The expansive pool and helpful concierge were property highlights
We recently traveled down to Aruba to visit the new Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort and were immediately impressed by its welcoming hospitality, spacious rooms, and sprawling, beautiful pool. The sun in November didn’t disappoint either.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort opened in February 2023, and its location on J.E. Irausquin Blvd makes for a central location to everything the island has to offer. The property finds itself just south of the main strip in Noord, and at the top of Eagle Beach, which means you’re off the main stretch just enough to enjoy some proper R&R.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort has everything you need to make for a fun, relaxing, and delicious on-site-only vacation. The free-of-charge breakfast, which includes a continental and hot selection, fuels you up for a full day of adventure. For lunch, there’s drink and food service provided poolside or you can pop out of the water to enjoy a seated meal at the Splash Pool Bar. The food was good all around at the property—and we especially enjoyed the ceviche and fish tacos at Splash Pool Bar.
For happy hour, the property kindly provides two free drinks daily to all guests. If you’re there for 5 days, yes, you’ll receive 10 drinks per guest for free. The adults can enjoy a glass of wine or beer, and those under 18 can happily sip on juice or soda. At happy hour, Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort also provides its guests with some chips and crudité type snacks to nibble, which makes for a nice communal moment with other guests.
Speaking of other guests, several of the other families we met had been returning to Aruba as their #1 island of choice in the Caribbean for 10+ years. All of these Aruban regulars said they were happy with their choice to try the new Embassy Suites and considered it a great alternative to more expensive properties like Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club.
It’s worth noting that the beach at Embassy Suites is small, and it’s really the pool that’s the main attraction. There’s a trafficked street between the hotel and the beach, but the beach is accessible with the underground walking tunnel built by Embassy Suites to allow its guests to get from room to sand safely. The tunnel is a huge win for those traveling with strollers or wheelchairs.
If you want to spend your vacation on the beach, rest assured the famed Eagle Beach is only a 5-minute car ride from the property. Eagle Beach is often written up as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, and we are confirming it’s worth taking the $15 roundtrip taxi fare from Embassy Suites to enjoy it.
The concierge at Embassy Suites was also a highlight. They helped us book dinner reservations off-property, organize cab rides, and most notably, a ½-day island tour, which was a trip highlight. On the island tour, our favorite stops were visiting an Ostrich Farm and enjoying art murals. On our ½-day tour, we enjoyed observing a landscape in Aruba that’s much different than other Caribbean islands outside of “the ABCs”. It’s more desert than tropical, with sprawling fields of cacti.
We understand why families return to Aruba year after year for sun, hospitality, and good times. We expect Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort to become a mainstay for traveling families. For price, service, location, and a beautiful pool, it’s a slam dunk in Aruba for families, especially those traveling from anywhere on the East Coast.
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Editor’s note: This trip was paid for by Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort but all opinions belong to the writer.
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