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. 
Hotel Promotions
Exchange Privileges
 Guest will have access to all bars, lunch and snacks at:  Riu Palace Antillas


Important information: All of the above information is subject to change at any time without prior notice. More information will be provided upon check-in. Breakfast and Dinner must be taken at the booked hotel. Transportation is not included

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 11 Feb 2026 to 23 Dec 2027
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2026 to 23 Dec 2027
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
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 18 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: 12 Dec 2025 to 22 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec 2026
*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 18 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: 12 Dec 2025 to 22 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2025 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 2027
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2027
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
All Inclusive Amenities
All meals, snacks, local and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in all hotel bars and restaurants.
Snacks and drinks 24 hours a day.
Drinks service at the pool
In-room safe.
Free sports, activities and entertainment programme as described. Activities include: kayaking, bodyboarding, snorkel gear, 1 scuba tryout in the pool, Riu Fit program, beach volleyball, Pedaloes ( paddle boats)
Free use of wellness facilities (gym)
Free entry to the discotheque at neighboring Riu hotel (drinks included). Must be 18 years old.
WiFi throughout the hotel.
Daytime entertainment for adults

Additional Information: All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Jun 2022 to 23 Dec 2026;11 Feb 2026 to 23 Dec 2027
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2022 to 23 Dec 2026;24 Dec 2026 to 23 Dec 2027
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

Resort Details

Dining
Various restaurants and bars serve delicious, gourmet dishes with a variety of cuisines.
OnSite Dining
  • "Tiki" Taco station
  • American Country Restaurant
  • Don Nicolas
    Buffet-style, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Krystal

    Fusion restaurant - A la carte. Open for dinner only.

  • Milano
    Italian cuisine (buffet starters and dessert) - A la carte. Open for dinner only.
  • Nautilus
    Grill Steakhouse - A la carte. Open for late continental breakfast & lunch and dinner.
  • Pepe's Food
  • Sayuri
    Japanese 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 
The resort offers 24-hour room service, an exercise gym, spa and more for guests' needs.
On-Site Amenities
  • 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†
Off-Site Amenities
  • Internet Access

† Fees may apply

Guests have direct access to the beach along with other activities including golf and gambling.
On-Site Recreation
  • Children's program
    Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily).
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
    Workout and aquagym.
  • Gambling †
    Free entry to the Cool Casino (Drinks not included).
  • General
    Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily). Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily).
  • Hot tub
    There is 1 indoor hot tub and 2 outdoor hot tubs.
  • Kayaking
  • Motorized Water Sports †
    Available through Scuba Caribe.
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Available through Scuba Caribe.
  • Pool
    There 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).
  • Surfing
    Stand up paddle surfing (SUP).
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    Golf course located within 5 miles of the property.

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 9480 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    It’s nice BUT….

    The hotel is clean, great location and super safe. We always got a palapa and the best hospitality. The rooms were fresh and updated and gave 4.5 star luxury. Comfy beds and pillows… BUT… the construction is actual madness. I’m talking drilling and jack hammering ALLL DAY. This was then masked by the sound of super loud music- which didn’t mask anything, just made it louder. We were a family of 9 and I had my two children with us. Fortunately, we are beach people so spent endless hours at the beach, where the noise from construction was no where near as bad. I caution anyone going who are “ pool people”. There is no way that renovation is anywhere close to being finished. Check with hotel to understand where they are at in the project so you can get a better idea on noise. Beach was stunning but the water was surprising. While blue and beautiful, it isn’t super clear on this side of the island. We heard eagle beach is clearer. Just and FYI to set expectations. We would still come back here.

    Feb 20, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful service

    Shamila at the Italian Resturant was fantastic. Very attentive, welcoming, and an overall great person to work with.

    Feb 19, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    RIU Palace Aruba……your best final destination!!

    My friends you always try to plan the next best place to travel to……once you visit Aruba, if you’re like my wife and I, you found your Happy Place! This Island checks all the boxes….weather, safety, good food,and above all excellent service! Many nice resorts, but our favorite is RIU Palace Aruba. They have the best service of any property I’ve ever visited. The all inclusive food options (especially in Main dining room) are excellent. They are even better than the 4 specialty restaurants available for dinner. We had a newly renovated Jr. Ocean suite that was very comfortable and great updated bathroom. The service is excellent. The employees are very welcoming and many remember us from our previous visit.,,,,like coming home. So looking forward to coming back next year, as they will have completed construction ( closing 4 months this year) highlights are new dining rooms, new pools, swim up rooms with butler services. It will be next level!!!

    Feb 18, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    the most horrible hotel in this whold world, remember us: room 1833

    At Riu Palace Aruba, we were treated poorly despite it being marketed as a family-friendly, all-inclusive resort. I sat at a 4-person table at the buffet to properly assist my 5-year-old child with her meal, and the waitress told me it was “for 4 people” since we were only two. The lack of understanding and basic hospitality was disappointing and unnecessary. By the way, they do not care about your child at all.

    Feb 17, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    DO NOT BOOK

    HORRIBLE water was cold next day it was out could not shower or even flush toilets ! Room was on 6th floor elevator was out. My son slipped going down the stairs because they were not cleaning up properly being that the stairs were constantly used due to broken elevators phone in room did not work just overall 0/10 more reasons why a no on my tiktok __prettyg titled riu aruba just don’t waste your time or money because when you complain they just smile and say it’s being worked on

    Feb 17, 2026
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.
  • AdvisoryRenovation Advisory: Phase 2: Rooms in Block A Start: Ongoing End: December 1, 2025 (previously December 21, 2025) Phase 3: Building C Start: January 6, 2026 End: March 30, 2026 Phase 4: Full Hotel Closure Start: April 10, 2026 End: August 01st, 2026
  • AdvisoryPlease note that the Riu Party in Aruba will be temporarily suspended during the closure of Riu Palace Aruba. The last Riu Party will be celebrated on April 3rd, 2026 and we will start celebrating again on August 7th, 2026. During this period, guests may enjoy live music at the Riu Palace Antillas theater and the Chill Out Bar, open daily opposite the Steakhouse.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 21
  • 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.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

    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.
  • 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
    • Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec26 - 31Dec50

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