Resort Details
- "Tiki" Taco station
- American Country Restaurant
- Don NicolasBuffet-style, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Krystal
Fusion restaurant - A la carte. Open for dinner only.
- MilanoItalian cuisine (buffet starters and dessert) - A la carte. Open for dinner only.
- NautilusGrill Steakhouse - A la carte. Open for late continental breakfast & lunch and dinner.
- Pepe's Food
- SayuriJapanese 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
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Accessible facilities
- All-inclusive meal plan
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Conference facilities†
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- All-inclusive meal plan
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Conference facilities†
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna
- Spa†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Internet Access
† Fees may apply
- Children's programDaytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily).
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-siteWorkout and aquagym.
- Gambling †Free entry to the Cool Casino (Drinks not included).
- GeneralDaytime entertainment programme for adults (daily). Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily).
- Hot tubThere is 1 indoor hot tub and 2 outdoor hot tubs.
- Kayaking
- Motorized Water Sports †Available through Scuba Caribe.
- Non-Motorized Water SportsAvailable through Scuba Caribe.
- PoolThere are 2 pools on-site. Each pool with an integrated Jacuzzi This Property has swim-up bars.
- Sauna
- Scuba diving †One introductory scuba diving lesson in pool.
- Snorkeling
- Spa'Renova Spa' with a variety of treatments, hairdresser, beauty salon and massages (additional charge).
- SurfingStand up paddle surfing (SUP).
- Golf †Golf course located within 5 miles of the property.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
9480 reviews
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Feb 28, 2026Not clean, wouldn’t stay again
Not clean-when we checked in the room was not clean. Dust and hair all over the floors surfaces not wiped (obviously not wiped). I immediately asked them to clean again and they did a poor job, again. When we dined at the Asian restaurant there was a cockroach that came out of the seat cushion at our table. Didn’t go back there again. I also had to get up by 5am to secure a beach spot under a palapa (but this was the least of my worries while there). Not enough activities. The only pros I would say are that the beach was beautiful and the buffet restaurant had lots of options for every meal and the food was decent for an all inclusive.
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Feb 26, 2026Must stay!!!
I can’t say enough good things about this place. Day one we had the wrong room, which does sound awful. I suggest you get there before check-in! Our room was changed the next dayand it made up for any inconvenience we had. Jacquelina is the absolute best. She was so amazing, accommodating, and treated us like we were royalty! Any question or concern we had was solved instantly! Mery was also amazing. She helped us with any questions. She always had a smile on her face. Kaseem (spelling) front desk. He checked us in and helped us with anything that we needed. The bartenders at the pool bar were amazing so funny so kind and definitely kept us laughing. Junior and Nathan! Thank you so much! We will definitely be back and thanks again for a fabulous time. We even almost got stuck due to the snow, but decided to fly out early to another state. They were even going to accommodate us so that way we didn’t have to find another hotel. We can’t wait to go back.!!! Went above and beyond!!!
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Feb 20, 2026It’s nice BUT….
The hotel is clean, great location and super safe. We always got a palapa and the best hospitality. The rooms were fresh and updated and gave 4.5 star luxury. Comfy beds and pillows… BUT… the construction is actual madness. I’m talking drilling and jack hammering ALLL DAY. This was then masked by the sound of super loud music- which didn’t mask anything, just made it louder. We were a family of 9 and I had my two children with us. Fortunately, we are beach people so spent endless hours at the beach, where the noise from construction was no where near as bad. I caution anyone going who are “ pool people”. There is no way that renovation is anywhere close to being finished. Check with hotel to understand where they are at in the project so you can get a better idea on noise. Beach was stunning but the water was surprising. While blue and beautiful, it isn’t super clear on this side of the island. We heard eagle beach is clearer. Just and FYI to set expectations. We would still come back here.
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Feb 19, 2026
Wonderful service
Shamila at the Italian Resturant was fantastic. Very attentive, welcoming, and an overall great person to work with.
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Feb 18, 2026
RIU Palace Aruba……your best final destination!!
My friends you always try to plan the next best place to travel to……once you visit Aruba, if you’re like my wife and I, you found your Happy Place! This Island checks all the boxes….weather, safety, good food,and above all excellent service! Many nice resorts, but our favorite is RIU Palace Aruba. They have the best service of any property I’ve ever visited. The all inclusive food options (especially in Main dining room) are excellent. They are even better than the 4 specialty restaurants available for dinner. We had a newly renovated Jr. Ocean suite that was very comfortable and great updated bathroom. The service is excellent. The employees are very welcoming and many remember us from our previous visit.,,,,like coming home. So looking forward to coming back next year, as they will have completed construction ( closing 4 months this year) highlights are new dining rooms, new pools, swim up rooms with butler services. It will be next level!!!
- AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
- AdvisoryRenovation Advisory: Phase 2: Rooms in Block A Start: Ongoing End: December 1, 2025 (previously December 21, 2025) Phase 3: Building C Start: January 6, 2026 End: March 30, 2026 Phase 4: Full Hotel Closure Start: April 10, 2026 End: August 01st, 2026
- AdvisoryPlease note that the Riu Party in Aruba will be temporarily suspended during the closure of Riu Palace Aruba. The last Riu Party will be celebrated on April 3rd, 2026 and we will start celebrating again on August 7th, 2026. During this period, guests may enjoy live music at the Riu Palace Antillas theater and the Chill Out Bar, open daily opposite the Steakhouse.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 21
- 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 : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th, 11th or 16th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Hotel Spring Break Policies - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
- Early Departure Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec26 - 31Dec50