Lodges in Aruba

"my 1534 WORD review wouldn't fit in this 1500 CHARACTER review space. I'll post it elsewhere. This is NOT a Ritz/Four Seasons (although sometimes they're the same price) but it was STILL an amazing trip. Travel agent booked the stay before i read other reviews, and I was a little worried headed there Food was between GOOD and WOW. Best food in any all inclusive - good enough people would PAY to eat at the restaurants. Even the 'default' buffet dinner restaurant was outstanding. Service CAN NOT BE BEAT. It's as good or better than a Ritz level place. Drinks/bars are good - upgrade to ROYAL level for better liquors. stay away from the worst tequila in the world or ask for top shelf tequila at Royal places. Annoying way to reserve/save the lounges/daybeds/palapas at the pool and beach. I wish Barcelo would apply their NOT HERE FOR 2 HOURS WE MOVE YOUR STUFF rule. People reserve them at 2/4/6am and then don't come down again till 10 or 11 or noon. I guess it's better than paying for them though (maybe) Amazing trip, amazing people, amazing service, good to really good food, good drinks (really good with Royal). If we go back to Aruba, no doubt we'll head to Barcelo"

"Beautiful property, staff, and accomodations"

"Very friendly staff: cleaning crew, maintenance, servers. The cleaning crew doesn’t start until almost 10 which is great because u can sleep in and relax. There was a small issue with check in but the staff prompletely addressed it and offered something in return. Definitely would recommend this resort. Also very clean "

"Our family loved the hotel - very clean and beautiful, close to the supermarket"

"The staff was very helpful Christian at the desk did a wonderful job with helping me and my wife with celebrating our anniversary"

"I stayed at Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort (Ocean Side) in a suite which included a bedroom, a bathroom, half-kitchen, balcony and a living with with a pull out sofa bed. We had two pools, one with a swim up bar, and a beach lagoon. There was also direct access to a boat that brought you to their private island, Renaissance Island, where you could swim with flamingos. I think just this part made the entire resort worth it. Food and drink prices were decent, almost as much as it was outside. There was a shuttle connecting to the other property that was closer to downtown so it was convenient to get to dinner or lunch or shopping. "

"This is or second stay at a RIU property and the experience was the same at both, good food, friendly and helpful staff, and a relaxing vacation atmosphere. If you’re not a 5 star hotel snob RIU is the perfect place for you!"

"Had an awesome time!"

"The property was very quiet, rooms are spacious and very clean. Staff was kind and hospitable. "