Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace AntillasHotel Riu Palace Aruba
Overall
8.0
8.0
Beach
8.7
9.2
Food
7.7
7.2
Service
8.0
8.0
Rooms
7.6
7.4
Luxury
·
7.6
Value
7.6
7.0
Romance
8.1
7.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Riu Palace Antillas | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Aruba |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.3 (4,609) | Google Rating | 4.3 (4,996) |
| From $323 | Price / Night (pp) | From $296 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 20 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min |
All Scores
| Hotel Riu Palace Antillas | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Aruba |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Beach | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)7.7 | Food | 7.2 |
| 8.0 | Service | 8.0 |
| (better)7.6 | Rooms | 7.4 |
| (better)8.2 | Pools | 7.8 |
| – | Luxury | 7.6 |
| (better)7.6 | Value | 7.0 |
| – | Family | 7.8 |
| (better)8.1 | Romance | 7.7 |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | 8.4 (better) |
| – | Quiet | 6.8 |
| – | Adventure | 7.8 |
| – | Wellness | 7.7 |
| (better)7.3 | Remote work | 6.9 |
Of the 9 measures we call, Hotel Riu Palace Antillas leads on 6 and Hotel Riu Palace Aruba leads on 3.
Vibes
| Hotel Riu Palace Antillas | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Aruba |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Riu Palace Antillas | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Aruba |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from AUA
Hotel Riu Palace Aruba
- Palm Beach location
- Splash Water World
- 24-hour all-inclusive
- Great value for groups
Pros · Hotel Riu Palace Antillas
- Adults-only all-inclusive on Palm Beach.
- Very walkable resort-zone location.
- Strong beach and ocean access.
- Multiple specialty restaurants and 24-hour all-inclusive format.
- Good fit for travelers who want beach plus nightlife access.
Pros · Hotel Riu Palace Aruba
- Prime Palm Beach beachfront location.
- True 24-hour RIU all-inclusive model.
- Walkable to casinos, restaurants and shops.
- Good room options for families and groups.
Cons · Hotel Riu Palace Antillas
- Chair availability can be stressful during peak periods.
- Food and room quality feedback is mixed.
- Elevator and maintenance complaints appear in guest sources.
- Palm Beach is lively and public, not secluded.
Cons · Hotel Riu Palace Aruba
- Food quality is mixed by guest consensus.
- Room condition and cleanliness comments are inconsistent.
- Pools are not the strongest feature compared with the beach.
- Coordinates are not verified as exact main entrance.
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