Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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Aerial view
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Balcony view
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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J.E. Irausquin Blvd 79, Noord
  • Place, The Casino at Hilton Aruba
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyatt Regency Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Suite Junior

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior with Side Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(259 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (L)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (L)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (E)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room (ROH | C)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View (L)

  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

Junior Suite (C)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Oceanfront (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | U)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club +18 YRS | U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-Up Elite Club +18 YRS | U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Partial Ocean View (Elite Club +18 YRS | U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club +18 YRS | U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Swim-Up Elite Club +18 YRS | U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club +18 YRS | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-Up Elite Club +18 YRS | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Partial Ocean View (Elite Club +18 YRS | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club +18 YRS | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Swim-Up Elite Club +18 YRS | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elie Club | 18+ | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Partial Ocean View (Elite Club | 18+ | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | 18+ | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite with Sea View

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Premium with Sea View

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Family Room -8 guests- Junior with Sea View

  • Sleeps 8

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools, near Hyatt Regency Casino
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 5 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive offers 450 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Palm Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 5 restaurants, a coffee shop, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with Swedish massages, facials, or reflexology at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and volleyball
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Palm Beach and Hyatt Regency Casino
Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 6 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive property also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a health club. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Noord property.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Don Nicolás - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Krystal - This theme restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Sayuri - This theme restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Milano - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Nautilis - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Land activities

Volleyball

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Don Nicolás
  • Krystal
  • Milano
  • Nautilis
  • Sayuri

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,959 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 10 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 2 2025 to May 7 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the property will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

This property does not have a Aruba Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 990 out of 1885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 255 out of 1885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1885 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrea M

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were in room 1224 and as soon as we stepped into the room it had a very bad smell. And it looked like the room was never vacuumed because there was a bottle cap and pieces of tags on the floor. When we walked into the bathroom the smell was a lot worse and we found out that it was all the black mold in the shower and right outside it. It was in the drain in the shower too and it was not draining properly. When I took a shower I was in a puddle. We called down to the desk and told them about it and they said they would send someone up. I'm not sure they did because nothing was ever done. The next day, I went down to the desk again to complain about the bad smell of black mold. It is very dangerous to be breathing that in and there was no getting away from it in the room. They ended up sending some guys up to take a look at it and all they did was spray it. The spray smelled nice while it lasted but then the bad smell came back. You can't just scrub black mold up. You need to use bleach and wear a mask while doing it and I'm not sure they understood what I was saying because they didn't speak any English. So the next day we complained again and they asked if we wanted to switch rooms and we said we would prefer not to since we were half way through our vacation as it was. Nothing ended up being done with the mold spores. Another issue was the tv. It was snowy at times and would turn back on after turning off. I loved the balcony though!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was great. The food could have been better. The beds were really uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff were great as were all the other staff. We had a bunch of small things that add up and that’s why only 3 stars. Got to our room and AC wasn’t working. Other people in our group has some mold in there bathroom, another one had a bad smell in there room. Only one bathroom by the pools. Can’t make reservations for the resturant’s on site. Washing floors in the middle of the day while people are waiting for restaurant’s. Was not a fan of the ramp going from the main building to where our room was especially with luggage. Pool and beach was beautiful. Italian and steak restaurant was very good. Activities person Mandy was excellent. We are all RIU members and had stayed at the new RIU palace Jamaica this past March and was expecting more. Not sure if we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta Iris, Pearland

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeska

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lizette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. The area was gorgeous! We had a blast on your "One Happy Island" for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Cristina

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riu Palace was recommended by two family members who visited in the past. I traveled with my husband and toddler this October. Upon arrival we were confused as to why there was not a working elevator in the Lobby. We later found out that the hotel is doing renovations. Although we were not disturbed by any loud construction, the layout of the hotel is extremely inconvenient with a child. Service is slow. Buffet is great. A la carte restaurants were ok but repetitive, they need more variety. We stayed in the “old” building and it is fair to say the rooms were a 2 to 3 star at most. NO samples for soap, shampoo etc, were provided. Getting a hold of the lobby for missing towels took several attempts and the service is super delayed. Not only is decor very outdated but the rooms have a really strange card detection system and horrible AC ventilation. The room felt very damp and cold the entire trip. This hotel claims to be family friendly but the music from a private wedding events AND their shows every night was extremely loud. I had to complain many times to notice a slight improvement. This made it impossible for my child to sleep. The cribs are OLD, hard and tiny. There are just two showers on the beach for hundreds of tourists visiting this resort. They are going to have to make MAJOR improvements for us to return. Management pretends to ask you how your experience is going, but it seems very rehearsed. This was no where near a 5 star experience but Aruba is beautiful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chad

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our firsr room flooded, I suffered a back injury due to a fall during the water issue. We were finally swapped to a different room after complaining 4 times for our second room to have another issue with water coming from the floor. This was not a good experience. This stay was for my honeymoon and we did not enjoy our time. We felt very brushed off by staff regarding both issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergei

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bheshpati

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and helpful.Exercise at Pool Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great! Beach was everything! The staff were so polite and professional. The atmosphere was amazing! The check in and out was so fast! I will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Originally our room was on floor 0 however we requested to move by second day as that room was musty smelling. RIU happily accommodated our move up to floor 9. We had a pool view with oven view. Most rooms appear to have oven view as the buildings are spread apart well. Thank you RIU. The main building is being renovated as is part of another building however that did not impede our enjoyment of the property. Milano and Krystal specialty restaurants were our favorites. The Asian one was not. We easily secured a table during the second seating. Buffet had very broad offerings for breakfast. Hidden gem was the newer sports bar at the end overlooking the beach. We arrived Sunday and were able to watch both NASCAR and the Broncos game. I was surprised. Each morning we were down at the beach securing loungers under Palapa’s by about 7:45. They fill up pretty quick. Poolside bar was quick and efficient and the bartenders were very cheerful. We used the Renova Spa at the adults only RIU next door as the spa at our “family” resort was being renovated. I’d highly recommend as the value is much better there in Aruba compared to Jamaica or Mexico based on my opinion. Note even though we were on the “family” side we were never bothered by kids and we could use the adults only amenities as well. Overall good value for our first trip to Aruba.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean everywhere, friendly staff, great food, great location on the beach and walking distance to town
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except for 1-2 staff members that were a little rude
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marianna

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
While we did have partial ocean view, we also had Hilton construction view and noise, beginning at 6am daily...Expedia did not mention this. Also the Palace main building was under construction, with no elevators and 3 flights of stairs to lobby or walk further to elevators in 2 side buildings. No laundry facilities, even though listed as amenities (laundry pay service available). Finally, Room Credits not very useful or accessible at all, basically useless-very restrictive, causing you to spend money before getting minimal credit useage-very disappointed in this. The $590 room credit was hardly usable, and too restrictive! Please be more honest and upfront about these important features in future....I will not use Expedia again, unfortunately, even if they are Canadian.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sixto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been here 4 times love every thing about it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole, Hartsville

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Devonnae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms where clean but outdated and does not cool as well as you would like. Room would benefit from renovation Food was okay had a good selection Perk is that if your an adult staying in the family section you can go next door and enjoy and adult only experience including entertainment, buffets, bars, pools and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ninara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach view EXCELLENT EVERYTHING PERFECT. Thanks a lot. Coming back next vacation
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property in a great location for walking and view of ocean. Staff were always accommodating. It would have been a more positive experience if we were made aware of the fact that the property is going through some upgrades/renovations and it was a little noisier than a normal RIU property that we have stayed in before was.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025