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Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & CasinovsBarcelo Aruba
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino scores significantly better than Barcelo Aruba. Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino comes in at #3 in Aruba with endorsements from 9 publications like Oyster, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Frommer's
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 81, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $475/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "More than any other Palm Beach high-rise, this 354-room hotel has a casual, lived-in quality."
Travel + Leisure "Three-tower Dutch Colonial resort and casino with Aruba's most comprehensive spa, extending onto a 1,500-foot stretch of powdery white sand." Full review
BlackBook "Full-service resort ticks off all the beach vacation boxes: two palm-fringed swimming pools, outdoor bar, 355 tidy guest rooms and suites, and all the ocean you can stand."
Frommer's "This eight-story resort has the most stylish and beautiful rooms in Aruba." Full review
Star Service "Sways more in time to island rhythms, its new contemporary-tropical-style guest rooms creating a winning environment for travelers in search of something more regional in character." Full review
i
For the best water vistas request one of the rooms in the Aruba Wing, especially the renovated club rooms, which access an exclusive private lounge with all the expected perks.
Fodor's "The lavish rooms at this 14-acre resort are appointed with colonial West Indian–style furniture, and their large balconies overlook the ocean or tropical gardens." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Incorporating several local touches that lend a clear sense of the destination, elevating what could have been a generic beach break into a distinctly Aruban experience." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"Renovated in December 2016, this expansive Hilton outpost in northwestern Aruba boasts two large swimming pools, a fitness center and four restaurants, among other..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino wins over families with its palapa-studded beach and action-packed activity schedule. There’s also a kids club and evening activities such as dive-in movies and s’mores."
Barcelo Aruba Frommer's
Oyster Fodor's Star Service U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 83, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $375/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The pool has retained its bustling feel, so if you're looking for a casual house-party atmosphere with lots of action and organized activities, this good-times place is for you." Full review
i
The resort is popular with almost everybody: families with kids, young couples, middle- aged folks, and some elderly guests; most people choose an all-inclusive package.
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"A lively, modern resort in Aruba's tourist center, the Occidental draws young couples, families, and retirees -- all playing together on the hotel's active beach." Full review
Fodor's "Popular with tour groups, this all-inclusive resort always has something going on, whether it's beer-drinking contests or bikini fashion shows." Full review
Star Service "The beach is beautiful, the vast sea-size central pool is well-designed and anyone willing to pay the hefty supplement for Royal Club accommodations is in for a treat. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report13.0
"Recent visitors praised the property's clean and comfortable digs, though some felt the outdated decor did not justify the high room rate. The seven on-site restaurants also receive mixed feedback. " Full review
i
After satiating their appetites, guests can test their luck in the casino, head down to the beach or post up on a chaise lounge by the free-form pool.
Travel + Leisure "Barceló Aruba, set on the white sandy shores of Palm Beach, features 373 rooms, all with balconies and views of the ocean or garden"
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