Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

My wife and I stayed at Bucuti and Tara for a week for our honeymoon the first week of October (2018), and already planning our next visit!! The weather was pretty awesome for the most part. Only a little bit of rained, which all the locals will tell you that it “never rains in Aruba” which is pretty accurate! As for Bucuti.. this is the place to stay when it comes to a romantic or relaxing getaway in the Caribbean! The entire staff is very warm and welcoming from the very first minute you’re greeted by Frank at the front door. Frank will greet you by saying welcome home, and it truly does feel like home for your entire stay. Just relax on the large, non-crowded beach all day, and when you get hungry or need a beverage just raise your flag that is attached to your lounge chair and someone will be over in a jiffy to bring you whatever you’d like. Clear blue ocean water! Views on views on views! Included breakfast! Everything is just the right pace for you and your loved one to unwind! There’s a reason why most visitors have continuously come back to Bucuti and Tara year after year after year!

The entire staff at Tara & Bucuti are wonderful!!! They always ask if there is anything you need and get it quickly for you. They all have smiles on their faces (One happy island) and are very pleasant to talk to. Paco the parrot is also very entertaining. Most employees speak 4 languages so there was never a barrier. The beach is very clean and kept but the waves were too high and ruff for snorkeling.

Let me start off by saying that my husband and I travel a lot, and we have stayed at many resorts over the years, and we were expecting the usual service. However, we were blown away by the service at Bucuti. As soon as we stepped out of the car onto the property, Frank, the doorman, was there with a huge smile greeting us and waiting to take our luggage. We then met the owner, who had a glass of champagne waiting for us. We were immediately taken to our room and we checked in, in our room. The staff was so friendly and so attentive. We did not encounter one person that was not "happy," which is the island's motto. And Frank, the doorman, it's just impossible not to love him. He strives to make your time there perfect. If you want great restaurant recommendations, just ask Frank. Our best meals on the island were recommended to us by Frank. The rooms were nice sized, well-equipped, and clean. My husband loved the TV that was installed in the bathroom mirror. There was a brief power outage island wide the first day we were there, and it messed up our A/C. Within two to three minutes of us reporting the problem, they had someone in our room making the repairs. I only mentioned that issue because of how quickly they resolved the issue. I was blown away at how quickly they responded. The resort is not large, so everything is close and the amazing beach is just steps away. And the beach set-up is lovely. There are plenty of chairs and umbrellas. The beach service was impeccable. Anything we wanted or needed, we just raised a flag, and someone was there to attend to our needs - from drinks, to food, to a bucket of ice to keep our drinks cool. They would bring around cold towels around, and it was so refreshing on those hot days. This resort caters to couples, no one under 18 allowed. It's quiet and relaxing and not crowded. And the beach, wow, what a breathtaking beach they have. You will have to travel short distances for meals, but taxis are abundant and inexpensive. The resort has Elements, which is a lovely restaurant. If you are wanting a stress-free, first-class service resort to relax and unwind, then Bucuti is the place. I just can't say enough good things about the resort. It was spectacular, and we will be returning.

Beautiful island. Islanders could not be any friendlier. Bacuti and Tara very nice. Rooms were very nice and clean but a little on the warm side. Food on island very good. Would definitely come back and stay at Bacuti and Tara.