I just got back last night from my 9 day stay (5/13 - 5/21) at the Riu Palace in Aruba with my wife, 12 year old twins, and my cousin, wife and their boys, (9 & 12). I have to say that I wish we were still there. This was probably the best vacation in my life. Not alot for... More

My husband and I spent a week in Aruba. This was our first time visiting and it's true what they say about the winds. We got to the Riu around 3PM and we checked in right away. They gave us a nice room on the third floor of the side building facing the pool. It had a separate sitting area,... More

We stayed at the Riu Palace Aruba from 4/23-5/1. Let me just say if I could have I would have given 3 1/2 stars. This was our fourth Riu and our least favorite for a variety of reasons. I will try to list the plusses and minuses. The Good: Beautiful hotel with a great location. Check in was very easy.... More

My husband and I stayed at the Riu Palace for a week and we had a great time. Yes, the beds are a bit hard but I slept like a baby on them. They are so big. I loved it. We had a room on the 10th floor of the Main Building, right in the middle. The views were incredible.... More

We had a wonderful vacation at the Riu. We love travelling to different islands and resorts, and this was our first time staying at a Riu – we’ll definitely do it again. For this particular trip, we researched several resorts, and certainly did our research with this particular resort, as well. While there are some very negative reviews on this... More

The hotel is excellent but you have to knows few things,wi-fi has only in the lobby or another options is to pay $5 for one hour or to get some plan.You have to print your conformation e-mails for the transfer " airport-hotel" and conformation for your room.The food and the restaurants are fine,for some restaurants you have to do it... More

My fiancé and I stayed at the Riu Palace Aruba from May 6-May 13, 2012. I had spent time reading the tripadvisor reviews of this hotel prior to our departure. Our flight to Aruba from Toronto went smoothly and when we arrived to our hotel after being shuttled over (15-20min ride) we were told our rooms were not ready and... More

Just returned from Rui had great time are rooms were on 10th floor and view was great.No problems with ac in room and maid service was fantastic.Yes paint is peeling along edge of pool.Yes if you want a hut you must get up early just like every other resort .Food was very good .Great snorkling on beach.Dont agree with all... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Riu Palace in september of 2011 and had amazing weather and such a great time! (we are 27/28yrs old and from nj) This review is now our 2nd time May 8-13, 2012-we couldn't wait to come back!! Everything is spotless and the service is amazing, they really make you feel like royalty and... More