Aruba Spa Hotel-Radisson Aruba–About the Island, Points of Interest, Directions

Our national anthem proclaims, "The greatness in our people is their great cordiality." At the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa, our "Yes I Can" approach demonstrates how we live by that mantra. Come enjoy the powdery, white-sand beaches, shimmering turquoise seas, and our sumptuous cuisine - all while you stay in our elegantly furnished guest rooms that capture the essence of Aruban charm. The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa- the perfect place to experience Aruba's unique, natural beauty and our happy, helpful nature.

Location/Description

Located just minutes from Queen Beatrix International Airport (7 miles) and downtown Oranjestad (4 miles)
Situated on 14 acres overlooking the beautiful sands of Palm Beach
353 lavishly appointed guestrooms including 32 suites (guest rooms range from 380- to 478-square feet in size)
Room amenities include a spacious balcony or private patio, remote-control 27" television, in-room safe, mini bar, bathrobe, coffeemaker, hair dryer, complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet service

Special Features

Most extensive and pristine beach on Palm Beach
Spectacular landscaping and water features
Two free-form, zero-entry swimming pools and whirlpools
Watersports Center, featuring 5-star PADI Dive Facility
13,000-square foot Larimar Spa and fitness center
Starlight themed 16,000-square foot casino
Complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet service
Preferred tee times at nearby Tierra del Sol Championship Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones II
Sleep Number® beds in most rooms and all suites

Restaurants

Sunset Grille, the resort's signature AAA four-diamond restaurant, features delicious steaks and seafood
Mira Solo Bar serving cocktails and tropical concoctions in an open-air setting
Beachfront dining and cocktails at the Gilligan's
Laguna offers mouth-watering themed buffets nightly

Nearby Points of Interest

Butterfly Farm - 0.5 miles
Archaeological Museum of Aruba - 3 miles
Atlantis Submarines - 4 miles
Hooiberg (Mt. Haystack) - 5 miles
Tierra Del Sol Golf Course - 5 miles
Oranjestad (Aruba's capital) - 8 miles
San Nicolas (Aruba's oldest village) - 20 miles
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 9 miles (14.5 km.)

Driving directions from Queen Beatrix International Airport
Take the main road out of the airport towards Oranjestad. After Oranjestad, this highway curves into JE Irasquin Boulevard. The resort is on the left side of the road in the high-rise area.

Getting there
There is no shuttle service from this airport so taxis are the best way to arrive. Fares range from $16 - $30 USD and rental cars are available online. Aruba's public buses run from across the road from the airport to the main terminal in the Oranjestad dock area where a transfer onto Bus #10 or #10A takes passengers to the hotel area. There is an Aruba bus stop in front of the resort. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Getting around
Buses run from next to the hotel into downtown for fares of less than $5; taxis range from $5 - $15 USD. Bicycles can be rented for $16 - $25 USD a day and mopeds for more than $36 USD a day. Fees subject to change without notice. Because main roads are well-maintained and well-posted, driving (right-hand side) is a popular option.

About Aruba
Aruba may be the smallest of the ABC Islands, but its southwest coast is a tourist favorite thanks to white sand beaches, aquamarine waters and vibrant casinos. Stirred by trade winds, the air is clean, dry and temperate, with a daily average of 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Palm Beach, the center for all activities on the island, offers resort-quality hotels, 11 casinos, and a variety of restaurants whose cuisines range from Belgian and German to Caribbean and Brazilian. Nightlife is just as varied, furnishing visitors with beachside barbecues, steel-drum bands and a Carnival-esque atmosphere. For those seeking physical activity, Aruba provides 42 primo dive sites, an ATP-sanctioned tennis club, horseback riding, and championship-caliber golf courses. Since Aruba lies outside the hurricane belt, it gets less rain than almost any other Caribbean island and doesn't offer a lush interior. However, nature lovers can still enjoy over 100 species of birds at the Bubali Bird Sanctuary and nature walks through Arikok National Park. A visitor must is taking a few snapshots of the famous divi-divi trees, which are permanently bent by trade winds at a striking 45-degree angle. Aruba's Dutch heritage inspired the early 20th-century architecture along Wilhelminastraat, and Fort Zoutman and the Willem III Tower museum will draw history buffs. Aruba is a definite match for travelers who seek world-renowned hospitality and an island paradise that remains pristine and wary of over-development.

Did you know?
The little island of Aruba is roughly 19.6 miles long and 6 miles across at its widest point. It has about 95,000 residents, the majority of whom live in the capital city, Oranjestad.