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
Guest Reviews
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
9342 reviews
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Jun 22, 2025Old and run down!
OLD, OLD, OLD!!! Hotel is a rip off! We are a family of 5 and they forced us to book 2 rooms (connecting double junior suite) when we could have fit 6 people in one room! One of the double sinks in one of the rooms was cracked and while one was running the other was backing up. The shower drain was filled with long black hair from the previous guests. The dresser draws were cracked, stuck and ancient looking! The garment iron was full of mold and the iron board cover was old, stained and ancient! There were ZERO activities for kids. No game room, movie room etc as we were stuck in our room for almost 2 days because of the rain. The pool needs a major upgrade. Tons of cracks and missing tiles every where! Let’s not forget about the endless noise of construction equipment all day long! The jackhammer was NON STOP! The staff were very nice and friendly. The food was good.
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Jun 22, 2025Trip June 2025
Trip with daughter for college grad Mon thru Fri Safe Clean Convenient Beach and pool beautiful Enjoyable
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Jun 20, 2025
Disappointing for the money
Over all so Disappointed I felt let down I booked my reservations eight months prior to my arrival and they tell me the room I booked is not available, how is that possible and If that is the case then that room should have been removed, I believe the just shove you in a room and hope you accept it, after Questioning them about that lie and speaking to the manager the offer me a roller bed in my room but did not want to change the price still wanted the $4900 in full and i was not having that The rooms are so old the A/c probably needs to be replaced in some rooms and on the website there is nothing notifying you there is construction going on everyday all DAY. You just have to deal with it, The pool is old and in need of repair look at the pictures i’m posting I expected so much more from the RIU & my $4900
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Jun 20, 2025
As close to Paradise as one can get!
Did a Mom- Daughter trip with my two adult daughters. I can't say enough about how your Palace truly felt like a Palace. The accomodations were beautiful, the rooms comfortable and clean, the place quiet and the staff... Well they were truly amazing! The one staff member who stands out for us is one of your amazing Wait staff at the pool side. Argenis, ... truly a gem. He was the most attentive and kind human. Every day he would ensure that we were never without a drink. Plus his demeanor is one that exemplified what true happiness is to be in Aruba. There was never a moment he was without a smile that radiated such kindness. We are missing Aruba, and missing the people who we were blessed to know!
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Jun 18, 2025
Great resort
This resort was great. The food was wonderful, the pool and beach were great, although they do have some construction going on right now it didn’t even interfere with our vacation. We barely noticed it was going on. They kept the music by the pool loud enough to drown out most of the noise but not too loud where you can’t hear yourself. The first room we got wasn’t ideal but it was fixed by the next day with no issue. The staff were all friendly too.
- 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