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Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

4 stars
JE Irausquin Blvd 83, P.O. Box 218, Oranjestad,

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
289 reviews
Not Worth the all INclusive

Hotel was nice. Staff was ok. Food was ok not worth all inclusive. Drinks weren't great. Basically... See full review

  • elissa143
  • May 4, 2012
Great vacation

Everything you could want in a vacation. Beautiful island, beach, hotel, amenities all inclusive.... See full review

  • FAZ and GG
  • Apr 25, 2012
Luxury upgrade to VIP treatment at this Palm Beach all-inclusive resort
The Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive is a memorable vacation spot featuring a white sandy beach and crystal clear water. Snorkeling, kayaking and sailing are among the many aquatic activities. Occidental Grand Aruba  offers a chance to upgrade to luxurious comforts at the Royal Club. The Royal Club, a boutique hotel found on the 7th, 8th, and 9th floors of the resort, boasts a club-like atmosphere and offers concierge level service and spacious rooms luxuriously equipped with Etro toiletries, fruit basket, plush bathrobes, and suites that feature hydro-massage bathtub. The club also offers two meeting spaces, in-room dining, private areas, preferred seating at the a la carte restaurant, and complimentary high-speed Internet access at the lounge and members-only area in the reception area.
Highlights
  • Palm Beach location offers excellent stretch of coastline with many water activities
  • Royal Club offers a VIP, five-star experience with private lounge and concierge services
  • Six restaurants and five cocktail bars in-house
Rooms
Rooms at the Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive are decorated in an elegant Spanish colonial style. Amenities include satellite TV, a telephone with data port, Wi-Fi, an in-room safe, and a full bath with shower and hydro-massage tubs. Royal Club-level suites have marble floors, private balconies, CD and DVD players, and a stocked mini-bar.
Dining
Six restaurants serve cuisine from around the globe, including Italian (L'Olio), Mexican (El Ovido) and eclectic fusion (Zen Pan and Desire Caribbean). Breakfast and lunch is served in grand buffet style at The Palm, and hearty snacks-to-order are available at The Beach Club. Expertly mixed cocktails are poured at five bars, which are scattered around the hotel pool, beachside or in elegant lounges.
Recreation
Snorkeling, kayaking, SCUBA or sailing lessons and trips are all house specialties, along with beach games. Little ones ages 4 to 10 can take part in supervised activities at the Kids Club. Additional babysitting is also available. Sound, the in-house nightclub, has dancing and DJs nightly. The casino, with its $2,000 nightly bingo prize, will resume play in February 2011. Live shows go on nightly in the casino's theater, and Cuban cigars are legal here.
Transportation
  • Queen Beatrix International Airport (8.25 mi/13.25 km)
Attractions
  • Pedernalis (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Bubali Bird Sanctuary (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
Business
  • Wi-Fi available throughout the Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive
  • Business center with five PC stations, printers, copier, fax machine, courier and concierge service
  • Three ballrooms with 20,000 square-feet of flexible event space can accommodate up to 800
Policies and fees
Guests must be 21 to check in.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive Rooms

Deluxe Ocean
Deluxe rooms offer guests either one King bed or two double beds, marble floors, balcony or terrace, mini-bar, hair dryer, satellite TV, alarm clock/radio, telephone with data port, high speed Internet or Wi-Fi access, in-room safe and full bath with shower and tub.
The Royal Club Master Suite Ocean View
Two adjoining Ocean View Royal Club level rooms include the resort's all-inclusive features, and boast elegantly appointed furniture and amenities, including King beds, marble floors, balcony, CD and DVD players, mini-bar, hair dryer, satellite TV, alarm clock/radio, telephone with data port, high speed Internet or Wi-Fi access, in-room safe, full bath with shower and hydro-massage tubs and room service. Guests will enjoy private check-in at the Royal Club level floor, with a private lounge, restaurant and concierge services.
Grand Concierge Deluxe Ocean View
This category features the Deluxe room inclusions, as well as concierge service, turndown service, internet stations, a fruit basket, a bottle of wine, a 10% spa discount and plush bathrobes to wear during your stay
The Royal Club Luxury Ocean View
All Royal Club level rooms include the resort's all-inclusive features, and boast elegantly appointed furniture and amenities, including King beds, marble floors, balcony, CD and DVD players, mini-bar, hair dryer, satellite TV, alarm clock/radio, telephone with data port, high speed Internet or Wi-Fi access, in-room safe, full bath with shower and hydro-massage tubs and room service. Guests will enjoy private check-in at the Royal Club level floor, with a private lounge, restaurant and concierge services.
Grand Romance Deluxe Ocean View
This category features Deluxe room inclusions, as well as a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, couples massage, breakfast in bed the first morning, romantic dinner, 10% spa discounts, turndown service, and a surprise gift with special romantic amenities.
Deluxe
Deluxe rooms offer guests either one King bed or two double beds, marble floors, balcony or terrace, mini-bar, hair dryer, satellite TV, alarm clock/radio, telephone with data port, high speed Internet or Wi-Fi access, in-room safe and full bath with shower and tub.
The Royal Club Jr Suite Ocean View
Guests of the Royal Club will enjoy spacious rooms and suites with luxury accommodations including private balcony or terrace, hydro-massage bathtubs in Junior and Master suites, luxurious linens and pillows, Etro toiletries, nightly turndown service, fruit basket and plush bath robes. From private check-in and check-out receptions to special access to one additional restaurant and lounge that is exclusive to the Royal Club members, guests are sure to have a uniquely royal experience. The Royal Club is located on the 7th, 8th and 9th floors of the Occidental Grand Aruba, the Royal Club experience begins with champagne upon arrival and offers personal concierge service, a DVD player, business center, two meeting rooms, stocked mini bar, in-room dining during certain times, private areas, preferred seating at a la carte restaurant, complimentary high speed internet access in the lounge and in the exclusively members located in the reception area of the Royal Club.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Oranjestad, Aruba
Nearby airports
Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 8.25 miles (13.25 km). From airport, go west towards the downtown area, proceed to 'High Rise Hotels' sign. Follow sign to left, the resort is on the left.
Area description
Shopping, casinos, golf, sightseeing tours and water sports.

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Desires Lounge
One flight up on the second floor, Desires has a romantic setting for getting close to the one you love the most! 6:00pm - 12:00 midnight
Desire Lounge
Caribbean Fusion Cuisine - la carte dining. With dishes like Garlic Octopus with Grilled Mushrooms or Rosemary Shrimp Kebab, you'll find Desire is a epic-urean adventure that will leave you wanting more! Dinner - 06:00pm - 11:00pm
Royal Club Restaurant
Private a la carte and buffet. Open Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily for for Royal Club guests.
The Palm
International Buffet - Located on the main floor, you'll love this buffet style eatery. Help yourself to an amazing array of delicious plates or watch as the chef prepares your order exactly to your taste. Breakfast - 7:00am - 11:00am Lunch - 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner - 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Cocktail Bar
Located in the lobby, it's a great place to relax between activities!11:00am - 11:00 pm
Zen
Pan-Asian Cuisine - la carte dining. Seat yourself at the Sushi Bar! Or, let one of our chefs show off their talent tableside. Zen offers private dining 'Tatami' style. No matter what you choose it's sure to be magical. Dinner - 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Bikini Beach Bar
Located on the Beach, this is the perfect Hot Spot to sip your favorite tropical potion. 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sound Bar
More than just premium liquors, Sounds has live music and DJs rocking the night away. 07:00pm - 02:00am & closed Sunday
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Mexican Cuisine - la carte dining. Set in a traditional Mexican dcor, the authentic and unique flavors this restaurant offers is an experience you'll want to repeat. Dinner - 6:00pm - 10:00pm
The Beach Club
Lunch & a la carte dining - for snacks and sandwiches. 12:00pm to 4:30 pm

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The Best Getaway for Business Events. Why not hold your next corporate function in paradise? At Occidental Grand Aruba you can count on our state of the art business center. Our meeting rooms are equipped with audio-visual equipment plus offer outstanding catering and impeccable service. All this combined with the most memorable location for your business event. Who says you can't combine business with pleasure? Conference facilities available for up to 800 people.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (289)

Ratings and reviews for Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

Overall score

3.7 / 5
289 out of 289
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

77% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Timeless traveler
New Jersey
May 14, 2012

Paradise Found

Our week at the Occidental Allegro Aruba was wonderful. The staff could not have been more accomodating. The hotel was spotless and the beach and pool were just great. We cannot wait to return to Aruba.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

Reviewer score

3
elissa143
New Jersey, USA
May 4, 2012

Not Worth the all INclusive

Hotel was nice. Staff was ok. Food was ok not worth all inclusive. Drinks weren't great. Basically the only good thing was cleanliness and location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
Silver Anniversary Couple
NJ
May 1, 2012

A Great Couples Getaway

I read several reviews, and was concerned with this hotel. When we arrived, the staff was friendly, everything was clean and I loved the food. We didn't have problems getting a reservation for dinner, or even getting towel and getting a nice spot around the pool. We went the last week in April, and think this was the best time to go.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Make all your reservations as soon as you check in.

Review of Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
FAZ and GG
Mahopac, NY, USA
Apr 25, 2012

Great vacation

Everything you could want in a vacation. Beautiful island, beach, hotel, amenities all inclusive. Recommend not getting there until late afternoon. They are very strict with check in time which is not until 4:00. We had to wait 5 hours to get in our room. Make sure they stock your mini fridge daily. Ours didn't and I had to complain but once I did it was every day. Make your dinner reservations early when you get there as they do fill up and you are only allotted a certain number for the amount of nights you are there for. Food is delicious throughout the hotel. Staff is friendly

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Eat at zen do Hibatchi. Make reservations as space is limited. Buffet nights for dinner are not great I would recommend eating outside the hotel one night especially madame jannetes

Review of Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
tiff272
indian land, sc
Apr 24, 2012

romantic vacation

good food, friendly staff, check in needs more staff to make it flow easier

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

Reviewer score

2
nycvacationer
nyc
Mar 28, 2012

Underwhelming beach vacation

it was a a great location and the food at this all inclusive was good but the hotel needs a facelift, the rooms were a bit shabby and small...also paid extra for a beach front room and got a view of a parking lot with barely a side view of ocean... and they were not able to change my room

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

make dinner reservations in advance

Review of Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
BeccaNY
New York, NY, USA
Mar 17, 2012

Relaxing Getaway

The hotel was beautiful and accommodating! The pool and beach were amazing! Take advantage of the inclusive water sport activities.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
diane and dave
dobbs ferry, new york
Mar 9, 2012

fantastic for all: couples, families, children, seniors

this is our third stay and we have loved every minute of it

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
One Big Tag
Midwest, USA
Feb 19, 2012

Clean, sophisticated, friendly!

Top shelf hotel in EVERY respect. Food was varied and cooked perfectly. Rooms were spotless every day. The drinks were perfect and consistant. Staff looked as though they had just stepped from the pages of G.Q. A lot of time & research went in to making sure that customers return. The staff even apoligized for a brief 10 minute rain shower that blew though in the morning! This is a rare and hard to find value and travel experience. I highly recomend this hotel for it's professionalism.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Rent a small car at the airport, It is cheaper than 2 cab fares per day.

Review of Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive

Reviewer score

3
Johna5498
New Jersey, USA
Feb 18, 2012

Good hotel

Great location, good food, good entertainment, good bar service. Only problem was the first night: room was not what we asked for, and room did not have soap, hand towels, wash cloths; and two lights were burned out. I spoke with the manager; but none of the issues were not resolved that first night. The hotel gave us a new room the second night, which was better. The first night issues, and their inability to resolve the issues that night, tainted our overall view of the hotel. Also, bottled water is not available from the bar; this is a small thing, but I have seen this at other all-inclusive hotels.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Bird sanctuary is within easy walking distance. We went and saw several birds we have never seen. Great for te bird watcher.

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