Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel

Property class: 3
Family-friendly hotel with 5 beach bars, near Palm Beach

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Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Palm Beach and Palm Beach Plaza. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or mani/pedis. There are 5 beach bars and an outdoor pool at this Mediterranean hotel, and in-room conveniences like dryers and refrigerators.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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A white sectional sofa with beach-themed pillows and a rustic wooden side table with a decorative bowl.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with a white sheet, a blue towel arranged in a heart shape, a white flower, and a red pillow with a swirl pattern.

Deluxe Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a gravel area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Salinja Cerca 25M, Noord

What's nearby

  • Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stellaris Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palm Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palm Beach Plaza - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyatt Regency Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA) - 17 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Moomba Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪North End Pub And Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sea Breeze Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bean Counter - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hadicurari - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel

  • Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Palm Beach and Palm Beach Plaza. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or mani/pedis. There are 5 beach bars and an outdoor pool at this Mediterranean hotel, and in-room conveniences like dryers and refrigerators.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 8 AM to 8:00 PM*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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Reviews

Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is within walking distance to the beach and offers convenient access to beach chairs and amenities. (8 reviews)
  • The pool was a relaxing oasis, perfect for cooling off and enjoying the evening with a glass of wine or a dip after the beach. (7 reviews)
  • The property is close to restaurants and offers easy access to various dining options. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything here was great! From the staff to the beautiful and accessible location- we had a great time! Cant recommend this place enough :)
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was lovely and exactly as pictured. Staff was excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel and owners are wonderful. Clean, cute, cozy and safe. Walkable to shops and restaurants. Coffee in the AM, and nice pool to take a dip after the beach and snorkeling. We would recommend this place to stay when in Aruba.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location, clean property, safe location, access to shopping dining
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was very nice, close to beach & pool to cool off after being at the beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hosts were amazing, very accommodating and available. Great proximity to the beach , we pretty much walked everywhere ,Palm beach,shopping , restaurants etc. Looking forward to our next stay !
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10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed here several times . You cannot beat the location, accommodations and hospitality . We already booked our next trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room and very friendly hosts. My plane was late yet they welcomed me in easily. I also had to change plans late and they accommodated that too. Huge breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean! Good location! Wonderful hosts. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

Like everything about the property it was clean access to hotels and places and restaurants around were easy. Staff was excellent and courteous. Enjoyed the hospitality.
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10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay here. The location was close to everything you could want to do, but also quiet and peaceful. The hotel was clean and safe. Our wonderful hosts made us feel like family and and friends. We will stay here again the next time next time we get to Aruba.
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I had the best time staying at Karibu Aruba. The hotel was in the perfect location, clean, and the hosts Andra’s and Beja were absolutely incredible and made our stay in Aruba better than we could possibly imagine. We cannot wait to return. We just left and are already planning our next trip back.
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10/10 Exceptional

I can’t say enough GOOD about this place! The owners bent over backwards to ensure our stay was the best. Immaculately clean. Relaxing and quiet. It was the best! Highly recommend!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

The property location worked well for us. It was within walking distance of the beach and restaurants. The property is well maintained and clean. We used the pool most nights - very relaxing! We will definitely stay at Karibu during our next visit to Aruba.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place

Karibu is a wonderful small boutique hotel. If you are looking to enjoy quiet time by the pool, away from the crowds or a day at the beach, this is the place. It is impeccably clean. Beja and Andras are very accommodating hosts.
View from the back
Dinner on the beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great! The hosts greeted us upon check in with a welcome cocktail, gave us some recommendations and showed us where to go. There is an extremely convenient path 3 houses down that brings you to a road that connects you to everything! Easily walkable to all the high-rise hotels, the beach and several great restaurants. The room itself was spacious and comfortable, the A/C worked perfectly when we wanted to escape the heat. The pool was also the perfect temperature to cool off. I would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

The owners make you feel at home immediately. They give recommendations and know the island well. Very cute and quaint place to stay. All 4 room would often meet in the common area for coffee in the morning and share our previous day. The rooms were set up well with a small kitchen area. They have a book library in the common area. Plenty of places to sit, lounge and relax.walking distance to grocery store , two amazing restaurants , and maybe 10 min walk to the marriot beach. I'm so happy I stumbled on this boutique hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at the Karibu with my mother and we loved the service. Andras and Beja made us feel like home. A very well maintained property. Fairly close to restaurants and tourist spots. Only con is that most tours will not pick up there but will pick you up 2 minutes away from there. Andras and Beja will also guide you and make themselves available to drop you off or pick you up at your request and depending on their schedule. They are very nice and helpful! I loved it there.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Karibu was absolutely wonderful!! From the time we arrived until we left, we felt like family. The Hotel was beautiful and so peaceful. Me and my wife love to sit outside. We did every night by the pool, and you could hear the ocean and feel the cool breeze. Andras welcomed us with a delicious rum coconut. It was so good in fact we went and bought some coconut rum. The rooms were spotless and well decorated. You could walk to Palm Beach in about 8 minutes, but we had rented a car and it being so hot out we just decided to drive. There is nothing bad I can say about this Motel. Just that I did not want to leave and cannot wait to return. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay Andras and Beja.
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10/10 Exceptional

When we arrived at the hotel, Tim—our host—was already there, warmly waiting to welcome us. It was really late, and after a failed attempt to find food, we were about to give up and head to bed when Tim and his wife, Joan, generously offered us some homemade food. From day one, they were incredibly kind—offering us rides when transportation was tricky, checking in on us throughout the week, and making sure our stay went smoothly. It truly felt like they were our grandparents for the week in the best way. On our last day, they even drove us to the airport and gave us the sweetest goodbye. It was the first time my friend and I had ever traveled, and we both agreed that staying at this hotel—and having Tim and Joan as our hosts—was an unforgettable experience. (on behalf of my daughter Rocio)
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10/10 Exceptional

You will not regret staying at this place! I have stayed at Ritz, Four Season and St Regis all over the world. Never once I have experienced this kind hospitality. The couple who owns the place Andras and Beha are beyong amazing. I had a small hiccup coming to Aruba due to flight delay. I had a dinner with my friends before checking in. I distinctly remember they messaged me if everything is was alright. They even said waved goodbye as a drive off their property. If you are going to Aruba, you should definitely stay at this boutique hotel. You will not regret it. Max of 10 guest for this place, so its very quiet. Bed is made everyday. Rooms are intentionally decorated with most of your needs.
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8/10 Very good

The place was very convenient and clean the great location and great day
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a memorable stay- property is well cared for and it shines throughout- a small, intimate setting with attention to detail by friendly, welcoming owners. Without a doubt hope to stay here our next visit!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a wonderful place to stay and the owners and staff were excellent. We would stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our host Andras goes above and beyond to make all his guests feel welcome.