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Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • Don Nicolas
    Buffet-style, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Krystal

    Fusion restaurant - A la carte. Open for dinner only.

  • Milano
    Italian cuisine (buffet starters and dessert) - A la carte. Open for dinner only.
  • Nautilus
    Grill Steakhouse - A la carte. Open for late continental breakfast & lunch and dinner.
  • Sayuri
    Japanese cuisine - A la carte. Open for dinner only.
  • Various Lounges/Bars
    - Bon Bini 
    - Barry's
    - Sports Bar
    - Casino Bar (not included in All-Inclusive program)
    - Palm Beach 

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 9215 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful !

    My husband and I visited Riu palace Aruba March 2–9…… just got home yesterday ! What a wonderful place! The workers ( front desk, maids, bartenders, servers, everyone were extremely friendly! ☺️. Beautiful beach, pools, food, a definite 5 ✨

    Mar 10, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Vacation

    Not many food options for late eating. Too long of wait for restaurant seating. When Plenty of open tables.

    Mar 09, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Another wonderful vacation

    My wife and I recently returned from another wonderful vacation at the Riu Palace Aruba. All was excellent from the staff , to the accommodations, to the food and to the weather. We are looking forward to our return.

    Mar 07, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Worst spa experience ever

    Avoid This Spa at All Costs – Worst Massage Experience Ever I just had the worst massage experience of my life at the RIU Hotel spa in Aruba. I booked a hot stone massage, paying extra for what I expected to be a relaxing and high-quality experience. Instead, the therapist told me she could only do a Swedish massage—something that was never mentioned in the service description when I booked. To make matters worse, the deep tissue massage was only $100 USD, while the hot stone massage was $210—a significant difference in price. At that rate, I expected to be able to request deep pressure, but I was told that wasn’t an option. Nowhere in the description did it state that deep pressure wouldn’t be available. If I had known this, I never would have booked this service. This experience was so terrible that I stopped the massage after only 20 minutes and demanded my money back. With the hundreds of massages I’ve had in my life, this was by far the worst. Adding insult to injury, when I asked to speak with a manager, I was told that none were available—which is completely unacceptable for a supposedly high-end spa. Do not waste your hard-earned money or valuable vacation time at this spa. The lack of transparency, poor service, and total disregard for customer satisfaction make it a place to avoid at all costs.

    Mar 05, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Pass up this RIU Palace all inclusive!

    This place is in desperate need of updating. Rooms have very strong musty or mildew odor. Curtains have holes in them, outside patio was horribly littered with cigarette butts . Our balcony lacked chairs which we asked for a total of five times through the app and at front desk . The front desk girl was downright rude . We like to sit on the balcony to relax and read but was told by front desk she didn’t know if she could get patio chairs . I don’t think that was an unreasonable request since I paid for it . This is the worst all inclusive we have ever stayed at .

    Mar 05, 2025
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