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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGvsHurawalhi Island Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
7.6
9.5
Beach
9.0
9.4
Food
6.9
9.5
Service
7.2
9.5
Rooms
6.9
9.4
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.0
9.0
Romance
7.5
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | Overall Score | 9.5 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.1 (4,526) | Google Rating | 4.9 (918) (better) |
| From $147 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $359 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min (better) | Airport Transfer | 40 min |
All Scores
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 6.9 | Food | 9.5 (better) |
| 7.2 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 6.9 | Rooms | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| 8.0 | Value | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.0 | Family | – |
| 7.5 | Romance | 9.7 (better) |
| 8.4 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 9.5 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.9 |
| 8.0 (better) | Remote work | 7.4 |
Vibes
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from AUA
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Pros · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Excellent Palm Beach location.
- Optional all-inclusive package gives flexibility.
- Good value versus neighboring high-rise resorts.
- Kids Club and Kids Eat Free benefits.
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Cons · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Rooms are frequently described as dated.
- Food is often described as adequate rather than special.
- In-room dining is excluded from the all-inclusive package.
- Beach shade and palapa logistics can be frustrating.
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
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