Are the specialty restaurants included at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG?

Partly: some premium & à la carte dining is included at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG, but premium options cost extra. Official all-inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in restaurants; in-room dining is excluded.

Does Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG include top-shelf liquor?

Partly: some top-shelf liquor is included at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG, but premium options cost extra. Official package includes unlimited resort drinks; premium-brand coverage was not verified.

Is room service included at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG?

No: room service costs extra at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Official all-inclusive package states in-room dining is not included.

Are spa treatments included at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Spa services are listed as extra-charge services.

Are excursions included at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG?

No: off-site excursions costs extra at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Aruba excursions and watersports are not evidenced as included in the package.

Are airport transfers included at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG?

No: airport transfers costs extra at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. No included airport transfer was verified.

Does Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes. Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG lists a kids' club. IHG lists Kids Club, and hotel policies state Kids Eat Free for children 11 and under when ordering from the kids menu with an adult. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.

Is the beach at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG good for young children?

The water in front is typically calm, and the entry is a gradual walk-in a young child can stand in.

Do kids stay free at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG?

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG advertises a kids-stay-free policy. The fine print is seasonal (age cutoffs and blackout dates change), so confirm current family pricing on the resort's booking page.

It’s All Inclusive

Aruba · All ages · 4-star

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG

Q: Is Wi-Fi free at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG. IHG amenities page lists free internet.

Q: Is the kids' club included at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG?

Yes: kids' club is included in the all-inclusive plan at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG. IHG amenities page lists Kids Club among resort activities.

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7.6 / 10

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on beach and value

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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG at a glance

Location: Palm Beach
Guests: All ages welcome
The plan: All-inclusive available as an add-on
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5 on Google4,560 reviews
Best months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
Airport transfer: AUAAbout 20 minutes
Dining: 7 restaurants
Drinks: 3 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

1. 1 King Standard Resort View: view room details
2. Premium Room: view room details

Jan 10, 2027

$1,013

$998

Apr 11, 2027

$870

$855

Jul 11, 2027

$836

$821

Checked Oct 24, 2026 · Sample details

Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 3 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.

Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.

This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on.

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Holiday Inn Aruba is not automatically all-inclusive; book the all-inclusive package if you want meals and drinks bundled.
The package includes three meals and resort drinks but excludes in-room dining.
The strongest reason to book is Palm Beach location and value, not luxury-room finish.
Aruba has excellent off-resort dining, so all-inclusive may not be worth it for guests who like eating out.
Hidden tips
Reserve dinner times if staying on the all-inclusive package.
Book beach shade/palapas early because shade logistics are a recurring Aruba issue.
Price the package against nearby Palm Beach restaurants before committing.
Things guests wish they had known
The hotel has an all-inclusive option, but many Aruba regulars prefer eating off property.
Its best value is the beachfront location, not room luxury.
Strengths from our research
Excellent Palm Beach location.
Optional all-inclusive package gives flexibility.
Good value versus neighboring high-rise resorts.
Kids Club and Kids Eat Free benefits.
Other considerations from our research
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.

What guests say

Most loved

Palm Beach location
Beach and pools
Value compared with nearby resorts
Family convenience

Most complained about

Dated rooms
Mediocre food
Palapa and beach-shade reservations
Casino quality

From Reddit

Aruba Reddit feedback consistently frames Holiday Inn as a good-value Palm Beach pick with dated rooms; users say the all-inclusive package exists but often recommend weighing it against Aruba's off-resort restaurants.

What’s included

The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.

Included

Wi-FiIncluded
IHG amenities page lists free internet.
Kids' clubIncluded
IHG amenities page lists Kids Club among resort activities.

Not included

Room serviceCosts extra
Official all-inclusive package states in-room dining is not included.
Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa services are listed as extra-charge services.
Off-site excursionsCosts extra
Aruba excursions and watersports are not evidenced as included in the package.
Airport transfersCosts extra
No included airport transfer was verified.

Included with limits

Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
Official all-inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in restaurants; in-room dining is excluded.
Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Official package includes unlimited resort drinks; premium-brand coverage was not verified.
Per the resort, not yet verified

No timeshare pitch

No. Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG doesn't run vacation-club or timeshare presentations. No recurring timeshare or vacation-club pressure pattern was found in reviewed sources.

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

7.6 / 10How we score

Value: 8.0 out of 10
Service: 7.2 out of 10
Beach: 9.0 out of 10
Dining: 6.9 out of 10
Rooms: 6.9 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 7.8 out of 10

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG

11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 20, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

ihg · reddit · booking · expedia · mapcarta · official · tripadvisor · aruba_tourism · ihg_amenities · booking_reviews · official_policies · reddit_all_inclusive · official_all_inclusive · booking_all_inclusive_reviews

The six that set the score

Value8.0

Service7.2

Beach9.0

Dining6.9

Rooms6.9

Pools & Spa7.8

And 5 more we track

Nightlife8.4

Family8.0

Remote work8.0

Romance7.5

Quiet6.4

Open a category

Value8.0High confidence

Beach Location: 9.0
Room Finish Drag: 5.8
Food Mediocrity Drag: 6.2
Optional Ai Flexibility: 8.2
Palm Beach Price Position: 8.4

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial All-Inclusive · IHG · Booking.com · Expedia · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jul 20, 2026

Service7.2High confidence

Beach Service: 7.2
Staff Friendliness: 7.5
Palapa Process Drag: 6.2
Ai Service Consistency: 6.7

Method: Weighted review analysisTripAdvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 20, 2026

Beach9.0High confidence

Walkability: 9.2
Swimmability: 9.2
Crowding Drag: 7.2
Palm Beach Location: 9.4

Method: Weighted review analysisIHG · Aruba Tourism · TripAdvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 20, 2026

Dining6.9High confidence

Reservation Needs: 6.5
Restaurant Access: 7.6
Package Limitations: 6.8
Recent Guest Sentiment: 6.6

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial All-Inclusive · IHG · Booking.com · Expedia · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jul 20, 2026

Rooms6.9High confidence

Cleanliness: 7.0
View Options: 7.4
Location Value: 8.0
Dated Room Drag: 5.8

Method: Weighted review analysisIHG · Booking.com · Expedia · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jul 20, 2026

Pools & Spa7.8

Whirlpool: 7.5
Pool Count: 7.5
Freeform Design: 7.5
Poolside Cabanas: 8.0
Quiet Third Pool: 8.0

Method: Facility and review synthesisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Booking.com · Oyster.comVerified Aug 14, 2026

Family8.0High confidence

Kids Club: 8.0
Calm Beach: 9.0
Kids Eat Free: 8.2
Walkable Dining: 8.4
Dated Rooms Drag: 5.8

Method: Weighted review analysisIHG · Official Policies · Booking.com · Expedia · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jul 20, 2026

Romance7.5

Beach Quality: 8.0
Couples Rating: 8.0
Brand Perception: 6.5
Ocean Front Rooms: 8.0
Casino Entertainment: 7.0
Palm Beach Sunset Setting: 8.0

Method: Review sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · Booking.com · OfficialVerified Aug 14, 2026

Quiet6.4

Nearby Clubs: 5.5
Lively Main Pool: 6.0
Quieter Third Pool: 7.5
Room Door Slamming: 5.5
Higher Floor Quieter: 7.0
Palm Beach Strip Location: 5.0

Method: Review sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · Oyster.com · Booking.comVerified Aug 14, 2026

What it does best

Excellent Palm Beach location.
Optional all-inclusive package gives flexibility.
Good value versus neighboring high-rise resorts.
Kids Club and Kids Eat Free benefits.

Where it costs you

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.

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Rooms To Avoid: Dated rooms if room finish is a priorityRecent Reddit feedback repeatedly says rooms are dated while location and beach value remain strong.
Best Value Room: Standard RoomKeeps access to the same Palm Beach location and optional all-inclusive package at a lower room-category cost.
Best Room Category: Ocean View RoomBest supported because Palm Beach/ocean positioning is the main reason to book this hotel.

Everything we read on Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG

Ihg Reddit Booking Expedia Mapcarta OfficialTripadvisorAruba Tourism Ihg Amenities Booking Reviews Official Policies Reddit All Inclusive Official All Inclusive Booking All Inclusive Reviews

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 6.9 / 10

Places to eat: 7
Bars and lounges: 3

Buffet · Italian · Beach bar · Coffee shop · International · Aruban

Agave Mexican Cuisine
Mexican dinner cuisine with Caribbean influences.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Agave Mexican Cuisine
Service
Restaurant
Corals
Oceanfront breakfast buffet; other meal periods vary seasonally.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Corals
Service
Buffet
Da Vinci Ristorante
Italian dinner dining.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Da Vinci Ristorante
Service
Restaurant
Gelato da Passeggio
Italian-style gelato and sweet treats.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Gelato da Passeggio
Service
Gelato counter
Oceanside Bar & Grill
Casual beachside meals and drinks.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Oceanside Bar & Grill
Service
Bar / grill
Palm Lobby Bar & Cafe
Lobby coffee service and evening cocktails.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Palm Lobby Bar & Cafe
Service
Bar / cafe
Sea Breeze Restaurant & Bar
Oceanfront seafood, meat and vegan options.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Sea Breeze Restaurant & Bar
Service
Restaurant / bar

Official and Aruba tourism pages describe multiple on-site restaurants and bars; recent Reddit advice says dinner reservations are useful for the all-inclusive package. The current official navigation names Corals, Oceanside, Sea Breeze, Agave, Da Vinci, Palm Lobby and Gelato da Passeggio. Exact outlet meal-plan coverage, current service hours and booking requirements remain unverified; no new inclusion or mandatory reservation claim is inferred. The linked guest directory supplies room-service contact instructions, not proof of included delivery.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG?

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
1 King Standard Resort ViewBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not listed	Not listed
Premium RoomBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	1 bedroom	Not listed

More room options (3)

Room categories at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Standard Room	Capacity unverified	1 bedroom	Not listed
Ocean View Room	Capacity unverified	1 bedroom	Ocean view
Suite	Capacity unverified	1 bedroom	Not listed

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

IHG amenities page confirms pool facilities including children's pool.

Pools 7.8

The beach itself

9.0beach score · high confidence

Palm Beach is a calm, sandy, highly walkable beach zone with public beach access and many nearby restaurants.

Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Gradual entry, shallow a long way out
Sargassum is rare here

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Families & group stays

For families

Bringing the kids to Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Kids' club: Program listed
Supervision & drop-off: Confirm rules and current hours before booking
Kids stay free: Advertised; check season fine print
Beach for young swimmers: Gradual, calm entry: toddler-friendly
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Does Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG have a kids' club, and from what age?: Yes. Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG lists a kids' club. IHG lists Kids Club, and hotel policies state Kids Eat Free for children 11 and under when ordering from the kids menu with an adult. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
Is the beach at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG good for young children?: The water in front is typically calm, and the entry is a gradual walk-in a young child can stand in.

Group travel

Taking a group

meeting/event spaces up to 450 with banquet services; on-site casino and live entertainment

Private dining & events: Bookable
Group size: Up to 450 guests
Group rates: Negotiable on a block
Nightlife: Lively, bars running late

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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: Year-round

Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Oct to Jan. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 8 Septembers sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Melissa in 2025.

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG by month · average high, rain days, hurricane odds and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	88°F31°C	88°F31°C	90°F32°C	91°F33°C	91°F33°C	91°F33°C	91°F33°C	93°F34°C	93°F34°C	91°F33°C	90°F32°C	88°F31°C
Rain days	5 days	2 days	1 day	1 day	1 day	2 days	3 days	2 days	3 days	5 days	7 days	6 days
hurricane oddshow often a hurricane passes within 100 miles that month
hurricane odds	n/aunder 1 in 10	n/aunder 1 in 10	n/aunder 1 in 10	n/aunder 1 in 10	n/aunder 1 in 10	n/aunder 1 in 10	n/aunder 1 in 10	n/aunder 1 in 10	1 in 8	n/aunder 1 in 10	n/aunder 1 in 10	n/aunder 1 in 10
Verdict	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Aruba, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works

Getting to Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG

Nearest airport: AUA · Queen Beatrix International Airport
Approximate transfer: 20 minutes
Transportation: Holiday Inn Resort Aruba states that an airport shuttle is not available.

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Hotel transportation

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba states that an airport shuttle is not available.

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No hotel airport-shuttle fare is available because IHG lists no shuttle service. Obtain a current taxi or private-transfer quote for your exact journey.

All-inclusive is an optional package at Holiday Inn Resort Aruba. IHG's transport page lists no airport shuttle from AUA. Check whether your vacation-package seller has added transportation; otherwise arrange a separate ride. Confirm passenger and luggage capacity, child seats, the meeting point and return pickup with your provider.

Hotel sources and checked date

Resort and optional all-inclusive packages Checked October 19, 2026