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All-Inclusive Package
Includes all meals and drinks at seven restaurants and bars, including the Signature Restaurant, L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House. Complimentary for children under 12 years old.
View the complete details under Hotel Details, All-Inclusive Plan.
Accessibility Options
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
Property Amenities
A spa in the Marina Hotel section contains a couples room, complimentary men's and women's saunas, and a relaxation lounge with candles and orchids.The spa's complimentary sea-view, air-conditioned, 24-hour fitness center contains cardio and weight machines and free weights. (Another fitness center is on the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino's private island.) The Marina Hotel also features a business center.The Marina Hotel section includes the indoor Renaissance Mall, with about 60 boutiques, luxury-goods shops, beachwear shops, and a beauty salon. The Ocean Suites section includes the casual, open-air Renaissance Marketplace, with about 40 shops, 15 restaurants and cafés, a mini-market, an Internet center, and a beauty salon. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in Papagayo Bar & Grill on the resort's private island, in both of the resort's lobbies, and at the Marina Hotel pool bar. Two computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharge) are in the spa.
Guestrooms, including balconies and corridors, at Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino are nonsmoking. Smoking is still allowed in public areas.
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Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino comprises two buildings: the Ocean Suites and the adults-only Marina Hotel. From early morning until late night, complimentary golf-cart shuttles transport guests between the buildings, which are separated by the Aruba parliament building.
Ocean Suites: The five-story, 257-suite Ocean Suites building is adjacent to the Caribbean Sea. This casual, family-friendly section features a children's club, a lagoon-style pool with swimup bar, a freeform pool, an artificial saltwater swimming lagoon with beach, the casual Seaport Casino, and the open-air Seaport Marketplace with its 40 shops, 15 restaurants and cafés, and a multiplex movie theater.
The Ocean Suites section has its own open-air lobby, a conference center, and an oceanfront path. Shuttle boats to the private island stop for Ocean Suites guests at the marina.
Marina Hotel: The adults-only Marina Hotel is a six-story, 300-room building across the street from the resort's marina. The center of the resort's nightlife, this building features the elegant 24-hour Crystal Casino; the Crystal Theater; L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House; the resort's spa; and the indoor Seaport Mall, which leads directly to Oranjestad's main shopping district.
The Marina Hotel has a skylighted atrium; a street-side pool and sundeck; and a contemporary lobby lounge serving Japanese-style bento meals and Spanish-style tapas. A small, lower-lobby lagoon has a dock where guests board shuttle boats to the resort's private island.
All guestrooms, including balconies and corridors, are nonsmoking.
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Dining
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino offers a unique blend of adult-exclusive and family friendly options in one resort with the only private beaches in Aruba and the most dining options of any resort on the island. The cosmopolitan feel and tropical setting of the resort provides guests with an unparalleled, upscale experience.
L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House is one of Aruba's top restaurants featuring mouthwatering American steakhouse fare and an extensive international wine list. USDA-inspected, aged-prime steaks are joined on the menu by other house specialties including rack of lamb and fresh Caribbean seafood. Located on the second floor of the Renaissance Marina Hotel with sweeping views of the marina and the bustling boulevard below, L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House provides guests with a stylish décor of rich dark wood, natural stone and Murano glass - perfect for a night of elegant dining.
Located adjacent to the lobby of the Renaissance Marina Hotel, Aquarius offers a casual fare in a relaxed setting. For breakfast, guests can enjoy an extensive daily buffet featuring made-to-order omelets, pancakes, pastries, cereals and much more a la carte morning favorites. For lunch and dinner, buffet and a la carte, the restaurant features an amazing array of choices with a touch of Caribbean flavor including seafood specialties.
Renowned for the Blue Martini, BLUE is an open-air, port-of-call just steps from the Renaissance Marina Hotel's infinity swimming pool. BLUE has become Aruba's coolest martini bar, and offers guests an array of tapas, sushi and burgers for lunch and dinner, as well as a variety of choices from omelets to smoothies
for breakfast.
Papagayo Bar & Grill on Renaissance Island provides guests with a special place to enjoy cocktails, a snack or lunch in a shaded, open-air restaurant overlooking the beautiful beach and spectacular aqua waters of the Caribbean Sea. The restaurant also offers personal beachside service for convenience.
A casual outdoor restaurant, the Captain's Corner is located at the Renaissance Ocean Suites overlooking the Tropical Pool and its lush landscaping. It serves a breakfast buffet and offers theme-night dinners such as Mexican and Barbeque nights. Also located at the Renaissance Ocean Suites, Solé is a swim-up bar offering rum specialties, cocktails and light fare throughout the day.
The Lounge: Midnight Grill is located between the stylish L.G. Smith's Steak and Chop House and the 24-hour Crystal Casino and offers a trendy nighttime hideaway for guests. Exclusive to guests over 18 years, The Lounge: Midnight Grill features good, cocktails, wine, live entertainment, stylish décor, and is the only place on Aruba that serves food until 6 a.m.
Entertainment
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino offers its guests the convenience of the largest indoor and outdoor shopping malls in Aruba. Located in the city of Oranjestad in the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, the Renaissance Mall is home to luxury brands, like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Chopard, BCBG, Furla and many more. With over 60 stores, cafés, full-service restaurants and entertainment options, Renaissance Mall makes your shopping experience an enjoyable, and exciting one. The Mall is perfectly located in the heart of Oranjestad, a short walking distance from the main street, and opposite of the picturesque Renaissance Marina were you'll find the Atlantis Adventure Center tour office. Across the street from the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is the Renaissance Marketplace. A lighthearted atmosphere pervades the Renaissance Marketplace with its wide variety of shops and eateries catering to diverse tastes. Stores stay open until late at night, providing many options such as clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, designer sunglasses, gifts and linens, as well as entertainment options offered by the movie theater, nightlife spots and nearby casino. Dining choices range from fast-food to gourmet, and live entertainment is on stage every night! The Crystal Casino has a casually elegant atmosphere and is the only 24-hour casino in Aruba. Located by the Crystal Theatre, where "Aruba Panorama" plays during the day and the largest, live production in the Caribbean, "Let's Go Latin!" is performed during the evening, the Crystal Casino has 420 slot machines, nine black jack tables, four roulette tables, three Caribbean stud poker tables, one three-card poker table and one craps table.The Seaport Casino has a race and sports book with live satellite links to most major events. The only casino in Aruba overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the Seaport Casino has 360 slot machines, six black jack tables, three roulette tables, two Caribbean stud poker tables, two three-card poker tables and one Texas Hold'em table.
Recreation
Private island: Accessible by shuttle boats from early morning to early evening, the resort's private island features two calm saltwater swimming/snorkeling lagoons. Expansive beaches along the lagoons are dotted with hammocks, palm trees, and thatched shades. Iguana Beach offers iguana feedings and water sports and includes a shallow lagoon that is ideal for families. Flamingo Beach, with a deeper lagoon, is adult-exclusive, with topless sunbathing permitted and pink flamingoes offering company. The island's water-sports center offers snorkeling gear, kayaks, pedal boats, and floats. These are available for rent with the Room-Only (No Meals) plan. Also on the island are a casual lunch-only restaurant, fish-feeding stations, and a nature trail through seagrape and mangrove. A dive center offers scuba instruction and books dives. A sunken barge teeming with sea life is 49.5 m (50 yds) offshore. Guests enjoy complimentary use of an artificial-grass tennis court and an air-conditioned thatched-roof fitness center. Iguana feeding at noon adjacent to the island's dock draws a crowd. An aviary is home to raucous macaws. A wandering pink duck delights children and mystifies adults.Ocean Suites: The resort's Ocean Suites section features an oval 76.25-m (250-ft) saltwater swimming lagoon, a beach, a 122-m (400-ft) lagoon-style freshwater pool bending around a swimup bar, and a 30.5-m (100-ft) freeform freshwater pool surrounded by palms.Marina Hotel: The resort's Marina Hotel section offers a triangular pool. A sundeck includes lounge chairs, umbrella tables for light dining (service from adjacent BLUE restaurant/bar), and a cabana with gathered sheer white drapes.Note: All facilities, including pools and private island, are available to resort guests irrespective of the section they stay in. Complimentary golf-cart shuttles operate between the resort's two sections from early morning to late night.
Spa
The Okeanos Spa offers a multitude of signature treatments to slim, soften, detoxify, purify or polishthe body.Signature ServicesFlocked with pink flamingoes on the palm-peppered beaches, Renaissance Island, the 40-acre private island exclusive to guests of Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, features a mangrove-hidden Spa Cove presenting secluded outdoor massages for up to two with magnificent vistas of the Caribbean Sea. Treatments take place in a hideaway nestled among mangrove trees and cocoa palms while spa goers relax to the sounds of lapping ocean waters.For a romantic evening, the Sunset Massage within the exclusive Spa Cove includes a 50- or 75-minute, open-air, couple's massage overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The couple enjoys a bottle of champagne or four frozen cocktails and a fresh fruit platter during sunset.For chocolate lovers, the Chocolate Embrace cures chocolate cravings with a full-body massage featuring scented oils enriched with vitamin E and a luscious chocolate bath. The Body Rooms provide a luxury hydro-thermo massage bathtub which enables guests to bask in the natural oils and elements of the earth, leaving both skin and spirits refreshed.The Sea of Tranquility is the perfect way to melt the day away. This treatment experience begins with the hydrotherapy bath of choice that will ease senses and prepare muscles for an incredible Swedish massage.The Spice of Life Sampler includes a mini-facial, choice from one of four hydrotherapy baths and a 25-minute massage and is perfect for guests who desire a variety of indulgences packaged together. The Facial Plus treats more than just the face. Starting with an indulgent treatment for the hands and feet, this complete facial also includes a neck, shoulder and scalp massageAfter-Sun Recovery Facial is a soothing facial to heal sunburns, using azulene for relaxing and soothing and known for its anti-inflammatory and antidepressant properties and aloe to rejuvenate skin.Gentlemen can experience an Energetic Man Facial, beginning with a gentle skin cleansing followed by a complete facial with an intensive neck, face and scalp massage. Treatment focuses on deep mental relaxation using light impulses and peaceful music. For the ultimate in relaxation, the facial ends with a hand and foot massage. The Litho-Cal Seaweed Exfoliation treats sun damaged skin by eliminating dead cells and toxins while bathing skin in calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, zinc and more. The Moor Mud Bath helps guests alleviate aches, pains, rheumatism and arthritis during a relaxing bath which also may incorporate chocolate oils. During the Romancing the Stone treatment, heated stones are massaged over the body, boosting the immune system, generating energy and detoxifying while offering deep healing. The resort offers fitness options including weight machines, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, a stretching area and tennis.
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“Impressive vacation destination”
Overall, Renaissance hotel is one of the best resorts in Aruba
“Great Hotel”
Very good hotel, private beach, pool only for adults, excelente restaurant
“Best Vacation Ever!”
My husband and I went here for our honeymoon and honestly it was the best vacation ever. I have been to other all inclusive resorts and this one is definitely different but I really enjoyed it. The private island is beautiful and I actually liked the idea of riding the boat to the island instead of being right there on the beach because you got to get out on the water. I will say that the bathrooms on the adult part of the resort are outdated, but its not like they are unclean or gross. Water pressure in the shower was a little low for my standards but it didn't bother me too much. Everyone there was so incredibly nice and I loved having so many things to do around the resort instead of being confined to where you stay. If you like to drink then the all inclusive is worth it and I'm really glad we did it for this vacation, but we may not do it when we go back next time because I hear there are a lot of really delicious restaurants outside of the resort (a couple people recommended Madame..... something.... I can't remeber) and there is also American food places like subway and taco bell if you want to grab something a little cheaper. Also there is a supermarket pretty close to the adult side where you can get snacks or other food as well. If you want a little adventure then I definitely have to recommend the Kini Kini ATV tours. It was a little treaturous at times but I never felt endangered. It was just an awesome experience and you got to see so much... DEFINITELY worth it!
“Would recommend, nice hotel”
Nice hotel, the resturant manager was so very friendly, all workers friendly, except a few of the front desk workers at both the Marina Hotel & the Suites desk. They seemed "put out" with most questions that were asked. Very nice time at the hotel overall. Boat drivers to the private island are the best! Great attitudes and so very friendly.
“Rennaisance - Aruba”
Great Hotel, Good location, Private island beach is very nice
“We will be back”
Renaissance was again very enjoyable - it was our 6th visit. The private island is the key feature. The hotel rooms are smaller and the bathrooms in particular show wear. Staff is friendly and very helpful.
“There is no place like home”
We have been staying here for 11 years, simply the best.
“Ren was good but not great.”
Pools are nice, but beaches are just ok. Restaurants were fine but not great. We did the all inclusive package which was worth the money but I wouldn't recommend getting locked into their restaurants for more than 2 dinners. Plenty of good lunch and breakfast food though. Room keys were a nightmare. Keys kept getting de-programmed and door lock was flakey. 10 problems in 5 days. only got excuses. Disappointing.
“Nice Hotel”
Just returned from the Renaissance. First time there. Nice variety of pools and beaches. Loved the adult pool! Did the all inclusive and disappointed with selection of restaurants and variety of food. Otherwise very clean hotel and grounds surrounding the area.
“Returning Again Next Fall”
It was like heaven on earth. We had a ball and met a lot of great people, including hotel staff. The staff were great.
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L G Smith Boulevard 82 Oranjestad, ARUBA Aruba
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The preferred airport for Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 3.5 km / 2.1 mi.
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Oranjestad, Aruba: Arubas capital, Oranjestad, reflects the wide range of influences that have shaped the city and island for hundreds of years. Dutch colonial-style buildings are decked out in colorful Caribbean tones. Native handicrafts and souvenirs are sold in flea markets and modern shopping malls. When the sun goes down, the citys casual nightlife picks up in the bars, clubs, and casinos.
L G Smith Boulevard 82 Oranjestad, ARUBA Aruba
