Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

4 stars Oranjestad, 77710 AW

Reviewer score: 3.7 out of 5 - 139 customer reviews

Overview

At Aruba's first premium All-Inclusive Resort and Casino, there's so much to experience and it's all included --- Located on Palm Beach, just 10 miles from the airport. Enjoy the exclusive atmosphere of the Royal Club has been created to offer a 5 Star boutique-style hotel within the main resort, with premium personalized services, facilities and amenities for our discerning guests. You experience indulged luxury and attention from a dedicated staff, while enjoying all of the other amenities at the resort.

The Royal Club welcomes guests with private check-in and reception, and warmly accommodates them with personal concierge services, room service, private restaurant, bar, pool and solarium area, complimentary Internet service and a private business center.

Royal Club room and suite accommodations include hydro-massage bathtubs, luxurious linens, Etro toiletries, nightly turndown service and plush robes, in addition to the impressive amenities and services provided with the standard accommodations and all-inclusive features.

Just bring your whims & desires… The Occidental Grand Aruba has set a new standard of luxury and service for all-inclusive resorts. Amenities abound and every choice you make is sure to be nothing less than Grand. Witness paradise from every one of our magnificent Deluxe, Royal Club and Ocean-view rooms or suites. Enjoy fabulously appointed rooms that make every day just perfect. Whatever your dream vacation, we have the right room to accommodate.

Unrivaled Dining Options… The adventure begins with Epicurean delights from every corner of the globe. A la carte dining at four distinct restaurants… L'Olio Italian, El Olvido Mexican, Zen Pan Asian and Desire Caribbean Fusion… and buffet dining at The Palm and The Beach Club. To the Hip Cocktails poured by expert mixologists at our Splash Bar, Bikini Beach Bar, Sounds Bar, Desires Lounge

A whole new level of Excitement! Surrounded by unrivaled beauty, at Occidental Grand Aruba, the word excitement has a whole new meaning. Your senses come alive as you snorkel in amazing transparent waters; dive into the undersea world; or sail into a breath-taking sunset. If you're a landlubber, we play every game under the sun - Tennis, Golf, Volleyball, Basketball Just show up! After sunset, the excitement continues with nightly entertainment, casino and all-night discos.

OTHER FEATURES: We are ready to exceed every expectation, in or out of the water. Try everything or do nothing. Occidental Grand Aruba has what you are looking for:

Casino on Property, Water Ski, Jet Ski and Parasailing, Scuba diving trips, certification, rental equipment, Deep se fishing, Private tennis lessons on request, Tour Desk, Newsstand, Logo Shop & Boutiques, Car Rental, Baby Sitting, (prior reservations required), Fax & telephone service, Laundry Service, Medical Service available 24hrs, and Conference facilities available for up to 800 people

Additional features include: Handicapped access, Pool, Six Restaurants, Five Bars, Room Service (Continental breakfast only), Concierge (Guest services), Health club and Casino.

Room(s)

Deluxe Ocean
Deluxe rooms offer guests either one King bed or two double beds, marble floors, balcony or terrace, mini-bar, hair dryer, satellite TV, alarm clock/radio, telephone with data port, high speed Internet or Wi-Fi access, in-room safe and full bath with shower and tub.
The Royal Club Master Suite Ocean View
Two adjoining Ocean View Royal Club level rooms include the resort's all-inclusive features, and boast elegantly appointed furniture and amenities, including King beds, marble floors, balcony, CD and DVD players, mini-bar, hair dryer, satellite TV, alarm clock/radio, telephone with data port, high speed Internet or Wi-Fi access, in-room safe, full bath with shower and hydro-massage tubs and room service. Guests will enjoy private check-in at the Royal Club level floor, with a private lounge, restaurant and concierge services.
Grand Concierge Deluxe Ocean View
This category features the Deluxe room inclusions, as well as concierge service, turndown service, internet stations, a fruit basket, a bottle of wine, a 10% spa discount and plush bathrobes to wear during your stay
The Royal Club Luxury Ocean View
All Royal Club level rooms include the resort's all-inclusive features, and boast elegantly appointed furniture and amenities, including King beds, marble floors, balcony, CD and DVD players, mini-bar, hair dryer, satellite TV, alarm clock/radio, telephone with data port, high speed Internet or Wi-Fi access, in-room safe, full bath with shower and hydro-massage tubs and room service. Guests will enjoy private check-in at the Royal Club level floor, with a private lounge, restaurant and concierge services.
Grand Romance Deluxe Ocean View
This category features Deluxe room inclusions, as well as a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, couples massage, breakfast in bed the first morning, romantic dinner, 10% spa discounts, turndown service, and a surprise gift with special romantic amenities.
Deluxe
Deluxe rooms offer guests either one King bed or two double beds, marble floors, balcony or terrace, mini-bar, hair dryer, satellite TV, alarm clock/radio, telephone with data port, high speed Internet or Wi-Fi access, in-room safe and full bath with shower and tub.
The Royal Club Jr Suite Ocean View
All Royal Club level rooms include the resort's all-inclusive features, and boast elegantly appointed furniture and amenities, including King beds, marble floors, balcony, CD and DVD players, mini-bar, hair dryer, satellite TV, alarm clock/radio, telephone with data port, high speed Internet or Wi-Fi access, in-room safe, full bath with shower and hydro-massage tubs and room service. Guests will enjoy private check-in at the Royal Club level floor, with a private lounge, restaurant and concierge services.

Ratings and reviews

Reviewer score 3.7 out of 5
139 customer reviews About the scores
Amenities:
3.8
Maintenance:
3.8
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8
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Map & Area info

JE Irausquin Blvd 83, P.O. Box 218, Oranjestad, 77710 AW
Area served
Oranjestad, Aruba
Nearby airports
Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 8.25 miles (13.25 km). From airport, go west towards the downtown area, proceed to 'High Rise Hotels' sign. Follow sign to left, the resort is on the left.
Description
Shopping, casinos, golf, sightseeing tours and water sports.
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Amenities

Amenities

  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • High Speed Internet
  • Conference Facilities
  • Health Club
  • Wireless Internet
  • Restaurant
  • Free Breakfast
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Room

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The Best Getaway for Business Events. Why not hold your next corporate function in paradise? At Occidental Grand Aruba you can count on our state of the art business center. Our meeting rooms are equipped with audio-visual equipment plus offer outstanding catering and impeccable service. All this combined with the most memorable location for your business event. Who says you can’t combine business with pleasure? Conference facilities available for up to 800 people.
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Reviews

Ratings and reviews

Reviewer score 3.7 out of 5
139 customer reviews About the scores
Amenities:
3.8
Maintenance:
3.8
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

Most recent customer reviews

Score: 4 out of 5
great overall vacation

none, 18 Nov 2009

All inclusive resort in the middle of a great stretch of beach; very relaxing; great bartenders and waitstaff; the only negatives are very small and poorly equiped fitness center and the check

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Score: 3 out of 5
5 Star prices, 3 star service.

Pete, 17 Nov 2009

This was our second time staying at this hotel. It seemed that the service and food had taken a turn for the worst. It took the staff to fill our mini fridge 4 days to restock and 2 days to get

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Score: 4 out of 5
Girls Weekend

Cathy, 16 Nov 2009

We had a great girls weekend. Everything was great, pool, ocean, staff, drinks!!!! We will be back next year. Thanks for everything.

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Dining hint Short walk from hotel

Smokey Joe's has great food and is in walking distance from the hotels in the high rise area.

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The Itailan and desire are the best

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Nightlife Short walk from hotel

You have to go to the piano bar called Sopranos it was great and the entertainment was outstanding.

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Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

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Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

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