Occidental Grand Aruba - All-Inclusive in Caribbean Aruba

Set amid the pristine white sands of Aruba`s famed Palm Beach, about 20 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes to town, the Occidental Grand Aruba offers 398 rooms and suites from which to enjoy all this tropical island has to offer. This exclusive all-inclusive resort caters to an international clientele seeking an exotic island getaway and includes accommodations perfect for honeymooners and families alike.High Rise Upscale Resort on Aruba`s Best Beach. Complete with Spa, Casino, Pool Activities and Water Sports. Plus ALL Meals, Drinks, Tips, and Taxes are Included! Read More About Occidental Grand Aruba - All-Inclusive

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Resort is about 20 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes to town.

Occidental Grand Aruba - All-Inclusive Distances to Popular Aruba Attractions:

International Airport

10 Miles

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Overall User Rating: Based upon 14 User Reviews

9.3

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Eileen Brown from Brattleboro, Vt

"The Occidental is a great place overall! One needs to really 'fight' to get a good room with any view. They upgraded us to a 'deluxe' ocean view room, which included a view of the parking lot and some ocean view. We had asked for a room in the North Tower and they gave us a room in the South Tower. We finally, after 3 attempts, got a great room in the North Tower with an awesome view!!! We love the people that work there!! They are so friendly and helpful!! Everyone remembered us from last year and it was like 'coming home!' I feel like The Occidental has the absolute best location on the entire beach area.!! So much to do, and see. One thing they could improve on is communication with the amenities that are included with the stay. We had several people ask us where we got our mats from. That information is crucial! We'd go back again, because we love the general feel of the place and the relaxation!! The restaurants are ok, but we usually just eat the Palm. We like the food there and LOVE the staff:)"

Posted: Tue, Apr 23, 2013

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Lucian from Toronto, Ontario

"The bad review is mainly due to poor experience at the reception.they've initially gave us a room full of humidity and smelling like mold and cigarettes knowing we had 3 years old child. We've paid extra for oceanview room and we've only got a gardenview because they said that the only room available. Rooms are dated and nothing was updated in the last 15 years. Humidity is everywhere and smoking is permitted almost from hallways and ending with some restaurants.Some of the floors they have lots of towels on the floors to absorb the water infiltrating from around the old windows. We 've been before to Westin and it is a big difference from excellent customer service to rooms comfort. We 've definitely not go back ever to this hotel but we'll return to Aruba because it is such a beautiful place,safe,clean,beautiful beaches and friendly people."

Posted: Mon, Dec 10, 2012

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Misty from Chesapeake, VA

"Aruba, the resort and the staff were great. The only thing I would have changed was we paid the extra for an ocean view room, thinking we would get a full ocean view and we barely had a view of the ocean. The pool side view would have been better. "

Posted: Sat, Dec 08, 2012

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Britt & Ethan from Houston, TX

"This was my husband and myself first trip to aruba for our one year anniversary and we loved the Occidental Resort, not to mention the gorgeous island itself! We highly recommend this as a mustsee destination. The Occidental started off wonderful for us too! Although they were over booked, they upgraded our room to the vacation club side and gave us a complimentary couples massage on the beach. That was so wonderful! On top of that, our room was ready immediately; unlike other all inclusives we have been to.

We tried 3 of the restaurants and the Asian was hands down our favorite. The Italian and Caribbean were nice as well. For lunch the buffet food was pretty good and we constantly had great drinks. The staff was very helpful and kind. While there, we took advantage of the complimentary snorkel equipment, floats and sail boat ride. All were wonderful.

I could go on and on about the beach--simply paradisaic. I had read a review before our trip and I have to agree, the Occidental has the best beach around in that hotel area. We walked all along the beach across the other resorts and there were sharp shells in the sand. The weather was perfect, no rain at all and hardly any cloudy days. We would love to return again here with our family!"

Posted: Tue, Aug 28, 2012

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Kit & Manny from Oshawa, Ontario

"My husband and I stayed at the Occidental Grand Aruba Hotel and all we can say is WOW!! There was nothing bad to say, everything was awesome and the people were friendly and food was great. We went last Nov, 2011 and we are returning this Nov. we meant people while we were there and have kept in touch and are meeting our new friends in November as well. Thank you so much to the staff, you are the best!!!"

Posted: Fri, Jun 08, 2012

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Julie Damon from Battle Creek, MI

"Loved it! The Occidental Grand Aruba was fabulous. Rooms were great, staff was super friendly, very helpful and the food was very very good. It's not a 5 star if that's what you're looking for but very nice and well worth the money. Made restaurant reservations when we got there and got the times we wanted but it wasn't summer break yet which is a busier time. Make sure you go to the Italian & Oriental restaurants. Sit in the area where they cook right in front of you. Lot's of fun. They say men have to wear long pants but many didn't and the last night my husband didn't and they didn't say a word. Hotel is right across the street from Hard Rock, Hooters, other bars with outdoor bands, and lots of shops. Great location. Would recommend going on the ATV tour. Make sure you take snorkel gear to see the fish at the Natural Pond. Will definitely go back to Aruba and stay at the Occidental. They make GOOD drinks too!"

Posted: Thu, Jun 07, 2012

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler George Stone from Brattleboro, VT

"We had a great time! The folks were very nice and accommodating. There were numerous pros, too many to list! The two cons we had were these: No where was it mentioned in the hotel description that dress attire was needed for men to get into one of the restaurants. The second was being asked numerous times about wanting to learn more about the time shares. No is NO. People treated us nicely even after the answer was no! But, it would be nice if they didn't bother you about that. The hotel was clean, beautiful and the food was great! So much so that I gained 8 lbs!! Yes, overall, we would return. It was such a relaxing vacation and the location was great!"

Posted: Sun, Apr 29, 2012

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Cesar Perez from Elmhurst, Ny

"excellent all around. we had a very good time."

Posted: Mon, Apr 23, 2012

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Jean Thimios from Monroe, NC

"Hotel was average, dont believe hype about exclusive clientel, Staff was exceptional, bus ride into town ( malls, etc) was no problem, beach policy in reguards to seating by ocean and pool is a joke, its suppose to be 2 hour limit so other people can share chairs by pool etc. Not enforced, get up at dawn to put your towel on chair, etc.Food was not good at small buffet ( fries mostly), but much better at large buffet. Italian rest., Asian rest, and carribean were good but unless you want to eat at 9pm, make reservations before you even get at the hotel. Rooms were on the small side, ocean view is part concrete wall, get a std room and save some money. Not sure all inclusive was the cheapest way to go here, unless you hit the bottle a lot. Ocean water is cold!, at least when we were here."

Posted: Fri, Apr 13, 2012

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Jennifer Bemboom from Foley, MN

"The Occidental Grand was a very nice place to stay. I did have to ask for a blow dryer the first morning was not in the room. The water for the shower was luke warm not hot at all. But for the most part of our trip it was great. If you like a bloody Mary in the morning you wont find one till 10:00 a. m. Little disappointing when you are on vacation. Beautiful place and very friendly staff and other guest. The food was very good as well"

Posted: Fri, Mar 16, 2012

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Jodi from Marlboro, Ma

"The hotel in Aruba was excellent. I had a great time. The staff was so helpful and friendly. The only complaint I would have is that the guests would save their chairs by the pool early in the a.m. but then never come and use them. I think they would save them in case they wanted to use them at some point but instead were at the beach or doing water activities. It just wasn't fair to people who wanted to lie by the pool and could not get a chair."

Posted: Sun, Feb 26, 2012

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Vicky from Hempstead, Ny

"My daughter & I had such a fantastic time at this resort. The staff was more then great and unbelivably friendly!, our room was very nice and comfortable. The grounds was so nice! There was such a peaceful feeling at this hotel, but yet so much to do. The shows was not like broadway, but they were really entertaining and good. The food was good. This was our first trip to Aruba, we spent only 4 nights and 5 days. We are already planning next year to go back there and spend more days then before. Aruba is such a nice country to visit and I would definitely stay at 'OCCIDENTAL.' Thank you!!!!"

Posted: Thu, Sep 20, 2012

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COUPLE from MONTREAL, CANADA

"My husband & I loved Aruba and our stay at the Occidental! The staff and just the whole ambience in the lobby and at the restaurants was soooo pleasant. Our highlight was 'dinner on the beach'!! Everyone should book that at sunset time and be spoiled by a private waiter...just a dream!!!
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Posted: Wed, Sep 21, 2011

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A Recent Traveler from Pittsburgh, Pa

"All the staff was really nice and helpful. There was a mix up with my room but thankfully I brought my paperwork with me and everything was easily sorted out and we were compensated for our troubles with a nice dinner in the Royal Club. I would defintiely go back and recommend The Occidental to anyone thinking about going to Aruba!"

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FREE Unlimited Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily (A la carte and specialty restaurants reservations required; dress code observed).
FREE Domestic and international drinks at the Sports bar and house wine is also served at lunch and dinner.

FREE Day and night tennis.

FREE Non motorized water-sports including kayaking and snorkeling equipment.

UNLIMITED Use of exercise room.

FREE Supervised children`s club for children ages 4 to 12.

FREE Daily activities and nightly entertainment.
All current hotel taxes, service charges and gratuities.

30% OFF Plus $150 Instant Rebate
When You Book a 5+ Nt Flight+Hotel Package
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ALL Meals/Drinks/Tips/Taxes
Multiple Restaurants and Bars
Nightly Entertainment
Located on Famed Palm Beach
On-Site Spa and Casino
Hurry, Limited Rooms Available!

Valid: Now to Dec 23, 2013 Not Valid: Subject to Blackout Dates!

30% OFF Plus $150 Instant Rebate
When You Book a 5+ Nt Flight+Hotel Package
Travel to December 23 | Great Guest Reviews

ALL Meals/Drinks/Tips/Taxes
Multiple Restaurants and Bars
Nightly Entertainment
Located on Famed Palm Beach
On-Site Spa and Casino
Hurry, Limited Rooms Available!

Valid: Now to Dec 23, 2013 Not Valid: Subject to Blackout Dates!

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Amenities: Occidental Grand Aruba - All-Inclusive

24-Hour Front Desk

Air Conditioning

All-Inclusive

Babysitting (+)

Beach Front

Beauty Shop/Salon (+)

Car Rental Desk (+)

Casino (+)

Children's Program

Clock Radio

Coin Operated Laundry (+)

Conference Rooms (+)

Currency Exchange

Deck, balcony or terrace

Elevator / Lift

Fitness Facility

Gift Shop on Property (+)

Golf (nearby) (+)

Guest Activity Desk

Hair Dryer

Handicap Services

High Speed Internet (+)

Horseback Riding (nearby) (+)

In room Mini Bar (+)

In room Safe (+)

Non-Motorized Water Sports

Satellite TV

Sauna

Spa Services (+)

Telephone (+)

Tennis Courts

Wedding Services (+)

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