The Tara Beach Suites at the Bucuti Beach Resort made its debut on March 19, 2004.

37 one bedroom, ocean-front suites and 4 penthouse suites all have spectacular views of Bucuti's 16 acres of powder white beach.  All suites have king-size beds and state of the art amenities including a fully stocked wet bar/mini bar, wi-fi broadband internet, pay-per-view movies, refrigerator, complimentary in-room safe, air conditioning and ceiling fan, a spacious balcony, and a separate living room with its own computer desk and television. Tara suites' guests will also enjoy concierge level services with complimentary beverages and snacks throughout the day as well as a full service spa and a private reception.  For more information visit www.bucuti.com

 

Marriott Aruba Surf Club opened with 165 rooms in July 2004. Offering two-bedroom, two-bath villas, the brand-new Marriott Aruba Surf Club will offer beachfront lodging adjacent to Marriott Aruba Ocean Club and the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino. A typical villa includes fully equipped kitchen, living/dining area, private balcony or patio, whirlpool tub, washer and dryer, multiple TVs, VCR/DVD, linens, utensils and more. Marriott plans on opening 155 rooms for time-share beginning 2006.

 

The Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino has finalized the new ballroom and expansion of their existing casino. A total of 3100 square feet have been added to the ballroom, making it 11,700 square feet total. The casino has been expanded with 6000 square feet, making it close to 18,000 square feet. The Stellaris casino is now the largest casino on the island.

 

The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino has finalized a $13 million dollar overhaul. The extensive renovation, which began in June 2003, encompasses all guest rooms, common areas, select restaurants and lounges, pool and deck areas, and landscaping. The renovation activities were completed floor-by-floor, and broken into two phases.  Phase 1 of the renovations was completed in November 2003, and Phase 2 was completed in January 2004.The Marina Hotel pool area now features lush landscaping surrounding a cascading pool. The refurbished deck area includes new elegant patio furniture and umbrellas. Two of the property's restaurants, L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House and Café Brasserie, present new fare served in a completely redecorated atmosphere. The new Lobby Bar, named Blue, is located in the Marina Hotel and serves a variety of appetizers and drinks by the poolside. The poolside lounge area will be transformed into Blue as day turns to evening and will feature an elegant, upscale, open-air nightclub atmosphere.

The Marina Hotel and the Ocean Suites have 559 rooms and suites in the resort's two towers. The new rooms in the Marina Hotel feature one king or two double beds, high-speed Internet access, minibar, coffee maker, safe, iron station and step-out balcony. One-bedroom suites in the Ocean Suites feature a king bed, a living room with a queen sofa bed, large bathroom, a wet bar (minibar, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker), and a balcony or patio. All suites have high-speed Internet access.

 

The Holiday Inn Sunspree® Resort Aruba is currently renovating the Miramar and the Boardwalk Restaurants following the recent construction of a new activities center and game room, a new beachside restaurant and new entertainment deck around the pool. Beautiful tiles, painted walls, have replaced the carpeted flooring and to give an extra tropical flavor, live plants have been introduced into both areas. The existing pool has been totally renovated with a beautifully retiled deck. The pool fountain will also soon be functional. The Pool Bar has been reopened and the Lobby area looks different today with rustic style floors, tropical furniture and plants.

 

Coconut Inn is offering the added value of Breakfast to all guests staying at this quaint small hotel. This is a way to pamper all guests staying at the Coconut Inn, located in Noord, a short walking distance to Aruba’s high-rise hotels on the world famous, Palm Beach. Please visit http://www.coconutinn.com or email: coconutinn@setarnet.aw

 

The Talk of the Town Resort has new owners. The final transactions were held mid October 2004 and soon after the resort was closed for long overdue renovations.

 

The Aruba Surfside Marina located at the Surfside Beach, between the airport & Oranjestad, features 5 ocean and beachfront suites in an intimate surrounding. A grand suite, a one bedroom suite and additional studios, all are equipped with ADSL high-speed internet service, cable TV, direct dial telephone, semi-kitchenette facilities, in-room safes and more. For more information please visit http://www.arubasurfsidemarina.com or call  (297) 583-0300

 

Wyndham Aruba Resort is currently constructing a new 10,000-foot ballroom that will be connected to the existing ballroom. The ballroom will total 20,000-foot making it the 2^nd largest on the island. Opening date will be mid-December 2004.

 

Oceania Beach and Resort is the new resort condominium being built close to the Le Dome Restaurant in front of the Eagle Beach. Oceania is contemporarily designed with an ocean view and will include a tennis court, a fully equipped gym as well as space for restaurants and other businesses. The prices vary from $300,000 to $650,000 and the project is projected to be finished in 2007.