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Barcelo Aruba vs Hotel Riu Palace Aruba
Barcelo Aruba and Hotel Riu Palace Aruba are both praised by experts. Overall, Barcelo Aruba ranks marginally better than Hotel Riu Palace Aruba. Barcelo Aruba has a TripExpert Score of 81 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, Star Service and Oyster.
Barcelo Aruba
Frommer's
Oyster
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Star Service
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J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 83, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $375 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The pool has retained its bustling feel, so if you're looking for a casual house-party atmosphere with lots of action and organized activities, this good-times place is for you."
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i
The resort is popular with almost everybody: families with kids, young couples, middle- aged folks, and some elderly guests; most people choose an all-inclusive package.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A lively, modern resort in Aruba's tourist center, the Occidental draws young couples, families, and retirees -- all playing together on the hotel's active beach."
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Fodor's
"Popular with tour groups, this all-inclusive resort always has something going on, whether it's beer-drinking contests or bikini fashion shows."
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Star Service
"The beach is beautiful, the vast sea-size central pool is well-designed and anyone willing to pay the hefty supplement for Royal Club accommodations is in for a treat. "
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U.S. News & World Report
13.0
"Recent visitors praised the property's clean and comfortable digs, though some felt the outdated decor did not justify the high room rate. The seven on-site restaurants also receive mixed feedback. "
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i
After satiating their appetites, guests can test their luck in the casino, head down to the beach or post up on a chaise lounge by the free-form pool.
Hotel Riu Palace Aruba
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Star Service
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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."
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i
Avoid at all costs the rooms facing the entrance or motley service entrances.
U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"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."
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