The 5 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Aruba
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The 5 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Aruba
Here's what most travel lists won't tell you about the best all-inclusive resorts in Aruba: there aren't many of them. Aruba isn't really an all-inclusive island. Most of its famous hotels don't include your food at all. One popular YouTube list even ranks Bucuti & Tara as the number one all-inclusive in Aruba, while the resort's own website says an all-inclusive plan isn't offered there.
So we did the homework. We went through thousands of recent guest reviews on TripAdvisor, Google, Expedia and Booking and narrowed Aruba's all-inclusive resorts down to the five that are actually worth your money. For each one, you'll see what guests love, what they complain about and what it costs.
How We Ranked These Aruba All-Inclusive Resorts
Every resort got a score out of 10 based on five things:
Beach: sand, water and how close it is to your room
Food: quality, variety and how hard it is to get a dinner reservation
Rooms: condition, comfort and upkeep
Service: staff and how problems get handled
Value: what you get for the nightly price
#5 Secrets Baby Beach Aruba (8.1/10)
Secrets Baby Beach is the newest all-inclusive in Aruba. It opened in June 2025 on the far southern tip of the island, near the town of San Nicolas. It's adults-only, part of Hyatt's Inclusive Collection, with 304 suites, seven places to eat and six bars. You can use Hyatt points here too.
The big draw is Baby Beach, a short walk down a path. The water is shallow, calm and bright turquoise, perfect for floating and snorkeling, and the resort hands out free chairs, towels and drinks there.
The downside is a big one: location. The resort is about 30 minutes from the airport, and guests say a taxi to the rest of the island runs around $50 each way. Baby Beach is also public, with no private section for resort guests. Some guests found the staff friendly but not yet as polished as other Secrets resorts, and it sits at a 4.2 on Google so far. Rooms have recently been around $730 a night.
Best for: couples who want quiet and that water, not daily trips around the island.
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#4 Riu Palace Antillas (8.3/10)
Riu Palace Antillas is the pick for adults who want energy. It sits right on Palm Beach, the busiest and most famous strip in Aruba. It's adults-only, every room is a suite, the bar never closes and there's a liquor dispenser in your room. It also has the only real nightclub in Aruba's all-inclusive scene, plus a casino shared with its sister hotel next door. Expedia guests rate it 8.6 out of 10.
The most common complaint is the restaurant reservation system, especially for dinner. Guests have mentioned uncomfortable mattresses for years, some rooms on the wrong side picked up construction noise and one guest noticed seaweed on their stretch of beach when neighbors didn't have it. Rates have recently been around $800 a night in spring.
Best for: a fun, social, adults-only trip on Palm Beach. Book your dinners the minute you check in.
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#3 Divi and Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive (8.5/10) — Best Value
This spot is really two resorts in one. Divi Aruba and Tamarijn Aruba sit side by side on Druif Beach, a quieter stretch between the airport side of the island and Eagle Beach. Book either one and you get both: 12 restaurants, 11 pools, bars and nightly entertainment, all on one wristband. Every room at Tamarijn is oceanfront, so you step off your patio into the sand, and there's even a free daily round of golf.
At roughly $450 to $650 a night, it's the best value family all-inclusive in Aruba. The most repeated complaint is the drinks, which guests in 2025 and 2026 say taste watered down. Moving between the two resorts means a shuttle, and some guests found it confusing to tell what was included. The beach in front of Tamarijn can be rocky, so many guests ride the trolley to the Divi side for better sand. Both resorts are also older than everything else on this list.
Best for: families and anyone watching their budget.
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#2 Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort (8.7/10)
The Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort has something no other resort on the island has: a private island. A water taxi picks you up inside the hotel and takes you to a 40-acre island where flamingos walk the beach next to you. There's also a separate family beach called Iguana Beach.
The resort is split in two, with an adults-only Marina hotel and the family-friendly Ocean Suites. It's in downtown Oranjestad, so shopping and the casino are right there, and it ranks number one for value among Aruba's all-inclusive hotels on TripAdvisor, with a 4.3 from more than 9,000 reviews.
Know this before you book. The all-inclusive plan is an add-on you pay extra for, starting with dinner on arrival day and ending with breakfast when you leave. Since you're downtown, there's no beach outside your room. The beach is the island, so you'll ride the boat every time. Some guests mention noise and dated decor, and the flamingo beach gets busy in the morning.
Best for: a trip you'll actually remember. Nothing in Aruba beats breakfast with flamingos.
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#1 JOIA Aruba by Iberostar (8.9/10)
The best all-inclusive resort in Aruba is JOIA Aruba by Iberostar. It opened in January 2025 near Eagle Beach, which many people consider the best beach on the island. It's wide, soft and much less crowded than Palm Beach, and it's a short walk across the road. The resort scores 4.7 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, and guests keep saying how clean and quiet it is.
It's mostly couples, though kids are allowed. Some rooms have their own jacuzzi, there's a rooftop bar and guests love the steakhouse. The all-inclusive plan is optional, and guests who added it called it a great deal. One couple paid $119 a day on top of their room.
It's not perfect. There are only a few restaurants, so book dinners early. The coffee shop closes at 9 p.m., one pescatarian guest found few options on the all-inclusive menu and the floors get slippery when wet near the pool. The best pool is reserved for the top room level, and rooms recently started above $600 a night before taxes.
Best for: anyone who wants the newest resort on the best beach.
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Is All-Inclusive Worth It in Aruba?
Aruba is one of the most expensive islands in the Caribbean for eating out. If you're a big eater or drinker, an all-inclusive plan usually pays for itself. If you're not, a room-only hotel plus a few great local dinners might come out cheaper.
Heading somewhere with way more choice? See our ranking of the 5 best all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana.
Which Aruba All-Inclusive Should You Book?
Newest resort on the best beach: JOIA Aruba by Iberostar
Something unforgettable: Renaissance Wind Creek and its flamingo island
Best value or traveling with kids: Divi and Tamarijn
Party and nightlife: Riu Palace Antillas
Total quiet: Secrets Baby Beach
You can compare current prices for all of them on Expedia's Aruba all-inclusive page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best all-inclusive resort in Aruba? JOIA Aruba by Iberostar ranked #1 with an 8.9 out of 10. It opened in January 2025 near Eagle Beach and scores 4.7 out of 5 on TripAdvisor.
What is the best adults-only all-inclusive in Aruba? Riu Palace Antillas is the pick for nightlife on Palm Beach, and Secrets Baby Beach is the pick for peace and quiet. Renaissance Wind Creek also has an adults-only Marina hotel.
What is the best family all-inclusive in Aruba? Divi and Tamarijn Aruba give families 12 restaurants and 11 pools on one wristband for roughly $450 to $650 a night. Renaissance Wind Creek's Ocean Suites is the other family option.
How much does an all-inclusive in Aruba cost? The resorts on this list have recently run from about $450 to $800 a night. At JOIA and Renaissance, the all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on on top of the room.
The Bottom Line
The best all-inclusive resorts in Aruba are a short list, so pick based on your trip. JOIA wins overall for its brand-new rooms and Eagle Beach, Renaissance is the most memorable with its flamingo island and Divi and Tamarijn give you the most for your money. Book dinners early wherever you stay, because reservations are the most common complaint across the island.
Want the full ranking with footage of every resort? Watch the video → https://youtu.be/z2x8V_kF9NU
