RIU strengthens its premium segment in the Caribbean with the renovation of RIU Palace Aruba

Posted on 8/4/2026, 4:02 PM AST | Updated on 8/4/2026, 4:03 PM AST

PALM BEACH – RIU Hotels & Resorts has reopened the iconic RIU Palace Aruba following a complete renovation of its facilities. With this refurbishment, the Spanish hotel chain reinforces its commitment to the island, where it has operated since 2007, while elevating the hotel's offering to match the exclusive atmosphere of Palm Beach, internationally recognized as one of the Caribbean's finest beaches.

The renovation adds a new level of design and sophistication. The lobby retains the classic elegance of the RIU Palace brand while emphasizing brightness and introducing contemporary materials and design elements that welcome guests into a modern setting.

All guest rooms have been completely renovated, featuring light tones, natural colors and materials. The rooms with the best views are reserved for the Elite Club, the chain's premium adults-only service available at RIU Palace hotels. In addition, 31 of these rooms feature a private pool. Elite guests also enjoy access to an exclusive restaurant and a beachfront sunbathing area with bar service.

RIU has also thoroughly updated its culinary offerings by improving menus, ingredients and preparation methods, while redesigning interiors, guest welcome areas and service standards to create a distinctive experience in each themed restaurant.

RIU Palace Aruba now offers a steakhouse, the main Don Nicolás restaurant with an international buffet, the international restaurant Krystal, the Asian restaurant Sayuri, the Italian restaurant Milano, and the casual dining options Pepe's Food and Tiki Taco.

The hotel also features a wide variety of bars, including the Daiquiri lobby bar, the renovated Cappuccino café with a new ice cream area, Barry's Plaza Bar, the Palm Beach pool bar and the air-conditioned American Country Sports Bar.

Another major attraction for adult guests is access to the RIU Party, held every Friday at RIU Palace Antillas. At the same time, RIU Palace Aruba remains a family-friendly resort, offering an extensive entertainment program for all ages, including the RIU Land children's club. The gardens and beachfront swimming pools have also been completely transformed.

With this reopening, RIU Hotels & Resorts further strengthens its premium Caribbean vacation offering. The complete renovation of RIU Palace Aruba modernizes the guest experience at this iconic hotel while reaffirming the company's commitment to delivering the highest level of service at one of the region's most sought-after destinations.