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The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Palm Beach, Aruba · Ritz-Carlton · High Luxury
Opened in November 2013 as Aruba's first true five-star resort — a ribbon-cutting attended by the island's Governor, Prime Minister, and Minister of Tourism, with Marriott Chairman Bill Marriott pledging that over 90% of the 450 staff would be Aruban — it remains the only five-star hotel on Palm Beach, with a 15,000-square-foot spa that was the island's largest at opening.
- 320 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Noord
- Rooms from 550 sq ft (51 m²)
About The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
- The lobby lounge, Divi Bar, is named for Aruba's iconic wind-swept Divi Divi trees, a motif carried through the hotel's design.
- The property runs a 24-hour, 15,000-square-foot casino with more than 300 slot machines and table games.
History
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba opened in November 2013 as Aruba's first true five-star resort and the sixth Ritz-Carlton in the Caribbean & Mexico portfolio. At the ribbon cutting — attended by Aruba's Governor, Prime Minister, and Minister of Tourism — Marriott Chairman Bill Marriott pledged that more than 90% of the 450 staff would be Aruban. It remains the only five-star resort on Palm Beach.
The setting
Located on the Palm Beach strip of northwestern Aruba, within the island's premier high-rise hotel zone along L.G. Smith Boulevard. The design incorporates motifs of Aruba's iconic wind-swept Divi Divi trees — the lobby lounge is named for them. 12 km from downtown Oranjestad.
Restaurants and bars
- BLT Steak — Restaurant · Steakhouse
- Solanio — Restaurant · Trattoria
- Les Crustaces — Restaurant · Seafood
- Divi Bar & Lounge — Bar
- Casa Nonna New York — Restaurant · Italian (family-style and à la carte)
- Madero Pool & Beach Grill — Poolside · Classic pool-bar fare and grill, tropical drinks
- Ritual Coffee Culture — Café · Coffee, homemade gelato, baked goods
- Noori Sushi Lounge — Restaurant · Contemporary Japanese / sushi
Experiences
- Casino — 15,000 square-foot casino with 15 traditional table games, latest slot machines, live entertainment and a designated VIP desk.
- The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Aruba — Spa with 12 treatment rooms offering pampering and rejuvenation.
- Club Lounge sunset views and Golden Hour — Complimentary cocktails and wine in the Club Lounge to watch Aruba's sunsets over the Caribbean Sea.
- Local tasting presentation — Exclusive Club Lounge tasting of local delicacies such as Aruba's Pastechi, coconut rum cake, peanut brittle and coconut candies.
- Pet Concierge and dog amenities — Dedicated Pet Concierge, dog amenities and complimentary shared dog cabanas at the pool and beach for guests travelling with dogs.
Amenities
- Palm Beach beachfront on Aruba's most famous northwest-coast beach strip
- 24-hour, 15,000 sq ft casino with 300+ slot machines and table games
- 2 beachfront pools with luxury cabanas; The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge on the 7th floor
- 7,500 sq ft ballroom; Ritz Kids Club
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- AAA Four Diamond (2025)
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