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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino, J.E. Irausquin Boulevard, Noord, Aruba
TypeBeach resortHoliday Inn Resort, IHG
LocationPalm Beach18 min from the airport
Check in / outFrom 4 PMCheck out by 11 AM
Best forFamiliesCouples, Friends, Groups
Driving times without traffic, by Google Maps
AddressHoliday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino, J.E. Irausquin Boulevard, Noord, Aruba
Phone+297 586 3600
We just returned from an amazing week at the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba, and we couldn’t have been happier with our stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and went out of their way to ensure we had a great vacation. The resort was clean, well maintained, and located on one of the most beautiful stretches of Palm Beach. We loved having easy access to the beach, plenty of chairs available, and crystal clear water just steps away. The all inclusive package was absolutely worth it. There was a great variety of food and drinks, and we always found something delicious to enjoy. The bartenders, servers, housekeeping, and entertainment staff were all friendly, hardworking, and genuinely seemed to care that guests had a great experience. The atmosphere was relaxing during the day but still offered plenty to do, whether it was enjoying the pools, participating in activities, or taking a short walk to nearby restaurants, shops, and nightlife. This was exactly the vacation we were hoping for. We left feeling refreshed and already talking about coming back. Thank you to everyone at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba for making our stay so memorable!
Had a great stay at the Holiday Inn Aruba Palm Beach! The staff was amazing, and the location made it so easy to get to everything. The Sea Breeze Restaurant was fantastic—especially the seafood and skirt steak! Everything was very affordable, the bed was comfortable, and the AC worked perfectly and got down into the low 60s.Beach was a 30 second walk from your our room can’t beat it! And the happy hour was AMAZING! 🍹🌴 I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this resort!
The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba is our home away from home! This was our 5th stay in 3 years and it's hard to describe how magical it is. Each stay we stay longer as we never want to leave. The location is amazing and the staff can't be beat. Juliesa and Jennyfer at front desk were super nice and helpful. Jimmy at Oceanside took care of is all week, Smitty made sure our palapa was set up every morning, and Veronica, Augustin and Juan were the best waiter and waitress! Finally, the bartenders...Josuel, Pedro, Victor, Yaqui, Jose, Andres and Calvin are awesome, never a bad drink. Can't wait until our next stay!
Overall, we had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The property is beautiful, the beach is stunning, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and most of the staff were friendly and helpful. We truly enjoyed our vacation and appreciated everything the resort has to offer. One thing that could definitely be improved is the requirement to sign a receipt every time you order food or drinks, even though the resort is all-inclusive. Having to stop and sign paperwork throughout the day becomes inconvenient and takes away from the relaxing vacation experience. Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience at the Sea Breeze restaurant with a waiter named Juan Sebastian. We were dining with our family, including a 3-year-old child, and it took a very long time before he even came to our table to offer us water or take our order. Once the food arrived, several items were incorrect. My husband and I both ordered our steaks well done, but they were served very undercooked and red inside. We could not eat them. My daughter ended up eating my steak, while my husband returned his completely untouched because it was not cooked as requested. The most frustrating part was that Juan Sebastian still charged us for the steak that had been returned because it was prepared incorrectly, so we ended up paying for a meal that was never eaten. He also tried to charge another member of our table who had the all-inclusive package. We had to strongly object before he finally removed that charge. A simple apology and a willingness to correct the mistakes would have made a huge difference. Instead, the entire interaction felt unprofessional and unnecessarily stressful. I believe customer service is one of the most important parts of the hospitality industry, and employees who cannot treat guests fairly should not be in customer-facing roles. Aside from this unfortunate incident, we truly enjoyed our stay and would recommend the hotel. I hope management addresses this issue so future guests can have the excellent experience this resort is otherwise capable of providing.
We absolutely love Holiday Inn Aruba and keep coming back year after year! We have stayed here with our two kids for four years in a row, and it continues to be one of our favorite family vacations. The location is amazing, with so much nightly fun nearby and easy access to many excursions. We always do the all-inclusive option and have been really happy with the food throughout the resort. There is something for everyone, which makes traveling with kids so much easier. Our kids have used the kids club and they LOVE it. It gives them something fun to look forward to, and it gives us a little time to relax and get a massage! Pool bingo is also a huge favorite for our family and always such a fun part of the trip. I also think Seabreeze has the best sunset dinner on the island! Overall, Holiday Inn Aruba is a great family-friendly resort with a perfect location, great food, and plenty to keep everyone entertained. We will definitely keep coming back!
Yes. The resort sits right on Palm Beach.
Check in is from 4 PM and check out is by 11 AM.
You can choose. The resort sells both room only stays and an all inclusive option.
Yes. Children ages 4 to 11 can join the daily kids club.
About an 18 minute drive from Queen Beatrix International Airport.
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