Four-star Two MICHELIN Keys Noord, near Palm Beach, Aruba
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba
Forty-nine casitas with hammocks and barbecues in an old coconut grove, five minutes' walk from Palm Beach, run by the twin sisters who grew up on the island.
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- MICHELIN
- Two Keys, 2025 and 2026
- Casitas
- 49, adults only
- Run by
- The Rooijakkers twins, since 2011
- From the airport
- About 25 minutes, our estimate
The hotel
From surf shack to two Keys.
Boardwalk began in 1989 as a hideaway for surfers, on what had been a coconut plantation behind Palm Beach. In 2011 it passed to Kimberly and Stephanie Rooijakkers, twin sisters born on Aruba, who still own and run it, for adults only. They kept it small: 49 casitas in a single garden, and never more than about a hundred guests at a time.
Each casita has a patio, a hammock, a barbecue and a kitchen or kitchenette, and some have plunge pools or outdoor showers. The hotel is certified Travelife Gold and Green Globe. In 2025 it became the first hotel in the ABC Islands to receive two MICHELIN Keys, and it kept them in 2026. Palm Beach is about five minutes away on foot, and the hotel keeps palapas there for its guests.
- A place on Palm Beach Palapas and loungers kept for guests on the sand, five minutes' walk away.
- Two pools Two pools in the grounds, as well as the hotel's own spot on the beach.
- Slow evenings Sound baths afloat on the sea at sunset, and a library of dominoes and Polaroid cameras to borrow.
Rooms & suites
A house of your own in the palms.
Six styles of casita, each with a patio, a hammock and a barbecue. Some have hand-painted murals.
- Casitas Garden casitas A kitchen or kitchenette and a private patio, some with an outdoor shower.
- With a pool Plunge Pool Casita A private plunge pool on the patio.
- Signature Palapa Lodge 360 One of the six styles, with private living space indoors and out.
Dining
One café, and a kitchen in every casita.
Venue as listed by the hotel. Shown for information.
- The Coco Café Island dishes and comfort food All day, with fresh juices and cocktails
- Your casita Self-catering A kitchen and a barbecue on every patio
Recognition
Awards and listings.
- Two MICHELIN Keys 2025 and 2026
- Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2025
- Travelife Gold certification
Good to know
Before you go.
- Arrival Check-in from 3 pm, check-out by 11 am. The front desk closes at 8 pm, so tell the hotel about a later arrival.
- Adults only Guests must be 18 or older.
- Pets Not accepted.
Getting there
Flying to Aruba.
Queen Beatrix International is about 25 minutes away by car, our estimate, with flights from Amsterdam and many cities in the United States and Canada. Private jets use the airport's own general aviation terminal, where American preclearance is available on request.
- Miami 2 h 45
- New York 4 h 30
- Toronto 5 h 05
- London 10 h 10 long-range jet
- Amsterdam 10 h 40 long-range jet
Questions
What guests ask first.
- How many MICHELIN Keys does Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba have?
- Two, first in 2025 and again in 2026. It is the only hotel in the ABC Islands with two Keys.
- Can children stay at Boardwalk?
- No. The hotel takes guests aged 18 and over.
- Is Boardwalk on the beach?
- It stands in a coconut grove about five minutes' walk from Palm Beach, where guests have reserved palapas and loungers.
- Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Eagle Beach?
- Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Eagle Beach, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.
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Staying at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba?
Book the room, then the flight.
Rates and availability come from the hotel itself. For the journey to Aruba, a Business or First Class seat or an aircraft of your own: tell us the date and we come back with one final price, our margin included.
Opens the hotel's own website. We have no arrangement with the hotel.