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I stayed here nine years ago, and I had a blast. The food was good and service was great, so I decided to go back, and what a big mistake that was. The hotel rooms were so filthy, the bath towel stink! My husband got food poisoning. They nickel and dime you for everything. This is the first time I couldn’t wait to get back home from a vacation. Never again will I go back to Aruba or recommend it. It’s too over priced and over rated. They are way more beautiful islands to visit

Agave was delicious and Willy made it even better with his attentive service and willingness to make our experience excellent! The food was authentic and fresh and the cocktails were some of the best we've had at any Mexican restaurant. A++

Frankly was our server and he was sooo kind! can’t recommend the food and service here enough. We had the burger and the NY strip. I am such a sucker for a good steak and it delivered! Also have been taking an alcohol break and I like that many of their drinks come with alcohol free versions!

Agustin at the beach and poolside is amazing!! You can tell he loves his job and is so hardworking and accommodates to all your beachside food and drink orders?? all the staff here is very friendly and can tell they easily love their jobs and it makes wanting to stay here more pleasurable

This was our third time visiting Aruba. We have a go to hotel that we usually stay at, but since it’s under construction right now, we figured we’d try something new and booked a stay at the Holiday Inn. The Pros: • The location is great — right on Palm Beach and close to everything. • It’s beachfront, which is always a plus. • Free parking is a nice perk. • It’s got the basics — if you’re just looking for a place to sleep and spend most of your time on the beach, it works. The Cons: • If you’re staying in the Sea Tower, you’ll definitely hear music from MooMba Beach Bar, which goes until 1 or 2 a.m. depending on the night. If you’re a light sleeper, I’d recommend asking for a room in a different tower. • The walls are super thin. We could hear our neighbors just having regular conversations — and even someone coughing up a lung in the bathroom. • Just a little tip: reserving a palapa might not be necessary. In our experience, many of them free up by the afternoon, and you have to to set up your own beach chairs. It’s something to keep in mind if you’re trying to save a little — especially since some other hotels include setup, but here it’s more self-serve.