Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Aruba Aruba

  • 4.2 star
  • Aruba
  • Aruba
  • Unlimited Domestic Beverages
  • Daily Organized Activities
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Hotel Taxes and Gratuities
  • 3 Meals Daily

About Holiday Inn Resort Aruba

The beachfront Holiday Inn Resort Aruba offers outstanding value and unlimited fun for families, couples and friends seeking the perfect Caribbean beach resort. Facing famous Palm Beach, guests can spend their days enjoying exciting water sports and PADI certified diving. On land, enjoy a huge variety of activities and facilities such as an awesome zero-entry pool with two Jacuzzis and an entertainment deck, great dining options, a newly renovated fitness and health center, a children's activity program for ages 4-12, a teen gameroom, Jacuzzi, tennis, the Excelsior Casino, a full-service Intermezzo Day Spa, a shopping arcade with 10 shops, meeting and wedding facilities and much, much more!

For those looking for family activities, Holiday Inn hosts magical theme nights including Circus and Carnival night. Every Wednesday night at sunset the Oceanside Terrace turns into a circus, filled with acrobats for both kids and grown-ups to enjoy!

Rooms

Located in one of the resorts three towers, this room has 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio with a direct view of the beach and the ocean, air conditioning with individual climate control, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volts), coffee maker, personal safe, bathroom with shower or bathtub, color flat screen cable TV (43”), AM/FM alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

Ocean Front View Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:

Located in one of the resorts three towers, this room has 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio with a direct view of the beach and the ocean, air conditioning with individual climate control, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volts), coffee maker, personal safe, bathroom with shower or bathtub, color flat screen cable TV (43”), AM/FM alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

  • 1 King Or 2 Double Beds
  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Cribs Available
  • Direct-Dial Telephone
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Air Conditioning
  • Iron
  • Modem Dataport Connection
  • Nonsmoking Rooms Available
  • Private Balcony
  • Rollaway Bed Available (fee applies)
  • Shower
  • Tub
  • Windows Open

Standard Room European Plan

Max Guests:

Located in one of the resorts three towers, this room has 2 double beds or 1 king bed, room amenities and décor, a balcony with limited resort view (no water view), air conditioning with individual climate control, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volts), coffee maker, personal safe, bathroom with shower or bathtub, color flat screen cable TV (43”), AM/FM alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

  • 1 King Or 2 Double Beds
  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Cribs Available
  • Direct-Dial Telephone
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Air Conditioning
  • Iron
  • Modem Dataport Connection
  • Nonsmoking Rooms Available
  • Private Balcony
  • Rollaway Bed Available (fee applies)
  • Shower
  • Tub
  • Windows Open

Standard Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:

Located in one of the resorts three towers, this room has 2 double beds or 1 king bed, room amenities and décor, a balcony with limited resort view (no water view), air conditioning with individual climate control, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volts), coffee maker, personal safe, bathroom with shower or bathtub, color flat screen cable TV (43”), AM/FM alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

  • 1 King Or 2 Double Beds
  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Cribs Available
  • Direct-Dial Telephone
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Air Conditioning
  • Iron
  • Modem Dataport Connection
  • Nonsmoking Rooms Available
  • Private Balcony
  • Rollaway Bed Available (fee applies)
  • Shower
  • Tub
  • Windows Open

Superior Resort View European Plan

Max Guests:

Located in one of the resorts three towers, this room has 2 double beds or 1 king bed, room amenities and décor, either a balcony or patio view of resort areas, air conditioning with individual climate control, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volts), coffee maker, personal safe, bathroom with shower or bathtub, color flat screen cable TV (43”), AM/FM alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

  • 1 King Or 2 Double Beds
  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Cribs Available
  • Direct-Dial Telephone
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Air Conditioning
  • Iron
  • Modem Dataport Connection
  • Nonsmoking Rooms Available
  • Private Balcony
  • Rollaway Bed Available (fee applies)
  • Shower
  • Tub
  • Windows Open

Partial Ocean View Room European Plan

Max Guests:

Located in one of the resorts three towers, this room has 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio with partial view of the ocean, air conditioning with individual climate control, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volts), coffee maker, personal safe, bathroom with shower or bathtub, color flat screen cable TV (43”), AM/FM alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

  • 1 King Or 2 Double Beds
  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Cribs Available
  • Direct-Dial Telephone
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Air Conditioning
  • Iron
  • Modem Dataport Connection
  • Nonsmoking Rooms Available
  • Private Balcony
  • Rollaway Bed Available (fee applies)
  • Shower
  • Tub
  • Windows Open

Ocean Front View Room European Plan

Max Guests:

Located in one of the resorts three towers, this room has 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio with a direct view of the beach and the ocean, air conditioning with individual climate control, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volts), coffee maker, personal safe, bathroom with shower or bathtub, color flat screen cable TV (43”), AM/FM alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

  • 1 King Or 2 Double Beds
  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Cribs Available
  • Direct-Dial Telephone
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Air Conditioning
  • Iron
  • Modem Dataport Connection
  • Nonsmoking Rooms Available
  • Private Balcony
  • Rollaway Bed Available (fee applies)
  • Shower
  • Tub
  • Windows Open

Superior Resort View All Inclusive

Max Guests:

Located in one of the resorts three towers, this room has 2 double beds or 1 king bed, room amenities and décor, either a balcony or patio view of resort areas, air conditioning with individual climate control, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volts), coffee maker, personal safe, bathroom with shower or bathtub, color flat screen cable TV (43”), AM/FM alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

  • 1 King Or 2 Double Beds
  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Cribs Available
  • Direct-Dial Telephone
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Air Conditioning
  • Iron
  • Modem Dataport Connection
  • Nonsmoking Rooms Available
  • Private Balcony
  • Rollaway Bed Available (fee applies)
  • Shower
  • Tub
  • Windows Open

Partial Ocean View Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:

Located in one of the resorts three towers, this room has 2 double beds or 1 king bed, either a balcony or patio with partial view of the ocean, air conditioning with individual climate control, direct dial phones with data ports, US standard electrical outlets (110 volts), coffee maker, personal safe, bathroom with shower or bathtub, color flat screen cable TV (43”), AM/FM alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board.

  • 1 King Or 2 Double Beds
  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Cribs Available
  • Direct-Dial Telephone
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Air Conditioning
  • Iron
  • Modem Dataport Connection
  • Nonsmoking Rooms Available
  • Private Balcony
  • Rollaway Bed Available (fee applies)
  • Shower
  • Tub
  • Windows Open

Services

  • 3 Pool(s)
  • 2 Outdoor Jacuzzis
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Beauty Salon
  • Tour Desk
  • Car Rental
  • ATM Machine
  • Money Exchange
  • Medical Services Available
  • Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
  • Group/Meeting Facilities
  • Gift Shop(s)
If you're into water sports, sightseeing, shopping or simply relaxing in the shade of a palm tree, there's no sunnier or more exciting destination than here. You can while away the hours on pristine Palm Beach “ just steps from the resort “ or engage in any number of fun activities. Your most difficult decision will be choosing what to do.

Health and Fitness Center (On-Site)
Equipment includes treadmills, bikes, universals and free weights. Located on the beach. 24/7 - key operated.

Spa Facilities
Intermezzo Day Spa offers massages, facials, mineral wraps, aloe treatments and variety of massages from head-to-toe are the specialty of the seaside spa. Salon services also available.
Open daily.
Sauna and Whirlpool available

Housekeeping and Laundry Services
Daily Housekeeping
Weekly Housekeeping
On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities (washer/dryer)
Hours of Operation: 8:00am to 11:00pm
Dry Cleaning Pick-up/Laundry
Same Day Dry Cleaning Available

Entertainment and Recreation
Lounge by the spectacular zero-entry pool or kiss your stress goodbye in one of two Jacuzzis. Recreation and Sports Court - challenge yourself to tennis, volleyball or basketball.
Enjoy live entertainment and try your luck at blackjack, poker and other games of chance in the Excelsior Casino.
Swim, snorkel, parasail, SCUBA dive (5-star PADI professionals on-site), or head out on a fishing excursion Discover Aruba with a wide range of available land and sea tours.
Pick your tee time and head for nearby Tierra del Sol for a round of golf.

Hotel Shopping Arcade
Convenience Store
Newsstand
Beauty Salon
Gift Shop

Activities and Services for Children
KidSpreeâ„¢ Vacation Club with various supervised activities throughout the day, free to guests.
Babysitting services available

Business Services
Copying
E-mail and internet access available
Facsimile
PCs available
Technical Concierge
Unstaffed Business Center
High Speed Internet Access (fee applies)

Public Space Data Services
High Speed Internet Access (Initial Fee: $10.00 USD)
Wireless Data Connection (Initial Fee: $10.00 USD

Miscellaneous
Concierge Services
ATM/Cash Machine
Ice Machines
Safety Deposit Box available at Front Desk
Dedicated Lounge (or 24 Hour Lounge)
Porter/Bellman
Rollaway Beds Available (US$12 per day fee applies )
Parking: Fees are as follows: -Self-Parking: US$ 5.00 p/day for guests and non-guests; -Valet Parking: US$ 8.00 p/day for guests and non-guests.

Meeting Facilities
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort & Casino offers a wide range of activities, both at the resort and at nearby attractions, making it an ideal location for mixing business with pleasure. You'll find flexible meeting space and unique gathering places suitable for a variety of events. Offering 4224 sq. ft. of multi-functional exhibit space, including the 3-tiered Las Palmas ballroom with a full stage and dressing room, comfortably accommodating banquets of up to 400 and theater style to 450 attendees. The Casibari Room is 850 sq. ft. and the Cadushi Room is 984 sq. ft., accommodating up to 70 theater style.

Facilities
  • 3 Meeting Rooms with 6170 sq. ft. of meeting space
  • Two Sales & Meeting Professionals on-site
  • Largest Room Capacity: 450 Theatre Style
  • Largest Room Measurements: 85.0 ft x 50.0 ft
  • Smallest Room Capacity: 25 U-shape Style
  • Smallest Room Measurements: 40.0 ft x 23.0 ft
  • 4,224 sq. ft. of exhibit space accommodating twenty 8'x10' booths
Max Occupancies:
Theater style: 450 persons; Banquet Style: 400 persons; Classroom: 220 persons; Reception: 500 persons

Equipment Available
  • Technical Concierge
  • 35mm Slide Projector
  • Flip Chart and Markers
  • LCD Projector
  • Lectern
  • Microphone
  • Modem Lines
  • Overhead Projector
  • Stage Lights
  • VCR
  • Whiteboard
  • Group and Event Packages Available

Bars & Restaurants

  • 4 Restaurants
  • 3 Bars/Lounges
  • Disco
  • Nightclub
  • Piano Bar
  • Karaoke Bar
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Theater
There's nothing like a day at the beach to heighten appetites. That's why the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba goes out of their way to make each dining experience enjoyable. Whether you choose to feast on a fusion of Caribbean specialties by the ocean's edge or pass the pasta in the trendy trattoria, it's a good bet you'll savor every meal. In a hurry to get out there? Grab a steaming cup of your favorite brew and your favorite sweet roll from the lobby coffee bar. Or, for a more leisurely start to the day, linger over the bountiful breakfast buffet in Corals Restaurant. From piña coladas poolside and light bites late at night to themed buffets accompanied by live music, there's something for every taste.

Iguana Pool Bar
Recently renovated. Serves burgers, snacks and tropical drinks by the pool.

Canastas Lobby Bar
The perfect place to start your vacation with a tropical 'Welcome' cocktail. Start your day with coffee and continental breakfast. Enjoy the spectacular sunsets from the adjacent gazebo, or top off a night on the town with a nightcap.

Pali Coco Lounge (eff. 4/25/11, closed until further notice)
Located next to the pool deck. Relaxed atmosphere. DJ music, live bands and karaoke during the week. Minimum age 18 years.

Caffé Da Vinci
Italian Gourmet Restaurant. Caffé Da Vinci offers a fine dining experience in a cozy atmosphere with arched brick ceilings and a view of the ocean. Please be informed that proper attire is required (no shorts, jeans or sandals). Dinner reservations are required. Location: In Hotel - Indoor air-conditioned Serves: Dinner (6pm-9pm)

Sea Breeze Restaurant
This fabulous Caribbean specialty restaurant is for those who want to drink and dine right at the ocean's edge. This unique setting mimics a gazebo in form, with coach lights, colorful umbrellas, and landscaped rock and water treatments leading to a sunken bar. A perfect spot for lunch or a sunset cocktail. Dinner reservations are required. Location: In Hotel - Beachside Serves: Lunch | Dinner (6pm-9pm)

Corals Restaurant
Buffet restaurant serving full breakfast and lunch with an international touch. Open 7 days a week. Location: In Hotel - Indoor - Air-conditioned Serves: Breakfast | Lunch (12pm-3pm)

Theme Nights
Entertaining theme night dinners vary throughout the week. Guests enjoy themed buffets with live entertainment and music.
Hotel Location: Varies

Room service is not offered.

Things to Do

  • Beach Volleyball
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Parasailing
  • Casino Onsite
  • 4 Tennis Courts
  • 4 Lighted Tennis Courts
  • PADI Dive Center
The fun never stops at the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba. Spend your days on beautiful Palm Beach enjoying swimming, snorkeling, parasailing, windsurfing and PADI certified diving. Stay fit at the newly renovated fitness center, play tennis, volleyball, or set up a tee time at the island's 18-hole championship golf course nearby (fees apply). Lounge by the spectacular zero-entry pool or kiss your stress goodbye in one of two Jacuzzis, shallow water loungers, entertainment and sports. Challenge yourself to tennis, volleyball or basketball on one of the recreation and sports courts.

Discover Aruba with a wide range of available land and sea tours.

Organized Kids Activities Available
Children will love the organized activities offered at the complimentary KidSpree Vacation Club by trained staff who are dedicated to your child having fun and experiencing the best Aruba has to offer. A gameroom and arcade offers fun for the older kids!

Health & Fitness Center
Enjoy pampering spa treatments at Intermezzo Day Spa. Or keep to your workout regime in the all new state-of-the-art fitness center.

GoldenSpree Program for the Young at Heart!
The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba invites you to join a fantastic new free program that gives their 60+ guests exclusive privileges, along with a commitment to personal attention, all from a name you trust. Your GoldenSpree Membership opens the door to a world of excitement and fun, delivered with the special treatment that you deserve. Come on, join today and let the fun begin!

Features:
  • Beach Power Walks
  • Trivia Games
  • Golden Oldies Sing-Along
  • Papiamento Classes
  • Caribbean Dance Lessons
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Exotic Cocktail Classes
  • Table Games
  • Cooking with the Chef
  • Trip to the Butterfly Farm ($12.00 per person)

Gifts with Membership
  • Complimentary T-Shirt
  • 10% Discount at Pizza del Mar Restaurant
  • 10% Discount at Pelican Nest Restaurant
  • 10% Discount at La Langosta Retail Shop
  • 10% Discount at Pelican Pier Retail Shop
  • $10.00 off per Couple on the Pelican Adventures Sunset Cruise and/or Sunset Dinner Cruise
  • Special Discount price of $33.50 per person on the Pelican Adventure Island Tour, including visit to the Ostrich Farm
  • 20% Discount on Atlantis Adventures Atlantis Submarine Excursion
  • 20% Discount on Atlantis Adventures Seaworld Explorer Excursion
  • 20% Discount on Atlantis

* Please ask for the GoldenSpree Program at the Guest Services desk upon check-in to be automatically enrolled.

Program subject to change without any notice. Hotel is not responsible for transactions made directly with third parties.

on-site Casino
One of Aruba's most complete gaming experiences! Guests can enjoy hot gaming action at the full service Holiday Inn's Excelsior Casino keeping the fun going past sundown and well into the wee hours. Enjoy live entertainment and try your luck at blackjack, poker, live telecast race and sports book, slot machines and other games of chance. Also a cocktail lounge and live entertainment.

    Wedding

    • Wedding Coordinator(s)
    • Wedding Facilities
    • Wedding Packages Available
    Romance blooms all year long in Aruba. So, if you have your heart set on a wedding or renewal ceremony in a tropical garden with cascading waterfalls and gentle breezes, the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba is picture perfect. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering for a few or a celebration for hundreds, their expert wedding planners know precisely how to create a signature event for you and your guests.

    New beginnings deserve only the best, so say "I do" at the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba.
    • Children's Activity Program (Kids Club)
    • Game Room/Arcade
    • Teen Club
    • Babysitting Services Available
    • Babysitting
    • Kids Play Area