All Inclusive - Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
Hotel Overview
had a great time
its the best location is great staff are out of this world
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butterball
- 21 Nov 2011
good, bad & ugly
Hotel great customer service at desk, bars & restaurants. Hotel needs to be updated.... old...
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traveler
- 22 May 2011
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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba ALL INCLUSIVE will entice you from the moment you arrive. Our all inclusive program includes all menu-dining style meals, drinks, and non-motorized watersports.
Our entrance, with beautiful, lush landscaping welcomes you to a tropical paradise. A brick paved driveway leads to our open-air lobby with chandeliers, soft island music, elegant wood beam ceilings, and impressive tiled floors. Recently renovated, the resort features an awesome new pool and entertainment deck with a zero entry design! Guests can expect attentive service and fine accommodations. All 600 modern, well-appointed guest rooms feature richly detailed furnishings, and the private balconies and patios afford you views of the beautiful Palm Beach, or tropical landscaping.
Hotel amenities include: Outdoor Pool, Sauna, Whirlpool, Self-Serve Laundry Facilities, Health/Fitness Center, Cocktail Lounge, 4 Restaurants, Baby-Sitting, Beauty Salon, Concierge Services, Dry Cleaning Pickup/Laundry, Foreign Currency Exchange, Gift Shop. FEES MAY APPLY FOR SOME OF THE AMENITIES.
RISK-FREE SUNSPREE! HURRICANE GUARANTEE For the fifth straight year, the Resort will be offering this program which safeguards consumer purchases of resort stays during the entire Atlantis hurricane season June 1, 2012 to November 30, 2012.
All Inclusive - Holiday Inn Resort Aruba Rooms
- Standard
- This room type will not be available for travel June 1, 2011 through January 2, 2012. Located in the Curacao tower with a view of the resort areas; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, shower, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board. This room type will not be available for travel June 1, 2011 through January 2, 2012.
- Superior
- Located in the Aruba or Bonaire towers with a view of resort areas; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed and upgraded room amenities and dcor; either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, shower, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.
- Ocean Front Standard
- Located in the Curacao tower with a direct view of the beach and the ocean; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, tile or carpet, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.
- Ocean Front Superior
- Located in the Aruba or Bonaire towers with direct view of the beach and the ocean; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed and upgraded room amenities and dcor; either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, shower, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.
- Ocean View Standard
- Located in the Curacao tower with partial view of the ocean; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, tile or carpet, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.
- Ocean View Superior
- Located in the Aruba or Bonaire towers with partial view of the ocean; all rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king bed and upgraded room amenities and dcor; either a balcony or patio, air conditioning, shower, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volt), coffee maker, personal safe, color cable television, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.
Hotel Map
J. E. IRAUSQUIN BLVD #230, Aruba, ***
- Area served
- Aruba
- Nearby airports
- Queen Beatrix Aruba (AUA) is 6 miles away.
- Area description
- Located right on the beach, the hotel is easy to get to via Miami or other major gateways.
Amenities
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Free Parking
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High Speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Spa Services
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- Canastas Lobby Bar
- Is the perfect place to start the day with steaming coffee and continental breakfast.
- Corals Restaurant
- Delicious buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily.
- Seabreeze Bar & Grille
- The fabulous Seabreeze Bar & Grille is for those who want to drink and dine right at the ocean's edge.
- Theme Nights
- Themed buffets with live entertainment and music. These fun-filled nights are sure to please.
- Pizza Del Mar
- Serves fresh pizza made to order (independently operated).
- Palicoco Lounge
- The newly remodeled Palicoco Lounge offers the perfect meeting area for friends with a variety of entertainment from live bands to Karaoke. **Temporarily Closed**
- Caff Da Vinci
- Offers a fine Italian dining experience with a trattoria theme, great wine selection and live music.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers
Guest Reviews (221)
Ratings and reviews for All Inclusive - Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
- All travelers (221) 3.6 / 5
- Business (1) 5 / 5
- Couples (132) 3.7 / 5
- Families (53) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (24) 3.6 / 5
- Singles (11) 3.6 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 3.9
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
butterball
had a great time
its the best location is great staff are out of this world
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
aaop
Fantastic
Staff was very polite and with great attetion. The beach was so beautifull
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
The Boyz
Disappointed
We stayed at the Holiday Inn 5 years ago and loved it, no complaints, so when it came time to book our trip it was a no brainer we would stay at the Holiday Inn again. We were so disappointed this time around the room was awful the musty smell was so strong and the mold and mildew was all over the walls in the bathroom, closet and you could even see on the ceiling of the main sleeping area. Unfortunately this is reason enough for me not to go back as it was disgusting. The staff was not very friendly. The food is good but never saw the restaurants open so we just ate at the buffet. The only thing this hotel has going for them is the set up of the pool being so close to the beach it is awesome and very convenient with the kids. My kids loved the pool.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Ardi
" great island , poor hotel"
The best island in the world but the hotel had very poor service. The food is below average and the one ALC restaurant was open just two nights out of eight. I'll be back to Aruba but to a different hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
beyond awful- don't make this mistake
This was the absolute worst hotel and staff I have ever come in contact with. I don't get many vacation days and they were completely wasted on this trip. Aruba in general is beautiful, but this hotel is a HUGE ripoff and gross. DO NOT STAY HERE! It says all inclusive, but they do not take reservations in advance and we got there on a wednesday (tried to make reservations first thing in the morning) and were only able to eat in one of the restaurants on the night before we were supposed to leave on saturday. EVERYTHING WAS TOTALLY BOOKED- They were rude and wouldn't even put us on a waitlist. This forced us to go out for every single dinner, except for one. It was dirty, they were rude, and I have never come in contact with more miserable staff. Pay an extra $100 or $200 and go to ANY other hotel in Aruba!!! DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AS WE DID!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
traveler
good, bad & ugly
Hotel great customer service at desk, bars & restaurants. Hotel needs to be updated.... old looking. Carpet in hallway & room .. should be tile... carpet is gross. Bathroom stalls near beach really tight to get into. All inclusive should mean all drinks.... Not an extra charge for Heineken, Absolute etc. Beach rafts should be included in the all inclusive as well.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Aruba flea market is on Saturday & Sunday. Don't forget to bargain with them :o)
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
MPD
Great - Once we moved to another room!!
First before I left for Aruba I checked out the Remarks..and of course the first one I saw was that a couple said their room was inhabitable...so I was ready. So I asked the hotel clerk that I wanted an upgraded room right from the start and she told me it was $40 to upgrade. So I decided to look at the room...well this room hadn't been upgraded in 20 years...it was just awful and should have been bulldozed. It overlooked the garbage...so I went back to the front desk and I told her that I could not stay in this room....she then put me in another tower which was the upgraded tower and the room was now a superior room...and it was a nice room. We did have a nice stay there - it was only a 2 day stay since we had a timeshare for the next 7 days. I would not stay there again - wouldn't take the chance of not being able to get a nicer room the next time.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Not Applicable
Barefoot was a wonderful dining experience. It was on the water past Oranjastad under a thatched roof. Papiamento is another wonderful dining experience...
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Picky
So, so
'Did not know that bathrooms had only shower, not tub. 'Unhappy about hassle to get a lounge chair or a spot under palapa. Dirty restroom. 1 of 2 elevators did not work half of the week, so walked up 4 floors more than once to find door locked! Pool configuration did not allow for swimming laps. Generous supply of towels in room and comfortable bed. Nice view of water from balcony. Good size fridge. Beach was beautiful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Dinner at Madam Janette was superb! Bucaneer was a letdown - fishy smell and lots of noisy kids. Salt and Pepper was a good option for breakfast and dinner. Don't miss the creperie across from hotel - divine!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Laurie D
Great value, excellent location
I have to say , after reading all the other terrible reviews this hotel has gotten from other travelers - what are you all talking about ??? When we arrived, the hotel staff was right there + took our luggage right out of the taxi for us. Check-in took all of about 5 minutes. We were given an upgrade to the Bonaire Tower ( renovated w/in the last 2 years) by simply asking for a no-smoking room. From what I understand the Curacao Tower may not be in the best shape, we heard that from a couple of people that were staying in that tower. Fortunately where we were put was great - everything was in perfect working condition in the room, beds were comfortable, bathroom was perfectly clean - (no mold or dust anywhere as I've read before ?? ) We had plenty of hot water + clean linens supplied to us daily. The only small problem we had was the sink didnt drain so quickly, but no big deal- it eventually drained in time. Anything we ever asked for, we got right away with no hassles. All of the staff we encountered were always very friendly + helpful.The location was perfect, directly on the beach and in the middle of tons of shops/restaurants. As far as dining options I cant really comment because we didnt go all inclusive. We ate all of our meals outside the hotel because there were so many options available. I'd HIGHLY recommend the Argentinian restaurant Tango thats just a short walk up the road, the food was incredible + the value was the best we found on the entire strip ! They offer an incredible deal for 2 people on Chateau Briand (aka filet mignon) that is definitely worth looking into. All in all our stay at this hotel went perfectly smooth with no problems and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fabulous deal in a great location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Try the pina coladas at the bar by the pool, they're the BEST you'll ever have !!!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sisters
Great Hotel
Hotel service was great - However I requested a oceanview room with [...]. Also wish that room had a microwave in it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
- * includes taxes
Hotel Map
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