Barcelo Aruba: Great family vacation spot

Just returned from a family vacation October 1-8, 2016. We arrived only a couple days following hurricane Matthew which did not leave much to be desired with regards to the beach/ocean. Alot of seaweed in the water and also on the beach. Although the ocean was very warm, the water was not Crystal clear as anticipated. I rated the ocean with 4 stars because it certainly has the potential under normal weather conditions. The pool was amazing. They offered aqua fit with an instructor each morning [... read more], dance lessons poolside, and bingo in the pool every afternoon. We enjoyed playing water volleyball. Many fellow resort guests joined in making it super fun. Needless to say, the convenience of the swim up bar was awesome. The staff were wonderful; greeted you with warm smiles each day and promptly responded to requests to ensure your needs were met. The buffet had such a variety and was tasty for the most part. The Italian a la carte was our favorite by far. Highly recommended. We booked (family of 10) an a la carte for the japanese cooking show, however, we arrived only to find out it had been mysteriously cancelled. Although we did not see the show, the manager was extremely apologetic and took accountability. The host seated and served us despite the confusion. The seafood ,a la carte, food was very tasty. Unfortunately, all of the meals were cold when served. The service was great at the Mexican a la carte; the food was good. The rooms are a hit and a miss. We had 4 separate rooms; two of them were great 1722 and 1623 and two of them 1807 (alot of noise due to having a restaurant/bar above) and 1711 (alot of condensation, wet floor, dripping ceiling which in turn meant damp bed linen and clothing) not so much. Yet all rooms had a fabulous view of the ocean. We went on the catamaran excursion (4 hours) which was alot of fun; friendly staff, music, and an open bar. The downside was the snorkeling, but again,that was due to the after math of the hurricane. We also rented jeeps for the day and toured the Arubian Island ourselves which was much cheaper, financially, than booking an island tour excursion plus our time at each attraction was not limited. Overall it was a great experience and an enjoyable trip.

Riu Palace Antillas: Riu Palace Antillas

Not a 5 star resort. The hallway was very dingy, and the rooms bathroom in the room was quite dirty. The room itself was OK, but outdated. The restaurants were great, the lobby and main areas were very nice. We were honeymooners and were promised a welcome gift which we never did receive.

Riu Palace Antillas: Amazing Hotel

Hotel was amazing. Grounds was well kept Staff was amazing. Room size was great. but we didn't care for the view (overlooking parking lot, noisy) Food was good. Enjoyed the variety of restaurants. Good location

Riu Palace Aruba: Wonderful honeymoon

My husband and I loved this resort for our honeymoon! Spectacular scenery and incredible food. Buffet was always fully stocked with delicious fresh food. We had a great room that the cleaning service took excellent care of. The staff was very kind and helpful. We will definitely be coming back!

Riu Palace Aruba: Great location and amenities

This was our first trip to Aruba and we will definitely go back. The Riu Palace all-inclusive is great, it's located within walking distance from shops and restaurants. It has great beach with clear and still water, nice swimming pool and great rooms. Food was overall good. No worries about tap water like other places. Aruba is nice and safe, people are friendly and happy; although is a small island, there are plenty of interesting places to visit. We rented a car for half a day and we drove to [... read more] California Lighthouse, Oranjestad and Baby Beach (highly recommended especially for snorkeling and children). We also took a horse back riding trip through the Arikok National Park and Natural Pool, on the other side of the island. The view from the top of the National Park hills is stunning as well as the sunset if you choose the afternoon tour. Overall, a great time and an amazing week to remember!

Riu Palace Aruba: Great resort and amenities!

This was our first trip to Aruba and we will definitely come back. The Riu Palace all-inclusive is great, it's located within walking distance from shops and restaurants. It has great beach with clear and still water, nice swimming pool and great rooms. Food was overall good. No worries about tap water like other places. Aruba is nice and safe, people are friendly and happy; although is a small island, there are plenty of interesting places to visit. We rented a car for half a day and we drove  [... read more]to California Lighthouse, Oranjestad and Baby Beach (highly recommended especially for snorkeling and children). We also took a horse back riding trip through the Arikok National Park and Natural Pool, on the other side of the island. The view from the top of the National Park hills is stunning as well as the sunset if you choose the afternoon tour. Overall, a great time and an amazing week to remember!

Barcelo Aruba: great stay...great location :)

First nite front desk was kind and friendly...had our morning Air Canada meeting and won a free tour of the island..food was good..we went out to eat at local restaurants bc everything is close by..such a great vacation..will definitely be returning but want to try new resorts even though beach is public n we visited the Hyatt and won extra money at the casino..

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba: Great family resort!

The grounds are great, ocean and sand are clean, beautiful and well maintained. Staff are very friendly. Food is delicious and always fresh. Recommendations: Palm and Ocean tower rooms need to be updated and the carpet must be removed. They are very dated and muggy!! As for the restaurants, Davinci's should be open every evening to give guests a third choice. Pools and hot tubs could also use a refresh Activities: More activities at the pool would be great. There were no activities at the beac [... read more]h so any would be welcomed.

Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort: the worst of all my 38 yr traveling

I found the staff rude I will never stay there again we go to aruba 3 times a tear for the past 8 years this was the worse if your travel agent recommends this place get a new agent, if your going to aruba stay in palm beach please you will thank me for it later

Riu Palace Antillas: Outstanding Resort

The only issue I had with this resort was that the 4 a la carte restaurants must be reserved between 8:00 am and 11:00 am 24 hours in advance. Not an issue except that the seating are only for 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm and the Assistant General Manager, Justin Carson told me that they appear half empty for every sitting because they only book 45% capacity. Needless to say this, is frustrating and highly inconvenient for such an otherwise outstanding resort. I am not a huge foody but I would imagine th [... read more]e reaction by those who are.

Tamarijn Beach Resort: An Amazing vacation resort!

First, I would like to thank the tripcentral travel agent Maria for recommending this resort, theTamarijn Beach Resort in Aruba. It was amazing! All the rooms had ocean front rooms that were just a few feet from the beach (2 story small buildings). The beach was great for long walks and the water was so clear and beautiful. All the rooms had been fully renovated and were beautiful. I went there needing a rest. I slept, ate and drank when I was not enjoying the tours the entire week (all inclusiv [... read more]e). The staff and locals were also great. They were polite and shared stories with us about the things to see and even about their families. It felt like home away from home. I felt safe and loved the excursions that were recommended including the UTV tour of the north side of Aruba and the biking/snorkling tour of the southwestern side of the island.

Riu Palace Aruba: Great holidays!

We spent a fabulous 7 day vacation at the Riu Palace Aruba and it was great! The beach and the pool were fantastic! We had very nice, hot weather all week. The food was very good, we found the buffet offered nice healthy choices for lunch and dinner! The island itself is very beautiful with super friendly locals...i would return in a heartbeat!

Tamarijn Beach Resort: quiet and low key

The pictures shown on the website reflect exactly what you get. Its clean and when you ask for ocean front you get it! Bring your water shoes as there can be small stones when you enter the ocean. This seems to change with the weather, but, best to be prepared. The only down side I can think about is that this hotel is close to Town (bonus to walk into) but along with that comes more traffic sounds and the ambulance. That noise took some getting used to!

Divi Village: Great resort and greater beaches

Hotel room was very spacious modern and clean, we had a 1 bedroom suite on the first floor overlooking the golf course and a man made lake, it was a great and relaxing view!! The beach is just across the street but very easy access, also i rented a car and with my wife we drove all around aruba to different restaurants and beaches, overall in my opinion aruba is not a place to go all inclusive since there are so many great places to eat and see and price will even out in the end. Great vacation! [... read more]!! Highly recommend, snorkeling, baby beach, 4x4 off roading and go see the pretty birds on display @ the hilton:)

Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort: Great resort

Well kept and updated. Stayed at the Mill when it first open and several other times and still would go back. Short walk to the beach and across street from the high rise hotels. Good place to see Aruba without breaking your pocket.

Riu Palace Antillas: Needs to improvement to be five star

Very short drive from the airport which was great. Check in was fast. They upgraded our room because it was our wedding anniversary, very happy about that. Our floor was renovated but the room still needef much more work. Bathroom needs complete makeover. Water pressure so low you could barely shower, bathtub needs to be replaced, more comfortable chairs on the balcony. The bed was too hard. Room was cleaned every day, lots of towels, bar stocked every day. Wish they had brand name beer. Food wa [... read more]s excellent, better than any other place in caribian we went to. Had a chance to eat only in one of the restaurants. You had to be in the lobby at seven in the morning to join a huge line up to make a reservation. Unbelievable! Two bars outside close to each other with music so it was hard to hear either one. No bar on the beach or any kind of service. We felt neglected. Entertainment needs some improvement. We went for a walk to the closeby streep mall, got some souvenirs. Always windy. Not so great on the beach if you don't like sand in your hair, ears.....Check out was fast. WiFi great

Riu Palace Antillas: Amazing Vacation

My first impression was that the rooms were dated but the resort is being updated from the former Westin to the RIU standards. The staff all through the hotel delivered the best customer service I have ever seen, everyone went out of their way to make you feel at home. The dining and choice of meals was superb. Management was very hands on to make sure everyone was enjoying their stay, thanks Justin and Allison and all the other Management staff. Special mention to Nelson the bartender and Tamik [... read more]a from the animation staff, both were always smiling and chirpy everyday. Great pool and beach with service wherever you were, drinks always came to you. It's a few minutes walk down to the main strip with lots of restaurants, bars and discos. Stayed from March 26th to April 2nd 2016, looking forward to going back soon.

Tamarijn Beach Resort: Good times

The grounds were clean and well kept. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food adequate but not too hot. Often times even a la carte meals were lukewarm. Had issues with the drainage in the shower on the last day of our trip. Called front desk to advise and they said they were aware however by next morning still not fixed. This was a disappointment as we're concerned of flooding out bathroom. Still would like coffee makers in room

Eagle Aruba Resort and Casino: Would definitely come back!

Room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Staff were friendly, food was good, beach was a short walk away and it was a beautiful beach! Easy, quick bus transportation downtown or to Palm Beach. Would definitely go back to this resort!

Eagle Aruba Resort and Casino: Amazing resort!

We were very impressed with the Tropicana Resort and Casino. The resort is very well maintained, the pools, rooms, grounds, restaurants and casino. We would love to return to this resort in the future. It was quiet and very relaxing. We were worried that the resort may not be up to our standards because it was such a great deal but we were pleasantly surprised.