Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Eagle Beach

Nestled on Eagle Beach, one of the “Dream Beaches of the World,” Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba is perfect for adults and couples seeking romance and wellness. Proclaimed Tripadvisor's #1 Best Hotel in the Caribbean and #18 Best Hotel in the World in 2023, this adults-only (18+) resort offers an intimate vacation. Experience Bucuti’s renowned hospitality, enjoy breathtaking views of the sparkling-clear sea and tropical sunsets and feel the warm trade winds dance at this acclaimed oasis.

At Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, full-time Romance Concierges and Wellness Specialists guide guests for their ultimate experience. Special diets are addressed with care at the oceanfront Elements Restaurant and guests receive an iPad for their use, with free Wi-Fi available across the property. The owner-operated and eco-friendly resort has received many honors including TripAdvisor’s #1 Best Hotel in the Caribbean in 2023 and #1 Hotel for Roamnce in the Caribbean in 2022.

Elements Restaurant, Bucuti & Tara's oceanfront dining experience, is now offering a wide selection of world class cuisine with natural, organic ingredients in European-style portions that are well-balanced for healthier living. From sustainable seafood to natural meats, the menu is sourced with care and includes dishes to also impress vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests.

Awards and Accolades

• 2023 Tripadvisor #1 Best Hotel in the Caribbean
• 2023 Tripadvisor #18 Best Hotel in the World
• 2022 Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Award
• Forbes "Finding Paradise" #1 "Adult Only Getaway"

Additional Awards:

• 2023 BRIDES Magazine Best Caribbean Resort for Romance
• 2023 Energy Globe Award
• Global United Nations 2020 Climate Action Award for Climate Neutral Now
• Named Caribbean’s First Certified CarbonNeutral® Resort in 2018
• 2023 US News & World Report Gold Award, #1 in Aruba and Top 25 in the Caribbean

Shopping & Entertainment Nearby
Located adjacent to the resort is a shopping plaza with twenty-five shops, a variety of restaurants and bars and a world-class casino.

TAG Approved Hotel
The Bucuti Beach Resort is an IGLTA (International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association) (or TAG) approved hotel. The hotel is certified as gay-friendly and has completed employee sensitivity training and has agreed to a list of non-discriminatory and welcoming policies.

Clean-Air Policy
Smoking is not allowed inside all of the rooms and room balconies. Guests smoking in the room or room balconies will be charged a cleaning fee of $250 on their guest room bill. Smoking is allowed in the smoking gazebo in the south garden, courtyard garden and blue umbrella on the beach, near SandBar.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All guests at Bucuti must be at least 18 years old. In addition, there is a five-night minimum stay requirement during the majority of the year. A seven-night minimum stay is required during the following peak periods: December 22 - January 3, February 15 - 25 (Carnival Season), March 24 - 31 (Easter week). Reservations less than the required 5 or 7 nights are on request.

Please Note: Be advised that the government of Aruba has announced an environmental levy of USD $3.00 per room per night for all hotels.


Please be advised from September 25 – October 28th, 2023, Bucuti will be in various stages of replacing the water tank adjacent to their parking lot. They are taking every precaution to avoid disruption to guests and to keep the project out of view as much as possible, with the project located behind landscaping and fencing.