You know when you go to a fall fair and there is a best in class. The Hotel Bucuti & Tara Suites is a perfect example of 'Best in Class". The Tara Suites at Bucuti and Tara Resort in Aruba will be a vacation spot you will want to return to over and over again. Yes, it's pricey, but you have a wonderful space of approx. 500 square feet, fresh, comfortable, modern bedroom and sitting room. Newly renovated modern bathroom with nice fluffy white towels and robes, a TV in the mirror, roomy enough for two. 3 TV's, reading lights, A/C, dehumidifier, kitchenette, lots of drawers and closet, full length mirror, large balcony with a stand for your wet things. Everything is detailed almost to perfection. They also have little buttons at your door that you push for privacy or to have your room cleaned. Really convenient. The people are AMAZING. Always a smile and a helping hand. They all go out of their way for you. I have many examples for this. The lady, Karen, tending the bar, left her bar to go to the onsite restaurant, Elements, which is fabulous, to make us reservations for dinner. Then she reminded us a little later when we saw her. Really great. Lots of room on the beach, no hassle getting a lounge. Just raise your red flag and service will be there. They serve you cold cloths on the beach to refresh yourself, then a small bowl of fruit in the aft. - for free! So lovely and so refreshing. The owner came an said hello to us one day and asked how our holiday was. So surprising and lovely of him. The pool is large and wonderful. Never busy. The beach is so large and white and perfect. The water is so nice for swimming. I could go on. But I would encourage you to stay at this incredible place. I urge you to stay here. It's the best most relaxing holiday we have ever had. We will be back. Sincerely, Lori and Jim August 5 - 12, 2018

This review is a little slow in coming. My Husband and I went to Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba in November 2016 and enjoyed a blissfully peaceful vacation - no loud music, comfortable beach loungers (with pads !!) that had a flag you would raise and a waiter would appear to take your order. We ate lunch every day on the beach. Our room was lovely - they have renovated recently and it shows (weird TV in the mirror in the bathroom though - not sure why you would need one there). They did come up a bit short on the breakfast (which is included) - I was expecting a lot more since they advertised organics and fresh foods (tater tots were the morning potato for at least 3 of the 7 mornings), and we weren't very keen on the menu for dinner so we went out a lot (Manchebo next door has a lovely restaurant). The romantic dinner on the beach was lovely - and the menu there was very nice. Would we return?? not sure, the hotel and staff were fabulous, ARUBA is guaranteed hot and sunny which is why we went, but we aren't keen on casinos (I might try one IF they could have a smoke-free one), and all the large hotels at the top end of the island make it feel like Las Vegas and not a Caribbean island.

Everything about this resort was exceptional. From the very start with our concierge, Madeline, who made our week possible! Thank you so much! Our room was very clean and comfortable with champagne, crackers and cheese left for our anniversary! The breakfast buffet was wonderful; everything fresh and tasty. The beach was the best; beautiful blue water and soft, white sand. An added bonus was having enough lounge chairs, spaced strategically apart, for everyone to enjoy the ocean view! We especially enjoyed our "romantic dinner" on the beach through the restaurant " Elements". Our meal was delicious and our waiter, Chris, was very pleasant and attentive!! "Carte Blanche" was an amazing experience all on its own! A wonderful vacation all around!

My husband and I spent our 40th wedding anniversary at this hotel. Hope to be back for our 45th. The friendliest staff we have ever encountered. We were treated like royalty the day we came, throughout, and when we left. Loved, loved this hotel.

We have stayed at many high rise hotels in Aruba but no where beats Bucuti!We are going back for a third time it is the best!Owners on site and very friendly staff. Elements restaurant was great for breakfast and the most pristine beach with non smoking.