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Hotel Riu Palace Aruba

J.E. Irausquin Blvd 79, Noord, Aruba

Five-StarNear CoastMid-Size
4.3
★★★★★
4,963 reviews on Google
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Highlights

—3 pools
—5 restaurants & bars
—Full-service spa
—20 min from AUA

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Guest Reviews

★★★★★
Jacques Archambault · 3 months ago

Wonderful experience. Newly renovated room was beautiful that was one of the most comfortable I'd ever slept on. Pillows wonderful. Shower pressure great. In room bar, plenty of water, wonderful options for food everywhere we went. Friendly staff. Never felt more comfortable.

★★★★★
Patricia Boyer · 4 months ago

We arrived at the palace on February 14th. 2026. The place is absolutely beautiful. Immaculately clean and they were cleaning everything all the time! We had a great room. Everything was neat and tidy and clean. The only exception was we didn't have really hot water in the shower. It was doable thou...

★★★★★
Arlinda M · 4 months ago

We had a wonderful experience here. The location is so convenient - just a few steps away from the beach. The food is really good and there are various options inside the resort. The Italian grill was our favorite. There are various kid friendly activities that our son enjoyed, especially karaoke ni...

★★★★★
maria P · 4 months ago

Hotel is beautiful, staff is always working and cleaning. We were suppose to have 2 double beds they gave us a king we kept it bed was so big we were fine. WiFi was not working well. Check in and check out was easy. Bars were great especially the one in lobby. Cappuccino bar was awesome. Everyone ...

★★★★★
Jill Pattison · 3 months ago

Wonderful location. Plugs in room an issue. Lack of plugs. Bed very comfy !!! Bathroom large ! Loved the separate washroom. Great services. Found that the property was spotless and always clean. Food is ok - found that it could be quite salty. You can’t take salt away once it’s been added by ...

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Details
—J.E. Irausquin Blvd 79, Noord, Aruba
—+297 586 3900
Getting There
—Nearest airport: AUA
Queen Beatrix International Airport
—20 min transfer
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Grand Escape Score
8.1/10
RIU Hotels & Resorts
Palm Beach
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✓ Official site verified

Scores

Beach8.8
High
Food7.7
Medium
Service8.1
Medium
Rooms7.9
Medium
Pools8.3
Medium
Value7.7
Medium
Family8.2
Medium
Romance8.0
Medium
Nightlife8.4
Medium
Remote work7.2
Low

Pros

  • Prime Palm Beach beachfront location.
  • Family-friendly all-inclusive option next to adults-only RIU Palace Antillas.
  • Walkable to Palm Beach restaurants, bars, shops, and casinos.
  • Strong beach and swimmability profile.
  • Renovation may improve room and facility quality after reopening.

Cons

  • Currently under renovation with reopening planned for August 2026.
  • Older guest feedback includes food, elevator, maintenance, and noise complaints.
  • Palm Beach is lively and public, not secluded.
  • Beach and pool chair competition can be an issue during peak periods.
  • Post-renovation restaurant, room, and pool details require verification.

Things to know

  • Hotel Riu Palace Aruba is a family-friendly, 24-hour all-inclusive resort on Palm Beach.
  • The official RIU page currently states the hotel is under renovation with reopening planned for August 2026, so booking availability and post-renovation features should be verified before publication.
  • This is not the adults-only RIU in Aruba; adults-only travelers should compare Hotel Riu Palace Antillas next door.
  • Palm Beach location is the resort’s biggest strength, with strong beach access and easy walkability to the high-rise resort zone.
  • Pre-renovation guest feedback is mixed on food consistency, room condition, elevator performance, and activity noise, so post-renovation reviews should be rechecked before scoring as active.

Hidden tips

  • Wait for post-renovation guest reviews before treating older room and maintenance complaints as fully current.
  • Choose this resort over RIU Palace Antillas if traveling with children or wanting a family-friendly RIU option.
  • Choose a higher-floor sea-view room if views and reduced ground-level activity noise matter.
  • Plan for early beach or pool chair selection during busy weeks.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Palm Beach location
  • Beach and ocean access
  • Walkability to Palm Beach resort zone
  • Family-friendly all-inclusive convenience
  • Pool and activity options
Most common complaints
  • Current renovation and reopening uncertainty
  • Food consistency
  • Elevator or maintenance issues in older reviews
  • Noise from entertainment or pool activities
  • Beach and pool chair availability
Things people wish they knew
  • The resort is family-friendly, not adults-only.
  • The neighboring RIU Palace Antillas is the adults-only RIU option on Palm Beach.
  • Older reviews should be interpreted cautiously because the official site currently shows a renovation and August 2026 reopening.
  • Palm Beach is excellent for walkability but not for travelers seeking seclusion.
From Reddit

Reddit feedback is mixed and includes strong cautions about pre-renovation condition and value, while still recognizing the resort’s Palm Beach location as its clearest advantage.

Rooms

Rooms To Avoid:Rooms near elevators, entertainment areas, or lower activity zones may be less suitable for quiet-focused guests.Low

Guest feedback mentions elevator, entertainment, and activity-noise variability.

Best Value Room:Standard or partial-ocean-view categories may provide better value for families who plan to spend most time at the beach and pool.Low

Exact value depends on post-renovation pricing and room-category changes after reopening.

Best Room Category:Higher-floor sea-view or ocean-view suite categoriesMedium

Best fit for guests prioritizing Palm Beach views and reduced ground-level activity exposure.

The facts

450
Room Count
3
Number Of Pools
5
Number Of Restaurants
SpaGood WifiBeachfrontSwim Up BarFamily FriendlySwimmable BeachWalkable To Town

How we scored it

Food
Buffet: 7.8Restaurant Variety: 8Guest Food Sentiment: 7.3Specialty Restaurants: 7.8Post Renovation Uncertainty: 6.5
Food Score From Restaurant Inventory And Guest Sentiment With Consistency Caveat · sources: Dining, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Reddit, Brides · verified 2026-06-28
Beach
Walkability: 9Beach Access: 9.2Swimmability: 8.8Water Quality: 8.8Chair Availability Caveat: 7
Beach Score From Palm Beach Location Swimmability And Guest Sentiment · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Reddit, Brides · verified 2026-06-28
Pools
Family Pool: 8.2Swim Up Bar: 8.5Pool Inventory: 8.4Activity Noise Caveat: 6.8Chair Availability Caveat: 7
Pool Score From Pool Inventory And Guest Pool Activity Sentiment · sources: TripAdvisor, Expedia, YouTube, Brides · verified 2026-06-28
Rooms
Room Size: 8Cleanliness: 8.2View Options: 8.4Post Renovation Potential: 8.5Pre Renovation Condition Caveat: 6.6
Room Score From Guest Room Feedback And Current Renovation Context · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Reddit, YouTube · verified 2026-06-28
Value
Food Caveat: 7Expedia Rating: 8.2Location Value: 8.8Renovation Caveat: 5.8All Inclusive Value: 8
Value Score From Palm Beach Location All Inclusive Inclusions Guest Ratings And Renovation Uncertainty · sources: Expedia, TripAdvisor, Reddit, Official, YouTube · verified 2026-06-28
Family
Beach: 8.8Pools: 8.3Room Capacity: 8Dining Flexibility: 7.8Renovation Uncertainty: 6.5
Family Score From Non Adults Only Status Beach Pools And Child Friendly Inventory · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, YouTube · verified 2026-06-28
Overall
Food: 7.7Rooms: 7.9Beach Location: 8.8Expedia Rating: 8.2Expedia Review Count: 1824Renovation Status Caveat: 5.5
Provisional Review Platform And Guest Sentiment Analysis Discounted For Current Renovation Status · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Reddit, Dining, YouTube · verified 2026-06-28
Romance
Views: 8.4Beachfront: 8.8Walkable Nightlife: 8.4Family Resort Caveat: 7Renovation Uncertainty: 6.5
Romance Score From Beachfront Location Sea View Options And Palm Beach Walkability Balanced Against Family Resort Context · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Brides, Reddit, Expedia · verified 2026-06-28
Service
Housekeeping: 8.4Front Desk Caveat: 7.2Restaurant Service: 7.8Staff Friendliness: 8.2
Guest Sentiment Analysis For Staff Service And Housekeeping · sources: TripAdvisor, Expedia, Reddit, YouTube · verified 2026-06-28
Nightlife
Live Music: 8Resort Bars: 8.2Walkable Palm Beach: 8.8Casino And External Options: 8.4
Nightlife Score From Palm Beach Walkability Bars Live Music And Resort Entertainment · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Brides, YouTube · verified 2026-06-28
Remote work
Wifi: 7.8Walkability: 8.5Quiet Caveat: 6Room Comfort: 7.8Renovation Status Caveat: 5.5
Remote Work Score From Wifi Room Comfort And Walkability Limited By Noise And Renovation Status · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-06-28

Sources

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Scored with Grand Escape methodology v1.0.