Description

The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino and Spa is a 5.5-hectare (14-acre) resort embracing Aruba's trade wind breezes, with cushioned, open-air seating arrayed on polished fieldstone floors. It features expansive gardens, waterfalls, and freshwater fish ponds between buildings and the beach. Couples and families come to the hotel from around the world.

After a $55 million transformation, only the location, the view and the finest stretch of Palm Beach are the same at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. 353 elegantly appointed guest rooms are situated amidst 3 uniquetowers and 14-acres of magnificent landscaped grounds which are highlightedby lagoons, cascading waterfalls, and manicured gardens.

Inhabited since the year 1000, Aruba is an island rich in history and culture. Eagle Beach is an idyllic Caribbean beach, with white sands and turquoise waters, and is frequented by water sports enthusiasts. Palm Beach, on the island's west side, offers perfect swimming conditions and powdery sand. Those more concerned with conditions under the waves won't want to miss the wreck of the torpedoed tanker Pedernales, a popular diving site. Aruba is only 20 miles long, thus easily explored by bike or moped.

Amenity highlights: A wide sand swath leading to the beach separates two large, free-form, zero-entry pools--one for activities and the other for quiet relaxation.

The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino and Spa's 457-meter (1,500-ft) section of 3 km (2 mi) Palm Beach includes thatched shades on the broad, deep, and nearly white beach lapped by the turquoise Caribbean Sea.

Rental water-sports gear is available along the beach. Snorkeling, scuba diving, and sailing excursions and cruises leave from the beach. A water-sports center offers scuba-diving lessons and trips.

Beauty on the beach

This resort sits along Aruba’s Palm Beach, renowned for soft sands, clear turquoise sea, and an enticing array of aquatic activities; the Tierra Del Sol Golf Course is 8 km (5 mi) away. From the vantage point of the beach, visitors delight in prime views of the expanse of clear, turquoise waters stretching out and deepening to an azure blue at the horizon. The soothing sounds of the water's ebb and flow, the brilliance of an ever-present sun and the caress of a soft wind slowly lulls sunbathers while swimmers relish the refreshing splash of the waves.
Aruba's beaches, considered among the best in the world, are marked by white sands and cyrstal clear waters.

Beaches

Arashi Beach and nearby Boca Catalina are located just south of the lighthouse near the northwestern tip of Aruba and is known for terrific snorkeling.

Palm Beach is famous for calm waters and is located right in front of the major resorts.

Eagle Beach provides shaded picnic areas and plenty of parking right off the main road. Several hotels are nearby, just across the street from the beach.

Rodgers Beach features a slightly rough surf. It is located close to the Baby Beach, and offers shady areas and shower facilities.

Baby Beach, known for its tranquil swimming cove, is located in Seroe Colorado at the southeastern end of the island, near the oil refinery.

Rooms
The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa offers 353 guestrooms and suites in three towers of four, six, and eight stories. Rooms and suites provide a tropical ambiance of pale-yellow walls, white ceilings, crown molding, brightly colored prints, marble entries, and carpets.

Tropical wood furniture and trim include mahogany-and-wicker beds, armoires, and chairs with pull-out footstools. Beds feature two tall posts at their heads and two short posts at their feet, all elaborately carved. Televisions show U.S. cable channels.

All guestrooms and suites include balconies furnished with teak chairs and cocktail tables, and separated from rooms by both sliding glass doors and folding, louvered wood doors that offer privacy and natural cooling as an alternative to air conditioning.

Dining by the sea
Facilities: 4 restaurants (including Sunset Grille); bar; casino; large outdoor pool; 18-hole championship golf course nearby; modern health club/spa; 2 outdoor Jacuzzis; extensive watersports equipment/rentals; children's center/program; game room/video arcade; concierge; tour/activities desk; car-rental desk; business center; gift shop; salon; room service; babysitting; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning; concierge-level rooms; nonsmoking rooms; ADA-compliant rooms for those w/limited mobility.

Sunset Grille - Air-conditioned dining room featuring mosaic-tile columns and copper-colored tables with white-linen runners. Also, open-air terrace seating adjacent to beach. Dinners of escargot, Oysters Rockefeller, crab meat wrapped in smoked salmon, lobster bisque with pastry cap, steaks, chops, crab-stuffed shrimp, fish. Dress code: long pants or dress shorts, collared shirts for men. Nightly dinner, Sunday brunch.

Laguna - Fronted by freshwater fish lagoon. Air-conditioned dining room and shaded wood deck with multi-color tables and ceiling fans. American buffet and à la carte breakfasts. À la carte dinners featuring fish, crab cakes, pasta, steaks. Dress code: long pants or dress shorts, collared shirts for men. Breakfast and dinner.

Gilligan's Beach Bar and Grill - Open-air, weathered-wood spot between pool and beach.  All-day menu of burgers, sandwiches, pizza, salads, satays, tropical drinks.  Live entertainment most evenings. Lunch and dinner.

Mira Solo Bar - Open-air sea-view pavilion with high, pyramid-shape ceiling of cushioned teak. Bar and terrace seating adjacent to flowing freshwater fish lagoon, gardens. Martini menu plus tropical drinks, cognacs, espresso, cigars. Live music most nights.

Coffee & Cream - Gray-marble tables with flowering plants. Rattan chairs with colorful cushions. Coffee drinks, baked goods, sandwiches, salads, desserts.

Tropical Flavors - Ice cream and coffee drinks.

Room Service - Available 24 hours.

Recreation
The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino and Spa's water-sports center offers non-motorized rentals and a Scuba diving center offering excursions and certification.

Banana boats, canoes, tube rides, paddleboats, water skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, and more are available.

Play on two lighted tennis courts is complimentary during the day, with surcharges for night play.

The recreational activities listed below are available either at or near the resort; fees may apply.  

- Golfing
- Golf - driving range
- Rowing or canoing
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Scuba diving
- Water skiing
- Dock
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Motor boating
- Tennis
- Running track/path
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Aerobics
- Scooter/Moped Rentals
- Hiking/biking trails
- Bicycle rentals
- Horse riding/rental
- Para sailing
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
- Fishing

Policies
Guests must be at least 21 years of age to check in to this hotel.

To reserve thatched-roof palapas, guests must visit the towel stand at 4 PM on the day prior to anticipated use. Reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one palapa per room. The palapa will be reserved until 10 AM; if it is not claimed by 10 AM, it will be made available to the next guest waiting for a palapa. If the palapa remains empty for two consecutive hours after 10 AM, it will also be released to the next available guest.

Driving directions from Queen Beatrix International Airport

Driving directions from Queen Beatrix International Airport: Depart airport to the west on the main road. Proceed for approximately 20 minutes until a sign pointing to "High Rise Hotels" appears. Turn left at the sign. Follow the street until the hotel appears on the left.

Getting there: There is no shuttle service from this airport. Taxis cost about US $16 to $25. All fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.

Aruba's public buses operate across from the airport and go to the main terminal in the Oranjestad dock area where a transfer onto Bus #10 or #10A takes passengers to the hotel area. Fare is less than US$5. All fees subject to change without notice.

Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking an air-inclusive reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

Getting around: This is a district of large, high-rise hotels with some dining choices but little shopping, so visitors head to the downtown stores.

Buses run to downtown for fares of less than US$5; taxis are US$5 to $15. Bicycles can be rented for US$16 to $25 per day and mopeds for more than US$36 per day. All fees subject to change without notice.

Because main roads are well-maintained and well-posted, driving (right hand side) is a popular option.

Butterfly Farm - .75 km (0.5 mi)
Bulbali Bird Sanctuary - 1.5 km (1 mi)
Oranjestad (shops, dining, nightlife) - 5 km (3 mi)
Tierra Del Sol Golf Course - 8 km (5 mi)
Ayo rock formations - 13 km (8 mi
Natural Bridge - 16 km (10 mi)
Arikok National Park entrance - 17.5 km (11 mi)

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA): Approximate driving time to the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino and Spa is 20 minutes, and distance is 14.5 km (9 mi).