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Holiday Inn SunSpree Aruba Beach Resort & Casino

User score 3.9 out of 5 See all reviews
J. E. IRAUSQUIN BLVD #230,Aruba, Aruba ***
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*rate found for check-in Dec 16, check-out Dec 18

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Aruba - See also our All Inclusive Listing.

Imagine the Smiles! Holiday Inn SunSpree Aruba will entice you from the moment you arrive. This 600-room Resort offers casual family fare to romantic sea view dining. Begin the day with tennis, water sports or working out in the fitness center. Indulge yourself in a massage or discover a bargain at the shopping arcade while the kids are entertained in the KidSpree Vacation Club.

After a multi-million dollar renovation the guestrooms, ballroom and Food & Beverage areas feature an amazing marine theme. The guestrooms transformation in Aruba and Bonaire towers included all-new modern bathrooms by replacing the vanities, showers, lighting, tiles and mirrors. The renovated guestrooms also have new interiors including flooring, bedspreads, upholstery, and curtains.

By the pool and seaside, Iguana Bar & Grill carries a fresh new look featuring colorful tiles, beautiful cocktail tables and a new kitchen. The restaurants also have a fresh new look following the same marine theme. Corals Restaurant features a contemporary Caribbean feel and a new menu featuring local and international cuisine. Caffe Da Vinci is resplendent in its new vibrant colors features an Italian trattoria theme and an impressive wine selection.

All-Inclusive Packages Available.

Hotel amenities include: Outdoor Pool, Sauna, Whirlpool, Self-Serve Laundry Facilities, Health/Fitness Center, Cocktail Lounge, 4 Restaurants, Baby-Sitting, Beauty Salon, Concierge Services, Dry Cleaning Pickup/Laundry, Foreign Currency Exchange, Gift Shop. FEES MAY APPLY FOR SOME AMENITIES.

GoldenSpree Holiday Inn SunSpree® Aruba is giving seniors a rewarding reason to be young at heart with the new GoldenSpree program. This FREE, fantastic new program provides our 60+ guests a wide array of activities, excitement and fun in addition to top-notch treatment. All from the name you trust.

We place great emphasis in catering to the specific needs of all of our age groups and GoldenSpree is a program our senior guests will truly enjoy. Visit us today, join and let the fun begin!

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 16, check-out Dec 18

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

3.9 out of 5

(125 reviews)

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Hotel address: J. E. IRAUSQUIN BLVD #230, Aruba, Aruba  ***  

 
 

Area served

Aruba

Area airports

Queen Beatrix Aruba (AUA) is 6 miles away.

Description

Located right on the beach, the hotel is easy to get to via Miami or other major gateways.

Amenities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Wireless internet
  • Free Parking
  • Spa services
  • Restaurant
  • Internet Access
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • High Speed Internet
  • Room service
  • Conference Facilities
  • Health Club
  • Fitness room

Dining

Caffe Da Vinci

Offers a fine Italian dining experience with a trattoria theme, great wine selection and live music.

Palicoco Lounge

The newly remodeled Palicoco Lounge offers the perfect meeting area for friends with a variety of entertainment from live bands to Karaoke. **Temporarily Closed**

Canastas Lobby Bar

Is the perfect place to start the day with steaming coffee and continental breakfast.

Iguana Bar & Grill

Iguana Bar & Grill – By the pool and seaside offers tropical cocktails, delicious Burgers and snacks.

Corals Restaurant

Delicious buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily.

Pizza Del Mar

Serves fresh pizza made to order (independently operated).

Theme Nights

Themed buffets with live entertainment and music. These fun-filled nights are sure to please.

Seabreeze Bar & Grille

The fabulous Seabreeze Bar & Grille is for those who want to drink and dine right at the ocean's edge.

Meeting facilities

Our beautiful tropic location is perfect for conventions, seminars, sales retreats, family reunions, parties and more. Completely renovated, Las Palmas Ballroom is 4,224 sq. ft. and can accommodate up to 500 people classroom style with a full stage and professional sound equipment and Wi-Fi Internet access. For smaller parties, the 984 sq. ft. Cadushi Room is ideal for meetings for up to 70 people. Brand new 850 sq. ft. Casibari Room adds to our indoor meeting space with a capacity of up to 50 people, and we can also offer tropical garden or beach settings.

Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room

Ocean Front Standard

Located in the Curacao tower with a direct view of the beach and the ocean; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, showers, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

Ocean View Superior

Located in the Aruba or Bonaire towers with partial view of the ocean; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed and upgraded room amenities and decor; either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, showers, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

Superior

Located in the Aruba or Bonaire towers with a view of resort areas; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed and upgraded room amenities and decor; either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, showers, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

Ocean View Standard

Located in the Curacao tower with partial view of the ocean; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, tile or carpet, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

Standard

Located in the Curacao tower with a view of the resort areas; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, tile or carpet, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

Ocean Front Superior

Located in the Aruba or Bonaire towers with direct view of the beach and the ocean; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed and upgraded room amenities and decor; either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, showers, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 16, check-out Dec 18

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

3.9 out of 5

(125 reviews)

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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Best Location, Best Deal

beach lover Nov 4, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Stayed at much higher priced hotels in Aruba in the past but didn't feel like breaking the bank on this trip. I must say ... that this is by far the best location of all the hotels and is closest to the beach. We opted to upgrade our room to ocean front, Bonaire Tower and it was well worth it. Room very clean and nice size. We looked at some of the other towers and were not as nice. I would go with the Bonaire Tower. Great value = you can stay longer in Aruba. Now for the down side, a lot of smokers seem to stay at this hotel. You can avoid most of them by staying on the smoke free floors and staying out of the hotel bar. Just go to the many other establishments on the strip. Another great time in Aruba.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Money savers hint, In Hotel

Buy drinks during the day from the hotel store. Take advantage of Happy hr and get the fun drinks at the pool bar.


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4 out of 5

Perfect Location

Travel Expert Oct 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The atmosphere was great, the staff was pleasant, the rooms were spacious and clean. The hotel was in a perfect location, ... the facilities were nice the beach was easily accessible. It was a great location for the rate we paid, it was inexpensive and perfect.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Friends


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

Great Location for the Price

Chrissy Oct 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We loved staying at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba for our Honeymoon. You can't beat the price to stay right on the beach! ... Great location! Across the street from the outdoor shopping mall.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions hint, In Hotel

Our favorite part of the trip was the Jeep Safari Tour and would recommend it to anyone. Sign up right in the hotel. The bus will pick you up and drop you off right from the hotel.


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Trip hints from our users

Money savers hint, In Hotel

Buy drinks during the day from the hotel store. Take advantage of Happy hr and get the fun drinks at the pool bar.

--beach lover, Cincinnati, OH Nov 4, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, In Hotel

Our favorite part of the trip was the Jeep Safari Tour and would recommend it to anyone. Sign up right in the hotel. The bus will pick you up and drop you off right from the hotel.

--Chrissy, Kalamazoo, MI Oct 25, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

everything is at walking distance

--makipou, montreal qc canada Oct 15, 2009

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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

3.9 out of 5

(125 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.

Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."

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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Best Location, Best Deal

beach lover Nov 4, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Stayed at much higher priced hotels in Aruba in the past but didn't feel like breaking the bank on this trip. I must say ... that this is by far the best location of all the hotels and is closest to the beach. We opted to upgrade our room to ocean front, Bonaire Tower and it was well worth it. Room very clean and nice size. We looked at some of the other towers and were not as nice. I would go with the Bonaire Tower. Great value = you can stay longer in Aruba. Now for the down side, a lot of smokers seem to stay at this hotel. You can avoid most of them by staying on the smoke free floors and staying out of the hotel bar. Just go to the many other establishments on the strip. Another great time in Aruba.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Money savers hint, In Hotel

Buy drinks during the day from the hotel store. Take advantage of Happy hr and get the fun drinks at the pool bar.


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Score

4 out of 5

Perfect Location

Travel Expert Oct 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The atmosphere was great, the staff was pleasant, the rooms were spacious and clean. The hotel was in a perfect location, ... the facilities were nice the beach was easily accessible. It was a great location for the rate we paid, it was inexpensive and perfect.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Friends


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

Great Location for the Price

Chrissy Oct 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We loved staying at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba for our Honeymoon. You can't beat the price to stay right on the beach! ... Great location! Across the street from the outdoor shopping mall.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions hint, In Hotel

Our favorite part of the trip was the Jeep Safari Tour and would recommend it to anyone. Sign up right in the hotel. The bus will pick you up and drop you off right from the hotel.


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

unbeatable location for the price

makipou Oct 15, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

all well no complaints except elavator should have a/c ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Walk

everything is at walking distance


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Score

4 out of 5

Great location, great trip

J Oct 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

It was a great trip. The hotel is just beside the beach, which is nice. Great price, great location. Very good food at the ... hotel buffet. The rooms are clean. Negative point: The wireless internet connection is very bad at the higher floors.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Friends


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

"Great deal for the money"

Jeff Oct 12, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I would suggest the all-inclusive option. It is worth the extra money as opposed to eating out every night can get expensive. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Single

Time savers hint

Avoid the shuttle from the airport and just take a taxi.


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Score

3 out of 5

Nice Beach

jerseygirl Sep 27, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

just the average hotel, good value ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
2
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Family


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Score

4 out of 5

Good and bad

Al Sep 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Staff is freandly, beach is wonderfull, rooms are OK. However to reserve palapa on the beach you need to stay in the line ... for at least 40 mins before the service is open (7:30AM). Also you can find mold on the wall in the room espesially close to conditioner.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Family


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Holiday Inn Aruba

rsarubi Sep 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

It was great. I went to the pool and to the sea every time. It was close by shopping center. At night i used to go to Casino, ... and it was cool. The food wasn't so good for me, but i loved trip.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples

Shopping hint, Short Walk

In the hotel there are some stores and outside the hotel there is an exciting shopping center.


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Score

2 out of 5

Trip hint

more bad than good

aniversary in a double beds Sep 13, 2009

I called the hotel a week before to reserve a king bed and they gave us two beds, when we bought the package it was a choice ... ,two beds or a king bed.if we wanted a king bed we have to pay 30 dollars per day. the bathroom had mildew in the tiles to reserve a hut for the beach I had to get up at 6:00 AM and wait in line until 7:30 , ( who want to get up early in vacation?)

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
1
Hotel check-in:
1
Maintenance:
2
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
1
Value:
1
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Couples

Nightlife hint, Short Walk

the restaurant hoo_ters good food and reasonable prices, friendly staff. Iguana cantina good food,small portion,but good. Haghen Daz ice cream big protions and very tasty.good breakfast in LA vaquita next to the Atlantis Submarine


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Score

5 out of 5

BREATHTAKING..GOOD LOCATATION

NANADUCK Sep 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

RELAX....MAYBE TRY ALL INCLUSIVE NEXT TIME. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Friends


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

Aruba Marriott

Aruba Sep 7, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We've been staying at Aruba Marriott for years. It has been renovated now. It is getting better and better. You can do ... anything you want to in Aruba as far as sport activities go. But we are just enjoying the hotel's atmosphere spending most of the time on the beach and in the amazing Caribbean sea.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint

Try "Fishes and more" - a short walk from Marriott: tuna tataki & grilled grouper with mustard sauce are just delicious. "Bella Luna" - a longer walk but food is excellent: amazing calamari and veal marsala. It is very easy to dine in Aruba.


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Score

4 out of 5

Great location

erinmn Aug 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel is in a great location on Palm Beach. It's close to shops and restaurants and right next to the beach. One of the ... best benefits of staying here was being able to walk right out of the lobby and be practically on the sand. There are many other hotels located adjacent to this one, but we chose this hotel because the rates were lower. The decor of the room could have used a bit of an update (it had an interesting multicolored bedspread), but it was clean and comfortable enough and the staff was accomodating and friendly. Overall I enjoyed my stay here.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

4 out of 5

Up's and Down's but worth it!

Walt T Aug 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We wanted a King room and got 2 Full size beds. We did get the King size after 2 days, understandable the hotel was booked ... solid. 3rd time here and will continue to return.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

AMAZING TRIP

Honeymoon Couple Aug 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Awesome hotel, great bar, great pina coladas, great service. The only negative part was obtaining huts at 6 am everyday and ... making reservations at the restaurant. Awesome stay! I recommend it!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

Great Snorkel and Sail at the Pelican Adventures. A two second walk from the hotel. Great bar as well!


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Pretty good deal!

Kim Aug 23, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Room was very clean. Staff was generally friendly and helpful. The location is great. Would be nice to have separate ... eating and bar areas for the guests not participating in the all inclusive packages. I was paying full price for cocktail drinks that were served in very small cups compared to other establishments.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Dining hint, Short Walk

Fish and More restaurant had excelent food and service. Wacky Wahoo had excellent seafood. TGI Fridays has a good lunch deal.


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Score

3 out of 5

Trip hint

"Okay Quick Getaway"

Last minute traveler Aug 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I booked my reservations at the last minute. I'm content with the deal that I got. Paying for breakfast everyday got a bit ... costly. Yet a buffet restaurant on the beach a couple of doors down made up for it. I recommend getting a jeep if driving. Many of the tourist sites require the durablity of a jeep that a car won't get through. The return flight was delayed a couple of hours due to plane damage while departing. We were offered a cookie and water while we waited on the plane for 2-3 hrs. The water activities near the hotel were great!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Time savers hint, Short Walk

Request a room in the main building. It will avoid the long walk from the additional buildings that the hotel has. The main building is close by the pool,gift shops,restaurants,and transportation.


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Score

3 out of 5

Nice place to stay...

tjh Aug 17, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We like the island alot .. people are friendly . great price on the room, nice beach . the room served it purpose , to sleep ... in and take a shower. They are fixing alot of the rooms up . The cheif engineer at the Holiday Inn is a nice guy and took care of our needs .. we have stayed here 4 times...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Great place to hang your hat

spinner1 Aug 12, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Very centrally located in the Hotel zone. Plenty of great restaurant choices around hotel. Perfect location to windsurfing ... hut at end of beach. On Aruba, for the money, there's no better place to stay.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Single

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

Perfectly situated in hotel zone to all major water sports activities.


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5 out of 5

Fantastic getaway

Hanka Aug 4, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

It was the best vacation. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Money savers hint, In Hotel

Buy drinks during the day from the hotel store. Take advantage of Happy hr and get the fun drinks at the pool bar.

--beach lover, Cincinnati, OH Nov 4, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, In Hotel

Our favorite part of the trip was the Jeep Safari Tour and would recommend it to anyone. Sign up right in the hotel. The bus will pick you up and drop you off right from the hotel.

--Chrissy, Kalamazoo, MI Oct 25, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

everything is at walking distance

--makipou, montreal qc canada Oct 15, 2009

Time savers hint

Avoid the shuttle from the airport and just take a taxi.

--Jeff, New Jersey Oct 12, 2009

Shopping hint, Short Walk

In the hotel there are some stores and outside the hotel there is an exciting shopping center.

--rsarubi, Brazil Sep 18, 2009

Nightlife hint, Short Walk

the restaurant hoo_ters good food and reasonable prices, friendly staff. Iguana cantina good food,small portion,but good. Haghen Daz ice cream big protions and very tasty.good breakfast in LA vaquita next to the Atlantis Submarine

--aniversary in a double beds, Quincy MA Sep 13, 2009

Dining hint

Try "Fishes and more" - a short walk from Marriott: tuna tataki & grilled grouper with mustard sauce are just delicious. "Bella Luna" - a longer walk but food is excellent: amazing calamari and veal marsala. It is very easy to dine in Aruba.

--Aruba, New Milford, NJ Sep 7, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

Great Snorkel and Sail at the Pelican Adventures. A two second walk from the hotel. Great bar as well!

--Honeymoon Couple, Springfield, Ma Aug 24, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

Fish and More restaurant had excelent food and service. Wacky Wahoo had excellent seafood. TGI Fridays has a good lunch deal.

--Kim, New Jersey Aug 23, 2009

Time savers hint, Short Walk

Request a room in the main building. It will avoid the long walk from the additional buildings that the hotel has. The main building is close by the pool,gift shops,restaurants,and transportation.

--Last minute traveler, Bronx, New York Aug 18, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

Perfectly situated in hotel zone to all major water sports activities.

--spinner1, New York, NY Aug 12, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

Dining in Aruba is very expensive. Pay attention to your check at the end of your meal. Most dining establishments automatically add a 15% surcharge for service. In many cases it seemed that it took away any motivation for for quality service by waiters/waitresses. This is not true in the fine dining establishments, however.

--Big Tim, Manassas VA Jul 4, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

Smokey Joe's - great casual menu. If you are from New England, and a Red Sox fan - they get NESN and broadcast the games, which was a lot of fun. Waitstaff and manager very friendly and food was great. Decent prices as well. Deep fried oreos and ice cream for dessert - very tasty!

--Sox Fan, Carver MA Jul 4, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

Do not eat at the hotel or order your drinks there! Way too expensive when you can walk a couple of steps across the street and have a much better drink for a better price, as well as much better food! We encourage everyone to have a dinner or two at Smokey Joes! Great mojitos and fantastic ribs! The appetizers were great. We truly had nothing even remotely mediocre to say about them. There are plenty of dining options right outside this hotel as well as shopping. Also, take the bus if you can aroud town to the main city. $2.30 round trip per person compared to a $25-$28 one way cab ride. No kidding. It took about the same time.

--Dustin, Wilmington, NC Jun 21, 2009

Money savers hint, Short Walk

Early on your visit check out the local restaurants and bars on the main drag. Many have Early Bird or Happy Hour specials. Some places have a three course meal for $20-23 if you arrive before six or special prices on all you can eat deals on certain days. Happy hours are different at different bars so stop in and ask around to figure out where your best deal are and how you can arrange your schedule to fit your budget. Also remember to ask other tourists where they have found deals. A family asked us where the deals were and were looking for a place where kids ate free and we had happened to see a place and pointed them in the right direction.

--pezdrake, Arlington, VA Jun 13, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

Mall across the street from the Hotel

--Sonny, Lowell Mass. Jun 9, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

If you want to get a taste of the best native food you have to try the Old Conucu House. Cute little house looking setting not too far from the hotel. You will not get better service in any other restaurant in the area and the food is absolutely delicious. Try the catch of the day, the cheese/chicken casserole, the lasagna or the beef stew, desserts which ever you pick you will looooove.

--Sable first in Aruba, Boston, MA Jun 9, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

You have to go eat at Mr. Jazz steak house it was great!!

--Sindy, Silver Spring, MD Jun 8, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

don,t do all inclusive there are many good eating spots on the island

--bob from boston, stoughton,ma May 23, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

Smokey Joes has the best ribs

--Aruba girl, ma May 22, 2009

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