Hotel Riu Palace Aruba

An introduction to Hotel Riu Palace Aruba

All domes, pinnacles and grand architectural flourishes, there's something almost British Raj about this hotel - you half expect a maharaja to hold court here. In fact, everything about it errs towards elegance. Take the wood-panelled piano bar. Reminiscent of a private gentlemen's club, you can imagine Noel Coward tinkling the ivories in here. Likewise, the bedrooms are the epitome of good taste. Think dark wood furnishings and a neutral palette that's easy on the eye. They're spacious, too, and the junior suites come with integrated lounge areas.

The pool scene's rather impressive, as well. Stand out features include sunbeds part-submerged in the water and a pagoda-like swim-up bar. Not to mention fountains and an extensive sun terrace dotted with sleek linen parasols.

On the food front, you're spoilt for choice. All Inclusive buffets come courtesy of the main restaurant – a Titanic-looking dining room replete with chandeliers. For a taste of the Far East, make a reservation at Sayuri. With black latticed chairs, this Japanese eatery certainly looks the part. Likewise Krystal. With its striking Picasso-esque wall space, it's the perfect setting for the latest in fusion cuisine. Rounding off the a la carte line-up you've got a steakhouse and an Italian trattoria.

As for relaxation and entertainment, treat yourself to a massage in the Vita Novus Spa, sign up for a game of beach volleyball or enjoy a beer or two in the American-style sports bar. There's even a casino here.

The Riu Palace's piece de resistance, however, has to be its location. Pulled right up against Palm Beach, it gazes out across the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. And the wide sweep of soft white sand virtually at its front door means the beach is yours for the taking.

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Hotel Riu Palace Aruba details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

2 swimming pools, 1 with adjoining whirlpool
Sun loungers, towels and umbrellas by the pool
Sun terrace
Palm Beach poolside bar with swim-up bar

Meals

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

All inclusive option

All meals
24 hour snacks
24 hour unlimited local and imported beverages
Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
Theme buffets
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Other facilities as indicated
Room service from 07:00 to 23:00
All taxes and gratuities
Facilities that do not form part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges - please see the A-Z Guide.