There a many hotels and condos to choose from when visiting Aruba but you can’t go wrong when booking a stay at the Holiday Inn Aruba. Perfect for couples and families. The hotel has been completely remodeled with a lobby that offers a view to the sea and rooms that have a bright, fresh look. The beach is wonderful with
plenty of palapas on one of the longest beaches in Aruba. They can be reserved after 4 pm for the following day. There are three pools one of which is designated for children. Take note of the lounge island in the middle of one of the pools.
The newly redecorated, air conditioned rooms offer a choice of bed configurations and sport a balcony. Guests can expect all the usual amenities such as cable TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and, the best of all, complimentary Wi-Fi. There are no complimentary bottles of water because the water in Aruba is safe to drink.
There are several dining options which have all be upgraded with
new offerings. Choose between a casual lunch at the Oceanside Bar and Grill or dinner and the ocean side Sea Breeze Restaurant. Of course, fresh fish is the order of the day. In the evening listen to the haunting sounds of the solo saxophone, trumpet or clarinet player while dining. Several times a week there is a special beachside dinner featuring a Mardi Gras or Circus theme.
There are a variety of beach/water activities from yoga to volleyball to bingo. Nearby there is a sports rental company for those who want to take a sunset cruise or rent some fun-in-the-sun equipment. Families will appreciate the children’s activity center with various supervised free activities throughout the day. Babysitting is available. There is an onsite casino for those who are feeling lucky.
IGH hotels take good care of those who are members of their
loyalty program. Elite members can expect a free room upgrade, morning paper and first choice on a palapa while gaining more points for future stays. Nice touch. All this plus the Holiday Inn is one of the more reasonable ocean front accommodations. For more information check www.holidayarubaresort.com or www.ihg.com.
