My friend and I just returned from Riu Palace Aruba. When we decided upon Aruba I recommended that we stay at Riu Palace as I had stayed at the Palace in Mexico and was very impressed. This trip did not disappoint. We are already talking about when we can return. The rooms and resort are very clean, an abundance of... more

Since I appreciated & relied so much on TA reviews, I felt obligated to share OUR (operative word) experiences & thoughts on the Rui Palace Aruba during our 7 night stay August 15-22, 2009. Prepare yourself, because it’s a long one! We booked a Partial Ocean View Junior Suite thru Funjet, with a promotion for a complimentary upgrade to Ocean... more

The Riu Palace Aruba was wonderful! The hotel offers great views with great food, drinks, and hospitality! There were multiple restaurants where you could make reservations in the evening. The steak restaurant was delicious. Drinks were plentiful either by the pool, on the terrace or inside the lobby bar. The weather was great, with constant breeze to keep you cool... more

I went to the Riu from 19-oct to 26-oct-09 for my honeymoon and it was absolutely fantastic. I'll try to cover as much as possible. The Room We stayed in a Jr. Suite in Bldg C. The room was clean and well kept. The maid did a fantastic job. The free in room bar was restocked daily as well. The... more

We just got back 2 weeks ago from our honeymoon in Aruba. We absolutely LOVED staying at the RIU! Everyone that works at this hotel is incredibly nice. You can tell that the hotels main focus is to keep all of the guests happy. We had a great experience at all of the bars at the hotel but our favorite... more

I have just come back from a 2 week stay at the Riu Palace Aruba, it was the best holiday i have had so far! I read the reviews before i went and there was one thing in particular that me and my partner were concerned about, there were a lot of complaints about the rooms if you stayed in... more

stayed here last year for a 2 week stay..... First impression was wowwww and it never really changed the whole holiday, room was big plenty of room big bed which we found comfy but room was a little dark due to the dark wood but was ok, after 2 days we did ask to change rooms as our's had a... more

My wife and I stayed for the third time at riu palace on 9/20-926. We were disppointed this trip for the following reasons: The room service was extremely slow. We ordered tea and when it arrived the hot water was filthy; We had to repeatedly call for more towels and face clothes that were not supplied on a daily basis.... more

First the good: the hotel is beautiful. Probably one of the nicest resorts on Aruba, and it is definitely new. The drinks are great, the food was actually quite good with numerous healthy options. The beach is at a great location, and the pool size is definitely appropriate for the number of people around. The rooms very meticulously clean and... more