Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
Eagle Beach | Aruba | Caribbean
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is Aruba's most romantic Adults Only oasis and island paradise. This is the only boutique-style resort in Aruba that caters exclusively to couples or adults only, Bucuti is nestled on Eagle Beach, far from the maddening crowds and high-rise hotels and is serene and peaceful, perfect for honeymooners and couples looking for romance, relaxation and wellness.
It also one of the Caribbean's greenest hotels and has been since it was built in 1987. Owner Ewald Biemans is a visionary in sustainable tourism, and has been the most prolific steward of Aruba's community for the environment. Bucuti is also an award winning hotel, and is rated as one of the Best 25 Hotels for Romance in the World and the Number One Hotel for Romance in the Caribbean according to Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice 2018. It is also judged to be one of the 10 Best Hotels in the Caribbean by USA Today
With only 104 rooms, suites and penthouse suites, Bucuti offers a more intimate getaway through its award winning hospitality and world class facilities and services. For guests wanting to explore Aruba, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts is centrally located near all the major attractions, including the scenic Alto Vista chapel and California sand dunes. Cafés, restaurants and shopping are accessible in nearby Oranjestad or at the adjacent Alhambra shopping and casino complex.
Dining Options
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort offers its resort guests a complimentary Full American Breakfast Buffet daily at the beachfront Elements Restaurant or in the Tara Lounge. You will enjoy cooked-to-order eggs and omeletes, bacon, pancakes, sausage and French toast, plus cold buffet offering fresh fruit, yogurts, cereals, freshly baked breads and Danish, cheeses, sliced meats, sliced vegetables, coffee, tea and espresso coffees.
For lunch and dinner the oceanfront Elements restaurant offers a memorable culinary experience featuring fresh ingredients and healthy European portions in the presence of breathtaking views. An extension to the hotels commitment to a sense of total wellness, Elements offers guests both a beautiful atmosphere and the best in European and Caribbean cuisine. The chef specializes in Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free dining
For romance an intimate, romantic experience as your waiter provides attentive, solicitous service under a private cabana on the beach with fabulous ocean view and a romantic sunset or moonlit ambiance. Bucuti's powder white beach, the swaying palms and subtle candle lighting ensure that magic is in the air. Reservations must be made in advance as only four cabanas are available, with two seatings per night. The Romantic Dinner includes complimentary wine or champagne, choice of appetizer, main course, dessert and tea, coffee or espresso.
SENSES Fine Dining is a brand-new exclusive restaurant concept located at the world-class, award-winning Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort. Everything you see, smell, taste, hear and touch will be of the highest quality. The cuisine at SENSES emerges from a solid foundation of classic French techniques enhanced by Dutch, Norwegian and Indonesian influences in an innovative approach that transforms classic dishes into new creations that surprise and delight the palates of discerning guests.
Dine Around
The hotel also offers a Dine Around option where you can pre-pay and make reservations at 20 member restaurants of the Aruba Gastronomic Association. This is only bookable in resort
Bar & Lounge
The SandBar welcomes guests for happy hour daily from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm with live music (steel pan or violin or keyboard). Healthy Hour with half-priced smoothies and mocktails is available from 3-4 pm daily.