Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino

Hotel · Aruba

Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino

Hotel · Aruba

J.E. Irausquin Blvd 81, Noord, Aruba

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Sophisticated beachfront resort with casino, spa, pools

J.E. Irausquin Blvd 81, Noord, Aruba Get directions

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"Located in the heart of the high-rise district, The Hilton Aruba opened in 1959 as the island’s first large hotel. Designed by architect Morris Lapidus, whose most famous works include Miami’s Fontainebleau and Eden Roc, the hotel was nicknamed the “Grande Dame.” The 357-room resort was transitioned into a Hilton in 2015 and retains much of its midcentury charm along with modern conveniences—like the ability to order food and drinks directly to your palapa. The resort manages to never feel too crowded, even at high occupancy levels. It consists of three towers, named after the ABC (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao) islands, with many rooms offering stunning ocean views. Aruba’s signature cocktail, the Aruba Ariba, was first invented at this property, and the outdoor bar Mira Solo is the perfect place to enjoy one as you catch nightly live music and sunset views through the palm trees." - Jacqueline Dole

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15 Best Family-friendly Beach Resorts in the Caribbean

"Wins over families with its palapa-studded beach and action-packed activity schedule. There’s also a kids club and evening activities such as dive-in movies and s’mores." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"The 'Retrograde Ritual by Eforea Spa' at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, which was introduced in January, includes meditation and guided breathing on the property’s white-sand beach."

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10 Best Hotels in Aruba for a Local Stay - AFAR

"A family-friendly Palm Beach resort with 357 airy, modern rooms each sporting a private balcony or patio, plus an extensive activities program for kids (cycling tours, bird interactions, cupcake decorating, beach marble races, scavenger hunts) and adult-focused facilities including a beachfront fitness center and an eforea spa offering native aloe experiences, outdoor cabanas, and signature treatments. Two palm-fringed pools and plentiful beachside palapas provide seaside relaxation, while six dining options span tapas-style breakfast spots to high-end steakhouses, a seafood shack, and a cocktail bar with live entertainment." - AFAR Editors

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"This Palm Beach resort lets type A vacationers make the most of every minute of their trip. For adults, the jam-packed roster of activities ranges from cardio kickboxing and archery to salsa workshops and lessons on how to make your own aloe scrub. Another grown-up perk: every50-minute spa treatment and dinner for two comes with complimentary child care. Meanwhile, the ShocoLand kids club keeps tykes busy during the day with water-balloon races and seashell painting. Have a little down time? The 355 rooms were renovated in late 2016, and now have an airy, modern feel; each also has its own private balcony or patio ideal for enjoying island breezes. For those happy to while away the hours near the water, chaise longues surround two palm-fringed pools, and plenty of beachside palapas sit just steps from the sea."

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katia greco

Google

I stayed at this hotel for a week and, unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. • The shower drain was clogged for the entire duration of my stay, and despite mentioning it, nothing was done to fix it. • While a few staff members were friendly, most of them seemed indifferent and uninterested in solving guests’ problems. • The gym was under renovation, so there was no access to it at all – something that should have been communicated beforehand. • On top of that, one of the buildings in the complex was under construction, which meant constant, unpleasant construction noise. To make matters worse, the music at the pool area was extremely loud, seemingly trying (unsuccessfully) to cover up the construction sounds. Something not disclosed anywhere on the hotel's site!! • Perhaps the most disturbing aspect: around the pool area, there were several cages with birds trapped inside. Some of them were far too large for the tiny cages. It is shocking that in this day and age, a hotel would keep animals in such conditions just for human entertainment. This is nothing short of animal mistreatment, and it should stop immediately. I do not recommend this hotel and would not stay here again.

B2056VWsonjap

Google

The location is great! The layout is lovely. We did enjoy the pool and the beach. However, our rooms was not "cleaned" on a daily basis. The hallway outside the room had a bad odor. The bed was made but the room wasn't vacumed nor were the towels refreshed each day. The bathrooms by the pool were not maintained well throughout the day. The cushions on our chair poolside were torn at the zipper. All the staff were friendly and easy to work with. The free breakfast had a huge selection but would run out of things quickly and one had to ask to have things replaced (pancakes, fruit, etc.). I was told that they were short staffed. The Sunset Grille had a nice menu and our meals there were delicious. However, be aware that they automatically add a gratuity. ||Two very personal things: The music at the pool was far too loud and intruded on the peace and quiet of the beach and the second pool. The smell of cookig food was strong by the pool throughout the entire day.

T Chappell

Google

I recently stayed at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort and overall the experience was wonderful. My room was clean and well-maintained throughout my stay. The location is perfect, with the beach, restaurants, nightlife and shops just steps away. A great bonus was the free parking, which made having a rental car hassle-free and convenient. Most of the staff were warm, welcoming, and professional. My daughter especially loved the bracelet-making activity by the pool. It was a thoughtful touch that added to the family-friendly atmosphere. The food was delicious and the drinks were well made. The fish tacos were my favorite!! I also really appreciated the refillable water bottle provided in my room. Aruba truly has some of the best-tasting water, and it was great to stay hydrated without relying on plastic bottles. I also enjoyed the ease of booking pool cabanas or covered beach seating. Another unique feature we loved was the display of exotic birds on the property. My daughter managed to get one of the birds to say hello. However, I did encounter two employees who unfortunately seemed to forget to leave their personal beliefs at home. It created an uncomfortable moment that felt out of place in an otherwise relaxing and inclusive environment. Despite that hiccup, the hotel itself is beautiful and I would still recommend it to others with the hope that management continues to ensure all guests feel equally respected and valued.

janetwI9115RH

Google

The hotel is beautiful and the beach is great, but beware there are somethings you should know before booking. I booked two rooms and more than month out, I requested two beds in the room. However upon arrival I was told that they were sold out and one room was a king. We were in building 2 but different floors. I was on the 3rd floor and we kept getting a weird smell at certain times, but definitely in the mornings. Finally after a couple of nights of dealing with this I went to the front desk. I spoke to two different people and both said that they would send maintenance to the room, however nothing changed. On the day prior to leaving the smell was really bad, a sewage like smell. I went to the front desk again and I spoke to a manager who by the name of Elton who was great, he immediately offered a new room and a room credit of $100 and apologized for the inconvenience. It was a nice way to end our vacation, in a room that didn't smell like sewage and a partial view of the ocean. The night before checkout, after dinner I stopped by the front desk to get a copy of my room invoice as I had an early departure in the morning and wanted to make sure everything was correct. Well it wasn't. I booked with Costco and the booking stated a credit of $200 per room. When I checked in, I mentioned this and the person confirmed that the credit would be added. However at check out, the person said she didn't see anything and needed to check with her supervisor. The Supervisor (Rai) told me that there was no credit with the booking. I asked if he needed to see it, and pulled up the email on my phone, which clearly had the booking reference and clearly stated the details of the credit per room. The supervisor then told me to forward him the email, which I didn't understand why he needed it, but by this time I had been at the front desk for over 15 minutes, it was late and I just wanted to get to my room to pack, so I sent him the email. After another 5-10 minutes, the person who I originally spoke to said the credit was for one room only. Then eventually the supervisor, Rai came out of his office and confirmed that the credit was for each room. What I don't understand is why Hilton hotel would have a partnership with Costco and then try to not honor the deal. I spent thousands of dollars for a short stay at Hilton Aruba, and to have to spend so much time pleading my case is not OK. This issue should have been resolved the moment the supervisor saw the booking confirmation. I was made to feel as if I had done something wrong and the attitude from both the female staff member and the supervisor, felt very abrupt and off putting.|On the upside, the beach is great, the staff at the beach and at breakfast were wonderful, especially Winnie at the beach bar.

Julia Lucas

Google

This generally a good hotel in terms of furnishings and amenities and has a great location but is let down by the quality of the service personnel and the fact that they nickel and dime you at every turn. I don’t mind paying extra if I am getting good service but if I have to wait on my own table and carry my own bags - I expect not to be paying top dollar. In particular the restaurant and bar staff are inattentive. We often waited 20-40minutes before wait staff came to take our order after being sat. At the bar I had to go to the bar and ask for menus and then go back to the bar to place my order - when clearly there should have been table service. On the beach we used the app to place orders as the waiters were not at all attentive, they would deliberately keep their back to us as they walk by so as to avoid being flagged down to place an order. In addition to the poor service they add in gratuity and expect an additional tip on top of that. To be honest the lizards and birds did a better job of clearing the tables than the human staff. There is also a resort fee per day in addition to the room fee that is not disclosed when booking. The beach and pool seating is also an additional charge per day. So plan on paying an extra 150-200 per day just to cover fees. As others have mentioned there is ongoing construction on both sides of the resort but the noise has dampened down a bit as they have moved to completing the interiors.

Google

My friend and I visited the casino after dinner. We spent about an hour there and it was dead so we decided to head elsewhere. We were quietly sitting in the lobby recovering from our big dinner and long day and sat there for less than 30 minutes. As we were getting up, security had just arrived to kick us out. No wonder this place was dead!

Z8075PXmelissab

Google

We just got back from staying at the Hilton in Aruba. We stayed in the Palm Beach tower and had a club level room. We had a room with a partial ocean view but it was a pretty good view of the ocean. The room was clean and comfortable and quiet in the evening. The club level is definitely worth the money. Every morning we got breakfast which included make your own omelets, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, cereal, tons of fresh fruit, yogurt, bread, assorted meats, donuts, pastries etc. They had a coffee machine where you can make cappuccinos, lattes, espresso etc. along with fresh juice, water etc. It was more than enough food to fill you up to start your day. Starting at 2 pm they have finger sandwiches, usually some kind of hot item that rotates daily, fresh fruit, chips, snacks, desserts, and sodas. Then the evening reception from 5-7 pm they have cheese and crackers, some kind of hot item (one night was pasta night, another night was Mexican night etc.) and desserts. They also have beer and wine (I was able to get Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc) along with a bunch of mixed drink options. Everyone that works up there is super friendly and nice and we felt we got a lot of food for our money and only really had to eat out for dinner. There is a lot of construction going on but it never really bothered us. The fitness center is under construction so that was kind of a bummer that we did not have a place to work out. Two of the pools were open but I wish the pools had a volleyball net, basketball hoop or something for kids to enjoy. They are basically just pools, nothing fancy. The gelato place at the hotel is really good. It was very easy to get palapa's. If you go to the towel hut at 12:30 pm the day before they give away a certain number of Palapas for free. We were able to get a free palapa two of the days we were there. The other days we purchased them but had no trouble getting one and even got a discount on it because we were club level. The Hilton is in a great location. It is very easy to walk to restaurants, shops, ice cream etc. We walked to the Butterfly Farm from there easily and the local bus stops right out in front. I would definitely recommend the Hilton and I think once the construction is over it will be even nicer.

F6433FDrichardk

Google

Hotel is making some good updates, we have been going to the Hilton for 5 years now. Love the beach and the people are great. But have to say, the new Sunset Grill, Errol, our server ,had no personality, none, seemed like he didn't want to be there. First, we noticed our table had no bread plates when all the other tables did guess no one double checks their work, apps were ok, chicken was good, my girlfriend enjoyed that, twice baked wasn't edible, $70 for a 14oz steak, that's all I will say about that. Asparagus was good, drinks were good. We have been going to the Hilton for 5 yrs, can not recommend Sunset Grill, very disappointed. Just sad.

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"The 'Retrograde Ritual by Eforea Spa' at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, which was introduced in January, includes meditation and guided breathing on the property’s white-sand beach."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/mercury-in-retrograde

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