...The beach in front of the Hotel was amazing and the staff did a great job in always finding us a place in the shade and setting up our loungers.In summary, the location was great, the cleanliness was good, if you are just looking for a well located all inclusive, the Barcelo will do, if you have higher expectations, pay a bit more and pick a different property...

...The location is amazing, perfectly centered between all the resorts on this strip so you can truly walk anywhere...

...We enjoyed Sunset Grille also down the street and location of resort is so close to shopping, bars and restaurants...

...The location of Barcelo is perfect for visitors that just want to hang near their hotel and walk...

...This resort is in a great location and if you’re looking to eat outside of the resort or buy souvenirs, there are plenty of choices within a short walk from the resort...

...We also loved the location with the ships across the street and the boardwalk right on the beach!...

...Great beach location as well as leaving the resort, tons of shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance...

...The location is also great and you can walk to the shops and restaurants across the street...

This hotel is a amazing and the location is perfect for their beach front but also walking distance to other beaches and amazing close to the night life...

The Barcelo is a large capacity resort with a wonderful beach and lovely pool in a great location in Palm Beach...

...Barcelo is always our home when we go to Aruba, also did I mention it’s in a great location close to everything you’re looking for!...

...The deluxe ocean view room and the location are fantastic!... The location cannot be beat and is directly across from the nightlife area...

...The only thing it has is location I have visited Aruba over 18 times in 12 years this place was the worst stay to date...

...I love the Barcelo, it is in a great location, has the best beach lounge chairs and beach staff can't do enough for you...

...The hotel is beautiful and clean, safe and in an excellent location... What’s great about the location is you can walk up and down the beach and try different restaurants and bars, or walk in town and do the same...

...We were excited that the location gave us so many options for watersports and other excursions...

This is a great location with some very nice facilities, indoor and outdoor restaurants with a variety of cuisine...

...Location: 4.0/5.0 It is located in High Rise Hotels area where shops and restaurants are open up to 1 AM and there are many happening places within walkable distance. Other areas in downtown, where the cruise port is, close by 6 PM and you will not find many restaurants open so I must say location is absolutely great for Barcelo...

...The beach is absolutely amazing; between location and the best staff of all the hotels we have stayed in on the island we think the Barcelo can't be beat...

...Located in the CENTER of Palm Beach this location is priceless...

...Sleeping at night is a little difficult because of the outside music and the wind blowing against our sliding door that rattled all night...

...Then there is the noise, loud thumping sound from the music until 12:00 and 1:00 am...

Lovely atmosphere and good customer service... The authentic mexican music playing in the background sets the tone for the perfect cultural immersion...

...Meals were delicious and the atmosphere only complimented the flavors served...

...We were celebrating a birthday and he was so excited to bring a team to sing and serve cake...

...Unfortunately there are clubs across the street that are licensed to play VERY loud music until 3 am some days...

...The "I LOVEBARCELO ARUBA GROUP" is biased due to stopping any comments that they don't like... I'm assuming they run the I Love Barcelo Aruba group...

...Entertainment at bar with music was short lived it would stop at 9:00 pm. Just when you wanted to hear more singers were great!...

...The accommodations are kept very clean, though they could use a refresh on furnishings both in the rooms and common areas...

...The room decor is outdated and half the lights and electric outlets didn't work not to mention the toilet water was running all night, the security staff was rude and obnoxious, paid to be upgraded to Royal and the only place you can get top shelf liquor is on the 9th floor or walk halfway across the resort as its not available at the pool or beach...

Description of our room was "Deluxe Ocean View" but there was nothing deluxe about the room and there was absolutely NO OCEAN VIEW, not even partial...

...Barcelo has a problem with supplying a stress free environment for guests at pool & beach. Limited chaise lounges & chairs... Creates competitive environment among guests...

...The hotel furniture could use some updating but the beach and outdoor areas were very nice...

...There's a show just about every night in the Ballroom, or if you just want to chill, there's plenty of room for that also...

...They have Zumba everyday on the each at 11 am.Yes if you want a palapa you have to get up at 5 am... Check out the piano bar Sopranos across the street, it’s a lot of fun for a nighttime activity...

...The lounge outside of the casino was comfortable and had nightly entertainment, and each evening there was a family friendly show in the ballroom...

The Barcelo has a family fun kind of atmosphere that is geared more toward the 25 to 40 year old age group...

...During our stay this past week the singer in the lobby had a tantrum like a child during his performance because children were dancing on the dance floor… He threw his microphone on the ground and tried to get security to remove them stating he is better than that … We will most likely not be returning to Barcelo in the future...

...That was very annoying when trying to relax and enjoy the atmosphere especially during our romantic dinner on the beach...

...Pool has loud music a lot of the day so it’s not very relaxing + you can’t get chairs anyway...

...The rooms are a little dated and some items need some TLC but consider the fact they accommodate thousands of guests per month, so imagine the effort to keep everything looking perfect... 🤩 My only criticism would be adding body lotion as an amenity to the rooms, replace the extra worn lounge chairs, provide extra water in the rooms or consider water bottle filling stations throughout the resort...

...Beds and pillows are very comfortable but the rooms are a little dated and the furniture could use some maintenance...

...The accommodations are kept very clean, though they could use a refresh on furnishings both in the rooms and common areas...

...We’re in a 2 bedroom suite on the 8th floor and the sliders have a 1 inch gap at the bottom...

...The first room we stayed only one night the springs in the bed were broken my wife couldn’t get comfortable and I couldn’t sleep from the sounds of the springs snapping ... Due to the issues in our room they opted to move us to another unit of same value ... 2nd room same as the first and probably the rest ... The sliding door squeaks all night , shower handle falling off the wall, soap dispenser keeps falling off , air conditioning works only on high fan or off...

Description of our room was "Deluxe Ocean View" but there was nothing deluxe about the room and there was absolutely NO OCEAN VIEW, not even partial...

...I tried to cancel our rooms after two days into our 6 day stay, and even offered to pay a fee for cancelling, but they would give zero money back. They even insulted us by saying we could just "give" the room back and they could rent it to someone else...

...Check in was a breeze, with the rooms being ready early and the front desk attendant and scheduling representative providing detailed information regarding dinner options, reservations and print outs. The rooms were smaller than I expected, but adequate... The biggest plus being that every room has a balcony...

...The smell of mold and mildew in the rooms is very concerning and ultimately never resolved for the entire week after two inquiries...

...It was my wife, son and in-laws staying in a suite and standard Royal Level Oceanview... Room: Our rooms never had enough towels for each person in the room and we had to ask everyday for more towels... The room itself was out dated, very damp which caused all of our clothes to smell moldy...

The Barcelo is more like a holiday inn 3-star hotel vibe at best, extremely mediocre rooms & facilities, lots of families and children, very noisy, and the worst food I've ever experienced at any all inclusive resort...

...We booked 2 rooms and they were supposed to both have 2 beds. However, we were given 2 beds in one and a king in another... I said we don't need connecting rooms but she said she couldn't accommodate me... Also, our rooms were book ocean view and not partial ocean view... Our room was filthy when we came in and our sink broke... There was one tiny bar of soap in the room and I had keep calling the front desk for bars of soap, extra towels, etc... Each room came with a stocked mini-fridge no extra cost which was nice... The room came with a bottle of wine which was nice...

The food is not that great & the rooms are not up to par. The location on the resort is great but the rooms need a major upgrade... The bottom of the drapes on the patio door in the room were full of dirt, the bathroom tissue holder was dusty & the glass in the shower was filthy as well...

...Hoping over the next few years, they concentrate on updating rooms - more/functional outlets, USB ports - and general maintenance - pool tiles missing, etc...

...Out of 7 rooms - 3 had to be changed 2 others should have been changed This is over a 75% margin which is not impressive at all A. All deluxe rooms which are the lead in category but everyone has a different view Some facing the front and others facing a wall Deluxe rooms are 1 st floor rooms but some clients got 2 nd floor, while this was greatly I’ll appreciated, clients located on the first floor were not happy Understandable to me... Rooms, mine being one are not dusted daily and dust has accumulated on the dressers... One room - the blower dryer sparked while being used We are now in day 4 that they only have 2 lights working in their room This is after numerous calls to the front desk The front desk did offer to change their room which they declined since they were entirely unpacked...

...In 7 nights we were only able to make 3 reservations because there was no availability... Room service wait time was close to 2 hours every time we ordered...

...Well to start the hotel made it not worth the amount of money... First off we get a absolutely terrible room right out of the gate... The room's phones did not work, nor did the TV... Wow so they give us this room anyway!... After three more calls from our cell phone and the physical visit to say we are not accepting this room, waiting another 20 minutes to speak to a manager, they upgraded us to another room with a kingsize bed... We were grateful for that, but already had lost 2 hours of our vacation time with all this stuff happening on our arrival with the first room... This upgraded room - the TV remote did not work so could not turn the TV on remotely, The shower drained extremely slow and we gave them a chance to fix that and it did not get fixed so we gathered after numerous issues we experienced we would just "live" with it the reset of the week!...

...The room needed repairs, the pool is visibly falling apart, and the quality of the food drastically deteriorated... Our room was in need of some attention: broken balcony door, broken iron, cracked tiles in the bathroom, broken sink, etc...

...Rooms were nice, bed and cleaning nice... This resort is also stingy with the reservations for the special restaurants even though the dining rooms were half empty...

I stayed in a Royal room on a top floor... The noise from the pool area was easily heard in my room that faced the pool and ocean... The only true, pure ocean-view rooms are the suites...

...Food is subpar and no outdoor seating after 6 unless you are eating at a restaurant… only bar open beside restaurants is the lobby...

...The food was not very good and you are only allowed 3 restaurant reservations on a week's stay... Also, the fact that you have to get up a 4:00 a.m. to reserve a palapa and 7:00 to get chairs or you will have no shade or seating for that day is outrageous... He said the only two ways to get a palapa are to get up daily at 4 a.m. to put your stuff in one or pay a beach guy $300 per day to hook you up... That's what's really going on and is unacceptable when spending thousands on a week there for a beach vaca... Do not waste your money on the spa, but do spend the extra for the ocean view room!!... Do yourself a favor a make a reservation at The Flying Fishbone for feet in the water (well in advance of your trip)...

...It is not a nice vacation when you have to get up at 5 am to reserve a seat with shade, 7 to reserve any seat at the beach, all drinks are served in “Dixie” cups, buffet is sub par typical and there were no reservations available at the other 3 restaurants during the week that we are here!! We have to dine out every night if we don’t want to eat in the buffet... I really doubt you’ll be happy vacationing here, but maybe if you want to party at the pool... We’ve stayed at other inexpensive all- inclusive and this is by far the worse!!... We have enjoyed our time in Aruba, just not at this hotel...

...There is nowhere in this resort to sit and have a drink outside at night looking at the water or the pool... The only bar was the lobby bar, which who wants to sit in a lobby while on vacation?... If you wanted a beach chair in the shade, plan on getting out there at 5AM to put your towel down... Their are empty chairs in the shade all day while you fry in the sun (trust me, it is far too hot to sit in the sun all day) because somebody put down a "magic towel" to save their spot while they snorkel with the turtles... It was super annoying and is most likely a reason we would not go back again to this resort...

...The age of guests at this resort is 80% or more between 60 to 75 years old so if you are young you end up leaving the resort and seeking outside entertainment and sitting at nearby bar and restaurants which defeats the reason you are staying at an all inclusive resort...

...It would have been nice to be able to get an umbrellas at a lower rate the hotel doesn't rent them and they are $40 per day to rent from beach vendor...

...Avoid this hotel – I am not alone with the views expressed below as groups of people that I spoke to while there had the same opinions. This hotel is only interested in one thing, “revenue”... Now if you want to sit at the beach, you must pay an additional $30.00 per umbrella per day from one of their vendors or you can choose to sit under a tree...

...The top shelf liquor is very limited (and only available at two locations on the property...

...We have stayed at a number of resorts in Aruba in the past, and decided to try this all inclusive for the 9 of us on this trip... This trip was booked 9+ months in advance, at a high price due to the time of year, and although we requested our rooms to be on the same floor, they were not...

...I said we don't need connecting rooms but she said she couldn't accommodate me... I would rather try out other hotels first and probably go to a non-inclusive so we can try out all the great dining places around Aruba...

The Barcelo is more like a holiday inn 3-star hotel vibe at best, extremely mediocre rooms & facilities, lots of families and children, very noisy, and the worst food I've ever experienced at any all inclusive resort... Paid for some really expensive oatmeal!...

...Spa staff were rude and dismissive when we asked to use the amenities that are normally included. If you book a spa appointment through the hotel, you have to pay an extra $50 for some reason...

Enjoyed our trip at Barcelo..It was everything we expected for the amount we paid... never had an empty cup, got GREAT service at restaurants..a $10 bill goes a long way!!... We did go off property to eat out at Hosteria Italian and do not recommend it,food was not great bill was confusing as they added in a service charge and was unclear if that was the tip as we left they were waving and blowing kisses because we gave over a $100[$57+$50] for tips!!... Found out later by others the tip is the service charge..Obviously you can tip above but food was edible and service was not great...

...If you wake up leisurely (like you should on vacation) you will NOT find a spot by the pool or on the beach. Chances are if you find a spot on the beach, it is off the hotel property, and you will have to pay...

...For the price we paid, it was generally good spot for an easy day in the sun... I heard a lady say she had to get up at 6AM for a chair, when someone asked after she finally showed up at noon...

...No food options except room service after 10:00 pm and there is an additional charge for room service even though it is an all inclusive resort...

...Unfortunately, Barcelo Aruba was by far the most disappointing vacation, celebration, all-inclusive we’ve experienced. Other than the beautiful blue ocean water… there’s nothing to get excited at this resort... They alcohol was horrible with the cheapest “brands” (unless you spent $$$$ to upgrade to the Royal and I don’t think that would have been worth it either)... We spent more money eating out, having wonderful lunches at the Hyatt next door than at Barcelo Aruba… and sadly, we left extremely disappointed and frustrated with the cost of this 7 night 8 day stay just not worth the money!!...

...The leaking roof, mold in the unit, lack of premium alcohol at each bar, and more improved entertainment could result in Barcelo Aruba being a wonderful destination...

If you are looking for a reasonably priced room, with decent food and alright drinks (I am pretty particular with my liquor and a good quality soda to go with it), this is your spot... Also near hotels you can walk to with much better casinos (the casino here is not good)... Fridge is really small and there’s no liquor in the oil other than 2 beers in the fridge...

...They served me cold fish at arubian seafood…the appetizers were the same garbage they had at the buffet during the day, which featured inedible pizza... Food was very cheap quality all around... This resort is also stingy with the reservations for the special restaurants even though the dining rooms were half empty... Not what I expected for 2k a week for one person...

...The beach in front of the Hotel was amazing and the staff did a great job in always finding us a place in the shade and setting up our loungers.In summary, the location was great, the cleanliness was good, if you are just looking for a well located all inclusive, the Barcelo will do, if you have higher expectations, pay a bit more and pick a different property...

...Rooms were cleaned well and stocked. There is shampoo and body wash in dispensers on the shower wall, and soap and lotion also provided, along with your typical hotel hair dryer affixed to the wall by the sink... Beach was clean and easy to walk on...

Cons - The bathroom wasn't cleaned well, there was hair left in shower stall, doors where full of water stains unsure if it was cleaned but didn't really touch it, no towels (small) left and had to ask for towels all this on the first day... The entrance breezeway and lower levels were cleaned pretty much most of the time...

...Room service kept the room clean 24/7 never had an issue with dirty floors or cleanliness...

The rooms were very clean and bed was so comfortable!... The pool was very clean and beach was beautiful....never had issues getting chairs and we didn't go down at 5:30 am like many suggested....we were typically to beach area no later than 8:30 and was able to find chairs and shade...

...Prior to leaving I put the sign for room service to clean our room while they started working on the lock again. Whoever was working on the room put the sign on backwards and our room never got cleaned... When we got back to get ready for her birthday dinner we open the door to dirty towels bed still not made a room obviously not attended too... We went to the concierge to ask them to please call to have our room cleaned...

...Every day the pools did not have even half of the amount of chairs that had towels on them...

...The resort was gorgeous and always spotless and the food choice options were all wonderful. The rooms were very spacious and immaculately clean with great views...

...The inside and outside grounds are very well kept... All in all, they do an excellent job maintaining and it’s a beautiful facility...

...The accommodations are kept very clean, though they could use a refresh on furnishings both in the rooms and common areas...

...The shower drains were inconsistent which tells me they need to clean the main drain...

...Check in was a breeze, with the rooms being ready early and the front desk attendant and scheduling representative providing detailed information regarding dinner options, reservations and print outs... The housekeeping staff are thorough and respectful... The pool and its bar are well maintained and staffed...

...Barcelo, if you want to increase profits then take care of your guests and the revenue will surely follow...

...They had reserved shady cabana with both upright chairs and loungers covered and never sat on them for hours... The cruise lines have someone walk around and take the towels that are unattended...

...One thing which was very evident was how clean this resort is. You see staff cleaning everywhere including windows, pool chairs and tables, and other general areas that we have not noticed at other resorts...

...We never saw any trash, and they constantly had staff cleaning things up and brushing off the pathways to the beach... The pool was very clean and was also well maintained...

...Bring own yeti or beverage cup...

...Our room was cleaned spotless every day Very comfortable beds and pillows We go to the beach everyday and it is always so clean...

...Items on dressers have not been moved to clean around 5... Appliances were unplugged and left in the same spot for our entire stay...

...Once again they went above and beyond to make sure that our friends, my husband and I had wonderful rooms...

We had a wonderful time at this resort - weather was perfect, service was excellent, staff was exceptional... Our room was very nice and always clean, thanks to the exceptional cleaning staff... We felt like we got a good return for what we paid for... We basically solved the latter by renting a beach umbrella so we had a great spot in front of everyone else on the beach plus much better shade than you could get at the pool... It also helped I'm an early riser so there were always plenty of chairs/lounges still available... I would also recommend you make your four specialty dinner reservations as soon as you check-in... Overall, we would go back there again therefore I would definitely recommend this place...

Overall I had an excellent experience at Barcelo Aruba. The staff are friendly, informative and genuinely interested in providing you with excellent service... The staff are what makes Barcelo Aruba a 5 star experience... 20 minute cab ride from Oranjestad... Check in was a breeze, with the rooms being ready early and the front desk attendant and scheduling representative providing detailed information regarding dinner options, reservations and print outs... The housekeeping staff are thorough and respectful... It stays open until 2 AM, later than some local bars that close at 1 AM... The pool and its bar are well maintained and staffed... The service at the bar is quick and friendly... The beach bar is only accessible to Royal level(upgraded)... There is service from the pool bar on the beach, but with crowding it is limited...

...The staff was amazing, hospitable, and friendly... The Palm had great service from David making sure you are never thirsty to fresh omelets made daily... You will never have to worry about your belly or your glass being empty...

...Especially the beach - beautiful sand, lots of mature palm trees, wonderful turquoise waters, plenty of beach chairs at no extra cost, and great service on the beach from the Barcelo staff... The drinks are great, and the staff are wonderful... Bartenders at the pool bar serve up a fresh drink just as you're finishing one!... And the servers are friendly, prompt and efficient, especially Vanessa...

After reading multiple review, it seems the beach and pool chair issue is the only complaint and it is an easy solution No saving with towels for more than an hour or two, Have someone walk around and if the chairs are unattended, remove the towels and offer to another patron... Maybe by the time they finally came another patron would have given them their turn but someone else could have used it in the mean time... The cruise lines have someone walk around and take the towels that are unattended...

...My husband and I a good group of friend came for a wedding /vacation time Attention and hospitality is outstanding, staff people are very friendly. The Club beach restaurant was very good... Beach staff are awesome from the guys who help you with the chair to waitresses who take orders even when you are taking a swim in the ocean... Cleaning service are great, you will always find the bed made and the room tidy... I will definitely come back again I definitely will come back...

The Barcelo exceeded our expectations all around!... We let them know that it was our honeymoon and they upgraded us to a room with a private seating area on the ground floor... I highly recommend booking one of these rooms because you can keep your stuff outside ( towels, sunscreen, etc) and run back when you need it without going back into the hotel... We never saw any trash, and they constantly had staff cleaning things up and brushing off the pathways to the beach... The staff was extremely friendly, helpful and attentive... Staff walked around taking drink orders as well... The pool was very clean and was also well maintained... The drinks were made with cheap liquor, but they keep them coming... I never had to wait long for a drink...

...You see staff cleaning everywhere including windows, pool chairs and tables, and other general areas that we have not noticed at other resorts... Generally you have to be up before 7:30 in the morning to grab a couple chairs...

...Barcelo Aruba Palm - Eagle Beach Mexico Lindo David Santiago Muñoz Valverde was the best server we had at the Barcelo, Aruba. David is kind, engaging, and cares about the customer... He demonstrated this to us by giving us top notch service without being overbearing as well as paying attention to nuance... This is critically important when in a competitive service industry...

...Amazing views and with amazing staff. In particular Ivette from the first club, Sandra from the Royal club and Veronica from the Royal club are just amazing human beings ... Always so tentative and willing to help with anything you may need... My waiter, Carlos Cano was so attentive and professional... The manager Armando Figueroa was visiting each table to make sure each client was satisfied or asked if everything was ok... I’m ready to book my next vacation here at Barcelo Aruba hotel...

...Ivette Croes goes above and beyond to make our vacation Wonderful!... From the moment we pull up a Roland is there with his big smile welcoming us home... Then we walk in to check in and Ivette has everything handled... Belinda Always has a beautiful smile on willing to help with any requests... Claudia at the Beach Club with her beautiful welcoming smile... We go every year, the entire staff is always smiling asking if we need any assistance... She sat right back down and helped me... Our room was cleaned spotless every day Very comfortable beds and pillows We go to the beach everyday and it is always so clean...

Enjoyed our trip at Barcelo..It was everything we expected for the amount we paid. We used RCI which got us upgraded to the first club.Which meant we could use the VIP area- bar area,snacks,dinner reservations,check in,check out... Some of our favorites amongst staff are: Marolyn at VIP services Vanessa on the beach bar staff she took good care of us all week,never had an empty cup.. Caine on the beach staff always took care to get us 6 chairs and table-we wanted the sun so no need for the fight for palapas... Frankilito in The Arubian restaurant was very entertaining at dinner time and also found him at the small buffet for lunch Emmaline at the grill in the lunch buffet makes a great burger... Silvania at Lolio's was awesome great recommendations and always around when something was needed,visited her twice... And lastly Jose the restaurant manager for Arubian and Lolio was extremely helpful and got us into a beautiful sunset dinner at Lolio.... Overall all the staff was GREAT wish I could remember all their names.... The Mexican was ehh edible but not the best mexican food I have had but we weren't  in Mexico and got a full belly still.. We did tip all well as you dont need to but it is appreciated and you will be taken care of.. ie... never had an empty cup, got GREAT service at restaurants..a $10 bill goes a long way!!... Found out later by others the tip is the service charge..Obviously you can tip above but food was edible and service was not great...

...The Royal Club managed by Sandra - amazing... Barcelo is so lucky to have these all these staff members representing the hotel... Roland the bell/baggage person is the most pleasant greeter when you arrive... new sliding doors to balcony, clear TV reception, etc... Keep being told the chairs are out being repaired... The Hibachi restaurant is our favorite and expertly staffed with Myrna, Boy, Elmo, etc... They ensure everyone is having a great time... Our waiter in the Mexican restaurant was David and he was great... The hostesses at the buffets are so pleasant and efficient (Claudia you are truly sunshine)... Marianetta is a fabulous waitress at the buffet and we looked forward to seeing each day... The bartenders (Francisco, Angela, Cesar, Erik, etc.)... There are so many people we could name and we feel so lucky to meet the same staff year after year... The beach staff (Zumba, Bingo, games) work so hard and are very engaging to ensure everyone is having a great time... The beach is absolutely amazing; between location and the best staff of all the hotels we have stayed in on the island we think the Barcelo can't be beat...

My experience at L’Olio Italian restaurant was amazing... Not only was the food amazing but the service here was absolutely phenomenal as well... He was very friendly and made sure we had everything we wanted to eat and drink from this restaurant... 10/10 would recommend coming here and requesting David to be your server...

...Drinks were easy to get, service was nice... Most ALL of the loungers simply had a towel, can of sunscreen, a frisbee on them so they were saved!... Said she's been there 5 straight years, never seen it this bad... Front desk simply said, first come first serve...

...We arrived at the resort and was geeted with smiles and outstanding service during our whole visit! The Barcelo Aruba was very clean, the food was awesome, the gift shops were clean, stocked well and offered everything from great souvenirs, clothes, towels, sunscreen, good drinks, snacks etc... The concierge greeted us and immediately took our bags, put them to the side... We were told where to go check-in and get registered for our 8 day stay and was greeted with beautiful smiles and given our " Welcome To Aruba drink" by the staff in the members only area... After getting regular, the concierg checked to see if we could get an early check-in and we were able to get in our room an hour early... After getting settled into our room, we went down to guest services to schedule all of our dinners on the resort as well as several excursions... We were welcomed and greeted by a young man named Dyron... He went above and beyond with helping us schedule all dinners on and off of the resort and all excursions too!... He even helped my husband Marco order flowers and had them delivered to the restaurant Faro Blanco which is where we had our anniversary dinner on our last night in Paradise/ Aruba... I talked to Dyron and explained the situation to him, he said " Mrs. W, I will call all of my taxi driving companies and we will do our vest to get your hat box back to you!"... He called me an hour later and told me my hat box was on the way!... I was so happy and so elated that Dyron went above and beyond to help us!... I appreciate this young man and my husband and I can't wait to visit Aruba next year!...

I've been to this property 3 times just this year because the staff and food are simply amazing. The Royal rooms really make a difference with the service they provide not only at the reception but the top quality food in the Royal Restaurant and the top shelf drinks at the beach bar... There are a few of the staff that I'd like to mention that went above and beyond to make our stay just incredible and they have become like family to me... Sandra & Veronica (Royal Reception), Sylvester (Royal Waiter), Francisco (Royal Beach Bar), Armando (1st Club Bartender), Carlson & Frankie (Beach Chairs), Caesar (F&B Manager), Dwight & Edgar (Seafood Restaurant), Armando (Italian Restaurant)...

...The Barcelo Aruba is a top notch resort with great staff no matter where you are on the resort, terrific food and a wonderful beach. Although the entire resort is wonderful, you will have an added treat if you can arrange your stay in the Royal Club level where there are additional amenities to be had, including personalized service and private check-in as well as a separate a la carte restaurant and a beach bar just for Royal Club level patrons...

...Overall we had a great time, Check in was effortless especially if you complete your pre check in process before hand. The only thing we didn't like as a group was when it was time for our rooms to be ready there was only 1 couple's room that was ready... We loved the fact we could exit our sliding door and step out on our patio equipped with two chairs, two lounge chairs & a table, and be right at the pool in a matter of seconds... The pool bar was nice although it seemed like they could use anther person to service the swimmers... The Mexican Restaurant was my favorite the food and service was exquisite... We had to make a reservation and asked to be seated outside... Once we arrived we had to wait about 10-15 mins before someone came to greet us... Once we got seated inside things went a little better... The Beach Club Restaurant was nice we had lunch here when we first arrived... Mostly all of the hotel staff greeted you as if they were really happy to see you and service you...

...We did the Royal Level (RL) and the RL restaurant was great, especially the breakfast. My daughter and her family did the RL as well and they ordered room service every morning only because it was just easier with a 1 yr old and they raved about how great it was... All in all we woud go back in a heartbeat, the people of Aruba made the whole vacation a wonderful experience...

...My adult children and I just returned from spending 5 days at this Resort. Everything about this resort was top notch for us... From the greeting you receive upon arrival, to the attention to details throughout our stay... There is always something to do, We rode UTV's which I highly recommend, and snorkeling in the Caribbean which was amazing... We enjoyed the restaurants on site, but make sure you make reservations as soon as you arrive so you are able to get them all in... I would highly recommend staying at the Barcelo...

...Now if you want to sit at the beach, you must pay an additional $30.00 per umbrella per day from one of their vendors or you can choose to sit under a tree. Every other hotel (Riu, Hilton, Hyatt, Playa Linda, Holiday Inn, Marriott, The Ritz) on Palm beach has chosen to keep palapas for their guests to use, yet Barcelo is the only one that has removed them... Barcelo, if you want to increase profits then take care of your guests and the revenue will surely follow... You want to make your guests happy, bring back the palapas...

...The hotel is beautiful and clean, safe and in an excellent location. Check-in was relatively painless and you even get a welcome drink!... Balcony had a nice (partial) view of the ocean... Also the Mexican restaurant was so good!... Breakfast and lunch at The Palm restaurant (buffet) was always good and has a lot of variety even accommodating food restrictions or preferences like gluten free and vegan options... The pool is really nice, but you can never get a chair... For a huge hotel, there isn’t enough space on the pool deck for a quarter of the guests... The beach is really nice and it’s clean... Again, getting a chair or palapa is very challenging for the same reasons as the pool... What’s great about the location is you can walk up and down the beach and try different restaurants and bars, or walk in town and do the same... I never felt uncomfortable walking around at any point... The room service is not included in the “all-inclusive” amenities... There is an extra charge if you order room service...

...Stayed here multiple times, and it never disappoints. Clean rooms, nice pool with a bar and more quiet areas... One common complaint is you have to get out between 6am/7am to secure seats by the pool AND on the beach, but it's well worth it...

The grounds are pretty and the staff is friendly but that is where anything positive stops... Unless you wake up before 5 am you will not get a chair by the pool or on the beach and rules change daily without notice... Fixtures in the bathroom were rusting and the toilet didn’t flush properly...

...Upon arrival, their team met us at the door and greeted us with champagne. They explained everything in great detail and made all of our restaurant reservations... The Royal Level was also beneficial for the room service option nearly any time you wanted at no additional charge, and the special bar on the beach dedicated to that level... They are quick to notice your black wristband and move loungers for you though... A nugget of info we didn't know about is the free blue floats for the ocean... Just past the seafood restaurant is a little service counter... You just return them by 4pm and they're free!... People were down at the pool at 6am each day and many wouldn't appear by the pool until lunch... We never got to enjoy lounging by the pool for that reason... Obviously our main focus was the beach but it would've been nice to have the option of the pool... It seemed closer to a retirement resort to us... We loved the little bar on the beach a few resorts down, called Carlito's... It was quaint, the staff was kind, and the food was wonderful... We also got the Chill Margarita and it was FIRE!... We also wanted different coffee and lunch options so we went to the Bread Basket a couple of times... We had lattes and iced coffees for breakfast 9.5/10, and tuna sandwiches for lunch 10/10... Great service and a view of the neighboring resort were both perfect... Snorkeling with Pete's Pier was great!!...

The Barcelo exceeded our expectations all around!... We let them know that it was our honeymoon and they upgraded us to a room with a private seating area on the ground floor... We had our own pathway to the pool which was a game changer... I highly recommend booking one of these rooms because you can keep your stuff outside ( towels, sunscreen, etc) and run back when you need it without going back into the hotel... We never saw any trash, and they constantly had staff cleaning things up and brushing off the pathways to the beach... The staff was extremely friendly, helpful and attentive... The beach was beautiful and had plenty of room to spread out... Staff walked around taking drink orders as well... The pool was very clean and was also well maintained... The buffet was always being refreshed and they had a large variety of things to eat every day... We did the buffet for breakfast and lunch usually and did dinner off the resort for the most part... I would plan to eat off resort for at least one meal a day... I never had to wait long for a drink... I saw you can get the gold liquor If you are a royal guest so that would probably be worth it for next time... I highly recommend this resort and will be back the next time we travel to aruba!...

...We are not foodies in particular but the buffet and ale cartes compared favorably with other mid-range resorts we have been to throughout Mexico and the Caribbean... You see staff cleaning everywhere including windows, pool chairs and tables, and other general areas that we have not noticed at other resorts... We found a great beach bar for Sunday Night Football and another for great live music... Generally you have to be up before 7:30 in the morning to grab a couple chairs... They could definitely use more chairs in the pool area as well as a bit stricter enforcement of a reservation policy... If you can't find space at the pool there definitely is availability at the beautiful beach area... Aruba is a fantastic destination and as far as all-inclusive options I would place Barcelo at the top of the list...

...She was well welcoming people with her smile looks very happy... I like when I came to a restaurant I got those kind of welcome that will make you eat very happy...

...Highly recommend Barcelo as a place to stay when you visit Aruba. The resort is beautiful and the all inclusive various dining options are amazing... There are many shops, market places and restaurants at walkable distance if you feel like trying food outside the resort...

...From the warm greeting, to our very prompt check-in, our first time stay at Barcelo was perfect. Our room was clean and well maintained throughout our stay and the bed was perfectly firm as we both like it... The pool was well maintained and we had a blast in it and received excellent service and drink options at the swim up bar... We did venture off the property as it is located across the street from other retail stores and restaurants, so if you wanted to try something different, shop or just walk around, you could do so freely... This is definitely a resort we plan to come back to as everything was perfect...

...You must make reservations for anything in the evening inside the compound... They have many reserved for the "black bands" so they can be close to the special bar only for them... These fine spots are left empty all the day with a towel left on it... Hibachi grill was exceptional with the chef getting the group into cooking and flipping eggs fore the rice... They forgot the face cloths on one day...

...Barcelo is in a great spot whether you are walking up and down the beach or in the adjacent town... Hoping over the next few years, they concentrate on updating rooms - more/functional outlets, USB ports - and general maintenance - pool tiles missing, etc...

...new sliding doors to balcony, clear TV reception, etc. The pool and grounds have remained the same for years... More chairs (not loungers) need to be made available for the beach... Keep being told the chairs are out being repaired... The Hibachi restaurant is our favorite and expertly staffed with Myrna, Boy, Elmo, etc... They ensure everyone is having a great time... The hostesses at the buffets are so pleasant and efficient (Claudia you are truly sunshine)... The beach staff (Zumba, Bingo, games) work so hard and are very engaging to ensure everyone is having a great time... The Royal level is great since it gives you access to a beach bar that serves higher end alcohol... The First Club and the Lobby Bar also have better alcohol but when on the beach or pool, if not Royal Level, the alcohol is no name well type liquors... The resort is in the perfect spot in our opinion... The beach is absolutely amazing; between location and the best staff of all the hotels we have stayed in on the island we think the Barcelo can't be beat...

Enjoyed our trip at Barcelo..It was everything we expected for the amount we paid. We used RCI which got us upgraded to the first club.Which meant we could use the VIP area- bar area,snacks,dinner reservations,check in,check out... Some of our favorites amongst staff are: Marolyn at VIP services Vanessa on the beach bar staff she took good care of us all week,never had an empty cup.. Caine on the beach staff always took care to get us 6 chairs and table-we wanted the sun so no need for the fight for palapas... Frankilito in The Arubian restaurant was very entertaining at dinner time and also found him at the small buffet for lunch Emmaline at the grill in the lunch buffet makes a great burger... Silvania at Lolio's was awesome great recommendations and always around when something was needed,visited her twice... The fight is real for palapas and shade so if you want shade I suggest you take a lightweight shade/tent, otherwise you will be waiting for clouds to get a reprieve from the sun... Food options were plentiful.. Buffet was good and had many Gluten free options for breakfast and lunch.... The Mexican was ehh edible but not the best mexican food I have had but we weren't  in Mexico and got a full belly still.. We did tip all well as you dont need to but it is appreciated and you will be taken care of.. ie... never had an empty cup, got GREAT service at restaurants..a $10 bill goes a long way!!...

Fantastic place - great staff and beautiful grounds make this a very special place... Beaches are gorgeous, rooms are very nice (especially on the Club Level)... Food is decent but convenience of not looking for breakfast or lunch places to eat is priceless...

First off shout out to Zully, Zulay and Dieuna for outstanding service at breakfast and at the beach club restaurant... Bucci at the Koyoto Japanese hibachi put on an excellent cooking show for the young children and adults... Fanny at the Mexican restaurant also excellent service... The chairs would be reserved and yet no one ever sat on them... This BS pool chair reserving has to be stopped... In 7 days never was there a free chair at the pool...

If you are looking for a reasonably priced room, with decent food and alright drinks (I am pretty particular with my liquor and a good quality soda to go with it), this is your spot. Pool is a decent size but there are no where near enough chairs... The beach is nice, especially since you can walk to less crowded parts in front of other hotels... You can also rent (for free) and blue floating raft which they don’t advertise but it’s down to the left (when the ocean is behind you) near the stores/kids playground)... Sushi was good and the habachi was very good... Hotel is very centrally located so close to tons of restaurants offsite and clubs or other bars... Also near hotels you can walk to with much better casinos (the casino here is not good)... Rooms are nice - bed and AC are great... Balcony is really small but nice to look at the sunset - has 2 chairs...

...I do not understand how this all inclusive resort gets all the high rating to be truthful!... We reserved for a king size bed... The room's phones did not work, nor did the TV... Wow so they give us this room anyway!... The AC unit was screaming loud!... After three more calls from our cell phone and the physical visit to say we are not accepting this room, waiting another 20 minutes to speak to a manager, they upgraded us to another room with a kingsize bed... This upgraded room - the TV remote did not work so could not turn the TV on remotely, The shower drained extremely slow and we gave them a chance to fix that and it did not get fixed so we gathered after numerous issues we experienced we would just "live" with it the reset of the week!... The all inclusive part of it, particularly the buffet was not good... The mixed drinks were just ok at the swim up pool bar!... Got to get you set of lounge chairs before 6AM if you want some!... I had never experienced that before at other Aruba resorts... Compared to the other nearby resorts that we walked through we just do not see why this resort with just one aged pool no beach bar, was getting the trip advisor and other raters good ratings...

...Once we all got settled in our rooms, we explored the bar of course and restaurant to grab a bite to eat as we had plans off the resort the night we arrived... We loved the fact we could exit our sliding door and step out on our patio equipped with two chairs, two lounge chairs & a table, and be right at the pool in a matter of seconds... Lunch was also served here and the food was awesome... The lobby bar was nice this is where you will find your top shelf liquor... The pool bar was nice although it seemed like they could use anther person to service the swimmers... The Mexican Restaurant was my favorite the food and service was exquisite... Once we got seated inside things went a little better... The Beach Club Restaurant was nice we had lunch here when we first arrived... This was by far our second best all inclusive vacation we have been on... Mostly all of the hotel staff greeted you as if they were really happy to see you and service you...