach and its clear turquoise blue water. Couples will feel welcomed and part of the family from the moment you step in the door. This intimate resort provides personalized service and attention.

It’s also an eco-friendly beach resort in Aruba that has been awarded the Master Achievement Award from EarthCheck. Newly renovated studios and suites are contemporary, colorful spaces and come in a variety of sizes. Your stay here includes free WiFi, beach lounges and towels, and parking.

The romantic beachfront restaurant and bar offer incredible views and delicious food and drinks. The resort is centrally located 5 minutes from downtown Oranjestad and 15 minutes from Aruba’s airport. The Palm Beach area is a few minutes away, offering various dining opportunities, shops, and casinos.

Hotel Riu Palace Aruba

All-Inclusive

Situated along Palm Beach, Hotel Riu Palace Aruba is an upscale, all-inclusive honeymoon resort with sensational views, luxury amenities, and spectacular culinary surprises. The comfortable, beautifully designed rooms welcome honeymooners with cozy balconies and terraces, breathtaking views, whirlpool tubs, and 24/7 room service.

With five restaurants and five bars, there are plenty of dishes and cocktails to try. And to satisfy your sweet tooth, there is a fantastic ice cream parlor available. For pampering moments, a spa, a gym, as well as two outdoor pools, and a hot tub await you in this exotic paradise. Enjoy watersports like snorkeling or hanging out on the beach. There’s also a casino onsite.

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

All-Inclusive

Located on a white sand beach along the sparkling Caribbean, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is a refined, palm-lined resort and casino with breezy rooms, some with lovely sea views and whirlpool tubs. 

Rates at this Aruba all-inclusive resort include comfortable accommodations, unlimited standard brand beverages, delicious meals in any of the resort’s eight restaurants, luxury amenities such as a fitness center, outdoor pool, and amazing swimming lagoon on the beach. There’s also a relaxing spa.

For additional fun, a lively casino is conveniently located at this Aruba honeymoon resort.

Boardwalk Aruba

Boardwalk Aruba is a small boutique-style hotel with 14 unique and charming casitas spread out on a former coconut plantation. Each colorful casita comes with a living area, modern bathroom, and private patio. Some casitas also have a private plunge pool, and most have kitchens or kitchenettes. BBQs, and hammocks.

Enjoy a short walk or complimentary shuttle to the hotel’s private beach area on gorgeous Palm Beach, complete with beach huts, sunbeds, and nonmotorized watersports,

The Boardwalk Aruba honeymoon package includes a romantic sunset sail cruise or a 3-course dinner on the beach for two with sparkling wine at Barefoot restaurant. You also receive a welcome drink when you arrive and breakfast in bed on the morning you choose.

Ocean Z Boutique Hotel

Ocean Z is the only boutique hotel located in Malmok. This intimate and romantic Aruba honeymoon resort has just 13 spacious and comfortable rooms overlooking the ocean. You’ll feel pampered and serene the minute you arrive when the friendly staff hands you a welcome glass of champagne.

For a luxurious stay, book the oceanfront Master King Suites, which come with an infinity pool. The gourmet restaurant features fresh international and Caribbean flavors in an elegant setting.

Aruba Ocean Villas

Adult-Only

Come to this secluded paradise to connect with each other in the perfect romantic spot, surrounded by natural beauty and peace. Located in the small town of Savaneta, Aruba Ocean Villas offers honeymooners the chance to stay in Aruba’s only overwater villas.

These stunning and spacious overwater villas feature incredible ocean views from the private deck, an outdoor jacuzzi, a palapa with a daybed, steps into the water, and an open-air shower. Breakfast is included. There are also beach villas if you prefer to stay on land.

This adult-only Aruba honeymoon resort also offers an open-air restaurant where you can dine with your feet in the sand, for a truly tropical experience. You can also choose to dine in the private overwater cabana.

Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort

Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort is the perfect Aruba honeymoon resort for couples who love to golf. This fabulous all-inclusive escape has a relaxed vibe and a professional 9-hole golf course as well as 4 pools and multiple restaurants and bars, including a swim-up bar.

Plus, when you stay here you also get access to the facilities and amenities at the Divi Dutch Village, Divi Aruba All Inclusive, and Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive resorts, with a complimentary shuttle service between resorts. You can also lounge on beautiful Druif Beach.

Choose from a variety of accommodations. Some studios and apartments have sublime golf course views, while others feature amazing rooftop hot tubs. The all-inclusive property welcomes adventurers with a cool climbing rock wall, billiard tables, tennis courts, and many more surprises.

 Aruba Honeymoon Cost

How much is the average honeymoon to Aruba? The average traveler to Aruba spends about $3600 on a one-week trip. Your Aruba honeymoon cost will depend on where you stay when you go, and what you do, but here are some general guidelines.

Aruba honeymoon resorts will range from $250 to $450 and up per night, while Aruba honeymoon resorts all all-inclusive prices tend to range from about $400 to $750 or more a night. For example, Barcelo Aruba starts at around $400, while the Ritz-Carlton Aruba can cost around $6000 per night.

Average lunch prices in Aruba will be around $20-$30, and dinner prices will be $30-$60 or more (both excluding alcohol). Activity prices range, but group tours will be about $70-$80 per person. Private tours would be more expensive.

Aruba Honeymoon: When to Visit

Aruba has wonderfully mild weather, with temperatures around 82⁰F all year long, typically with cooling breezes. Aruba’s low season (meaning fewer crowds and lower prices) is from mid-April to mid-December. Look for travel deals in September, when the trade winds die down and the temperature feels warmer.

Mid-December through mid-April is the high season when you’ll find more crowds and higher accommodation prices. In the weeks leading up to Carnival (between January and March), the island hosts many music and cultural events. October through January are the wettest months, so expect short bursts of rain.

Aruba is located outside of the hurricane belt, so you can honeymoon in Aruba with confidence during the summer and fall.

Aruba Honeymoon Activities

Aruba is an island paradise with tons of things to do. You can hike along ancient land bridges carved out by the ocean, or climb over dunes on the north side and see the California Lighthouse. But there are plenty more options as well. You can find the right activities to fill your time while experiencing the beauty of Aruba. For a complete list of things to do in Aruba on your honeymoon, check out our article “The 28 Best Things to Do in Aruba.”

Take a Jeep Tour

You can take a jeep tour through the Arikok National Park. For completely different scenery from the white-sand beaches, tour this ecological preserve, which is home to all sorts of wildlife including donkeys, migratory birds, iguanas, parakeets (and Aruban rattlesnakes, so wear sturdy shoes and watch where you step). There are also ancient Arawak paintings here, as well as ruins of plantations and traditional Aruban dwellings. Make sure to stop at the natural pool, where you can go swimming and snorkeling.

Get a Couples Massage

Spend an indulgent few hours in Spa Cove and treat yourselves to a secluded couples massage on a private beach, just a ferry ride away from Aruba. (Or head to the spa at your resort, if you have one.)

Go Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

You can go scuba diving and snorkeling in Aruba, which is home to many reef beaches ideal for snorkeling. Pick up a mask (complimentary in some hotels) and head to Mangel Halto, Puerto Chiquito, or Catalina Cove, or book a boat and explore the famous underwater Antilla shipwreck.

Relax on a Beauty Aruba Beach

Aruba is known for having some of the best beaches in the world, giving you plenty of choices for relaxing beach time on your honeymoon. Two of the best beaches in Aruba are Eagle Beach and Palm Beach.

Eagle Beach was named the number one Caribbean beach in a USA Today survey. It is the widest beach in Aruba, giving you plenty of room to spread out. There are picnic areas and rental options for watersports. A few months out of the year you may even see sea turtles hatching.

Palm Beach was named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best beaches in the world. You’ll find the Hyatt Regency, Marriott, Occidental Grand Aruba, Ritz Carlton, and other top Aruba honeymoon resorts located here, so these are great choices if you want to stay on this beach.  Enjoy relaxing or swimming in the calm turquoise waters.

For windsurfing, kiteboarding, and good snorkeling, head to Hadicurari Beach. Another excellent snorkeling beach is Malmok Beach. Baby Beach offers shallow, calm waters for a peaceful beach experience. One of the best beaches on Aruba for surfing is Dos Playa Beach.

Explore Different Areas of the Island

Exploring the charming and compact capital city of Oranjestad is a must-do in Aruba, if only for the exuberant and colorful architecture. Wander the streets of this port city and browse the shops featuring local crafts; stop for a refreshing drink or delicious meal; or ride the free streetcar that circles the city for a breezy tour. Be sure to stop at the Local Market and the Cosecha Gallery, and take a break in the lovely Queen Wilhelmina Park.

Rent a car and see the island. Four-wheel drive will give you access to off-road destinations (such as hidden beaches). For the truly adventurous, see the island by motorcycle! Try stopping to drink from a freshly chopped coconut at a roadside stand, such as the one near Sero Colorado.

Experience the Local Cuisine

If you have a car, drive to Tia Rosa Snack in Pos Chikito and order a patacon, a prize-winning, mouth-watering Venezuelan/Colombian sandwich consisting of shredded meat, queso blanco, and a few more magical ingredients stuffed between two fried plantain patties. Lounge around on Mangel Halto beach as you digest.

Eat fresh seafood at Zeerovers. Touted as the best fish and chips on the island, this boat-to-table seafood restaurant in Savaneta is built out over the water. Order your food, watch them fry it up, and pick a table on the open-air deck with a view of the boats that bring in the catch of the day.

For dessert, head to House of Cakes – choose a few slices and sample the local flavors, such as their famous cashew cake.

Have a Romantic Dinner and Experience Local Nightlife

In the evening, have a romantic dinner. You can dine at your resort, on the water, or savor your own sunset picnic on the beach beneath the stars.

Afterward, check out the nightlife. Aruba is known as a party island, and there is plenty to do here after the sun sets, whether you want to go dancing, hear live music, or just enjoy tropical drinks. In Palm Beach, you’ll find lots of nightclubs, music venues, and swanky lounges. One of the most popular nightclubs for dancing is Gusto.

For a casual drink with your toes in the sand, head to Moomba Beach Bar. For free salsa lessons on Wednesday, go to the Bugaloe Beach Bar and Grill.

Aruba Honeymoon FAQs

Is there a Sandals resort in Aruba?

And while there are fabulous Aruba all-inclusive honeymoon resorts, there are not any Sandals resorts in Aruba. The closest Sandals resort to Aruba is Sandals Royal Curacao.

Is there a resort with casinos?

Do any honeymoon resorts in Aruba have a casino? Yes! There are plenty of Aruba honeymoon resorts with casinos, including the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino, the Hotel Riu Palace Aruba, Barcelo Aruba, and the Ritz-Carlton Aruba.