Stay & Play

OceanZ Aruba
Boutique Luxury At Its Best

by Susan Campbell

Aruba is famed for it sprawling strips of high-rise and low-rise resorts lining some of the world’s best beaches, but as far as avant-garde, boutique stays on this island, there’s never been a lot to choose from. But now there is a new option for an upscale and sophisticated escape at OceanZ Aruba- far from the crowded tourist scene- but close enough to everything so that you never feel isolated.

This stunning new complex offers 13 rooms including two incredible oceanfront master suites- all uniquely decorated and each with a different character. The owner Eva Zizzu is a well-known fashion designer from Venezuela (but she has lived on Aruba for many years,) and decided she would like to create the kind of stay that she would seek out when travelling away from her adopted island home. A place where she could entertain her guests in style, and cater to a discerning clientele that expected more than basic services. So she set out to create curated experiences and elegant extras in her new venture, which is designed to exceed expectations, and she has succeeded. It is indeed stunning at every turn.

Though not directly on a beach, it’s close to a secret swimming spot where you’ll find some of the island’s best snorkeling, and they provide transportation as well as everything you’ll need for an ideal beach day out at two popular stretches of sand nearby as well. And the hotel’s location is one of the best places on the island to view spectacular sunsets over the water, which you can also view from their indoor/outdoor glassed-in dining room.

Full breakfast is included in the rate and there is a private chef to cater to your needs plus a trendy bar for excellent signature cocktails. You can enjoy tapas and drinks at their large saltwater infinity pool while you lounge in high style as well.

One of the things I like most about this place is that it’s very swanky without the stuffiness you often find in this kind of stay. It really is a refreshing oasis of friendly, and it exudes barefoot luxury at its bes in every way.

This spot is also ideal for a small destination wedding, they can take care of every detail from start to finish, and you just have to show up!

www.oceanzaruba.com