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Built upon the famous Palm Beach in Aruba, Riu Palace Aruba Hotel is a popular all-inclusive hotel that is famous for its fantastic cuisine, extensive facilities, and excellent service. Thanks to its over 400 rooms and large list of amenities, it can easily meet the needs of a wide array of travelers and tourists.
The hotel is a short 20-minute drive from the airport, and it can be easily reached via complimentary shuttle, bus, taxi, private driver, or personal transportation. It is within walking distance of the shore, as well as near many other venues and parks. The Bubali Bird Sancutary is about a half-mile away, where one can enjoy a variety of avian species. Just north of the hotel, guests can take part in various sailing cruises and snorkeling excursions via private charter. There are also many shops and local restaurants to enjoy nearby.
Riu Palace Aruba Hotel has rooms that range from standard options with double beds to large suites which offer a gorgeous seaside view, separate living and sleeping areas, hydro massage bathtubs, and minibars. Rooms can also include WiFi access, satellite TV, balconies or terraces, and extra sofas. Room service is available throughout the day and night, as are phones with voicemail.
There are several options when it comes to restaurants. The hotel offers classic and intimate dining as well as fun and themed places to grab a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There are also two separate swimming pools, with one having an adjoining whirlpool, and there is also a fantastic spa that offers a variety of services and treatments.
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
You can expect exceptional food and a variety of dining options, including classic and intimate dining as well as fun and themed places to grab a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The hotel offers thematic restaurants with good food, and the all-inclusive option includes room service, which is a great convenience.
While some guests have mentioned bad beds, broken bathrooms, and tough mattresses, others have found the rooms to be excellent and comfy. The hotel offers rooms with double beds and large suites with gorgeous seaside views, separate living and sleeping areas, and hydro massage bathtubs.
Yes, parking is available at the hotel, providing convenience for guests who choose to bring their own vehicles or rent cars to explore the nearby attractions such as the Bubali Bird Sanctuary, sailing cruises, and snorkeling excursions.
The high season at Riu Palace Aruba Hotel is in February, offering a great time to enjoy the fantastic cuisine, extensive facilities, and excellent service. However, the hotel is also a great destination in May, during the low season.
The hotel is known for its beautiful and clean property, but some guests have mentioned issues with the cleaning staff not providing new washcloths daily. However, the hotel ensures daily housekeeping and guest accommodation disinfection between stays, following all safety protocols as directed by local authorities.
The Riu Palace Aruba Hotel has a club for kids ages 4 to 12. Here the kids can watch a movie, play games and participate in arts/crafts projects. Trained staff supervises all club activities.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet style at the main restaurant. Don’t fret if you become hungry late at night. You can get a snack from the 24h snack bar anytime, day or night. Unlimited beverages include alcohol, juice, water, soda, and milkshakes.
While on vacation at Riu Palace Aruba Hotel, you can learn to scuba dive. You can also give stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking a try. If you enjoy working out, there is an aqua gym where you can take a water aerobics class.
You’ll be able to try international foods three nights of the week. For example, there is a Mexican cuisine night with dishes like enchiladas, tacos, and burritos. Festive decorations and live entertainers such as a Mariachi band are also featured on these nights.
Play Caribbean Stud Poker at Cool Casino. This card game derives from Aruba and is similar to five-card stud poker.
Riu Palace Aruba Hotel offers a variety of packages for destination weddings. Here you can have an intimate wedding with just you and your intendant. A wedding package with guests, cocktails, and cake is also possible. When booking your wedding at this resort, you’ll have access to a wedding planner who will help you with all of the details from photography to catering.
The Renova Spa’s main rooms are conveniently located inside the hotel. There are, however, cabins outside by the beach where guests can get a massage while enjoying the ambiance of the beach. Beauty services like facials, manicures, and pedicures are also available. Make-up services for special days are also offered. Please refer to the staff at the reception for bookings and schedules.
Guests can get a complimentary lounge chair and towels on their way to the beach. An umbrella to protect you from the heat and sun is also available for guests to use.
Book a suite to get your own private outdoor space such as a patio or balcony. Suites will also provide you with the best views of the Caribbean Sea. Request a suite with a king or two double beds. You’ll also have a separate sitting area with a television along with a minibar and beverage dispenser.
Riu Palace Aruba Hotel is located at JE Irausquin Boulevard 79, 0.6 miles from the center of Noord. Old Dutch Windmill is the closest landmark to Riu Palace Aruba Hotel.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Riu Palace Aruba Hotel.
Yes, Riu Palace Aruba Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.
Riu Palace Aruba Hotel is 5.3 miles from Oranjestad Reina Beatrix. Riu Palace Aruba Hotel is 55 miles from Punto Fijo Josefa Camejo.
Yes, Riu Palace Aruba Hotel has a pool onsite.
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Value for money | 7.6 |
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Distance to city center | 0.6 mi |
Nearest Airport | Oranjestad Reina Beatrix |
Distance to airport | 5.1 mi |