Hotel Riu Palace Aruba

in Palm Beach , Aruba T rating: 5

 
  • On the beach
  • Good range of restaurants
  • Large pool area

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Palace by name, palace by nature. This elegant RIU hotel certainly lives up to its regal title. What’s more, it’s set right on the edge of Palm Beach and looks out across the Caribbean Sea.
The white-domed Riu Palace is a seriously elegant hotel. The wood-panelled piano bar is reminiscent of a private gentlemen’s club while the neutral bedrooms are the epitome of good taste. They’re spacious too, and the Junior suites come with lounge areas.

Outside, the terrace features sunbeds submerged in the water and a pagoda-like swim-up bar. Just beyond the pool lie the sands of Palm Beach.

On the food front, all inclusive buffets come courtesy of the chandelier-adorned main restaurant. For a taste of the Far East head to the minimalist Japanese eatery, Sayuri. Or make a reservation at Picasso-esque Krystal restaurant to try fusion-cuisine. Rounding off the à la carte line-up you’ve got a steakhouse and an Italian trattoria.

As for relaxation and entertainment, you can have a massage in the Vita Novus Spa, sign up for a game of beach volleyball or enjoy a beer in the American-style sports bar. There’s even a casino here.

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Hotel features

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  • Top Properties - Platinum hotels have a tour operator rating of either 4 or 5, and have to score ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ with 90% or more of customers.
  • Day-before Check-in - Jump the queue with UK day-before check-in where available.
  • You'll only be entitled to all the benefits listed above if you book one of our package holidays. You'll see exactly what's included on the Options page before you book your holiday. Please see our A-Z Guide for further information.

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All Inclusive

  • 24-hour All Inclusive
  • All meals
  • Snacks
  • Unlimited local and imported drinks
  • Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
  • Themed buffets
  • Activities as listed
  • Entertainment as listed
  • Other facilities as indicated
  • 24-hour room service
  • All taxes and gratuities
  • Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Meals

  • 5 non-smoking restaurants:
  • Don Nicolas restaurant with terrace
  • Krystal Fusion
  • Sayuri Japanese
  • Milano Italian
  • Nautilus poolside restaurant/grill and steakhouse and terrace

Swimming pool

  • 2 swimming pools, 1 with adjoining whirlpool
  • Sunbeds, towels and parasols by the pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Palm Beach poolside bar with swim-up bar
  • Waiter service for drinks at the pool

Entertainment

  • Daytime entertainment programme and live music several times a week
  • Bon Bini lobby bar
  • Barry's bar with terrace
  • Sports bar
  • Entrance to casino
  • Low-key evening entertainment

Activities

  • Gym
  • Aerobics
  • Aqua aerobics
  • Beach volleyball

Facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi in lobby
  • Sauna
  • Whirlpool bath
  • The following are not included in your All Inclusive package:
  • Wi-Fi throughout
  • Casino bar
  • Internet
  • Spa
  • Beauty salon and massages
  • Hairdresser
  • Motorised watersports
  • Billiards
  • Sports bar games

Extra Charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Other Information

We've plotted your holiday accommodation as accurately as possible. But for some smaller hotels or villas the map may pinpoint the centre of the nearest town rather than the property itself, so make sure you read the location description too.

Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…

  • 7-inch seatback TV with up to 10 movies – 5 each way – plus up to 7 TV channels, 10 music channels and 6 games
  • Dedicated children’s TV channels
  • 3-course meal with refreshments before landing
  • 20kg luggage allowance and 10kg for children under 2
  • Premium Club includes at least a 36-inch seat pitch, pampering goodies and a fast-track pass to the departure lounge at some airports

Only from Thomson

In the UK, this holiday is only available from the Thomson Group.

Our rating

5

Official Rating

4 Star

No. of rooms

450

Room facilities

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Room facilities

All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, phone, minibar, liquor dispenser, iron and board and hairdryer. Double rooms have 2 double beds and a Juliette balcony.

Room Upgrades

We also offer Junior suites, Suites and Jacuzzi™ Suites.

Junior suites have double beds with partial or full sea view and balcony.

Suites have a king-size bed, integrated lounge area, hydro-massage bath, bathrobes, balcony or terrace with partial sea views.

Jacuzzi™ Suites also have a Jacuzzi™ on the terrace.

Location

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  • On the beach
  • 4km from Oranjestad
  • 300m from nearest shopping centre
  • 12km from the airport

Transfers

15 to 20 minutes

Your guide to Palm Beach, Aruba

“A classic Caribbean beach with watersports. Luxury hotels along the shore. And an old Dutch windmill to boot. That’s Palm Beach in a coconut shell.”

No prizes for guessing how this place got its name. A curtain of palms polka-dots this sandy sweep on the northwest coast. And as beaches go, Palm Beach is top of the tree. Think blindingly white sand so soft you could talc a baby’s bottom with it. Supermodel palms that erupt in a firework display of fronds. And crystal clear waters in a symphony of turquoise and aquamarine. If it all sounds a bit OTT, that’s because it is. When Mother Nature was dishing out the wow factor quotient, she gave Palm Beach a double helping. With a shoreline like this, it’s no wonder Palm Beach has grown to become Aruba’s premier holiday resort. Not only has it got the looks, but it’s got the personality to go with it. It’s busy. It’s buzzy. And it’s got plenty to do. Jet-skis and banana boats come courtesy of the watersports rentals that line the shore. And at one end of the beach, there’s a rush-thatched jetty called Palm Pier that has a bar, a souvenir shop and coffee/doughnut bar. The other great thing about this place is nearly all the hotels sit right on the sands. Behind the wall of palms, glittering high-rise hotels jostle for space along the beach. Most of them back onto the J E Irausquin Boulevard where you’ll find plenty in the way of restaurants, shops and bars. Not that you need to leave the comfort of your hotel though. Most of them are mini-resorts with casinos, a la carte restaurants and boutiques all on site. Sands and glam hotels aside, you’ll also find De Olde Molen here. An authentic Dutch windmill, it was uprooted lock, stock and sails over from Holland. For more in the way of culture, full-on shopping and a bigger dining scene, you’ll need to head to the capital, Oranjestad, which is about a 10-minute drive from Palm Beach.

More on Palm Beach, Aruba

More on Palm Beach, Aruba

No prizes for guessing how this place got its name. A curtain of palms polka-dots this sandy sweep on the northwest coast. And as beaches go, Palm Beach is top of the tree. Think blindingly white sand so soft you could talc a baby’s bottom with it. Supermodel palms that erupt in a firework display of fronds. And crystal clear waters in a symphony of turquoise and aquamarine. If it all sounds a bit OTT, that’s because it is. When Mother Nature was dishing out the wow factor quotient, she gave Palm Beach a double helping. With a shoreline like this, it’s no wonder Palm Beach has grown to become Aruba’s premier holiday resort. Not only has it got the looks, but it’s got the personality to go with it. It’s busy. It’s buzzy. And it’s got plenty to do. Jet-skis and banana boats come courtesy of the watersports rentals that line the shore. And at one end of the beach, there’s a rush-thatched jetty called Palm Pier that has a bar, a souvenir shop and coffee/doughnut bar. The other great thing about this place is nearly all the hotels sit right on the sands. Behind the wall of palms, glittering high-rise hotels jostle for space along the beach. Most of them back onto the J E Irausquin Boulevard where you’ll find plenty in the way of restaurants, shops and bars. Not that you need to leave the comfort of your hotel though. Most of them are mini-resorts with casinos, a la carte restaurants and boutiques all on site. Sands and glam hotels aside, you’ll also find De Olde Molen here. An authentic Dutch windmill, it was uprooted lock, stock and sails over from Holland. For more in the way of culture, full-on shopping and a bigger dining scene, you’ll need to head to the capital, Oranjestad, which is about a 10-minute drive from Palm Beach.

Reviews

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Hotel Riu Palace Aruba reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Overall score: 4/5

Based on 42 reviews

What to expect

  • Room comfort Room comfort: 4/5
  • Location Location: 5/5
  • Food Food: 5/5
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 4/5

Latest Thomson Reviews

 

Written on 01/10/2010, Anonymous said...

We have just arrived back from 2 glorious weeks at this paradise on earth. The hotel was very good staff were so helpfull you did not have to lift a finger! we sat by the pool most days and i think i had to go to the pool side bar twice otherwise we... more on this review

Giving it an overall rating out of 5: Overall score: 5/5

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Palace by name, palace by nature. This elegant RIU hotel certainly lives up to its regal title. What’s more, it’s set right on the edge of Palm Beach and looks out across the Caribbean Sea.

The white-domed Riu Palace is a seriously elegant hotel. The wood-panelled piano bar is reminiscent of a private gentlemen’s club while the neutral bedrooms are the epitome of good taste. They’re spacious too, and the Junior suites come with lounge areas.

Outside, the terrace features sunbeds submerged in the water and a pagoda-like swim-up bar. Just beyond the pool lie the sands of Palm Beach.

On the food front, all inclusive buffets come courtesy of the chandelier-adorned main restaurant. For a taste of the Far East head to the minimalist Japanese eatery, Sayuri. Or make a reservation at Picasso-esque Krystal restaurant to try fusion-cuisine. Rounding off the à la carte line-up you’ve got a steakhouse and an Italian trattoria.

As for relaxation and entertainment, you can have a massage in the Vita Novus Spa, sign up for a game of beach volleyball or enjoy a beer in the American-style sports bar. There’s even a casino here.

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