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Daily Buffet Breakfast Included
All registered guests will receive Buffet Breakfast daily.

Important information:  Gratuities are not included.  Redemption instructions will be provided at check-in.  Breakfast charge is non-refundable/non-transferable. If breakfast is not taken there will be no compensation. Group restrictions  also apply.

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 27 Mar 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 27 Mar 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Kids Eat Free
Children 11 years and younger eat free when dining with an adult and ordering from the children's menu. This does not include the buffet breakfast (maximum 2 children per room)
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 27 Mar 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 27 Mar 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Café Da Vinci
    Offers a fine Italian dining experience with a trattoria theme and great wine selection. 
  • Canastas Lobby Bar
    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.
  • Palm Lobby Bar & Cafe
    Located in the heart of the lobby right next to the courtyard, discover our Palm Lobby Bar & Café the perfect place to start your day the right way. Grab your morning coffee before your tour, day at the pool or morning run. 

    Hours : 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Pizza Del Mar
    Serves fresh pizza made to order (independently operated).
  • Seabreeze Bar & Grille
    The fabulous restaurant is for those who want to drink and dine right at the ocean’s edge.
  • Various Lounges/Bars
    - Seabreeze Bar
    - Canastas Lobby Bar
    - Absolut Pali Coco Lounge
    - Iguana Bar
On-Site Amenities
  • Accessible facilities
  • ATM/Cash machine†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold†
  • Business services†
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • ATM/Cash machine†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold†
  • Business services†
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Game room
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Internet services†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars†
  • Meal Plan Type: European Plan†
  • Parking†
  • Pool
  • Restaurant†
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna†
  • Shopping mall†
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spa†
  • Tennis court
  • Tour/sightseeing desk†
  • Valet parking†
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports†
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Services†
  • Internet Access†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Whether a getaway for two or a fun-filled celebration with family and friends, our “picture perfect” tropical resort is the perfect location for the island wedding of your dreams!

    Complete wedding packages and services available.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Children's program, onsite
    KidSpree Vacation Club is the place for kids to be. Kids will enjoy fun-filled hours of scheduled games and activities such as face & T-shirt painting, movies, excursions, board games, play garden, sand castle building and lots more! 

    Private baby-sitting service is available upon request.
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Gambling †
    The Excelsior Casino features slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, and a variety of other great games!
  • Hot tub
    The resort has 2 outdoor hot tubs.
  • Motorized Water Sports †
    Motorized water sports are available through Pelican Water Sports.
  • Pool
    There are 2 pools on-site. The Entertainment Pool features a zero entry design, a jet stream massage area and a section where bathers can relax on a lounge chair while being partially submerged in water. 

    Two heated oversized Jacuzzis are on an elevated level of the deck with a view of the famous beach.
  • Sauna †
  • Spa †
  • Tennis court
    There are 4 lit tennis courts on-site.
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    A golf course is located within 10 miles of the property.
On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    Mondays: BBQ Beach Party by the Iguana Grill Pool Deck.
    Tuesdays - Sunday live music at the Sea Breeze Restaurant from 7:00pm-9:00pm

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 8193 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Best Hotel on Palm Beach Aruba

    Room are very well appointed and extremely clean. Service is attentive and professional. Location is among (if not the best) on Palm Beach Aruba. Special attention should be heaped on Cheryl, Director of Beach Activities Jeffrey Stephenson, Beach attendant Josephina, Housekeeping

    Feb 11, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Very nice

    It was a pleasure. Was not impressed with the beach chairs, and the whole concept of it. Our housekeeper, was an absolute pleasure. Please compensate Marianna for always welcoming us with her beautiful smile and kind soul. It was an a pleasure! Be well! Hope to see you next year!❤️ Room 6403

    Feb 11, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Best Vacation Spot!

    Holiday Inn Aruba has been our favorite place to visit for many years! The service is exceptional, the rooms are clean, the beds are so comfortable, and the LOCATION! Wow! You just can't go wrong and choosing this hotel. It doesn't matter if you are more with the older crowd or if you have babies, it's the best choice for couples and families alike.

    Feb 10, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    One Happy Pla e

    The staff is absolutely amazing, friendly, attentive and just absolutely out of this world We have been coming for 5 years. Everyone remembers you. Shout out to Cheryl, beach manager, Jeffrey who sets up palapas and Smitty also. Eddie from Coraks restaurant. The bellhops. I just can’t say enough about how much we enjoy the staff and coming to the Holiday inn Aruba every year.

    Feb 10, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Fun Days in the Sun Days!

    The Holiday Inn gets you right where you want to be which is important to us as a group! We’ve been going for a few years now and it doesn’t get old 😊

    Feb 08, 2026
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryWe are happy to report that we have successfully completed all the renovation works. Our property is now operating at 100%. Palm Lobby Bar & Cafe; Sea Breeze Restaurant & Bar and Pool located by the Sea Tower is open with its regular hours of operation, as previously announced.
General Policy
  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.

    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

    General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price.  Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.  Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed

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Prices per person based on double occupancy including round-trip airfare via U.S. certified air carriers and round-trip airport/hotel transfers when arriving at airport closest to destination (for exceptions see Frequently Asked Questions), hotel taxes and baggage handling, fuel surcharges, and all pre-collected U.S. and foreign taxes. In some instances, pricing may specifically apply to one of multiple flights on select departure days. All packages are based on the lowest hotel/air classes available at time of publication, capacity controlled, subject to availability and change without notice. Promotional pricing may only be available for a limited time. Fees may apply for carry-on and checked baggage-view Baggage Policies. Some resort fees, environmental levies and departure taxes are not included and may be payable in resort. View Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Apple Vacations is not responsible for errors or omissions. Cancellation policies apply. Bookings are subject to the Fair Trade Contract. All public charter flights are operated by ALG Vacations Corp: Allegiant Air: PC 18-231, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats /PC 18-234, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats; Miami Air operated by TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. : PC 19-085 & PC 19-117, B737-800, 180 seats/PC 19-091, B737-800-183 seats; Swift Air: PC 19-092, B737-400-150 seats; Viva Aerobus: PC 18-228, A320-180 seats/ PC 19-079, A320-180-185 seats/PC 19-094, A320-185 seats. CST2139014-20 120319