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 | Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino: Oranjestad's finest accommodations
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Our stay at the Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casion was fantastic! The resort is split into two hotels. The Renaissance Marina Hotel, geared more for couples and single travelers, and the Renaissance Ocean Suites Hotel which is geared for families. Guests of either hotels can use the facilities at either one. What makes this hotel special is that it own's Aruba's only private island. It is called Renaissance Island and you get to it by boat which picks you up within the Marina Hotel (yes within) or just off the seaport at the Renaissance Ocean Suites. The ride to the island is about 10 minutes and there are two beaches (one for families and the other for adults). The resort property also houses the Renaissance Mall (Aruba's only indoor mall) and the Renaissance Marketplace (with many restaurants).
Elisabeth and I stayed the Renaissance Marina Hotel and we opted for the Ocean View room. We orginally had a "Resort Room" which means your room faces the interior of the hotel lobby. You can ask for an Island View which means you have a view of Oranjestad or for an Ocean View room which offers a view of the marina and ocean.
The resort staff were very friendly, the restaurant selections within the Marina were limited, but additional options were available nearby, and the place was pretty clean with the exception of some debris in the hotel waterways (for the boat ride to the island). The jellyfish tanks behind the check-in counter were also pretty neat! Also noteworthy is the fitness center and the Okeanos Spa which were both above par (even for Marriott hotels).
If we return to Aruba for a longer stay, we wouldn't stay here because it's just too commercial and the traffic in front of the hotel is nightmarish. Aside from that, it's a great hotel and we would definitely return for a long weekend trip. When you decide, you'll need to weigh convenience versus remoteness.
Unfortunately, the place is not cheap. Be prepared to spend money there.
It's most unique quality is the Renaissance Island which offers quiet beaches (except for the occasional aircraft flying by, flamingos, iguanas, great snorkeling, a fitness center, restaurant, and unfortunately, mosquitoes. Bring the insect repellant!
The spa is exceptional! Highly recommend the Swedish massage!
A number of high-end shops within the resort property if you're into shopping high-end items.
Centrally located on the island so trips to other parts aren't too long.
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The Renaissance hotel offers great views to the marina area of the city, country side of the island and area view of the city. The pool of the Renaissance is located on the second floor and is open roof with view to the waterfront area of the city. The resort is adjacent to the biggest shopping mall on the island the Seaport Village Mall.
There is a water channel that runs under the Renaissance hotel. You can take the boat from the Renaissance hotel to their private island, the Renaissance island located 2 miles away from Oranjestad out to sea. Theme: HotelComparison: more expensive than averagePhone: (011) 297-836000Directions: Easy recognizable at waterfront Oranjestad.
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Renassaince Suites has its own pool beach and amenities and is close to the Seaport Village Mall with nearby pubs, restaurants, cinema, fastfood outlets and beautiful Wilhelmina Park. Theme: HotelComparison: most expensivePhone: (011) 297-836000
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