Riu Palace Antillas: Great Resort

Hotel was great. Clean, up-to-date, great staff, beautiful beach front, great food. Seven minute walk from town where there's additional restaurants, shops, and bars. No solicitors on the beach or in town. Very safe island. Beautiful soft sand beaches and ocean water with no seaweed etc. I'd recommend it.

Riu Palace Aruba: Very Good Resort

My wife and I stayed at this resort Feb. 9 to 16, 2025 This hotel is located on Palm Beach. Palm Beach is a 5 out of 5. The food and beverage options and quality are very good 4.5 out of 5 The steakhouse was a 3.5, the Japanese and Italian was a 4, Krystal (fusion) was a 4.5 and the Buffet was a 4.5. The rooms are functional but dated. The could use an uplift/reno. The rooms in the main building had a musty odour. Overall I would rate the rooms 3.5 out of 5 The hotel was generally kept  [... read more]very clean. The rooms were generally clean. I would rate cleanliness 4 out of 5. The entertainment at night was good. I would rate that a 4 out of 5. The entertainment by the pool was good. I would rate that 4 out of 5. The grounds were very nice. I would rate them 4.5 out of 5. The service was very good. 4 out of 5. We would go back to this hotel

Riu Palace Antillas: Beach and ocean incredible

Review of Riu Antillas Adult only(February 3 – February 11, 2025) I recently spent a week at the Riu Antillas adult Aruba, and overall, it was a very enjoyable stay with some standout positives and a few areas that could use improvement. Here’s a breakdown of my experience: Food & Dining Experience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ The buffet was impressive, offering a great selection of food that exceeded the standard for most all-inclusive resorts I’ve been to. There was a variety of options to satisfy differen [... read more]t tastes, and aside from one off-night, the quality and selection were consistently good. However, the à la carte restaurants were a hassle. They operated on a first-come, first-serve basis, meaning long wait times and the possibility of standing in line for an hour just to get a reservation. We found this frustrating and ultimately chose to stick with the buffet, which turned out to be a solid choice. Hotel & Grounds: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ The hotel itself has a bit of wear and tear, but nothing that significantly impacted our stay. While I tend to be detail-oriented and noticed small deficiencies here and there, the staff was incredibly attentive and worked hard to maintain the property. The grounds were spotless, which speaks to their dedication. Beach & Pool Area: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ The beach is one of the biggest draws of the resort, and while the ocean was beautiful, the beach itself was very crowded. If you wanted a palapa (shade hut), you had to wake up at 5:30 AM to reserve one, which was frustrating. Unfortunately, beach cleanliness wasn’t great, not due to staff negligence but simply because of how busy the area was. The staff was constantly working hard to maintain things, but with the high volume of guests, keeping the beach pristine was a challenge. Service & Staff: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If there’s one thing that truly stood out, it was the service. The staff was exceptionally hardworking and attentive. From housekeeping to the restaurant staff, everyone went above and beyond to ensure guests were comfortable and well taken care of. Overall Experience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Would I return? Possibly, but I would mentally prepare for the beach crowding and the restaurant reservation challenges. The food, service, and cleanliness were all positives, while the crowded beach and dated areas of the hotel were the main drawbacks. Final Verdict: If you’re looking for a good all-inclusive with great food, excellent service, and a prime location in Aruba, this is a solid option. Just be ready to wake up early for a palapa and stick to the buffet unless you’re willing to wait for à la carte dining.

Riu Palace Aruba: Food Top Notch

Check in was short but confusing. Room was stocked well and clean. Beach was close, beautiful sand and warm waters. Staff was most helpful and pleasant. Can not say enough about the restaurants, staff and quality of food. Entertainment was pleasantly exciting.

Tamarijn Beach Resort: Review of Tamarijn Jan 2025

We are returning quests to this resort. We flew Westjet Premium and it was fine. Luggage did not get priority off load in Toronto but since they couldn't figure out what carousel to offload the baggage, it hardly mattered. Rooms are basic & clean. If you are looking for direct access to the beach, request building 1400 or 2000 - 2500 as rocks ,make entry difficult elsewhere. We always request ground floor rooms and each time we have sent a request for a room in a particular section, while not [... read more] guaranteed, our wishes were fulfilled. Buffet for breakfast & lunch was OK & we were always able to find something to eat and staff were great. Dinners at the a la carte were pretty good for an AI. Our favorite was Ginger, then Red Parrot & Paparazzi. Make reservations as far out as you can usually for 3 nites. You can either go to the concierge @ 8:00 or use the APP..when it works. Club Margot is new this year and as a result, there is no dinner buffet @ the TAM. If you want a dinner buffet, you need to go to the DIVI. We didn't like Club Margot - just not for us however the dessert is outstanding...lol. We also rented a car from Wheels2Go as in previous years - pickup & drop off at hotel. No issues & highly recommend them. Went to the Donkey Sanctuary for our annual visit & fed them several bags of carrots that we picked up at Super Foods. Went out to eat for dinner a few times. P F Changs was good. Wilhelmina was also good as was El Goucho.

Riu Palace Antillas: Awesome Time!

We had an awesome two weeks time!!!! Saw and did everything, plus had LOTS of time to relax. VERY clean and GREAT a la carts. Would we go back, no. We have other places to explore, but this is another check off our bucket list.

Riu Palace Aruba: Good Resort

I have been to the RIU in Bahamas, and the Catalonia in Costa Mujeres. The food at Aruba Palace is similar to the Bahamas, very good. But the service falls short. It appears that the Palace, restaurants and buffet areas are understaffed. Beach papayas are difficult to secure, you need to be up at 7 AM to secure one.

Riu Palace Antillas: 5 star amazing!

We decided to try the elite club and it was worth it in our opinion, even though it was quite a bit extra We loved our room on the 16th floor. It had three sliding glass doors to a corner balcony. You could see from one end to the beach to the other. The sunsets were amazing. I think the best part of the elite was that you were able to make reservations at the specialty restaurants. We saw people lining up as early as 5 PM for the specialty restaurants that open at 6 PM. That’s not my kind of  [... read more]vacation. The specialty restaurants are definitely worth it. You can get lobster tail and fillet mignon or just a massive lobster tail among other wonderful dishes. The Arubian, steakhouse, and Krystal restaurants were fantastic. We didn’t try the Italian. You definitely have to get up BEFORE 6 AM to get a shaded sun lounger closest to the water on the beach. If you’re not picky to be close to the water, you can get there around 7:30 no later. The pool loungers also are taken very early The food at the buffet is fantastic breakfast lunch, and dinner At lunch, there’s usually three different types of fish. They also have hamburgers and hotdogs. The staff are so friendly and attentive special shout out to our elite bartender at the pool ( yismel) and Davidson at the elite lounge The staff are constantly cleaning everything!

Tamarijn Beach Resort: Amazing !

The hotel was smaller and spread out so it never felt crowded . The shuttle service to and from the Divi was great but it was a very easy walk too. The ocean was beautiful and the beaches really nice. The a la cart restaurants were great! Great vacation !

Tamarijn Beach Resort: Lyne

We had for the most part a nice time however we had a few situations that were uncomfortable Starting with when we checked in we were told we could not have ground level ,,, I can’t do stairs then was told there was only 2 double beds availible and we booked king Then we get to the room to take a shower and it is plugged with hair Had reservations at paparazzi for new years and food was terrible, then went to the lobby bar a couldn’t get anyone’s attention until we pulled out money Las [... read more]tly we went to the spa to book a massage on the beach and was told that the phoenix was the only spot. Went to the front desk to ask if the shuttle was able to take us and was told absolutely. Booked the spa went out to dinner and came back and felt I should make sure they could take us and was told by another employee that yes indeed the shuttle could take us. Woke up the next morning went to the front desk and was told that no one would have told us this I was upset with the person who spoke to me like that Asked for the manager and all she could say was who was the ppl that told us that. I then said it was not our error but the hotels and that they should pay for a taxi for the hotels error and the manager said to us no they would not and that it was only 10 dollars both ways to go. I am an ex hotelier and found it all very u comfortable and surprising

Riu Palace Aruba: Riu Palace

The staff were very friendly and gracious. The hotel rooms are dated and the north building is not in good shape. Daniel was incredibly helpful in accommodating our room needs and making our stay enjoyable.

Riu Palace Aruba: Great resort!

The hotel staff was great. The rooms are a bit outdated. The dinner dining options need an upgrade. The buffet dining restaurant was great. Love that the beach area is so close. The hotel needs more beach palapas to service the hotel guests.

Riu Palace Antillas: RIU Palace Antillas Aruba

Antillas resort was quite nice and well kept. Staff were constantly cleaning the floors whether inside or outside. I didn't venture over to the Palace at all as I didn't need to. Rooms were well kept, however, I had to call the front desk to have housekeeping change the glass in the washroom and change all the towels, not just one set for one person. There was no ironing board in the room and when I asked for one, I was given a second iron. The beds were comfortable and there was always ho [... read more]t water. The AC always worked. The shower gel, shampoo and conditioner was a welcomed treat. The food at the buffet was amazing. Breakfast for royalty, including non-dairy and gluten free options. The a la carte restaurants: Rimini (Italian) and the Steakhouse served delicious food. The lunch buffet at Malmok was always full of interesting options. Waking up at 5:15 a.m. every day to reserve chairs by the ocean front was a bit much. There were more chairs available by the pool up until around 9 a.m. I would suggest that the resort allow for online reservations instead of having to leave a towel on a chair to mark your territory. I didn't find the water by the beach to be particularly clear. It was quite murky with sand at times but not much seaweed. I went snorkelling to see sea turtles and fish at Tres Trapi. It was a fantastic trip. The evening entertainment was fairly subdued and ended around 9:45 p.m. except for the white party on Friday night. That was fantastic, if you like dancing. The entertainment team worked hard to keep clients involved and amused. Overall, I would return to this resort for the food, sun, cleanliness and atmosphere.

Riu Palace Antillas: Our vacation

I would recommend this hotel … it’s very clean the hotel staff exceptional .. I recommend queen size beds … do away with the double a must … the pool beautiful but way too many reserve seats and never use them very frustrating as a hotel that size only has one pool … doesn’t give everyone the opportunity to enjoy all aspects of the outdoor area … the pool for me brings rating down & dbl beds

TRYP by Wyndham Aruba: Amazing hotel

The hotel staff were amazing, helpful friendly..The rooms were really clean and beds were very comfortable..the swim up bar in pool was fun .. short walk to beach, where you’re greeted with helpful staff to locate a ( free) palapa for you or there is a golf cart that can take you.. we will definitely be staying here again when we go back to the beautiful island of Aruba!!

TRYP by Wyndham Aruba: TRYP by Wyndham

The hotel is very conveniently located some pros are shops, restaurants, night life and the beach - all are within walking distance. Recently renovated, nicely done. Front desk staff are helpful and pleasant. Breakfast daily was appreciate. Cons: Older building, some issues with housekeeping, substandard cleaning. I had to change rooms three times on the day of arrival. Issues with water pressure in shower and sink, sometimes no cold water in shower (noting the hotel is undergoing renovations) [... read more] and sometimes no water from sink tap. Breakfast was boring, same thing everyday but you can go to other restaurants.

Divi Village: Best vacation ever

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Riu Palace Antillas: Very good

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Riu Palace Antillas: AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING

After 2 travel disappointments (CUBA & PUNTA CANA) this was an amazing trip. Excellent service, staff were nice all smiles and seemed happy, food exceptional, premium quality and tasty with a lot of variety. The beach unbelievable... white soft sand, calm ocean waters, SWIMMABLE, fantastic weather, quality drinks, the list goes on and on. We are planning our return vacation already. I would recommend Riu Palace Antillas anytime.

Riu Palace Aruba: Paradise

I don't even know where to begin on what I have to say about this resort. Pure paradise. I have never been away to any resort where I did not find something to give feedback on. Not now. There is nothing I can say that is negative nor can I say that improvement is needed. The people are amazing and friendly and genuinely care about their guests. I have been recommending this resort to everyone I work with and my family. Thank you for making my stay absolutely enjoyable.