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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba, Palm Beach, Oranjestad

 
   
 
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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, Jacuzzis, tennis, the Excelsior Casino, a full-service Intermezzo Day Spa, a shopping arcade with 10 shops, meeting and wedding facilities and much, much more!


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For family fun, romantic nuptials or business meetings and retreats, everyone will find the popular Holiday Inn Resort Aruba the perfect setting for business and pure pleasure. The European Plan includes all resort amenities and activities. Optional meal plans are available.

Recent (Fall 2011) Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Upgrades include:
  • Redesigned entrance with new outdoor lighting, landscaping and design features including stylish touches in the lobby
  • Remodeled pool with new and stylish chairs and surface
  • Refresged beach area with beautiful chairs and bright color umbrellas and new palaypas from pool to beach
  • Fitness & health center with new equipment
  • Rooms in the Aruba & Bonaire Towers including all-new modern bathrooms with new vanities, showers, lighting, tiles and mirrors; new interiors including flooring, bedspreads, upholstery, and curtains. Upgraded guestrooms feature crisp, new white bed linens with a choice of "firm" or "soft" pillows; free In-Room Wi-Fi; 37" flat screen LED TVs; and Bath & Body Works amenities
  • Public areas of the Curacao Tower
  • The Casino
  • Food & Beverage Areas including completely remodeled Seabreeze Restaurant
  • Iguana Bar & Grill carries a fresh new look featuring colorful tiles, beautiful cocktail tables and a new kitchen
  • Las Palmas Ballroom including new carpeting, ceilings, walls, lighting system with dimmers, chandeliers and electronic screen projectors, and wireless high speed Internet access is now available upon request. The new ballroom configuration is completely different from the previous amphitheater layout; the multi-level floor has been converted to a single level convention area which allows for a more flexible setting for meetings and banquets.
  • The resort's handicap facilities have been expanded. New handicap-equipped restrooms have been added to the pool area, while restrooms in the casino area and Aruba Tower have been upgraded. All restrooms and other facilities now cater to handicapped travelers.

Excellent Location
Located on a 1/4 mile of Palm Beach's pristine white sand beach; 15 mins. from Queen Beatrix Airport; and 10 mins. from downtown Oranjestad with its shops, restaurants and nightlife.

AGA Dine-Around Plans Available
With the Aruba Gastronomic Association's Dine Around Program, you can pre-purchase a set number of meals at participating restaurants. Each dinner includes three courses (appetizers, entree, dessert, coffee or tea, service charge where applicable) with the following exceptions: Amazonia & Texas de Brazil - $8.50 surcharge payable by the guest and dessert is not included. Additional beverages and surcharges for more expensive starred items on menu are not included. Lunch offerings vary at each restaurant. Breakfast coupons are also accepted at Holiday Inn, The Mill, Manchebo, Costa Linda, Aruba Beach Club, Divi Village and Divi Phoenix resorts.
3 Dine Around Plan Options are available for pre-booking and include either:
5 Dinners - or - 7 Dinners - or - 5 Breakfasts or Lunches + 4 Dinners
2012 Participating Restaurants (subject to change):
- Amazonia - Brazillian Steakhouse (D)
- Aruban Chef - Aruban/International (D)
- Buccaneer - Seafood (D)
- Driftwood - Seafood (D)
- French Steak House (Manchebo Resort) - International (B,D)
- Gari & Wasabi - Japanese/Caribbean Fusion (L,D)
- Gasparito - Aruban (D)
- Giorgio's (Manchebo Resort) - Italian (B,D)
- Iguana Joe's - Caribbean/Mexican (L,D)
- Iguana Cantina - Fresh Mexican Grill (D)
- Las Ramblas (La Cabana Resort) - Tapas/International (D)
- Le Petit Cafe (Playa Linda Resort) - International (B,L,D)
- Pure Beach (Aruba Phoenix) - International/Beach (L,D)
- Sunset Beach Bistro (Aruba Phoenix Resort) - Seafood/Caribbean (B,L,D)
- Texas de Brazil - Brazillian Steakhouse (D)
- The Pirates' Nest (Bucuti Resort) - Caribbean Gourmet (D)
Participating Dine Around restaurants are subject to change. You will receive the most current listing of restaurants with your coupons on your day of arrival. Coupons will be delivered to the front desk of your hotel in your name after 4pm on the day of arrival. Once delivered, the coupons are non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen and not redeemable for cash. Children ages 4-12 pay half price.


CURRENT PROMOTIONS

ONE COOL HONEYMOON
Valid year-round
Honeymoon couples receive a bottle of champagne upon arrival, a souvenir gift, and a free night upon return Anniversary visit. In addition, a number of local companies are offering special discounts and deals for honeymoon couples on activites, goods and services. See ARUBA destination page for complete list.

ONE COOL FAMILY 2012
Travel Window: June 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Kids 12 and under stay free when sharing the same room with one or two full paying adults, get free breakfast daily at the designated hotel restaurant using the children's menu, enjoy complimentary children's activities and a family gift presented upon check-in. (Activities and gift vary and are subject to availability). In addition, a number of local companies are offering special discounts and deals for families on activites, goods and services. See ARUBA destination page for a complete list.


HOTEL NOTICE: Effective April 25, 2011, and until further notice, the Pali Coco Lounge will be closed. The regular entertainment program will continue its regular operation, offering a variety of daily and nightly activities for guests of all ages.
  
  • European Plan
  • Beachfront
  • 600 Rooms
  • 7 Floors
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 2 Bars
  • Family Friendly
  • Active
  • Meal Plans Available
  • Room Service
  • Casual

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