Aruba Blue Village is a small apartment-style hotel at Cunucu Abao 37 in Noord, on the north side of the island, and it is the budget pick in this market. According to the Aruba tourism listing, it offers around thirty studios, eighteen one-bedroom units and eight two-bedroom units, so you can choose between a compact studio for two and a larger apartment for families or friends. Some apartments have a patio and a view of the pool, and the property has internet access, a pool and a restaurant. Nightly rates on the listing start from the mid one hundreds in US dollars, which is modest by Aruba standards. The location is close to well-known beaches and to popular bars and restaurants, though you are not on the sand, so you will use the bus, a taxi or a rental car to reach Eagle Beach and Palm Beach. Longer-stay rooms are also offered, and the property has lower-cost facilities for groups such as sports clubs and school trips.
Location and getting around: Noord is the residential and resort heartland of the north side, and the beaches, bars and restaurants are nearby but not walkable in the way a beachfront hotel is. Public buses run to the beaches and Oranjestad, taxis are available, and many guests rent a car for the week to cover Arikok, Baby Beach and the island highlights. Check the distances with the hotel before booking if you want to walk to the sand.
The rooms and who it suits: the mix of studios and apartments makes it useful for budget travelers, longer stays and families who want extra space. The pool and restaurant on site keep basic needs covered. Whether units include kitchens is not stated on the tourism listing, so ask the hotel directly if self-catering matters to you.
Good to know: book early for high season, because affordable rooms sell out first. Do not expect resort extras such as a spa or private beach; the value is in the location and the price. Spend the savings on the experiences, such as the catamaran sail, the jeep safari and a day at De Palm Island, and use public transport or a short car rental to reach the beaches. It is a practical base for visitors who spend their days out and about.
Why stay here
- ✓Studios and apartments
- ✓One and two-bedroom units
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Internet access
- ✓Pool-view patios in some units
- ✓Longer-stay options
- ✓Close to beaches and restaurants
Good questions
What types of rooms does it have?+
Studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with some patios overlooking the pool. Check the hotel for the current mix.
Is it on the beach?+
No, it is in Noord and close to several beaches rather than on the sand. Plan to use the bus, a taxi or a rental car.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, the property has a swimming pool and an on-site restaurant.
