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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGvsIkos Oceania
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Scores at a Glance
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGIkos Oceania
Overall
7.6
9.3
Beach
9.0
8.8
Food
6.9
9.6
Service
7.2
9.6
Rooms
6.9
9.0
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.0
8.7
Romance
7.5
9.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Ikos Oceania |
|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.1 (4,526) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,921) (better) |
| From $147 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $391 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min (better) | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Ikos Oceania |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 (better) | Beach | 8.8 |
| 6.9 | Food | 9.6 (better) |
| 7.2 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 6.9 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.0 | Family | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.5 | Romance | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.4 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Vibes
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Ikos Oceania |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
Activities
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Ikos Oceania |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Ikos Oceania
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from SKG
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 · Ikos Oceania
- True luxury all-inclusive
- Excellent food and drinks
- 24-hour room service and minibar included
- Kids and teen programming
- Blue Flag beach
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 · Ikos Oceania
- Expensive
- Peak-season reservations require planning
- Exact main entrance coordinates need manual confirmation
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