Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino

9 Best Hotels in Aruba, From Adults-Only Resorts to Family-Friendly All-Inclusives

"The Hyatt Regency Aruba is home to one of the best pool areas on the island, with both a beachfront adults-only pool as well as a family pool, complete with a two-story water slide and swim-up bar—one of the few on the island. The hotel’s open-air lobby is complimented by the island’s signature, ever-present breeze and overlooks all 12 acres of the beachfront property. You’ll be hard-pressed to find better-manicured grounds, with bridges that traverse a freshwater lagoon stocked with koi, cascading waterfalls, and tropical birds. The hotel allows guests to reserve a palapa the day before, avoiding the pre-sunrise wake-up call that some neighboring resorts require. If relaxing by the water gets old, the Hyatt also offers a wide range of complimentary activities for guests, from aerial yoga to an aloe scrub-making experience. The rooms are clean and bright, most featuring pops of Caribbean-inspired decor and floor-to-ceiling windows." - Jacqueline Dole

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"Set on 12 acres of luxe waterfront, this resort features an adults-only pool with private cabanas and on-site spa treatments, plus yoga and meditation classes that make it an easy, sunny Caribbean babymoon choice. " - Judy Koutsky Judy Koutsky Judy Koutsky is a writer who covers luxury, adventure, spa, and family travel . Her work has appeared in over 30 publications, including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Afar, and Robb Report. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

10 Best Hotels in Aruba for a Local Stay - AFAR

"A 359-room, family-oriented resort known for an 8,000-square-foot showpiece pool with cascading waterfalls, a swim-up bar and grill, two outdoor Jacuzzis, and a two-story waterslide that delights children, alongside concierge-arranged excursions such as catamaran sailing, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, and scuba. Spa treatments incorporate local ingredients like red mud, seaweed, and aloe, and nine on-site restaurants offer a variety of dining experiences—from seafood specialties like miso-glazed Chilean sea bass to a pier bar ideal for sunset cocktails." - AFAR Editors

"You won’t find a better pool than the one that awaits at this 357-room family-friendly resort situated on the powdery sands of Palm Beach. With cascading waterfalls, a swim-up bar and grill, two outdoor Jacuzzis, and a two-story waterslide, the 8,000-square-foot stunner is every kid’s dream. If more adult-centric diversions are on your wish list, the concierge can arrange catamaran-sailing excursions, deep-sea fishing trips, and snorkeling and scuba-diving expeditions off nearby shores, as well as spa treatments that utilize local ingredients like red mud, seaweed, and aloe vera. The resort’s 10 dining options provide plenty of atmosphere for winding down after a jam-packed day: sample seafood specialties like scallops a la plancha in a setting inspired by the island’s plantation ruins, or watch the sun set over the water, rum punch in hand, from your perfect perch at the pier bar."

Hyatt Offers Free COVID Testing at Mexico, Caribbean Hotels - AFAR

"Through May 31, 2021 this resort is offering complimentary on-site COVID-19 testing (PCR or rapid antigen) for up to two registered guests per room to help travelers meet the U.S. CDC's pretravel testing requirement of a negative test within 72 hours. Complimentary tests require a minimum length of stay that varies by property and additional on-property tests can be purchased. If a guest tests positive and must delay travel, participating properties generally allow extended stays of up to 14 additional nights at a travel-delay rate of up to 50% off the standard room rate and up to 30% off food and beverage (excluding alcohol). Complimentary testing is only available to guests traveling to the United States, and the company says it plans to expand testing availability across the Americas and globally." - Michelle Baran