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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGvsHyatt Ziva Cap Cana
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Scores at a Glance
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGHyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Overall
7.6
9.0
Beach
9.0
8.8
Food
6.9
8.5
Service
7.2
9.0
Rooms
6.9
8.9
Luxury
·
8.7
Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
7.5
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.1 (4,526) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,463) (better) |
| From $147 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $284 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 (better) | Beach | 8.8 |
| 6.9 | Food | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.2 | Service | 9.0 (better) |
| 6.9 | Rooms | 8.9 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.7 |
| 8.0 (better) | Value | 7.8 |
| 8.0 | Family | 9.5 (better) |
| 7.5 | Romance | – |
| 8.4 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.0 (better) |
| 8.0 | Remote work | 8.1 (better) |
Vibes
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from AUA
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 15 min from PUJ
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 · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Excellent family infrastructure with water park, lazy river, kids club and teen lounge.
- Strong room inventory including swim-up and Club categories.
- Short transfer from Punta Cana airport.
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 · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Can be expensive for families during school-break periods.
- Beach quality is seasonally vulnerable to sargassum.
- Not the quietest fit for couples without children.
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