Cosecha Aruban Craft Design & Heritage

I recently stayed at Barcelo Aruba on a trip with my friend. Overall, the staff at the restaurants and amenities were very nice, friendly, and welcoming. We really appreciated their kindness and the service they provided during our stay. Unfortunately, our experience with the reception/front desk was very different. We did not feel welcomed, and at times it felt as though timeshare members were treated with much more importance than guests who booked through Expedia. We had booked a room with two beds through Expedia, but when we requested to change our room to the accommodation we had selected and paid for, we were told in front of other guests that rooms with two beds were not available for Expedia customers. The way this was communicated made us feel embarrassed and as though we were somehow less valued because we had booked through Expedia. I believe all guests should be treated with the same level of respect and hospitality, regardless of how they made their reservation. The restaurant and amenities staff were wonderful, but the experience at reception unfortunately affected our overall impression of the hotel.

We loved everything about the resort. The only thing needed is more activities at the pool site.

Our trip was during the first week of August 2026. I only have good things to say about this trip. This is my third Riu All-inclusive Hotel that I have beento, and like the other two Riu's, they never dissapoint. I am a 63 yr old grandmother, and on this trip I went with my 18 year old college bound grandson. We are on oppposite ends of life-experiance and view-of-the-world- spectrum and it worked. We did stuff together, and went our own ways too. We both had a wonderful time. The facility was in excellent condition and exceeded my expectations - I had read that they had been undergoing renovations; those renovations are completed. Both grandson and I had a wonderful time. There was buffet style dining, and fine dining. All were excellent. It was very easy for us to eat healthy - lots of fresh foods. One could go in a different direction with amazing desert options. Lots of entertainment and activities. At night my grandson participated in these, while I went to bed : ) All staff members we interatcted with were excellent. Our room was clean, and had a balcony with a view of the Carribean Ocean. We didn't want to go back home - I seriously considered adding another two days onto this trip, but did not want to loose a day making phone calls to set that up.