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Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Interior
A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a swan-shaped towel arrangement.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Salinja Cerca 25M, Noord
  • Place, Stellaris Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach Plaza
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a white sheet, a blue towel arranged in a heart shape, a white flower, and a red pillow with a swirl pattern.

Deluxe Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a gravel area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Noord

Located in Noord (Palm Beach), Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Palm Beach and Palm Beach Plaza. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Eagle Beach.

What's nearby

  • Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stellaris Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palm Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palm Beach Plaza - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moomba Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bean Counter - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Santos Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hadicurari - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Che Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel

Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Noord hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 5 beach bars. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 29.95 per person
  • 5 beach bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Designer stores
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping mall
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Freezer
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 2 2026 to June 1 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per day

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 29.95 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This property does not have a Aruba Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Karibu Aruba Apartment Palm Beach
Karibu Aruba Apartment
Karibu Aruba Palm Beach
Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel Noord
Karibu Aruba Palm - Eagle Beach
Karibu Aruba Aparthotel Palm Beach
Karibu Aruba Aparthotel
Karibu Aruba Aparthotel Noord
Karibu Aruba Noord
Karibu Aruba Boutique Noord
Karibu Aruba Boutique
Karibu Aruba
Karibu Aruba Hotel Noord
Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel Hotel
Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel Noord
Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel Hotel Noord

Karibu Aruba Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very convenient and clean the great location and great day
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything here was great! From the staff to the beautiful and accessible location- we had a great time! Cant recommend this place enough :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a memorable stay- property is well cared for and it shines throughout- a small, intimate setting with attention to detail by friendly, welcoming owners. Without a doubt hope to stay here our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host Andras goes above and beyond to make all his guests feel welcome.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was lovely and exactly as pictured. Staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful, highly recommend! Hosts are great and always easy to contact. Very helpful and overall exceptional experience. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel and owners are wonderful. Clean, cute, cozy and safe. Walkable to shops and restaurants. Coffee in the AM, and nice pool to take a dip after the beach and snorkeling. We would recommend this place to stay when in Aruba.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and very friendly hosts. My plane was late yet they welcomed me in easily. I also had to change plans late and they accommodated that too. Huge breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay and the owners and staff were excellent. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean property, safe location, access to shopping dining
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were amazing, very accommodating and available. Great proximity to the beach , we pretty much walked everywhere ,Palm beach,shopping , restaurants etc. Looking forward to our next stay !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very nice, close to beach & pool to cool off after being at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maciej Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Good location! Wonderful hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times . You cannot beat the location, accommodations and hospitality . We already booked our next trip
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Best place to Stay in Aruba!

Had a great time staying at Karibu. Perfect location with just a short walk to resorts & beach, hosts could not have been more helpful and everything I needed was taken care of!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the outdoor area! Wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and Isabella were absolutely wonderful very clean very convenient very friendly
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you dear Bea and Andres for your hospitality and welcome atmosphere at your gorgeous villa. We enjoyed staying there. Everything was just perfect - the room was clean and we had everything we needed. We liked to spend time at pool area which was very good organized with lounges and sitting area , water in pool was clean and warm. Bea and Andres was very helpful with any questions we had. It's very nice place to stay with friends and family. We definitely be back for another vacation. Thank you. Gina and Tatiana. February 2026
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough GOOD about this place! The owners bent over backwards to ensure our stay was the best. Immaculately clean. Relaxing and quiet. It was the best! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful hosts. I thought we would get to use the lovely pool, but the beach was so close…
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here. The location was close to everything you could want to do, but also quiet and peaceful. The hotel was clean and safe. Our wonderful hosts made us feel like family and and friends. We will stay here again the next time next time we get to Aruba.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like everything about the property it was clean access to hotels and places and restaurants around were easy. Staff was excellent and courteous. Enjoyed the hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location worked well for us. It was within walking distance of the beach and restaurants. The property is well maintained and clean. We used the pool most nights - very relaxing! We will definitely stay at Karibu during our next visit to Aruba.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had the best time staying at Karibu Aruba. The hotel was in the perfect location, clean, and the hosts Andra’s and Beja were absolutely incredible and made our stay in Aruba better than we could possibly imagine. We cannot wait to return. We just left and are already planning our next trip back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay, the hosts were very helpful and we felt at home immediately. It was lovely to be somewhere quiet compared to the very busy hotels at the front. Easy to get around walking, buses and taxis.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023