We stayed at RIU May 12-18 2013. We had an ocean view suite (room 536 at the end of the building) in building B. The room was amazing. The view was incredible. There is a king size bed (it was pretty firm but I like it that way), jacuzzi tub, dual sinks, standalone shower, sitting area with a flat screen,... More

We visited the Riu Palace from 2nd - 17th May 2013 and was our first time in Aruba. Checking in was no problem, we were met in the lobby with drinks, given our room details and had a bell boy take our cases, we were in the main builing on the 9th floor and had a jaccuzi suite as requested...it... More

We landed at the airport around 2 pm (earlier than expected due to the favorable wind direction on the flight). The taxi ride cost $22 (we had originally signed up for a bus to take us to the Riu for about $100, what a mistake that would have been!). Upon arrival, the check-in clerk mentioned that our room was not... More

I travelled to Riu Aruba with my husband and 11 year old son. It was our first time in Aruba and we had a fabulous time! We always stay at Riu resorts and we find them all to be five star, no complaints at all. Clean hotel, delicious food, great service. The beach is beautiful, the sand is soft and... More

My husband and I were looking for a special place to travel for our 25th anniversary. I am so happy we chose the RIU palace in Aruba. We are not seasoned travelers, but we knew what we wanted. A beautiful resort, with a great beach, where we could just RELAX. We got exactly what we wanted and so much more.... More

We just returned from the Riu having rented a timeshare unit. Having read good and bad reviews we took the chance. The bottom line is timeshare units are great deals at the Riu. You have to rent through an owner and there are only 35 units. The units are a little older and a little dated. They are clean and... More

Our family of 4 adults just arrived back from a fabulous week in Aruba at the Riu resort. We loved the hotel and the food. This was our first stay at an all-inclusive resort but we've been on over 17 cruises so it was our only point of reference as an all-inclusive vacation. I'll try to cover a few things... More

My wife and another couple stayed at the Riu Palace from 2/10/13 to 2/17/13. First let me say that until the accident, we were having a wonderful time. The Buffet food was delicious. We couldn't wait to see what the main entree was for the evening. The room does need updating. There was mold in the shower because the ceiling... More

Went to Aruba to get married a few weeks ago and thought the first room was nice and the staff was exceptionally nice and the food was good. Things changed when we decided to switch rooms to a jaccuzzi suite. The entire area is smoking in Bldg B(despite their insistance that there is no smoking in the building) and there... More