230 Je Irausquin Blvd, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba | (297) 586-3600
Right on Palm Beach -- an easy walk to restaurants, shops, and nightlife
Lovely tropical grounds open to beachfront
Clean, comfortable guest rooms with balconies; many with ocean views
Three spacious freeform pools, plus hot tubs
Tennis courts and activities zones to suit a range of travelers
Full-service spa and 24-hour fitness center
Multiple on-site restaurants and bars with daily happy hour
Excelsior Casino has blackjack, craps, and poker room
Various all-inclusive options available
Minimart and specialty shops on-site
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Free on-site parking
Some guest rooms are dated and show wear
Restaurant food quality varies
Narrow beach can get crowded
Palapas are free but subject to a lottery system
Some rooms, especially on lower floors, may pick up noise
The three-and-a-half-pearl Holiday Inn Resort is a big family-friendly beachfront property with a traditional resort vibe, and plenty to eat and do on-site. Its 597 guest rooms are pleasant enough, but some are dated and show wear while others are more modern, with stylish coastal decor. All have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies. There's a slew of organized activities to entertain the American and European guests who stay here, though the lottery system to snag a palapa on the hotel's busy beach can be a nuisance. The all-inclusive option and prime Palm Beach location make the hotel a decent value, especially for those with young kids. The abundance of restaurants, nightlife, and shops across the road make it easy to venture out. Travelers seeking a less crowded beach setting could try Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort.
