The hotel is dated, but you could not ask for me from an all inclusive it was fantastic. The alcohol didn't seem to watered down. The food was fantastic. And the staff were friendly and help full. The beach is outstanding the sea is perfect warm clean and blue

Large hotel consisting of 3 towers near the beginning ( or the end) of the strip of high rise hotels. This hotel has the longest beach of all the high rise hotels. Building is not new, but in ok condition. Rooms are ok and Balcony on the rooms very handy for morning Yoga (breathing) exercise. Refrigerator in room is handy, price of the soft drinks / water from the hotel machines was the same as the mini mart across the street.
Check in and check out were ok, they even allowed a late check out till 14:00 pm withouth any additional charges.
Buffet breakfast ok for the price ($18.10). Across the street is Tony Romas restaurant and the mall with sufficient other places to eat or get entertainment. Pool area is ok, one whirlpool was not working but the children's pool was enjoyed by the kids.
Area is very safe: enjoyed the early jog alongside the street of the high rise hotels and the concrete walk pad on the beach every morning. If you are on a budget and want to stay in the high rise area, this is the place to stay. If you are not on a restricted budget you can try the other more expensive hotels on the beach in the high rise area.
Don't be scared of the leguanas in the three's outside in the hotel garden and poolside area.

This little shop is in the Holiday Inn. I will not purchase jewelry any where else on the island. The prices are the best I found and believe me my husband and I went into every store on the island and the sales person Mary O is wonderful. She is very customer friendly and worked with me to not only find the perfect pieces for myself, but for gifts as well. This is not the first time I have bought anything in this store, and have been very pleased with the quality of the jewelry and Mary. The whole experience at the Holiday Inn is awesome, they seem to cater to an older crowd and the staff is very attentive. Love this place and will return in the future.

This was our first trip to Aruba. We had a very pleasant stay at the Holiday Inn. We stayed in the Aruba tower with a room overlooking the beach. Hallways were a bit dated, but our room was clean and quiet. Hotel staff were friendly and courteous, from the front desk staff, the concierge and the housekeeping staff. A minor problem with our refrigerator was address and resolved within 30 minutes. Didn't visit the restaurants or casino, so can't comment on them. We had a wonderful vacation - the beach was great and convenient.