July 19, 2026 • 6 min read Jump to section Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. Editor's Note The Westerly provided TPG with a complimentary three-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren't subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. I love the Caribbean , and have been lucky enough to travel to many of its beautiful island countries. But when I married into a family from Boston , I learned that one island lives rent-free in the minds of Bostononians: Aruba.
Having not been there myself (much to the disappointment of my loved ones up north), I jumped at the chance to finally see it for myself. More specifically, I made the journey to be amongst the first to stay at The Westerly at Hilton Aruba. A hotel-within-a-hotel, The Westerly is a chic new boutique tower within the popular beachfront Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino.
Here's a quick rundown of the new tower, alongside some helpful information about the beachfront resort as a whole.
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The Westerly is a new-build, boutique-style hotel tower with 161 rooms at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino. Named after Aruba's east-to-west winds, the tower was created to offer an upscale, design-forward stay that feels more exclusive and elevated than your standard stay at the Hilton Aruba. The exclusivity includes a private check-in area, swim-up room offerings, in-room wellness kits and access to an adults-only rooftop experience called Terrace on 10.
Guests at The Westerly can also take full advantage of the resort's expansive grounds and beach, various restaurants, a spa, an on-site casino, a fitness center and more.
The entire vibe of The Westerly, from my lens, is Caribbean cool — and the large rooms are no exception. The rooms are infused with tropical blues, sandy hues, natural woods and whimsical, cool-toned patterns that reflect the beach and ocean just steps away.
Previous slide Next slide 1 of 3 TANNER SAUNDERS/THE POINTS GUY 0 1 2 The room featured a large, padded headboard with built-in USB-C chargers (modern!) and reading lights. The bed was ultra plush and comfortable.
There was a Lavazza machine for coffee, a well-stocked minibar and a large TV on the wall.
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The room came with a nice welcome kit and some fun wellness-centered amenities like sunscreen and after-sun lotion, a passport case and a beach bag. There was also an incredible sleep mask from Drowsy that wrapped around my entire head and a sleep spray that helped me crash.
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