What We Love

  • No reservations are needed at any of the restaurants.
  • The resort is located in the heart of Palm Beach. 
  • Eat, swim, drink and check out all the amenities at the family friendly Riu next door. 

Things to Know

  • The resort is approximately 20 minutes away from the airport. 
  • US currency is accepted here.
  • Rent a bike and tour the island on your own, or hop on the public bus that travels the strip for under $3.
Hotel Promotions
Up to $590 in Resort Credits.

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.


Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 27 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Up to $690 in Resort Credits.

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.


Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 27 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Exchange Privileges
Guest will have access to all bars at Riu Palace Aruba. 

Important information: More information will be provided upon check-in. Transportation is not included.

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Jun 2022 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2022 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Honeymoon Inclusions.
Guests celebrating their honeymoon with us will receive the following amenities:

• Surprise welcome gift in their room
• Bottle of chanpagne
• King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)
• Late Check-out (Subject to availability at time of departure)
• Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)
• 35 USD Spa credit for a selected service in ""Specials for couple"" category (120 min). This discount applies per couple per stay and does not apply with other promotions or discounts.

To receive this offer, just enter ""Honeymoon"" in the Special Service Request section during check-out or call out Customer Care and we will be happy to make the notation for you. 

Important Information: Proof of marriage must be provided at check-in and must be valid within 90 days.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 27 Jun 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
All Inclusive Amenities
* Welcome drink of Cava (sparkling wine)
* All meals, snacks, local and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in all hotel bars and restaurants.
* International drinks with top brands
* Regularly refilled minibar and liquor dispenser in the guest rooms.
* 24 hour room service
* Snacks available 24 hours a day
* Free sports and activities including: kayaking, stand up paddle surfing,  snorkeling equipment
* Gym and Aquagym
* Free entry to the discotheque at neighboring Riu Palace Aruba (drinks included). Open 6 nights per week. Must be 18 years old.
* WiFi throughout the hotel.
* Daytime entertainment program daily
* Shows, Riu evening program or live music
* Free entry to the casino ( drinks not included)
* Riu Party theme parties, once per week
Additional Information: All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes.

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 05 Jul 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 05 Jul 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Elite Club Amenities
Elite Club Amites include:

•In-room aromatherapy and privileged location
•Exclusive welcome gift, dedicated check in area and Elite Club wristband
•Confirmed late check-out until 1PM and early check-in based on availability
•Upgraded in room liquor dispenser with top brands
•Upgraded minibar with snacks; welcome bottle of sparkling wine
•Access to "Elite Club Lounge" with exclusive premium branded drinks
•Exclusive area with 120m2 swimming pool and sun terrace and premium branded drinks
•"Elite Club Restaurant"

Important Information: Redemption information will be provided upon check-in. Some restrictions may apply. 
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 05 Nov 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 05 Nov 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

Resort Details

Guests can enjoy outstanding a la carte or buffet-style dining experiences.
OnSite Dining
  • Arubian
  • Krystal Fusion Restaurant
    Serving dinner a la carte.
  • Main Restaurant
    International buffet.  Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Malmok
    -Poolside restaurant
    -Dine at the Malmok restaurant and enjoy authentic taste of Aruba local cuisine
  • Palm Beach
    -Steakhouse
    -Palm Beach Restaurant offers the finest cuts of meat
  • Rimini Italian Restaurant
    Serving dinner a la carte. 
The resort offers welcome drinks, public Wi-Fi, health club services and other luxurious amenities.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour room service
  • Bicycle rentals,Offsite†
  • Casino†
  • Children not allowed
  • Concierge desk
  • Disco
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Golf,Offsite†
  • Lounges/bars
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • 24-hour room service
  • Bicycle rentals, Offsite†
  • Casino†
  • Children not allowed
  • Concierge desk
  • Disco
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Lounges/bars
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Spa†
  • Water sports†
  • Welcome drink

† Fees may apply

Gambling, water sports, scuba diving and other thrilling activities are available for guests.
On-Site Recreation
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Gambling †
    Free entry to the casino, drinks not included.
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    - Windsurfing
    - Sailing
    - Snorkeling equipment
    - Kayaking
    - Introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
  • Pool
  • Scuba diving †
  • Spa †
Off-Site Recreation
  • Bike rental †
  • Golf †

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 6288 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    AWESOME

    My stay was amazing from entrance to departure at this Riu Palace Antillas Adults Only. The staff was very friendly and welcoming upon arrival. Especially with a welcome drink which I feel sets the tone for any vacation. I Loved that there was so much Latin staffed at this location. Made me feel more included. The room was very spacious and conformable. I had an issue with the AC (balcony door wasn't fully closed/my fault) and they were very quick to respond, come to my room and show me what had happened. The cleaning staff was also very quick to respond to my request for extra towels when I needed them. Room was kept clean and fresh when I returned from y outing. The location on the beach was great, the pool side bartenders were amazing. Only thing I think needs some improvement is the demand for the restaurants that needs reservations (even though on the app it says it doesn't). It only serves a certain amount per night so if you are not there to be seated when they open you don't get to eat there. Also, if the Adults only gives you access to the Riu family (next door) I think you should have access to all their restaurants as well. I tried to eat at the Sushi restaurant and was told I only had access to the buffet style restaurant. I have stayed at other all-inclusive adults only resorts that gives you FULL access to the partner/sister hotel. Overall the experience was great, the entire place is beautiful and safe.

    Jul 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    BEST VACATION EVER!!!!!!!

    Best hotel ever!!! Beautiful, super friendly, amazing food and drinks, exceptionally clean, I can go on and on. My husband and I did not want to leave!! We were actually really sad!! Zarel was incredible. She checks in the Elite Club members, which I highly recommend booking one of those incredible rooms!! I'm sure every room is outstanding based on the entire beauty of the hotel!! Magnificent!!

    Jul 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Riu Palace

    My wife and I were just in Aruba from July 2-7 for our honeymoon. This was my first time in Aruba. The island is a beautiful, windy and you feel extremely safe leaving the resort. Unfortunately the weather was 81-84 all week with 30-40 mph winds. As far as the resort the grounds are well kept and clean but definitely aged. The food and alcohol are average, the pools are shallow, cold, and gross. You can legit see the sun tan lotion film around the edge of the pools. The beach is nice but they allow smoking and there are a million cigarette butts. The beach chairs are old, broken, and hard to get. The ocean is absolutely beautiful. I spent my whole vacation in the water. We did a catamaran tour which was well worth it. Seen multiple sea turtles, snorkeled, had lunch… it was a nice 4 hours. The service at this hotel was also mediocre I felt like I was bothering the staff when we were in the Dominican in may for our wedding they treated us like royalty. The entertainment was all mediocre. All in all I would go back to Aruba because it was beautiful but I would probably go in September when it’s hotter and less windy. I’d also try a different resort.

    Jul 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great hotel but other guests reserving the beach chairs in the front at 6:30am and not returning to use them until 2p

    The stay was amazing. I was only disappointed with not getting towels to use after the shower 2 out of the 4 nights I stayed was ridiculous. I called the front desk and they said they “ran out of towels.” My other issue is that guests are allowed to reserve the beach chairs and umbrellas as early as 6:30am but did not return to actually use them until 2p. This issue needs to be addressed because I could have used the chairs/umbrella during the time of the guests not being there to use it. You should not be able to reserve them and then leave to go on an excursion for the day to then return in the afternoon to use it. Also they mentioned no reservations required for any of the restaurants but in order to dine at the restaurant you have to wait on line 30 mins before they open to put your name down for their first or second seating when they open at 6pm.

    Jul 11, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Disappointed first time Aruba visitor

    First night here at the Riu Aruba Antilles. Not at all happy. Lunch restaurant that should've been open until 4:45 stop serving early. Tried eating at Steak house ar I understand 6:45, I was told the restaurant was at capacity for the evening and not seating additional customers I went next door to the Arubian restaurant which was nice, obviously not my first choice. On the way out I overheard the same hostess offering a table seating for another customer for 8:15 seating time. I spoke with manager Luis at the front desk and was told I should've been offered a beeper if additional seating was available which I wasn't. He said he couldn't say what happened. Not my job as a customer paying close to $5k for vacation to figure out your system. I'm not sure if this was a discrimination issue or oversight. Not happy, they should take reservations like many well known established vacation spots. This has definitely left a poor taste on my first Arabian Riu experience. I'll let you know how the rest of the stay goes. Oh BTW, you cant make reservations at the Riu family hotel if you're a guest of the adults Antilles section. Another bummer. You can indulging the buffet but not the restaurant seating.

    Jul 09, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • 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.
  • Advisoryfor the safety of our mutual clients' children, access to all our swim-up bar areas has been limited to Adults Only (+18 years). No other facilities or services have been restricted or affected. Clients in general shall continue enjoying our pools, beach or hotel premises as usual.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 21
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 21 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.

    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.

    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.

    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.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Early Departure Policy
    • Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
    • Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

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