Riu Palace Antillas: Great Experience overall!

My husband and I really liked the unbeatable location and most beautiful sandy beach. Also, all restaurants, pool and beach were within a couple of minutes from the main elevators. Rooms were very clean and well maintained. The food was extraordinary. The daily buffet was amongst the best we have ever experienced. The service staff was very attentive and pleasant. The specialty restaurants were also nice. The pool and beach staff went out of their way to find us lounge chairs and shade [... read more]. The two issues that were not very positive were that the entertainment was not at the same standard as other resorts that we have visited in the past. Secondly, the pillows were horrendous. This is not just our observation but many other guests had the same comments. Trust the above will assist you. Best, John and Liliana Moller

Riu Palace Antillas: outstanding!

An incredible resort, Spacious, clean, great facilities, perfect location. Food and beverage service was amazing, high quality meals. Above everything else was the employees at the resort, housekeeping, servers in all the dining rooms and bars went out of their way to ensure our holiday was the best. Front desk staff and outdoor recreation activity employees were proffessional and helpful. Our tour representative (Brian) went above and beyond. I cant say enough good things about this resort and [... read more] its employees. We would love to go again.

Riu Palace Antillas: Very nice resort

The Riu Palace Antillas lived up to our expectations. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and always willing to help out. The food was excellent., fresh fish and a large selection of salads etc... The managers were always willing to assist their staff and were helping out when needed. The room was great... we got upgraded because we were on our honeymoon. The beaches were fantastic, the pools spotless., and the towel lady was always there with a smile. The bar tende [... read more]rs were great and quite funny., always joking around but getting their job done. We will be back! George and Debbie Gelinas, Windsor, Ontario Canada

Riu Palace Antillas: We would go back.

The hotel , while old and in need of some updating , was comfortable and clean. The staff was amazing , especially Jonathan and Freddie at one of the outdoor bars. They were just wonderful people. The restaurants we’re mediocre, the room where the buffet was was institutional , but the food was good. Pools were clean. Beach was beautiful. Drinks were generous on the alcohol, but served in cups so small you could finish them in 4-5 sips. So all in all we enjoyed our time but may try another hot [... read more]el that is less dated and has full services. While we were there not all restaurants were open and one very ideally located bar by the beach was closed 3 of the 7 days. On a scale of 1-10 , we would rate the resort a 7

Riu Palace Antillas: Total relax and chill.

The hotel and grounds were immaculately clean and well kept. Beach and pool were great, your beach being much nicer than the surrounding hotels.Staff were plentiful at all hours, smiling,helpful and courteous. Food was excellent, especially the Atlantis buffet for breakfast and dinner.The room was , I think, one that had yet to be updated, but was fine and regularly cleaned and stocked. I just hung by the pool and chilled out in the heat and breeze the whole week, it was a great recharge.

Riu Palace Antillas: WOW Aruba! WOW Riu Antillas!

I read dozens of reviews before going to Riu Antillas. Glowing reviews, Ok reviews and very bad reviews, to get an over all picture of what we could expect. Honestly I do not know what the ok reviews and bad reviews were talking about. Riu Antillas was amazing and the staff spectacular. Our 13 floor room was on the supposed loud side of the building over looking the sister resorts night venue. There was minimum noise and all was quiet by 11 pm. I have been to other resorts where the party kept  [... read more]everyone up till 1-2 am so this was a relief. Yes the towel/beach chair game here is strong as with other resorts however we never had a problem getting a nice area even when sleeping late and we did not look like greedy fools running to claim a beach spot at 6 am. The bad reviews talk about bad smells and bad service and the noise. We did not experience any of that! What we did experience was very friendly staff, a beautiful beach and a great time. Oh and the food... THE FOOD! WOW. There was a couple meals where all I had was desserts. Just go and tell Paola, the beach towel lady I said hi. She is an absolute delight.

Riu Palace Aruba: Amazing Resort

This was my second trip to this hotel and it did not disappoint, it was awesome. Very well maintained grounds and rooms and the people were outstandingly helpful and always ready with a smile. I will be back and recommend to all my friends. thank you, Mary Melanie

Riu Palace Antillas: Pleasant Surprise

The hotel was kept clean, the grounds were well cared for with lots of shade, staff was very pleasant, hats off too FREDIE, and JUSTIN. The beach area is fabulous, very convenient to bar and bathrooms.The buffet was probably the best we have ever eaten at. Will be visiting again next year, thank you

Riu Palace Antillas: Great Vacation

We got the upgraded suite ocean view- and stayed at the Riu Antillas. Th room was nice, had two balconies and a spacious bathroom and walk in closet. The staff was polite and helpful, the rooms were clean- the beach was great and the food took me by surprise. For a buffet they had a lot of variety as well as flavor options. If you don’t want to be too adventurous with food all the normal stuff was their (prime rib, chicken etc) but there was a lot of other options like lamb, sword fish, fresh [... read more] cerviche- I will say there are parts of it that were dated- BUT we took a walk into the the Riu Palace and though they had some fancier renovations, both my husband and I felt quality wise for food, view, and serenity we lucked out staying at the antillas adults only side. I will be a returning customer!

Barcelo Aruba: Barcelo Aruba

The hotel is a very average one. The food was below average, the coffee in a bar was horrible. The room was OK, quite clean, however I heard everything from the corridor - all talks, discussions, etc. The sound isolation of the room was bad. I would not go there again, and I would not recommend this hotel to my relatives or friends.

Riu Palace Aruba: Impressive resort!

A well kept property overall. Pride in work ethic and in the resort is shown by all employees. Good restaurants, nice pool, attractive beach, good location. Our 6th vacation in 3 years at the Riu Palace!

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba: What an Amazing resort

We spent a week vacation at Holiday inn, the staff was super friendly , we really enjoyed the place, the food is amazing, the chef came to see us during souper time and made us feel like home. The location of the hotel is great also, the beach is beautiful!!! Thanks to our travel agent Tanya Smith to help us and find us a dream vacation!!!

Barcelo Aruba: Fantastic Vacation

Together with another couple we booked an Air Canada two week all-inclusive vacation at Barcelo Aruba and it couldn’t have been more pleasant. The seats on the plane were comfortable, with plenty of leg room - a big step up from your usual charter flights. We were met at the Aruba airport by an Air Canada rep and taken to our resort by bus. Same good service back to the airport and checked in. Christian was amazing. When we arrived at the hotel, our check-in was efficiently completed. [... read more] We weren’t happy with the rooms assigned to us so the next day we were moved to rooms with a nicer view of the beach. Service was always with a smile, the food was good, the beach perfect and the beds super comfortable. We loved the lively aquafit class in the pool each day. The wifi was available in the lobby area only, and usually slow. Thankfully we weren’t there to net-surf. We were there to spend our time on the beautiful white sand and in the warm ocean. The usual problem of the 5 am "reserving" of loungers was alive and well but we were always able to find loungers on a far end of the beach. We just had to move them regularly to be shaded by a palm. Loraine, one of our happy servers in the buffet gave us extra special treatment - thx Loraine. Yenith S. kept our rooms organized and shiny clean for our two week stay - she was amazing. We'd definitely return.

Riu Palace Antillas: Great Service!

My sister and I were very impressed by the service and friendliness of the staff. The resort was very clean as the buffet had different items everyday. Many have mentioned that the rooms are getting a bit dated which is true but the level of service makes up for any cosmetic shortfalls. I would definitely go back to this resort.

Barcelo Aruba: My Barcelo experience

The beach was beautiful as to be expected in Aruba! And we enjoyed sunshine every day. I am a very seasoned traveller and have stayed at many all-inclusives throughout the Caribbean and Mexico. I was extremely surprised and disappointed with the food at the Barcelo Aruba resort. The restaurants were just ok with limited food selections but the buffet restaurant was the worst. There was very little variety and the food quality was mediocre. And it seemed to get worse as the week progressed [... read more]! There is really no excuse for this lack of attention to food from the hotel management! The island of Aruba has the most amazing restaurants and clearly availability and supply of quality and fresh food should not be an issue. For this reason, we will never return to this resort or any Barcelo hotel. Also to note, the beach was very busy and you have to go down at 6 am to secure your chair if you want any shade.

Riu Palace Aruba: Great resort

Resort is located on a nice area of the beach. Small resort therefore everything is well located. Room were consistently clean very friendly staff. We will go back. Breakfast was good. Lunch on the beach restaurant had decent options

Riu Palace Antillas: Awesome resort

Great place to enjoy excellent varieties of food and beverages. The grounds were immaculately kept as were the accommodations . A place to relax or if inclined, there are numerous activities for everyone to choose. The beach is outstanding. Definitely looking forward to returning.

Riu Palace Aruba: This place is fantastic

This is by far the nicest place I have ever been the hotel is beautiful the people are great meaning the staff food is fabulous and the pool and water at the beach are breathtaking Our room was beautiful and clean and comfortable dont have a bad thing to say it was just fantastic and will definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone thinking of travelling to Aruba

Riu Palace Antillas: Best Holiday Ever

Two items stand out in making our recent holiday the best ever. Firstly the food was incredible and far better than any other 5 star inclusive we have stayed at in Costa Rica, Jamaica and the Domincan Republic. too many great dishes to individually rave about but the beef from Argentina makes Alberta beef a far 2nd in taste and tenderness. The Beef Wellington was incredible! Secondly, the beach was amazing. We had no trouble finding shaded lounge chairs even at 9 am. The white sandy beach wa [... read more]s long and clean. You could run out into the water without the fear of landing on stone and the medium sized waves were fun when using the resort supplied flotation mats. Another great aspect of the beach was the that the south section had calm waters, while the north section had the rolling waves. The water was very warm but also refreshing. My wife and I literally walked for miles during our stay. The hotel was clean and we had no complaints. Elevators were fast, Staff really friendly. Entertainment was average for an all inclusive resort. Our room was clean, though the bathroom could use refreshing down the road. The resort is slowly refreshing rooms, which are upgrades noted as "Superior" when you book your trip. Our next vacation will be back to this resort, hopefully in March. We'd like to stay for at least 10 days. Oh how great it would be to retire in Aruba!!!

Eagle Aruba Resort and Casino: AMAZING RESORT!

Pools & Water slide were Beautiful, clean, & Refreshing from the Heat of Aruba! Rooms will be renovated within 6 months they told us. The restaurant on site was Ok Not the best pizza but their salads are great! We will return for sure! LOVE THIS PLACE