Location. The Riu Palace Aruba All Inclusive rises above famed Palm Beach, Aruba, considered one of the most scenic among the Caribbean's white-sand beaches. A retail center houses shops 300 meters away.
Hotel Features. This all-inclusive property provides American breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. Alternative dining options include the Sayun Japanese restaurant and the non-smoking Don Nicolas restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner featuring international cuisine, local specialties and evening theme buffets twice weekly in an air conditioned dining room or outdoor smoking terrace. The Milano Italian restaurant, Krystal Dining Room, and the Nautilus grill and steakhouse are also on site. Bar venues include Bon Bini, Barry's Bar, and the Palm Beach swim-up bar. The Casino Bar serves patrons at the on-site casino. Drinks and food are not included in the all-inclusive plan. Carnaval Casino offers 170 slot and video-poker machines, and six blackjack, roulette and Caribbean stud poker tables. Two function rooms accommodate group events, and wireless Internet access is available for a fee. A terrace solarium surrounds two outdoor pools, each accompanied by spa tubs. A water-sports center offers scuba instruction, recreational gear rental, and parasailing and glass-bottom boat tours. The resort features a lighted tennis court, fitness room and sauna. The resort offers beauty and massage services, which are not included in the all-inclusive plan. Supervised programs offer daytime children's activities for ages 4-12.
Guestrooms. The Riu Palace Aruba offers 450 air-conditioned guestrooms, most with ocean-view balconies or terraces. Split-level sitting areas are furnished with sofas. Bathrooms feature hydro-massage bathtubs. Rooms include minibars and liquor dispensers. In-room safes are provided. Select accommodations feature terraces with jetted tubs, bathrooms with bidets and additional shower cubicles.
Expert Tip. The Riu Palace Aruba hosts sunset parties at the beach. Dinner cruises depart from a pier located in front of the resort.
Renovation Notice: This hotel is currently closed for renovations and will reopen in summer 2007 (completion date subject to change).
Property Amenities
Swimming pool - outdoor
Gift shop or newsstand
Meeting room (small groups)
Concierge desk
Wedding services
Safe-deposit box
Currency exchange
Elevator/lift
Parking (Complimentary)
Sauna
Spa services on site
Dry cleaning service
Poolside bar
Hair salon
Restaurant(s)
Air-conditioned public areas
Spa Tub
Fitness equipment
Bar/lounge
Self parking
Supervised child care/activities
Medical assistance available
Beauty services
Internet public area - wireless - Fees Apply
Casino
Room service (24 hours)
Area Attractions
Palm Beach: Adjacent Bubali Bird Sanctuary: Opposite Butterfly Farm: 0.5 Km Adventure Golf: 2.0 Km The Links At Divi Aruba: 4.0 Km Tierra Del Sol Golf Course: 3.25 Km Downtown Oranjestad: 7.0 Km Atlantis Submarine: 7.0 Km Casibari Rock Formations: 11.5 Km Hooiberg Mountain: 12.0 Km Ayo Rock Formations: 13.5 Km Arikok National Park: 16.75 Km Natural Bridge: 19.0 Km Retail Center Shops: 300 Meters
Driving Directions
From Queen Beatrix International Airport: Approximate Distance To The Resort Is 12.75 Km.
Depart The Airport And Proceed West Along The Main Road. Continue Through The Downtown Area. Bear Left At The High-rise Hotels Sign. The Resort Is Located On The Left.