Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
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Hotel Overview
consistent positive experience
The location of this Holiday Inn is the best on Aruba.The beach here is larger than all the...
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l.b.i. lifer
- Apr 14, 2013
first time stay in aruba
VERY EASY CHECK IN ..1 HOUR EARLY . VERY COURTIOUS STAFF , NEVER ANY ATTITUDE!! THIS IS THE VERY...
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VIKINGO
- Dec 21, 2012
Lovely options for families on Aruba's Palm Beach
In often pricey Aruba, Holiday Inn Resort Aruba offers variety and value for all ages. Stretch out on a quarter mile of Palm Beach, go snorkeling or take a kayak. Plunge into the zero-entry pool, play tennis, hit the casino or plan a spa day. Kids can join supervised activities, while guests 60 and over find exclusive amenities and discounts. Walk across the street to more restaurants, shops, movies, live music and nightly liquid fireworks shows at the village-style Paseo Herencia mall. For meetings and banquet events, the resort provides function spaces that can accommodate up to 500 delegates. Leisure facilities include zero-entry swimming pool with two Jacuzzis, equipped fitness center, four lighted and one non-lighted tennis courts, children's activity center, shopping arcade, Intermezzo Day Spa, and Excelsior Casino. The resort also offers scuba diving sessions.Holiday Inn Resort Aruba Rooms
- Family Connect Standard
- Two connecting Superior Resort View rooms with a view of the island or resort areas. Maximum occupancy 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children. Bedding 2 double beds or 1 king, each room. Bedding varies.
- Friends Connect
- Two connecting Superior Resort View rooms with a view of the island or resort areas. Maximum occupancy 4 adults or 2 adults + 2 children. Bedding 2 double beds or 1 king, each room. Bedding varies.
- Superior Resort View
- 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. ****A daily fee of US$12.00 (taxes included) per day for guests requesting a roll away bed in their room upon arrival
- Ocean Front View
- 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. ***A daily fee of US$12.00 (taxes included) per day for guests requesting a roll away bed in their room upon arrival
- Partial Ocean View
- 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. ***A daily fee of US$12.00 (taxes included) per day for guests requesting a roll away bed in their room upon arrival
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- FREE parking
- Pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Elevators
- Activities
- Pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Health club
- Casino
- Spa services
- Tennis
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Services
- Laundry service
- Safe deposit box
- Tour desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Barber/Beauty shop
- Conference facilities
- Gift shop
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Aruba
- Nearby airports
- Queen Beatrix Aruba (AUA) is 6 miles away.
- Area description
- Located right on the beach, the hotel is easy to get to via Miami or other major gateways.
Dining
- 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.
- 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**
- 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.
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- 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.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (337)
Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
- All travelers (337) 3.4 / 5
- Business (2) 2.5 / 5
- Couples (197) 3.4 / 5
- Families (68) 3.3 / 5
- Friends (51) 3.5 / 5
- Singles (19) 3.3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 3.7
- Room comfort:
- 3.7
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
BMTD
Great vacation value
This is a older hotel. But we've been here before and will continue to stay here. The rooms are well kept. We like the Iquana pool side bar/grill. With late night kitchen operations. It nice getting a bite to eat even at midnight. The staff are very nice and ready to help with any need. Even the kids get to watch a family movie on the poolside movie screen after dark. We will be back! Thanks to the Staff!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
rungemuma
best vacation ever
We arrived 3 hours before check in which was not a problem and I asked if we could be upgraded as we were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and they could not have been any nicer to us. Everyone was friendly and helpful and I cannot wait to go back!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Daniels, Gianni's excellent restaurants
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Canadian Avid Traveller
Single
The Holiday Inn in Aruba is undergoing renovations. They have a new manager and both customers and staff seem to like. The old Curaco Tower has been totally renovated and a new quiet pool has been added. Food is certainly better than before and I understand that a new chef will be onboard soon to make it even better. Staff as friendly and helpful. Location is the best. Safe for a person alone to travel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There a 20 restaurants within a walking distance from this hotel as well as two shopping centres. Try the local sun tan lotion.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Aruba week
Good for the week
Was good for the amount payed but would be way better if it had room service like the Hyatt where my friend stayed. The room keys didn't work one day but the problem got fixed in about an hour. Also the safe had a problem and staff came soon but they just wiped off the batteries and the same problem occurred so they came back again later that evening and fixed it. Overal it wasnt a bad stay but hotel could use another elevator or 2.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Around the World We Go
Wonderful, relaxing beach-friendly vacation
We really enjoyed our stay at Holiday Inn Resort. We had a wonderful oceanfront room which so close to beach and pool. Our room was well-sized, maintained and comfortable. The resort really does have the best beachfront area. I still can't believe how close and convenient it was. There were cabanas available every day and you could easily book water activities and excursions right on the beach. And no one was hassling you to purchase anything which I liked. The resort has the perfect location. It really is right there in Palm/Eagle Beach close to all the restaurants and shopping in walking distance. Oranjestad was only a short bus ride away if you wanted to do more shopping! I went with my boyfriend, sister and two teenage nieces and we all had an amazing time and would stay at the resort again. clean, well-maintained resort with such awesome location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Try Sawarsdee Thai, Papillion, Hyatt Palm Restaurant. A great affordable place for breakfast/lung is nearby called Dushi Bagels.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
l.b.i. lifer
consistent positive experience
The location of this Holiday Inn is the best on Aruba.The beach here is larger than all the others.The rooms for an older resort are constantly being improved and my wife noted imparticular on this visit the comfort of the bed as well as the linens.Staffing like all the Aruban`s themselves is second to no one.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Amuse Bistro at Playa Linda
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chels 2
Aruba anniversary
This was our first time in Aruba and it was just beautiful. The holiday in staff was a bit more into their own conversations versus customer service. They chit chat a bit too much amongst each other rather than getting down to business. If you needed something the answer was always go to the store. Airtran lost our luggage and a sign in the room read if we needed toothbrush, toothpaste, comb etc. complimentary would be provided. Someone forgot to tell the lady running the consiers desk. My goodness just run to the store. Food at the Iguana grill was good as well as the drinks. Everything within walking distance. Was a good trip
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Just across the street. Scala's delicious food a bit pricey but well worth it. Also, Starbucks is across the street they have fresh fruit, sandwiches, etc. Sidewalk venders in the evening something fun to do.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Janne1845
2013 Vacation
Liked our stay very much. Few improvements: 1. sign in for huts at end of day is a hassle. 2. would like more entertainment - dance/music in evening; more shows (like resorts in Dominican Republic). Enjoyed daily newspaper, water aerobics, zumba, bingo.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Hotel is located right in the middle of many restaurants to choose from. Great location!!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lucky115
slow and easy
The pace of the hotel staff was very slow. Slow being a good thing. I am not sure that I could learn to calm down enough to live in Aruva, even though the weather was perfect with no rain and the temperature 86 degrees daily. The Hotel was clean, friendly and had a great location. They did have something called an energy charge on the bill for 5.95/day which I thought was kind of questionable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Giannie's Restaurant was great! You need to make reservations immediately when you get to the island. Order the Special buffalo Mozzarella for a treat.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Purplesaint
best stretch of beach
HI has largest beach area that I saw. The Tikis have more room around them than most however many were unsueable or under repair. I dont like the chairs. The back springs up when you sit in them. Hard to lay on stomach.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Pizza at Di Amio (sp) is amazing.
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