What We Love
- No reservations needed at any of the restaurants.
- Palm Beach is one of Caribbean's best beaches - the sands are so soft, the waves so gentle. It's paradise.
- The staff is amazing, making sure everything is taken care of just for you. You want for nothing here.
Things to Know
- You're in a prime location here on one of the most tourist-friendly islands!
- Champagne bubbly awaits you once you arrive. Cheers!
- Daily bus service runs up and down the hotel strip for around $3 a ride.
Resort Credit Includes:
Renova Spa - $260 in coupons
Weddings by Riu - $100 in coupons
Orchid Casino - $50 in coupons
Half Moon Store - $150 in coupons
Aruba Photos - $30 in coupons
Additional Information: Details on credits will be given at hotel at time of check in. Credits are per room, per stay. Must be 21 years or older. Resort Credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable and cannot be used for future stays. Resort credits can be used as discounts on specified select services only. Credits cannot be exchanged for cash. This promotion is subject to availability. Some restrictions apply. *Inclusions subject to changes without prior notice.
Resort Credit Includes:
Renova Spa - $260 in coupons
Weddings by Riu - $200 in coupons
Orchid Casino - $50 in coupons
Half Moon Store - $150 in coupons
Aruba Photos - $30 in coupons
Additional Information: Details on credits will be given at hotel at time of check in. Credits are per room, per stay. Must be 21 years or older. Resort Credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable and cannot be used for future stays. Resort credits can be used as discounts on specified select services only. Credits cannot be exchanged for cash. This promotion is subject to availability. Some restrictions apply. *Inclusions subject to changes without prior notice.
Resort Details
- Don NicolasBuffet-style, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Krystal
Fusion restaurant - A la carte. Open for dinner only.
- MilanoItalian cuisine (buffet starters and dessert) - A la carte. Open for dinner only.
- NautilusGrill Steakhouse - A la carte. Open for late continental breakfast & lunch and dinner.
- SayuriJapanese cuisine - A la carte. Open for dinner only.
- Various Lounges/Bars- Bon Bini
- Barry's
- Sports Bar
- Casino Bar (not included in All-Inclusive program)
- Palm Beach
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Accessible facilities
- All-inclusive meal plan
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Conference facilities†
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- All-inclusive meal plan
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Conference facilities†
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna
- Spa†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Internet Access
† Fees may apply
- Children's programDaytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily).
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-siteWorkout and aquagym.
- Gambling †Free entry to the Cool Casino (Drinks not included).
- GeneralDaytime entertainment programme for adults (daily). Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily).
- Hot tubThere is 1 indoor hot tub and 2 outdoor hot tubs.
- Kayaking
- Motorized Water Sports †Available through Scuba Caribe.
- Non-Motorized Water SportsAvailable through Scuba Caribe.
- PoolThere are 2 pools on-site. Each pool with an integrated Jacuzzi This Property has swim-up bars.
- Sauna
- Scuba diving †One introductory scuba diving lesson in pool.
- Snorkeling
- Spa'Renova Spa' with a variety of treatments, hairdresser, beauty salon and massages (additional charge).
- SurfingStand up paddle surfing (SUP).
- Golf †Golf course located within 5 miles of the property.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
9196 reviews
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Feb 19, 2025Vacation 2025
Nice RIU Had room with construction outside next door Not a fan for that could hear loud music till 3am every night Overall great food and drinks and a beautiful beach area. And pool. 8/10
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Feb 19, 2025Great time!!! Def come back
Had great time... very nice staff food and bar wise Only complaints if any which are very small compared to The people and time we had was .... the towel for pool service and couldn't make reservations at restaurants was first come first serve and the room Service only certain things after certain time Besides that I'm Coming back!!!!
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Feb 19, 2025
Absolutely outstanding!
Our stay at the Riu Palace in Aruba was wonderful! The desk clerk provided us with an exceptional room with privacy and amazing views. The restaurants were a great diversion from the buffet with a variety of choices. We had a great time and plan to return.
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Feb 17, 2025
Decent all-inclusive, nice locatoin
Traveled mid-January with another Mom and son; the resort is pretty much exactly how others have reviewed it. Rooms are clean but definitely dated. We had asked for two queen beds and ended up with King mini-suite with a sofa and cot; not exactly what we wanted, and they did offer to move us the following day but could not get us in close proximity to each other so we opted not to move. Front desk staff was generally very attentive and check-in was easy. The resort itself is kept very clean - there is always staff cleaning, wiping, sweeping. For us, there were not enough food choices to enjoy eating dinner there every night of our 5 nights; the buffet food is very good and they do offer many choices but we prefer a nice sit down venue for dinner so ended up eating out a couple of the nights (somewhat defeats the purpose of all-inclusive). To be noted, is the steak house opens at 6 not 630 as the Riu app states. We turned up at 620 for a 630 dinner and had to wait for the 8 pm seating - a bit frustrating for sure. As for the beach and pool chairs, they are definitely limited and the first come first serve is tough if you are not an early riser. Note that after 2 hrs your chairs will likely be cleaned off - best way to guarantee a spot on the beach is make friends with the beach attendant and give him a nice tip! Overall, it was a nice trip and the hotel is located close to town so walking in is easy.
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Feb 16, 2025
Welcome to Paradise in Aruba
The place, the food, the experience was top notch and I would return. I did learn that: - the Italian restaurant could use a touch of authenticity. - the steakhouse seemed to have some unwritten rules: we were refused the same surf and turf that was in the plate of a patron nearby. Not cool! - there is an "underground economy" which allocates the best palapas (huts) by the beach. Again, not cool!
- AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
- AdvisoryThe hotel will start renovations: Phase 1 (April 21–August 21, 2025) affects Block B and the Nautilus poolside restaurant. A BBQ station will replace poolside snacks, and the steakhouse menu moves to another restaurant. Phase 2 (August 21–December 21, 2025) involves Block A. Work occurs weekdays (8 AM–4 PM), with no weekend disruptions. There will be limited room availability and temporary facility changes during these phases.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th, 11th or 16th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Hotel Spring Break Policies - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
- Early Departure Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26