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Bucuti Beach Resort Review
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Bucuti Beach Resort
$$$-$$$$, Eagle Beach
User Rating: ***** 4.8
Fodor's Review:
On the widest, most secluded section of Eagle Beach, this European-style resort is a cut above the rest. Hacienda-style buildings house sunny rooms with cherrywood furnishings, sparkling tile floors, and ocean-view terraces. Extras include coffeemakers, microwaves, and hair dryers. The new oceanfront Tara Wing, with its chic rooms and soothing spa, proved so popular that the other guest rooms have been remodeled to match. Work out in the open-air fitness pavilion surrounded by lush gardens. Revel in 24-hour Internet access and wireless broadband connection throughout the resort -- even on the beach. The hotel consistently wins awards for being environmentally conscientious. Book early, as repeat guests flood the resort every high season.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Absolutely Wonderful!
Posted by Carolsn from Norfolk, Virgina on 3/13/08
We stayed in the Tara wing first week in March and loved everything about this resort. The beach was excellent the view from our balcony was perfect (our room was perfect), the staff were all friendly and helpful. (feather pillows would be a nice addition, my only complaint...but who goes here to sleep?!)RATING: 5.0
Perfect little getaway
Posted by atvalle1 from Pennsylvania on 12/12/07
Bucuti is a flawlessly keep property on beautiful Eagle Beach The friendliest most polite staff I have encountered. My wife and I stayed at the Tara Suites though a bit small for a suite the room was beautifully decorated and we had a incredible view of the Eagle beach. Bucuit offers a great alternative to the high rise hotels and we defiantly will stay there again on our next visit to Aruba I would not recommend getting the meal plan. The Pirate Nest is fair at best but with so many great restaurants on the island it does not matter. Just get the breakfast plan. They provide a very nice continental breakfast located in the Tara Suite.RATING: 4.6
Low-key and Lovely
Posted by EKfromNYC from NYC on 4/29/07
My husband and I recently spent a week at Bucuti for our one year anniversary and loved it. We stayed in the Tara Suites - the rooms were spacious, clean and very nice. We were steps from the beach. Staff is wonderful. We especially liked how much more quiet/lowkey Bucuti was compared to the big resorts on the strip which we visited some nights. Also like the no-children policy at Tara Suites - I do think this is a draw giventhe many other family friendly resorts. I hope Bucuti sticks with "dscouraging" guests to bring their children.RATING: 4.2
Unforgettable!
Posted by Jen from NJ on 7/18/06
My husband and I stayed at this first class resort for our honeymoon. None of the high rise hotels can compare to this one! Tara wing is a bit pricey but worth it. I'm already planning a trip back and can't wait!RATING: 5.0
Wonderful Resort
Posted by Jackie from MA on 6/11/06
Our review applies to the rooms in the Tara Wing. The beach is beautiful, the staff warm and friendly, it was everything we hoped for and more.RATING: 4.8
Taradise in the Tara Wing
Posted by Ryan from Chicago on 5/4/06
Absolutely fantastic! Stayed in the a Penthouse Suite in the Tara Wing for our Honeymoon and it was amazing. The room was amazing and adorned with top-of-the-line everything from granite counters to a massive Kohler soaking tub as well as a big LCD TV in the living room and a huge balcony. The kitchen was fantastic (don't be afraid to by food at the market). The beach us second to none with your own private hut. The drinks and food at the bar and restuarant on site are great (good prices too). You go here to relax so don't expect a lot of activities planned or staff all over you, not like in Mexico or Jamaica. You can't beat the prices either, under $400/nt for a Penthouse in the offseason.RATING: 4.8
If you can't relax here, You can't relax anywhere.
Posted by Reinhard from Chicago on 2/22/06
Exceedingly friendly, clean, great food, best beach in town, doesn't cater to little kids, friendly lizzards and birds, easy transportation to everywhere, not over crowded. Why go anyplace else? We stayed there from 2/10/06 to 2/16/06 and will be back next year. The room rate is a bit pricey at about $350.00/night and up but if your going to Aruba bite he bullet and go for it.Food was reasonable except dinner ran about $10.00/person more than in Chicago. I would avoid the food plan or renting a car. We used the Bus ($1.25) or cabs (flat rates no meters). Spent less than the cost of a rental.The wind always blows in Aruba. Wear a hat that won't blow away.RATING: 4.8
Paradise at Bucuti
Posted by Bob from Hartford, Ct on 1/27/06
The Bucuti Beach Resort is as close to paradise as you'll find anywhere! We could not have been more impressed with the overall experience - everything was perfect. During the check-in process we were treated to comfortable chairs, champagne toasts and a clear preview of the commitment to Customer service so enthusiastically demonstrated by the Bucuti staff. The property was magnificent - right on Eagle Beach, arguably, the finest stretch of sand on the island.beautiful. We stayed in the Tara Suites, well worth the money, wonderfully decorated with outstanding ocean views and clean as a whistle. We enjoyed really good service throughout our stay - it's clear the entire staff enjoys what they are doing - everyone we encountered, from the food/beverage staff to the people in the Spa made it their personal mission to make sure we were completely satisfied. Perhaps the best indicator of Bucuti's success was the number of repeat vacationers we spoke with during our stay - many had been there for several years in a row. This place is the real deal - we WILL be back.RATING: 5.0
INFO
- Address: L.G. Smith Blvd. 55-B, Eagle Beach
- Phone: 297/583-1100
- Fax: 297/582-5272
- Web site
- Hotel Details: 59 rooms, 42 suites, 3 bungalows
- In-room: safe, refrigerator, Wi-Fi.
- In-hotel: restaurant, bars, pool, laundry facilities, beachfront, public Wi-Fi, bicycles.
- Rate includes: Continental breakfast
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
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