Hotel Aruba

Montenegro , Montenegro
Budva, Lastva Grbaljska bb, bb
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Brenda Ann

The pool was refreshing and the activities were fun , the buffet was really good a lot of different choices and fresh fruits . The employees were very friendly and helpful I really loved staying at the Riu in Aruba , this was my first time in Aruba staying at the Riu palace I stayed for 9 days , I did 4 excursions I had the time of my life . Can't wait to come back . Just bring sunscreen

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Daniel

Terrible experience stay at any other resort

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Michael

Todo en el hotel esta super, lo recomiendo 1000%

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Jay Erwin

Excellent property. Food for this all inclusive is top quality. Have been to several all inclusive and this one goes out of its way to make sure you do not want for anything. Rooms are clean and the entire property is kept immaculately clean. All staff, from the floor cleaner to the dining host are wonderful.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

konstantinos

This was our second time visiting RIU palace and it was absolutely phenomenal. Cleanliness, delicious food, and all friendly staff! Will be back with children and grandchildren.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Michael

Pool and beach were lovely. My only concern is not enough labeling of foods for allergy. Very poor selection of gluten free options despite having a gluten free zone. Other than tat we enjoyed the food.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Stephen Michael

The hill from the parking lot to the lobby was extremely steep and very hard for older people to climb. A shuttle should be available.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Sugyan

Good resort . Staffs could have been better

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

William

BAthrooms should have some sort of venting system, hot and humid everything stayed damp. Expected better food, below standard's compared to other RIU properties i've stayed at. Staff for the most part was very friendly. Not sure why but had to ask for Wash Cloths everyday, they were not delivered when towels were exchanged. Pool was very nice and always clean but feel it closes to early. Beach was always clean with beautiful views. Construction started way too early 6:00 AM

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Nadia Nur

Our stay was amazing! Everything was perfect — the room was clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly and helpful, and overall the experience exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Miguel Alexander

We were so impressed with the hotel. Tatiana at the Steakhouse and Milano restaurant was the best. She was very welcoming. The entire staff was welcoming and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Sotirios

Always a wonderful experience at RIU resorts

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Myron Oliver

Very nice facility and staff

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

Harry

The place itself was ok. The customer service was bad. The food was decent. The room smelled bad. Location was good though. I was disappointed in the overall service. Will not return to this property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

VITO

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Carrie

Staff was extremely helpful and accommodating.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2026

Cara

Clean room, maids were on top of it every day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Kenrick

N/A

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Siew

Great stay!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Dzeva

N/A

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

Nicholas John

View , beach and pool outstanding.
Most food in the buffet restaurant was not warm/hot which negatively impacted dining there. Steakhouse was excellent.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Michelle

Overall a great experience. This was our second trip to the Riu in Aruba, our first trip was 10 years ago to the adults only side of the hotel. We do prefer the family friendly side as the pool is larger and there are more restaurants and amenities to choose from. We did a quicker trip this time, and were there over the weekend and only 2 weekdays. The weekend there was minimal to no construction which was great, and on the weekdays the construction wasn't too disruptive. The only issue was they were peeling off the old paint and with the Aruban winds it was all flying off into the pool area. Again, it didn't bother us much but it definitely bothered some so just beware.

We had no issues finding seats by the pool or the beach - just need to get up early and head out to save some before heading to breakfast.

All the workers from the front desk to the restaurants to the pool/beach staff were incredibly welcoming and kind. Just as they were 10 years ago when we last visited! Hoping to be back again - and not in another decade!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

anthony patrick

yes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

RICKIE

All was good and mostly the staff was very friendly love the RIU and will return again

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Luis

Beautiful room with ocean side view. Swim up bar was always a good time. Food was always good. Never had to really leave the property to have a good time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Rosemarie

Our room was excellent..two queens a step down to a seating area, a beautiful view of the pool and the ocean.. the breakfast and lunch buffets were absolutely amazing. The food is fresh and there's a huge variety.staff is very friendly and accommodating..we will be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Saankya

I had a great time at Riu Palace Aruba - the room itself was very good with a wonderful view, the facilities and stuff were very nice and friendly - trying to accommodate requests as much as possible.
I celebrated my birthday at the property and they sent a chocolate cake to my room which was very sweet!
Being a vegetarian, the only thing that i think could have been better was the food options in the restaurants. They were no vegetarian options which was sad but the chefs tried to make something on request.

Self

2/10

Poor

01 Mar 2026

Tricia

The staff for the most part were nice. However, the room was dirty when we went in. Salt and sand all over the floor, a sock and bracelet in the couch. The restaurants would not allow us to eat at them. They have a ridiculous policy of reservations required, which doesn’t make since at an all inclusive. But they only take a small amount of the all inclusive customers. They only want the paying customers. I paid for this, a large amount actually, to stay and enjoy every amenity for a week and we could not get into one restaurant except for the Don Nicolas.
There was a tiff at the palapas on the beach. A man came down and kicked people off of an area saying it was his and he had been there since January 30th. The manager or supervisor came over and shook hands with this man. However, there are clear signs on each palapa that states they are open to all. If you are gone for more than 2 hours the palapa is open to anyone again. The fact that the staff let this man claim one as his own is a joke and favorites should never happen.
I had to purchase a 2nd room due to my daughter’s snoring. They would not even give me a deal. For four additional nights I was charged $2975. I am so disappointed in RIU Palace. I will never promote this hotel nor visit it again.
And Expedia is a scam. I booked all inclusive, adults only hotel. Be aware that RIU palace is the family hotel. Expedia lied about the palace being adults only.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Elina

Clean rooms! Friendly staff! Delish food! I had no complaints and my friend thoroughly enjoyed her birthday get away. Thank you Riu!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Ned

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Penina

Yes

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2026

Sureshkumar

We r there to relax they worry about $0.25 key

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Kenneth

Everything was great except for a specialty restaurants. They are very small and do not take reservations. I was told I had four people ahead of me was given a pager. It never went off. I came back an hour later. They said I was still waiting for a table and it was 10 tables ahead of me which makes no sense at all.. The hostess was all wheel driveobviously taking money to get people in quicker.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Steven

Casino staff sucked. They do everything possible to make sure you don’t win. Seen it first hand along with everyone’s the roulette table. Changing balls, stopping the spin halfway through. Some how I managed to still win. Stay away if you want better

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2026

Vladimir

Reception needs improvement.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2026

katarzyna

Clean

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

John

The room was spotless, freshly renovated and the hotel upgraded us to an extended balcony room. Great service all around. Will definitely be back.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Marah Gabrielle

Staff was amazing! So sweet, so welcoming. They made it hard for us to leave :( SHOUTOUT Raul!!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

The staff and facilities were absolutely wonderful! Everyone was kind and approachable, and they aim to please. The rooms and grounds were spotless. All the restaurants were excellent.We look forward to our next stay at RIU Palace. Thanks to everyone!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2026

Quizzina

This was my 3rd trip to Aruba and 3rd time staying @Hotel Riu. I traveled solo on this trip. I was originally placed in a room on the 3rd floor. It was an older room and had issues (broken toilet and bugs in the shower that came out of the wall). I requested another room and was transferred to the 10th fl. The room was much better; however, issues still existed (water backed up in the shower and the plastic was coming off of the shower door).
If I travel back to Aruba, I would stay at a different place.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2026

Nancy L

Beautiful hotel the safe is wonderful

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

evelin

Best hotel ever no complains at all. Staff was amazing and the cleanness of the hotel too. View was amazing couldn’t be more happy.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Roger W

Just got back from an awesome stay at the Hotel Riu Palace Aruba, and I'm giving it 5 out of 5 stars.
The room was spotless. Bed was very comfortable, everything felt fresh. Perfect for crashing after a long day in the sun.
The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Everyone from the front desk to the bar folks had big smiles and were quick to help with whatever we needed. Made the whole vibe feel welcoming and relaxed.
Food-wise, the restaurants were top notch. Plenty of variety, everything tasted great. The shops on-site were solid too—grabbed a few souvenirs without having to venture far.
And the pool and beach areas were fantastic. Right on Palm Beach with that gorgeous white sand and clear water, and the swim-up bar was super convenient. The whole setup just screamed chill paradise mode. Spent most days bouncing between the beach, pool, and a cold drink.
Overall, if you're heading to Aruba, this spot is a winner. Would definitely go back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Laura

Hotel was beautiful. Check in went smoothly but not overly friendly. Staff was constantly cleaning throughout the hotel and very attentive in the restaurants. Food was good but not gourmet. Only real complaint was the construction but understand it has to be done.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Brad

The rooms and entire resort area was so clean, it was spotless! Everyone was so nice and helpful everywhere we went. Food was fresh at every meal and pool and beach area was amazing. Will definitely come again!! Top knotch! 5+Stars!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Terry

Wonderful

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Tammy Lynn

The staff was super friendly and amenities were beautiful.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2026

michelle

This is our second time staying at Riu. One of the reasons we chose Riu was for the steakhouse. We were very disappointed that it is only available every other day. We did not see that on the Riu website. The Italian restaurant does not offer traditional Italian foods
The rooms and pool were very nice. Staff weren’t as friendly this trip. Very rarely a smile except from the housekeeping staff. Most likely will not return

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Kathy

We love the RIU, this was our 4th year and we will be back again next year! Rooms are all new and beautiful, staff was great, weather is always perfect and it’s the best week every year! Resort is beautiful, tons to do, great shows, live music and food always available! The town is also a short walk with tons of shops, restaurants, fun bars and live music!! Highly recommend!!!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Shannon

We booked a ocv room and had a building directly in front of us with a pov Rm 720 &719. We paid additional $1000 for those rooms. They offer a $590 resort access credit, very misleading. When we inquired to get a massage which was $180 they told us we could get $25 credit toward that. Lastly we were advised that there was going to be construction on the bar restaurant that was supposed to be finished in December but they had a whole wing of the hotel under construction with loud noise and some areas cut off during the whole stay. The kiddie camp was closed. The playground was closed. We were traveling with a four-year-old . Again it was very misleading. The staff was wonderful ,very courteous.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Matthew Charles

The hotel was very clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly would definitely go back

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Carmen Eva

This is our second visit to Hotel Riu and will definitely come back next January, with more family. staff was excellent; we had a problem with our room when we first checked in and asked for another room, staff immediately took action and we were able to get another room the next morning. Food is very good, the amenities are outstanding. Everyone very friendly

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Joel

Hhhhhhhh

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Dallas

It was awesome, I view was amazing, the food was delicious and our bed was very comfortable.

2/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

Richard

Despite the reputation of the RIU properties the room was embarrassing. Outdated with zero amenities. The first night we slept with blankets because they were “out”. They claim to have a nicer side of the property but you don’t know where you are staying until you get there.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2026

Bridget

ok, restaurants were not great. lots of construction on the last big section so very noisey.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Joanna R

The hotel was amazing! The food was delicious, and the swimming pool was gorgeous! Was a wonderful place for myself and my family!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2026

Francesca

Staff and room was clean and the amenities were nice. The food wasn’t really that great; we ended up going off the resort for food. We also booked the adult only side and ended up in the family side, which ended up being fine because it was more lively anyway.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Chris V

Everything was terrific. Pool water was not heated so it was cold. But it was also January.

Loved it all. We will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

KEITH

Overall excellent. Waiting for tables at the exclusive restaurants could certainly be improved and waiting over an hour in line to reserve a BUFFET table on New Year's Eve should never happen.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Shura

very good

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Chad

Rooms were spotless. Beach was awesome. Service was great. Food was great.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

08 Jan 2026

Sandy

I am extremely disappointed with my recent stay at Riu Palace Aruba. I booked and paid for a Junior Suite with Ocean View, but the accommodations and overall experience fell far below what is expected from a resort of this caliber.
Upon check-in, we were assigned Room 305, which was in unacceptable condition. The air conditioning did not work, there was no internet access, and the television was nonfunctional. The room also had a strong moldy odor, and the sofa was visibly torn and covered in mildew. We contacted the front desk around 11:00 AM to request assistance. Despite four follow-up calls throughout the day, no one came to address the issues until around 8:00 PM, only after we had already decided to change rooms due to the lack of response.
For the second night, we were moved to Room 295, where the situation worsened. We encountered cockroaches on two consecutive nights. When we requested to be moved again, we were told no other rooms were available, forcing us to remain in a room with an active pest issue. We even had to place towels along the bottom of the door to prevent insects from entering. This was unacceptable, especially at a resort advertised as luxury.
Room 295 also presented additional problems. There was no elevator servicing that area, making it difficult to transport luggage. The room was located close to ground level, resulting in excessive nighttime noise, and once again, the television did not work. None of this aligned with what we paid for.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Irina

We enjoyed our stay

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Daniel Andrew

The room was super clean and comfortable. Room service and house keeping did a great job everytime we need something. I highly recommend RIU Palace for family and RIU Antillas for adults.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Jose

Staff was great. Super attentive and appreciative that we chose them. By far the best experience we have come across in our trips. Dinning options were great as well with different meal coarses so it doesnt get boring

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Stephen

We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay on the Hotel Riu Palace Aruba. The hotel is located in a great location with great beaches and vibrant nightlife. The property was very clean, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the food was diverse and very good throughout our stay. To top it off, the New Year’s Eve at the Moomba Restaurant was exceptional and a true highlight of the trip. While seating around the beach and pool was limited during peak times, it did not detract from an otherwise excellent overall experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

debra

Everything was nice.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Bareia

Wonderful stay at the resort. Staff was very friendly and rooms were clean.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2026

Edita

One of the worst experiences I have ever had in my life! The rooms smell like mold to the point where my son got so sick to the point that I had to send him to the hospital! Plus I will never book with Expedia ever again very unhappy with the help I received with them with this whole booking!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2026

george

yes

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 Jan 2026

Randy

The frontline staff at RIU Aruba are genuinely friendly and want to help, and they deserve credit for their attitude. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the administrative staff, who came across as patronizing when issues arose and seemed to have very little autonomy or common sense in resolving them.

Our experience started off poorly when they refused to let my wife check in without me, despite our flights being delayed separately. That set the tone. We then ran into multiple issues with both check-in and our room. We were repeatedly told things like “a bed is being sent,” only to be told later that it wasn’t possible—sometimes after we’d already been moved to another room. The lack of coordination was frustrating, and we often had to argue just to get solutions that were logical and reasonable.

The property itself is also poorly maintained. During our stay, part of the pool bar actually broke and fell onto guests, which was alarming. Room cleaning was inconsistent as well—we often had to wait until late in the day for service.

The food was another major disappointment. While you can eventually find something edible, the overall quality and presentation are very poor for a resort of this size and reputation.

Overall, you do get what you pay for in this area, but given the disorganization, maintenance issues, and food quality, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel and would not return.

Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

Thomas

Room was nice shower was alittle slippery .
It was clean :).

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Deepak

Great service

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Christopher

Property was clean and service
Great

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

Ruksha

Food was great, room was great, pool and ocean access was wonderful

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

30 Dec 2025

Drilona

Not enough seats

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2025

Cynthia

Clean hand towels and wash clothes were not available at the time of housekeeping every day. In one case we didn’t get them until the next cleaning, two times we requested and receive

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Shannon

The room was beautiful and staff did a great job cleaning daily. The entire staff was amazing and very friendly. The food was good and the property including the pool was fabulous. We would definitely go back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

paata

Excellent 👌👏❤️

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Janet

There’s not enough restrooms around the property. You have to walk too much to a restroom

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Vigan

Our room had water coming from the floors when you step on it. I called to complain and nobody even came to look at it. I had to request cleaning multiple times and still did not get my room cleaned until I made a big deal with the manager and finally got our room cleaned at 10pm. They have 4 restaurants and only open 2 per day that maybe seat 40-50 people in a day and are walk in only. Impossible to get a table at the restaurants so buffet is your only option. Terrible experience. Very Disappointed.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Divya

Everything was good except my room 180. Curtain was transparent and everything was visible from outside. Darkening shades would not work. There was bright light coming in making it difficult to sleep

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Amran

Charles was the best. And the mango fresh juice was the best thing ever

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Chala

Property was nice. Most of the staff was nice. Outdoor pool was nice.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2025

Ruchi

Requested late check out but not honored. Not much options for vegetarians. They should have reservations for restaurants but it is first come first serve. Not many relaxing launge setting

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2025

Wendy

Terrific staff, fabulous drinks

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

timothy john

Excellent service and the food was very good

6/10

Pleasant

25 Dec 2025

swathi

Room was not that great but the staff were very courteous.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Corina

The hotel grounds, the entertainment, the food, the vibe, the room size !!
All above expectations. Thank you

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2025

Pablo

Despite what I write below I would recommend this resort as long as guest stay there with eyes wide open
The staff was pleasant. We ate at all our meals at one restaurant: Don Nicolas. The selection of food was amazing. The fruits and juices were great. Some of the other foods were good to okay.
On to the negatives: It would have been nice to know ahead of time that the gym on the property was closed for reservation and had been since January 2025.
The room wasn't ready until 4:30 but, naturally, there was no discount for that inconvenience. Considering that there IS a penalty for late checkout on rooms, that seems unfair, regardless if that is the industry standard.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2025

Pavel M

Remodeling in building 1 , on our opinion, made building worse. It’s clean, but seems to be simpler. Floor, walls look cheap for Palace.
Stuff was very polite and nice. Food was delicious. Shows were so so. Activities at the pools were nice, stuff was creative and friendly.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Dec 2025

Stephanie Anisse

Hello,

My family and I returned from our trip to Aruba and I am writing to you regarding an unexpected situation while we stayed at Riu Palace Aruba.

On Friday, December 19th we woke up to no hot water. We had a day planned at the beach so we got dressed and left for a few hours. When we returned 3 of our rooms still had no hot water and my room had no water running at all. We were told a pipe burst in the hotel and was being repaired. The front desk sent a maintenance staff to my room and even he was surprised I had no running water (Room 1442).

While an unexpected occurrence for everyone, this was a huge inconvenience for me and my family. My 2 year old niece was with us and had to take a cold bath when we returned from the beach.

I would like to request monetary compensation (refund) for the full day I did not have access to hot water. We are frequent guests at Riu hotels when we travel and this is our first bad experience and cannot be ignored.

I am looking forward to your response.

Thank you,
Stephanie Hall

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

22 Dec 2025

Diva

The resort was amazing including the amenities. I know there was renovation but it didn’t affect the stay. However, food was bad as 3 couples with us, all got food poisoning on different days. Even the la carte restaurant got us sick. This was shocking!
The staff and the room were excellent

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Alyssa

Room was clean, the staff was very friendly and helpful, all inclusive including room service, mini bar, and restaurants, everything was amazing

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

frank m mcclain

Great

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children