"The apartments are located in a quiet ,safe center part of the island within a 12 minute drive to everything.
We Love, Love,Love !! this place. We will return again and again."

Noord●●●○#1 of 91 Specialty lodging in Noord

Aruba Boutique Apartments - Adults Only

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 170 reviews

Adults only

5★

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About

Aruba Boutique Apartments sits in Noord, a short drive inland from the high-rise strip at Palm Beach. The adults-only policy keeps things calm, and the #1 ranking among Noord specialty lodging tracks with those perfect 5.0s in sleep quality and value — guests aren't paying resort prices but they're getting apartment-style space and kitchen setups that make longer stays easier. Back-to-back Travelers Choice awards in 2025 and 2026 point to consistency. The subratings are tight across the board: 4.9 for rooms and cleanliness, 4.8 for location (inland means quieter but you'll want a car), and 4.9 for service. The 170 reviews suggest steady traffic from people who wanted something off the beach but still polished. If you're looking for a pool bar and nightly entertainment, this isn't it. If you want a clean apartment with good AC and helpful hosts in a residential part of Noord, it does what it says.

At a glance

Area: Noord
Star rating: ★★★★★
Typical nightly: $550
Beach access: shuttle
Kid-friendly: ●○○○○
Party score: ●●○○○
Walkability: ●●○○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: adults-only
intimate
boutique
quiet
hidden-gem

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"It is a beautiful spot and quiet and out of the chaos. We stayed in the 1 bedroom apartment and it is very spacious. We are looking forward to our next visit."

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