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Hotel Riu Palace ArubavsBoardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba
Boardwalk Hotel Aruba and Hotel Riu Palace Aruba are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Boardwalk Hotel Aruba is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Riu Palace Aruba. Boardwalk Hotel Aruba scores 85 with recommendations from 4 reviews like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Hotel Riu Palace Aruba
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Star Service
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
79 JE Irausquin Blvd, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "This white wedding cake of a resort towers over Palm Beach with one 8-story and two 10-story towers."
DK Eyewitness "This large complex offers almost every amenity and comfort, all-inclusive, right on the beach."
Gayot "Resembling a vast sand castle and towering above a warm beach cove in Aruba, this all-inclusive resort welcomes the waves of the Caribbean that splash at its door."
Star Service "Perched on spectacular Palm Beach, this is the best of Aruba's all-inclusive resorts, offering a taste of the sophisticated Riviera Maya just outside of Oranjestad." Full review
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Avoid at all costs the rooms facing the entrance or motley service entrances.
U.S. News & World Report12.0
"Perched along Palm Beach on Aruba's northwestern edge, Hotel Riu Palace Aruba offers 450 guest rooms and suites with double or king-sized beds, satellite TVs, minibars and beverage dispensers." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on Palm Beach, the 400-room all-inclusive Hotel Riu Palace Aruba boasts two pools and a kids pool, as well as a beach with loungers, umbrellas, and volleyball"
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Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba
Oyster DK Eyewitness
Frommer's Fodor's
Lonely Planet
New York Times Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Bakval 20, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $495/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"For those in search of an intimate boutique experience on Aruba, the Boardwalk Hotel is an excellent three-and-a-half-pearl choice." Full review
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There's no direct beach access, but guests can walk to nearby Palm Beach (full of bustling restaurants, casinos and nightlife) or get in the car and head to a hidden beach recommended by the owners -- they know the local scoop, so guests should be sure to ask their advice.
DK Eyewitness "Across the road from the Marriott complex on Palm Beach, this small hotel is an ideal alternative to the big resorts."
Frommer's "The romantic air that reigns throughout the hotel is enhanced by the private, air-conditioned casitas that are anything but rustic. Accommodations feature full kitchens and living rooms." Full review
Fodor's "A gorgeous luxury boutique oasis in an ex-coconut planation, this family run gem is decorated in bright tropical hues with unique accents supplied by local artists." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Located on a former coconut plantation, this delightful boutique hotel is just a short block from Palm Beach (where beach service is available) but miles from the tourist madness." Full review
New York Times "Inside it hides a tropical oasis of poolside hammocks and individually styled bungalows with cathedral ceilings. The rooms are obscured from each other by foliage, making it seem more private."
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Frommer's "An intimate hotel with 14 casitas spread across the coconut grove...accommodations feature full kitchens and living rooms decorated in a colorful Caribbean fashion." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With just 46 private casitas, the resort offers a more intimate option for guests seeking more laid-back accommodations. The casitas include kitchenettes, barbecues, and outdoor dining sets. "
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