About Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is an adults-only boutique resort on Eagle Beach, one of Aruba’s widest and calmest beaches. With 104 rooms and suites, it is far smaller than the high-rises of Palm Beach, and it is reserved for guests 18 and over.
What sets it apart is its quiet, intimate feel and its location on a broad, uncrowded stretch of sand. It is not an all-inclusive in the usual sense, so it suits couples who want a peaceful, romantic stay and like the freedom to eat around the island as well as at the resort.
At a glance
Highlights
- Adults-only boutique resort with 104 rooms
- Directly on wide, calm Eagle Beach
- Oceanfront Elements restaurant
- Purun Spa with beach massage cabana
- About 14 minutes from AUA
Amenities
Rooms and suites
Rooms range from standard and superior rooms to oceanfront Tara Suites. All are non-smoking.
- Standard Room (king bed, about 350 sq ft)
- Superior Room Garden View (king bed)
- Deluxe Room Ocean View
- Tara Suite Oceanfront (about 501 sq ft)
Restaurants and bars
Elements is the resort’s restaurant, serving international cuisine with ocean views for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a beach bar and a bar and lounge.
- Elements: international, oceanfront, breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Beach bar
- Bar and lounge
Beach, pools and spa
The resort sits directly on Eagle Beach, with loungers and umbrellas on the sand. There is a freshwater infinity pool and a hot tub.
Purun Spa has three treatment rooms, a beach massage cabana and outdoor treatment areas. Treatments need a reservation.
Activities and entertainment
The pace here is slow by design. There is a 24-hour gym and fitness, Pilates and yoga classes, and the staff can help arrange tours and tickets.
Golf, kayaking, scuba diving and hiking and biking trails are all nearby.
Beyond the resort, Aruba is known for dry, sunny weather and steady trade winds for most of the year. Palm Beach is the busier strip with restaurants, shops and casinos within walking distance, Eagle Beach to the south is wider and calmer, and the capital, Oranjestad, is a short drive from both.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: couples who want a small, adults-only beach resort on quiet Eagle Beach with a romantic, unhurried atmosphere.
- Consider another resort if: you are travelling with children, want an all-inclusive package with multiple restaurants or prefer the nightlife of Palm Beach.
Getting there from Queen Beatrix International Airport
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is about 14 minutes by car from the resort.
Aruba is small and the drive to the Palm Beach and Eagle Beach hotel areas is short. A pre-booked transfer still saves time in the taxi line on busy arrival days.
Good to know
- Adults only: guests must be 18 or older
- Check-in from 3:00 PM to midnight, check-out before noon
- All rooms are non-smoking
- Spa treatments need a reservation
Location of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
FAQ about Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
Is Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort adults only?
Yes. Guests must be 18 or older.
Is Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort all-inclusive?
It is not a standard all-inclusive resort. It has one restaurant, Elements, plus bars.
How far is Bucuti & Tara from the airport?
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is about 14 minutes away by car.
Which beach is Bucuti & Tara on?
It is directly on Eagle Beach.
How many rooms does Bucuti & Tara have?
The resort has 104 rooms and suites.
What restaurant is at Bucuti & Tara?
Elements serves international cuisine with ocean views for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Does Bucuti & Tara have a pool?
Yes. There is a freshwater infinity pool and a hot tub.
Does Bucuti & Tara have a spa?
Yes. Purun Spa has three treatment rooms and a beach massage cabana.
What time is check-in at Bucuti & Tara?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is before noon.
Is Bucuti & Tara good for honeymoons?
Yes. Its adults-only policy, small size and quiet Eagle Beach setting suit couples well.
