Aruba

Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort

The Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort’s in a quiet spot next to a bird sanctuary, and just around the corner from a sandy beach.The beach is around a 10-minute walk away from here, or you can hop on the hotel’s shuttle. The white sand’s dotted with swaying palm trees. Running just behind the beach is J.E. Irausquin Boulevard, which is home to a shopping mall, lively bars and avariety of restaurants serving everything from pancakes to pizza.

At the Aruba’s Life Vacation Residences you can expect modern apartments and a swish pool. The hotel is near Noord’s town centre, a few minutes walk from a selection of shops, restaurants and bars. The beachfront’s a 10-minute drive away. The pool area the headliner here. The dipping spot  got sections for big and little holidaymakers to kick back in. Plus, it’s right next to a pair of beach volleyball courts.

MCV Eagle Beach Aruba

From the colourful rooms and locally inspired restaurant to the beach outlook, there’s no forgetting you’re in the Caribbean at the MVC Eagle Beach Aruba.The hotel sits across the road from Eagle Beach, which is regularly voted as one of the world’s finest. There’s a chilled-out vibe, but you’re just five minutes’ drive from Palm Beach’s casinos and bars, or it's 15 to the island’s capital. Cocktails in the Caribbean-inspired restaurant-cum-bar.

Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort

Citing the Queen of Holland and Monaco’s royal family among past guests, this is one of Aruba’s most exclusive hotel complexes. It comes with an All Inclusive option, too. In
the heart of Oranjestad, this resort provides a choice of two hotels. There’s the adults-only Renaissance Marina Hotel, and the family-friendly Renaissance Ocean Suites, which sit on opposite sides of the marina, about a five-minute walk apart.

Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort

Admiring Aruba's A-grade coast is easy at the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort – its rooftop bar points towards the shore, and one of the restaurants is rooted on the sand. Facilities-wise, this place has everything you need for a Caribbean break that's loaded with R&R. Some of its highlights include a palm-fringed pool, a rooftop bar and two restaurants – one of which has tables set up on the nearby sandy beach.

Hotel Riu Place Antillas

Riu Palace Antillas gets a big thumbs up for its pool and dining scenes – and its location’s top-notch, too. With a plot next to one of Aruba’s famously photogenic beaches, this hotel scores top marks for its location. And when you’re not strolling along the pristine sand, you can eye up the local wildlife in Bubali Bird Sanctuary, which is just across the road.

Riu Palace Aruba

Days on the sand are easy to come by at the Riu Palace Aruba – it’s got a plot right on Palm Beach. You've got some big decisions to make at dinnertime at this hotel – as well as the main buffet restaurant, you can also choose from four à la cartes, including a steakhouse and a spot that serves Japanese plates. The hotel's swim-up bar is reserved just for adults, and there's also a grown-ups-only party held once a week at the hotel next door. The line-up for little ones, meanwhile, includes a hotel-run kids' club, a playground and a shallow swimming pool.