Holiday Inn Resort Aruba

Overview

If you're flying all this way for a Caribbean jolly, you'll be wanting somewhere like this. Sat on Palm Beach which has all the tropical vibes, tonnes of palm trees, white sands and clear water just begging to be jumped into! Trust us, they'll always be this beach in sight with its oceanfront rooms, beachfront swimming pools and beachfront restaurant, which at sunset are stunning with a capital S. You'll be pleased to know there's free wifi, because we don't blame you if you're spamming your Instagram stories full of holiday pics, we'd do the same!

Location

• Sat right on Palm Beach which is a beachy hot spot with 11km of white sandy goodness

• We love a speedy transfer, and this place is only 18-minutes from Queen Beatrix International Airport

Rooms

• You've got a selection of Standard and King Rooms with limited views, resort views or ocean views, the beach is so good, you'll want them ocean views, trust us!

• Each room has...

  • Pillow menu

  • Private balcony or patio

  • Air-conditioning

  • Flat-screen TV

  • Safe

  • Coffee maker

  • Mini-fridge

  • Bathroom with shower

  • Hairdryer

  • Bath & Body Works bath amenities

  • Iron and ironing board

Food & Drink

• Corals Restaurant - offers a big, fat buffet brekkie to kickstart your jolly! They even offer extended breakfast till midday so you can have a good lie-in without missing out

• Oceanside Bar & Grill - here you've got front-row oceanview seats whilst you tuck into classic bar food, cocktails and premium spirits. Go between 15:00 - 17:00 for happy hour (technically two hours, but do you see us complaining? Nope!) for 2-for-1 cocktails, wine and beer

• Sea Breeze Restaurant & Bar - another great beachy spot for seafood dishes, burgers, pasta and salads. Makes for a stunning sunset date night spot!

• Agave Mexican Cuisine - staple Mexican dishes, we're talking fajitas, enchiladas, tortilla chips and guac, and a whole lot of tequila. Speaking of tequila, head here at 16:00 - 17:00 on a Tuesday to try out making your own cocktails

• Da Vinci Ristorante - Italian delights, lots of antipasto, pasta, and pizza, but save room for their house-made tiramisu, as the Italians would say, deliciouzo!

• Palm Lobby Bar & Restaurant - coffee shop by day, and sunset cocktail spot by night, sample the Aruba Ariba cocktail (no idea what's in it, but it sounds good)

• Pizza Now - what everyone says when they're hangry, and craving pizza. Pizza Now is open from 12:00 - 22:00 for fresh wood-fired pizza, they're super speedy too, so you will get your pizza, now

Sports & Entertainment

• Three Outdoor Swimming Pools - all beachfront so you can admire the beach whilst soaking up the sun. If you're torn between sunbathing and taking a dip, thanks to the sunken sunbeds, you can do both!

• 24-hour Gym - not really a holiday essential, but if you're into the gym - here's a 24-hour one!

• Casino - we can bet you'll have a blast on the slot machines

• Spa - getting pampered in paradise, sounds dreamy

• Bicycle Rental - complimentary for guests wanting to explore Aruba

• Kids' Activity Center - the kiddos will have a great time playing games, mini golf, and doing arts and crafts, all whilst you chill by the pool

• Sporty Activities - pilates, yoga, or you can get your Andy Murray on at the tennis courts and good old bingo

• Gift Shop - all of the Aruba souvenirs that you can bring home to the family

• Frank's Place - no, this isn't someone called Frank's house, this is the watersports center where you can get stuck into some snorkelling, kayaking and banana boats