I’ve been there at least 4 times since 2015. Every time we look at other options we end up going back to the RIU Palace Aruba. Theres so many positives, the few negatives can be overlooked. Probably going back first week of November.
@PerpatowithNVАй бұрын
Great to hear you enjoy it at the Riu Palace.. location and convenience of all inclusive makes it a great place in Aruba.. thanks for watching
@lisaeckenrode908122 күн бұрын
That’s when we are looking to travel. Went to RIU in Costa Rica.
@PerpatowithNV22 күн бұрын
How was the Riu in Costa Rica? We have never been.
@Lgiprinter21 күн бұрын
@@lisaeckenrode9081 Booked! Nov 2-9
@PerpatowithNV21 күн бұрын
Great to hear!!!!!
@EricKimH2 ай бұрын
We just came back from this resort this afternoon. I can tell you it was a huge disappointment. There were stains on the towels, they smelled musty and were not soft. We had no hot water for showers (we were not the only ones who had this issue and it wasn’t just one building). My sister-in-law had a palmetto bug (roach) in her shower. Took them 3 hours to come remove it. My nephew’s room had dirty pillows. I could go on and on. Some of the staff we interacted with were wonderful and the food was pretty good. Those are the only redeeming things about this place. Will NOT be returning.
@PerpatowithNV2 ай бұрын
I have heard people having similar issues at the Riu Palace.. the resort is starting to show its age even though I know they did renovate some of the rooms.. the staff does try best they can but I know they are severely understaffed… other then the hotel, I hope you had a wonderful time in Aruba
@damarismelo90677 күн бұрын
Great video. What’s the name of the room where you stayed? I really like the view. Thanks
@PerpatowithNV7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! This was just a standard king room with an ocean view.. all the rooms are pretty much the same with a different view. Unless you get a suite that has a jacuzzi on the balcony.. this room we got was center building top floor..
@veronicawhitfield60084 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to visit in October 🎉I hope the weather is just like it is in this video 😊
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
The weather is great all year round.. have a great time in October. Make sure to check our other Aruba videos for things to do and places to eat.. Let me know if you have any questions.. we are always happy to help
@bbreeze112 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I'm planning to go next year for my birthday and this video was very helpful❤
@PerpatowithNV2 ай бұрын
@@bbreeze11 thank you for watching. Make sure to subscribe, as we have many other Aruba videos coming soon
@tangerinedream074 ай бұрын
Not the baby sleeping on the table in the "adults only" swim-up bar😂😂. Poor thing having a good time! Thanks for the thorough review.
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
I love the fact you are the first person to mention the baby sleeping on the table. I did not notice it until I edited the video. Thank you for watching and supporting our channel.. Let me know if you have any questions about any of the resorts or restaurants we reviewed on Aruba..
@tangerinedream074 ай бұрын
😂😂you’re welcome! I will for sure as I’m researching the best option for my father’s 65th bday coming up. 😊
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
We have many videos on different resorts and places to eat on Aruba.. check them out..
@tangerinedream074 ай бұрын
@@PerpatowithNV Will do, thank you!
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
Good luck with your planning
@dmcdaniel828414 күн бұрын
How much is it per night to stay there
@PerpatowithNV13 күн бұрын
You would have to visit the hotels website to get prices. They do offer discounts throughout the year… thank you for watching …
@jacolen37914 ай бұрын
We’ve been there twice, last year and this past March. We love Aruba and the RIU is a great place to stay. Can’t wait to go back!!
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
Aruba is one of those places, if you go once you get hooked…thank you for watching and supporting our channel. Hope you can make it to Aruba soon!
@DukiWeezi3 ай бұрын
Once i went to Bora Bora it ruined everywhere else lol my bro getting married here so i wanted to check it out. Great video
@PerpatowithNV3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment.. you are going to enjoy Aruba, as everyone does.. check out our other Aruba videos to see some other things to do around the island..Let me know if you have any questions
@luism17994 ай бұрын
Very nice thank you for the tour I be there this memorial weekend 2024
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
Have a fantastic trip! Thanks for watching and make sure to check out some of our other Aruba videos for more stuff to do around Aruba.. let me know if you have any questions. We are happy to help
@dominicciusa5025Ай бұрын
Dis you like it
@PerpatowithNVАй бұрын
The location is great! The food is okay, far from gourmet but lots of choice… it is a very good choice for an all inclusive resort on Aruba
@cbzsrini3 ай бұрын
hello Nick thanks for detailed video. We are planning to visit Aruba with two kids.. can i bring 5 month old infant to this property ? I hardly saw any small kids let alone infants so i am bit concerned. Also does Riu offer airport transfers ? I appreciate your response.
@PerpatowithNV3 ай бұрын
You can definitely bring your 5 month old child to the Riu Palace… you can also ask them for a crib in the room of your want… unfortunately they do not have airport transfers but the taxis are cheap and safe, they are regulated and have set prices to resorts.. just ask the taxis driver the price before you leave. Should be about $30.. let me know if you have any other questions.. We are happy to help
@stephanie27613 ай бұрын
This may be a dumb question, but is the mini bar part of the all inclusive price or is that extra? What about room service and the specialty restaurants? Thank you for your walk through!!!!!!
@PerpatowithNV3 ай бұрын
Everything is All inclusive, including the in room mini bar, room service and specialty restaurants… but make sure to tip, it goes along way.. thank you for watching
@royalcanadianmotelwildwood477020 күн бұрын
WHY are they showing a kids area??? I thought it was Adult Only?!?
@PerpatowithNV20 күн бұрын
The Riu Palace is a family resort. The Riu Antillas next door is the Adults Only resort. But you can use both resorts if you are over 18 years old, including the bars, pools and buffets..
@WilDesAdventures2 ай бұрын
Dude!!!! You KILLED IT in this video!!!! Your attention to detail was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! Thank you for this video!
@PerpatowithNV2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment!!!! We have tried in each of our videos to give the information that travellers would need to make an educated choice of hotels, restaurants or excursions.. make sure to check out our other videos and let me know if you have any questions.. We are always happy hearing from our subscribers.
@Itsjust.su_Ай бұрын
Is there a DJ during the day at the pool?
@PerpatowithNVАй бұрын
They do not have a DJ by the pool. They do activities by the pool including aerobics, trivia games and they play music at those times..
@mikewesby43894 ай бұрын
What happened to the casino? It used to be where the Tradewinds is.
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
The casino is now at the Riu Antillas next door.. they closed it down at the Riu Palace during the covid shut down… there is a bridge path from the Palace to the Antillas, located beside the outdoor theatre ..
@marie-elenaminardo59263 ай бұрын
Hi Nick! Booking soon. It looks beautiful and hope it's the right choice. Question: Are the palapas on the beach first come first serve? TIA
@PerpatowithNV3 ай бұрын
Yes, the Palapas are first come first serve. There are many of them, but if you want one in the front you will have to get up early.. thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other questions.. We are happy to help.
@marie-elenaminardo59263 ай бұрын
@PerpatowithNV Thank you so much! This is so helpful you have no idea. Great videos!
@PerpatowithNV3 ай бұрын
We appreciate your kind comments.. have a great trip!
@cricketstravels3 ай бұрын
Great video! Do they have a casino on property?
@PerpatowithNV3 ай бұрын
The Casino is located next door at the Riu Antillas resort.. thank you for watching and make sure to check out our other Aruba Videos.. let me know if you have any other questions.. we are happy to help!
@michaelirvin20795 ай бұрын
Hello Nick & Viv , hope all is well. I am staying at the Riu palace in May 2024. When were you there, as far as the Alacart restaurants do you make reservations or is it first come basis. Love all your videos on Aruba, looking forward to staying here. Thanks for the tour very informative
@PerpatowithNV5 ай бұрын
Great to hear you are going in May, Have a fantastic time..we were there a few months ago. You do not have to make reservations at the alacart restaurants, it is first come first serve. However, I suggest getting there early as they are understaffed and they do not fill all the tables.. thank you for watching and supporting our channel. Let me know if you have any other questions.
@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119Ай бұрын
Did you enjoy this resort were the pools cold
@PerpatowithNVАй бұрын
Cold pool in the morning but by noon it warms up with the sun…
@altongage2500Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. My wife and I are thinking about a trip to Aruba and the Riu Palace is on our list. Just wondering, is there a concern about currency exchange rate or just use a credit card? Do you recommend using a travel agent or just book on our own? Thank you
@PerpatowithNVАй бұрын
Most people just use credit cards to pay, however they do accept US dollars everywhere… you do not need to change to local currency (florins). We have always booked on our own. Check the website of the hotel and see if they have a promotion on, then check the airlines websites. You can usually get a better deal booking direct.. if the deal is still not good then try kayak, expedia, etc… if you are from Canada, you can also try sunwing… Let me know if you have any other questions, we are happy to help.
@altongage25005 күн бұрын
Thank you. I was also wondering if we need to bring an electrical adapter? Thank you
@PerpatowithNV4 күн бұрын
They are the same outlets that are in North America… so no need to bring adaptors if you are from Canada or the USA..
@altongage25004 күн бұрын
Thank you
@PerpatowithNV3 күн бұрын
No problem, we are always happy to help
@Yaw_Jr4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing - the property is huge! Looks lovely. Any other hotels you'd recommend? Family friendly. Thanks
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and supporting our channel. This is a very large resort with lots of amenities. You can also check out our other Aruba hotel tours and reviews in our series… let me know if you have any questions.. we are happy to help!
@Yaw_Jr4 ай бұрын
@@PerpatowithNV awesome - thanks
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
No problem…
@daveo11504 ай бұрын
Aruba has some of the best resteraunts in the Caribbean why would you stay at an all inclusive and restrict yourself from experiencing aruba outside of the resort?
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
No one is saying you are restricting yourself from leaving the resort and trying the fantastic restaurants of Aruba. Many people prefer All inclusive resorts because they don’t want to worry about leaving the resort. Many families with young children also love all inclusive resorts because children can be picky eaters.. In conclusion many people love All inclusive resorts and others want to leave the resort everyday, we just try to give the information so everyone can make the informed choice on where to stay.. thanks for watching. And make sure to check out our other Aruba videos including many restaurants and places to eat.
@sonialariviere47003 ай бұрын
This is one of the best review/tour i have seen. I went to Riu Republica, really loved it, but this one Wow!!! Thank you
@PerpatowithNV3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful comment. We spend a lot of time putting together these information videos to make them informative but also fun.. comments like yours is what keeps us going.. make sure to check out our other videos.. and make sure to subscribe
@dkm45672 ай бұрын
Are you mentally challenged? Nobody ever said you have stay on the resort the whole time.
@PerpatowithNV2 ай бұрын
Well that is not very nice to say… everyone has a different opinion on how to vacation.. Aruba gives you the option of leaving the resort to eat out and do self guided excursions, however some other islands such as Cuba and some area in Dominican Republic, don’t advise it…
@pascalmiel42253 ай бұрын
le riu palace est un hotel ou je veux aller . l hotel est tres propre la plage avec ses palmiers . est belle
@PerpatowithNV3 ай бұрын
Merci d'avoir regardé notre vidéo. Le Riu Palace est très bien situé sur la plage de Plam. Nous avons également de nombreuses autres vidéos d’hôtels autour d’Aruba.
@MOTLEYBRUE4 ай бұрын
We have a day pass from Resort for a Day
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching…You will love the resort… are you on a cruise?
@AgnesM-q1x4 ай бұрын
How was the palapas situation? I’ve seen reviews where people say they fillup fast and you need to get up at 6am to get one. Is this true? can you request lower floors, not a big fan of heights.
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
The Riu Palace is a very large resort that can accommodate a lot of people, so finding a palapa on the beach can be difficult if you go later in the morning. And you can speak to the front desk at check in to request a lower floor, most people want the higher floors, so I don’t believe that will be an issue for you to get.. thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe for future videos..
@AgnesM-q1x4 ай бұрын
@@PerpatowithNV I enjoy your videos they are very informative. I have had the pleasure of visiting Aruba 3 times in the past it truly is a beautiful island.
@AgnesM-q1x4 ай бұрын
@@PerpatowithNV what would later in the morning be ? After 8 or later?
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
I would either get there before 8 am or try to pay someone off..LOL
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
Thanks for supporting our channel!
@latenight114 ай бұрын
Hi did you book this via a travel agency? I’m doing some research
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
We actually use multiple websites to compare prices on flights and resorts. You can also check out the resorts websites for discounts and deals.. this is one of our favourite things to do, we enjoy the hunt for a good deal. Airlines also have deals on certain days to fly there and back, so make sure to check all the airlines that fly out of the airport closest to you… I hope you can get a great deal to go, we know that there are great deals out there.. thanks for watching and supporting our channel..
@latenight114 ай бұрын
@@PerpatowithNV Thank you for the response 🙏🏾
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
No problem, let me know if you need any help or if you have any questions…
@Sandersonbree4 ай бұрын
Hello great video which month did u go or which is a great month to go?
@PerpatowithNV4 ай бұрын
We actually went at the end of the last year. But anytime of the year is great in Aruba.. the weather is consistent.
@SofiaMedeiros-j6r3 ай бұрын
i will be staying there soon we leave for aruba july 11
@PerpatowithNV3 ай бұрын
Have a great time. Let us know if you have any questions… thank you for watching
@acet.45362 ай бұрын
How was it
@PerpatowithNV2 ай бұрын
@@acet.4536 the resort is tired. They are in need of renovations and they are understaffed in the restaurants… However the resort is in a great location and you also get to use the Riu Antillas next door.. if you are looking for an all-inclusive resort then it is a good choice..
@acet.45362 ай бұрын
@@PerpatowithNV thanks
@PerpatowithNV2 ай бұрын
@@acet.4536 no problem, we are always happy to help
@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119Ай бұрын
Lovely video but boy when you said the pool was freezing i was like are you kidding another resort with a cold pool, i feel years ago the resorts i went to the water was just perfect, i cannot stand cold water and i love to swim. I went to the Majestic Elegance in Punta Cana and the water was ice cold in the Club pools, it really put a damper on my vacation. I adore swimming but not in cold water. But this resort looks incredible, it is a thought. Thank you for your hard work.
@PerpatowithNVАй бұрын
Thank you for watching.. we really appreciate all the support.. the resort is nice but is starting to show its age… freezing cold water in the morning but by noon the pool was perfect temp..