The Best Aruba Family Resorts

Lounge chair and table swimming pool view while in the balcony of a room at family-friendly Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort

The 5 Best Hotels For Families In Aruba

1. Playa Linda Beach Resort

Aerial view of the whole Playa Linda Beach Resort with 2 swimming pools and beach at the edge

Playa Linda Beach Resort is located in Palm-Eagle Beach.

This family-friendly, beach-front resort has an almost Spanish feel to it, with self catering apartments which include kitchenettes and separate living rooms and nice balconies making it well-suited for longer stays.

It features a waterfall outdoor pool, health spa and a fitness centre, plus tennis courts and kid’s club. It provides you with all the luxuries of a 5-Star resort.

2. Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Maldives-like water villa or overwater bungalows at family-friendly Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

A Marriott Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel, this Oranjestad resort has an adult only section with Casino and a kid-friendly part, where I have stayed.

The main attraction is it’s 40-acre private island and beaches, with regular boat trips to Flamingo beach and Iguana beach.

Rooms are fully equipped with finishing touches like bathrobes and slippers. The family-friendly pool and beach are perfect for splashing around with the kids. Offers 8 dining options.

3. Hotel RIU Palace Aruba

Aerial view of the beach and resort of the luxurious kid-friendly hotel Hotel RIU Palace Aruba If you are looking for the best all-inclusive family resort in Aruba, then this 24-hour all-inclusive hotel on Palm Beach is at the top of the list.

It has over 400 rooms with WiFi connection, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar and drinks dispensers. There are two large outdoor pools and one kids’ pool.

Inside a family room with 1 double bed and 1 single bed with overlooking terrace feature at at family-friendly Hotel RIU Palace Aruba

It boasts the best spot on Palm Beach and provides loungers and parasols. There is day and evening entertainment, shows and live music for all ages, plus a spa, gym and casino for the adults.

Choose from five restaurants and 3 bars, including a swim-up bar at the pool.

4. Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club

Inside a connecting room for families with a view of the ocean from the balcony at Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club

This hotel has a great pool for kids with a lazy river and water slide, ping pong tables, and a Nintendo Wii Lounge for 12- to 17-year-olds.

Located on Palm-Eagle Beach you can choose to stay in either rooms or villas.

The hotel also offers an on-site casino and a restaurant. Plus a gym and hot tub.

5. Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort

Lounge chair and table overlooking the swimming pool while inside the balcony of a room at family-friendly Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort

This all-inclusive kid-friendly resort is situated near Druif Beach.

Guests get access to other amenities and facilities at nearby Divi resorts which include 9 different restaurants, on-site tennis facilities and nightly live music and entertainment.

The resort complex also features a children’s club along with 4 swimming pools.

Aruba with Kids – Tips and Recommendations

  • Visit Eagle Beach to see the famous Divi trees plus get there in the afternoon to catch a glimpse of pelicans feeding in the sea.
  • Head to Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant for Taco Tuesdays, where you can get beef tacos for just $1.50.
  • Spend at least one night at the Renaissance Aruba Resort, which will guarantee you a visit to Renaissance Island where you can see and feed the famous flamingos and iguanas.
  • Take a trip to Baby Beach which is perfectly suited to children and snorkelling because the water is calm and shallow.
  • Go to De Palm Island. Admission includes swimming, snorkelling and water slides on this private island. Tip- visit when there are no cruise ships in port as it can get quite busy.

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Dominic Sawyer

Dominic has been writing on the web since 2000. He has a BSc (Hons) degree in Biological Sciences from Nottingham University and his research thesis has been published in journals. With a foundation in painstaking research he found his passion for travel and has worked in the sector for 20 years. He has written a book about travel and has extended his expertise to consumer research across the travel and leisure sector.

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