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Barcelo Aruba vs Playa Linda Beach Resort
Both Barcelo Aruba and Playa Linda Beach Resort are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Playa Linda Beach Resort is the choice of most writers compared to Barcelo Aruba. Playa Linda Beach Resort has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 5 sources like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Oyster.
Barcelo Aruba
Frommer's
Oyster
Fodor's
Star Service
U.S. News & World Report
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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"Recent visitors praised the property's clean and comfortable digs, though some felt the outdated decor did not justify the high room rate.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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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.
Playa Linda Beach Resort
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
Frommer's
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 87, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $356 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Travel + Leisure
"Time-share property on a stretch of white sand with apartment-like accommodations for weeklong stays."
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Star Service
"This architecturally impressive hotel-cum-time-share complex of studios and one- to three-bedroom suites occupies Aruba's best beach, Palm Beach."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Playa Linda Beach Resort is a 214-room time-share property located directly off the sands of Palm Beach."
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Fodor's
"The design allows for maximum visibility from individual rooms and means that most balconies open to the sky."
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Frommer's
"Attention to detail paid by the housekeeping staff and the friendly attitude of the entire team...range of accommodations is perfect for everyone from solo travelers to large families"
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