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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGvsVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
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Scores at a Glance
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
Overall
7.6
8.3
Beach
9.0
8.1
Food
6.9
8.0
Service
7.2
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Rooms
6.9
·
Value
8.0
·
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 | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | Overall Score | 8.3 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.1 (4,526) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,005) (better) |
| From $147 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min (better) | Airport Transfer | 85 min |
All Scores
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 (better) | Beach | 8.1 |
| 6.9 | Food | 8.0 (better) |
| 7.2 | Service | – |
| 6.9 | Rooms | – |
| 7.8 | Pools | – |
| 8.0 | Value | – |
| 8.0 | Family | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.5 | Romance | – |
| 8.4 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
| – | Accessibility | 8.5 |
Vibes
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| 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
VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 85 min from CTA
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 · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Quiet Sicilian setting near Sampieri
- Official All Inclusive Premium plan is clearly described
- Strong family basics with kids club and pool kids area
- Good accessibility evidence from VOI's barrier-free project
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 · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- The private beach is 1.4 km away, not directly in front of rooms
- All-inclusive is a plan choice rather than the only default product
- Dining is more limited than large multi-restaurant all-inclusives
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