A Whole New Look for Hotel RIU Palace Aruba

Image: Aerial image of the Hotel RIU Palace Aruba.
Image: Aerial image of the Hotel RIU Palace Aruba.
by I Want to Go to RIU
Last updated:: 8:00 PM ET, Thu July 23, 2026

Hotel RIU Palace Aruba is reopening on July 31, and the resort is completely transformed, with fresh and contemporary colors, new flavors, and immersive experiences. Located on world-famous Eagle Beach, with its turquoise waters and exquisite sand, Hotel RIU Palace Aruba is a more elevated and vibrant destination, and a perfect getaway for Aruba’s year-round sunshine.

The resort boasts eight restaurant and six bar offerings, with a diverse array of international and local flavors. Guests will enjoy four outdoor pool areas, including a sun terrace and a dedicated baby pool. Plus, there is daily entertainment and shows, along with free access to the Pacha nightclub and the RIU Party at the RIU Palace Antillas, located next door to the resort.

Junior Suite at the renovated Hotel RIU Palace Aruba

A Junior Suite at the renovated Hotel RIU Palace Aruba.

The resort has so much to unveil as part of the transformation, and part of that are some all-new culinary offerings: American Country Sports Bar & Gril and Pepe’s Food Grill, which will have a Tiki Taco station as part of it. Plus, the lobby bar is introducing some new handcrafted cocktails, and guests will be able to take part in a new Mixology experience.

Accommodations are seeing next level improvements, too, with the Exclusive Elite Club for guests 18 and older; this includes Junior Suites and Suites, a dedicated Elite Club restaurant, and even a private beach bar with its own sun terrace. And don’t forget the new swim-up accommodations, an adults-only experience that is the ultimate in luxury and relaxation.

For families, they can enjoy a brand-new RIU Land kid’s club, along with a kids’ pool that has exciting new slides, for added fun.

Hotel RIU Palace Aruba, with its plentiful sunshine and gorgeous weather year-round, is an ideal venue for weddings, groups, and intergenerational travel. Whether it’s a group getaway or that most magical day that you want to share with loved ones, the resort will work with you to make everything come together perfectly. Hotel RIU Palace Aruba provides the same iconic island vibe that it has come to be known for, but now with a whole new look and feel.


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