Scores at a Glance
JOIA Aruba by IberostarHotel Riu Palace Aruba
Overall
8.6
8.0
Beach
8.9
9.2
Food
8.4
7.2
Service
8.3
8.0
Rooms
8.9
7.4
Luxury
·
7.6
Value
7.7
7.0
Romance
·
7.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JOIA Aruba by Iberostar | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Aruba |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (2,020) | Google Rating | 4.3 (4,996) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $296 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min |
All Scores
| JOIA Aruba by Iberostar | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Aruba |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Beach | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)8.4 | Food | 7.2 |
| (better)8.3 | Service | 8.0 |
| (better)8.9 | Rooms | 7.4 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 7.8 |
| – | Luxury | 7.6 |
| (better)7.7 | Value | 7.0 |
| – | Family | 7.8 |
| – | Romance | 7.7 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.4 |
| – | Quiet | 6.8 |
| – | Adventure | 7.8 |
| – | Wellness | 7.7 |
| – | Remote work | 6.9 |
Of the 9 measures we call, JOIA Aruba by Iberostar leads on 8 and Hotel Riu Palace Aruba leads on 1.
Vibes
| JOIA Aruba by Iberostar | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Aruba |
|---|---|---|
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| JOIA Aruba by Iberostar | Measure | Hotel Riu Palace Aruba |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | – |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
JOIA Aruba by Iberostar
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from AUA
Hotel Riu Palace Aruba
- Palm Beach location
- Splash Water World
- 24-hour all-inclusive
- Great value for groups
Pros · JOIA Aruba by Iberostar
- New 5-star resort steps from Eagle Beach.
- Modern spacious rooms and pool areas.
- Optional all-inclusive package gives flexibility.
- Official site lists free Wi-Fi and free private transfers for eligible online bookings.
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 · JOIA Aruba by Iberostar
- All-inclusive is optional and may not be the best value for travelers who dine around Aruba.
- Not directly beachfront despite being very close to Eagle Beach.
- Recent guests mention housekeeping inconsistency.
- Sales-pitch reports are a meaningful caution.
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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