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The Westerly at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort Officially Open

by Kimberly Inlander

Jun 18, 2026

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Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino recently celebrated the grand opening of The Westerly, blending the intimacy of a boutique hotel with the expansive amenities of Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino.

 

Situated on Palm Beach, The Westerly boasts 161 oversized guestrooms and suites with balconies, including oceanfront accommodations with terraces and select adults-only swim-up options. The interiors reflect a contemporary interpretation of Mid-Century design with natural materials, warm textures and locally inspired details. Seamless indoor-outdoor living, bespoke furnishings and curated in-room amenities create a residential feel.

 

Guests of The Westerly enjoy private check-in and dedicated concierge service, along with priority access to resort offerings, like eforea spa, and enhanced beach and pool experiences. In-room wellness-focused amenities include Best Rest Bar, featuring sleep masks and calming pillow spray, locally inspired products and personalized offerings.

 

Guests can add access to The Westerly’s new Terrace on 10, a unique adults-only rooftop experience with ocean views, locally inspired cuisine and crafted cocktails. The dynamic space transitions from daytime relaxation with wellness programming to evening live entertainment and social experiences.

 

Set within the 15-acre Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino property, The Westerly guests receive full access to the resort’s dining, wellness, and entertainment offerings.

 

“Hilton has a long-standing legacy of creating exceptional stays in the world’s most sought-after destinations, and the opening of The Westerly at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino represents an exciting addition to our portfolio,” said Chris Nassetta, president and CEO, Hilton. “This debut reflects our continued focus on delivering elevated, experience-driven hospitality for today’s traveler, while building on the strength and momentum of our growth across the Caribbean and Latin America.”

 

Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino offers 358 spacious guestrooms and suites, in addition to the accommodations at The Westerly. The resort recently debuted a renovated eforea spa, boasting unique treatments and amenities like cold-plunge pools. Guests enjoy eight dining options and a Las Vegas-style casino with a live poker room. Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino is also the only resort on the island to offer three rooftop experiences, including Terrace on 10 at The Westerly, Shore Club’s sunset rooftop and Palm Beach Club. Groups can take advantage of more than 60,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space.

 

“As Hilton’s flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to evolve for today’s traveler, creating stays that bring people together for iconic gatherings, celebrations and shared experiences,” said Leonard Gooz, global brand leader, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “The Westerly embodies this renewed vision, placing guests at the heart of Aruba’s culture and vibrant energy – delivering an intimate, boutique-style stay, seamlessly paired with the robust property amenities and signature service of Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino.”

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