Best Family Hotels in Aruba

Perched on the white sands of northwestern Aruba's Palm Beach, the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino provides guest-approved customer service and amenities to suit every need. Each of the Hyatt's 357 accommodations comes equipped with a 42-inch LCD TV, a minifridge, a coffee maker and one or two of Hyatt's signature Grand Beds. Plus, all rooms can be booked with accrued World of Hyatt points. Adults can get a good pampering at ZoiA Spa or test their luck in the property's casino before retreating to the beach or three-level pool area. Kids will especially love the pool's two-story waterslide. When hunger sets in, visitors can choose from five traditional restaurants, including a Mexican-inspired eatery and the open-air Ruinas del Mar. For a more romantic atmosphere, dine on the beach at Pampered in Paradise or aboard one of the catamarans that set sail every Wednesday. Although many past visitors enjoyed their stays here, many cautioned that the property is currently undergoing renovations and suggested light sleepers stay elsewhere.

If you're looking for a no-frills hideaway along the shores of Eagle Beach, recent guests suggest staying at Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa. While some warned that the on-site pool is currently closed for renovations, most past visitors didn't seem to mind since the property's relaxing stretch of sand was readily available. The beach offers 50 complimentary palapas for shaded lounging. The resort also features wellness-focused amenities like a spa, a fitness center and complimentary yoga and Pilates classes. When you've worked up an appetite, head to one of the resort's four eateries to savor Mediterranean dishes, steaks, sushi or fresh seafood. For an extra fee, you can opt into the resort's all-inclusive meal plan, which covers meals and drinks at select on- and off-site dining venues. After filling up on gourmet fare, retreat to your clean and spacious (albeit basic) digs. Inside each of the 72 ocean- and garden-facing guest rooms and suites, you'll find a private balcony or patio, a walk-in rain shower, a microwave and a minifridge, plus marble and cherry wood finishes.

Perched along Palm Beach on Aruba's northwestern edge, Hotel Riu Palace Aruba offers 450 guest rooms and suites with double or king-sized beds, satellite TVs, minibars and beverage dispensers. Suites also boast balconies or terraces with ocean views. The all-inclusive room rates cover breakfast, lunch and dinner at the property's five restaurants, plus drinks at various bars, including the casino bar and a swim-up option at one of the pools. Recent guests praised the resort's cuisine; however, some felt frustrated by the limited selection of palapas available at the beach. To claim one, past travelers suggest arriving by 7:30 a.m. For those who'd rather sleep in or skip the beach altogether, the property offers three pools, one of which is for kids. Adults can also unwind in this RIU outpost's Renova Spa.