Vacations Close To Bachelor's Beach

Our stay at Hotel RIU was simply outstanding, from check-in to check- out. The staff greeted us warmly upon arrival. We were checked in quickly and the room that we were assigned to had problems, we were immediately upgraded to another room. We found the room to be clean, quiet, safe with famous views of the ocean. The food was great with multiple options. The location is right where the action is in town, walking distance. We found the pool area to be clean with plenty of room and close bars. Priced well, we will return to this hotel in our future visits to Aruba.

The Hotel was great. The staff was extremely helpful. I highly recommend Barcelo Aruba for your next vacation.

Five star vacation! Everything was great, except for the food at some of the restaurants, which I'd give four stars. The buffets were very good but the menu offerings at the restaurants was limited and not the best quality. It was good but not top shelf. Everything else was top shelf especially the staff. We were well taken care of at all times at every venue by the excellent staff. The main pool and the beach were joys!

If you are looking for a hotel outside of the busier high rise area, Ocean Z is THE place to vacation ! I was so impressed with the cleanliness , comfy bed, decor, room amenities and the friendliest and most attentive staff. Arashi beach is less than a 5 minute car ride away and the hotel staff will take and pick you up whenever you choose. You are given, beach towels, beach chairs (and a float if you ask). I did rent a car for three days to explore the island and go to Baby and Eagle beaches but otherwise stayed close to the hotel and ate dinner there at the phenomenal restaurant. The complimentary breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. The food presentation was always something you’d see in a Bon Appetite magazine. Shout out to Maria, Xiomara, Sophie, Felicio and Bonnie for making my stay very memorable. I will definitely be back and recommend Ocean Z to friends and family!

Leaf blowing at 8 am every day Be aware that the staff walks into room like they own place Staff kids running around a feels like your out of place