Hotel Overview
Greening Your Life: Part of the Apple Vacations Greening Your Life initiative, this property holds a Travelife Gold Award and Sustainability Certification. The resort also utilizes biodegradable cleaning products, strives for an active reduction in water, electricity, and chemical products, and educates employees and guests with informative, eco-friendly materials.
Located on the famed Palm Beach, this dazzling resort is the perfect place to relax and enjoy pristine white sand and a stunning turquoise sea. Guests will be able to enjoy top-quality facilities and activities such as two swimming pools, one with an integrated Jacuzzi, a signature terrace-solarium, a five-star fitness center, spa, and casino.
Choose from excellent à la carte meals featuring Italian, Japanese, Grill Steakhouse and Fusion. Throughout the day, the International buffet serves sumptuous choices to keep you going. Guests will be entertained with the daily activities program, as well as games of volleyball, water polo, and ping pong.
First-class amenities include 24-hour room service, a fully stocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser, and complimentary entrance to the casino. Watersports and golf are available nearby for a fee.
Wanting to get away and relax? Renova Spa offers many treatments to pamper the mind, body, and soul. The sauna and Jacuzzi are free of charge, as well as the full-service gym.
Location
Aruba - BeachProperty Information
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Hotel Details
Hotel Advisories
General Policies & Fine Print
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
9097 reviews
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Dec 12, 2024Overall it was amazing
The RIU and staffing was excellent, service was on point couldn’t ask for anything more. The receptionist Nellie was so friendly and knowledgeable.
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Dec 11, 2024Food and drinks not good. Hotel and staff excellent
Food and drinks were average at best. Staff location and facility were fantastic. Would not stay at all inclusive in Aruba again since it’s a safe island. “Premier” alcohol was stoli, absolut, and local tequilas and rums. Three restaurants you had to get on line by 6 pm to get a table or if not go to a buffet. No local food. Steakhouse had filet on the menu that was not filet (6 inch round steak). Shrimp were not cleaned. Breakfast was best meal. Three buffets a day got old fast. Went to beach bar down the beach for much better food.
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Dec 11, 2024
Not worth the price tag
It wasn’t worth the amount we paid. I’ve been to better resorts for less. The rooms are dated and need an upgrade, the bathroom was bare with no supplies such as shower cap, q tips etc. The room only had the bare minimum, bed only had a sheet on it when we arrived and the comforter was in the closet, bathrobes and slippers were not provided. The partial ocean view was nice though and the beach was nice. The food was average, only the buffet is open for breakfast and lunch. The lunch buffet closes at 4 pm, if you want something to eat between 4 and 6 all you're left with are cold sandwiches and hot dogs. On one of the days, we came back from an excursion after 4 pm and had to wait until 6 pm to eat real food. At other resorts I’ve been to, there were always multiple options available at all times for people to choose from. If you’re going to spend a day at the beach be prepared to walk back to the buffet to eat lunch, as food is not offered anywhere else and there are no wait staff bringing food and drinks to the people at the beach. Every time you need a drink, you have to walk to the pool bar to get one, unlike other resorts I’ve been to where waiters are constantly taking drink and food orders at the beach. All in all, I was not satisfied with the amenities and services for the price paid. This was my first time at a Riu resort, I’m not sure if other Riu resorts are better but I don’t know if I’m willing to find out. If I go to Aruba again, I would probably stay at a boutique hotel and try different restaurants on the island.
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Dec 10, 2024
The best resort
This is the best resort I’ve ever been to. It has everything you want and need: delicious food, good drinks, great service. Night life was cool, always had music playing everywhere creating a fun vibe. The weather was perfect, the water was perfect, everything was perfect in Aruba! This place is a bit pricey, however, we realized that you can get any cheap hotel in Aruba and it’s going to be great!
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Dec 09, 2024Choose a different Hotel
I would advise picking a different hotel. We stayed here for 4 days and will not be returning. Booked a suite with partial ocean view and ended up on 1st floor with view of construction site and blood stain on the floor. We ended up changing hotel rooms 3 times. Toilets would not flush, sinks leaked all over bathroom. Maintenance came to "fix" but left a nasty mess. Dining - Website states: 4 on site restaurants available... Well not really... The "best" one (steakhouse) was used for a private event. They do not take reservations. We showed up right at dinner start time for the Italian Restaurant and were put on a waiting list and given a pager. The restaurant was'n even half full. We tried the other 2 restaurants and had the same issue. Ended up at mediocore buffet 3 out of 4 nights. When we finally sat down to eat at Steakhouse on the last night. A fire alarm went off for ~30 min and there was a big fight in the kitchen. You could here several people yelling at each other. Gym - Rusty with broken equipment Pool - was alright however had to empty (remove people) pool twice because people puking.
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