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ludens · 03-18-2009, 11:48 PM

Hi - returning to Aruba next month after a 5 year absence and can't wait. Previously stayed at the Aruba Grand for the 7 years we visited and it was wonderful, clean, and great people.

The bar that use to be at the DePalma Pier, Koka's ... is it still there? We were there for the opening of that establishment and always found it to end a beach day or catch a sunset. Remembering those days brings a smile to good memories with the great crew (Baz, Jerry, Tim, Natisha, to name a few) that worked there .... was always nice to come "home" with a welcome.

Thanks.

*Arubalisa* · 03-19-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ludens

The bar that use to be at the DePalma Pier, Koka's ... is it still there? Thanks.

It is now Bugaloe http://www.bugaloe.com/, but I am sure you will still recognize it.

You may NOT recognize the former Aruba Grand, now the Riu All Inclusive.

~Amy~® · 03-19-2009, 10:10 AM

Sadly, both the Aruba Grand (we had been staying there since '96 - lanai #220 on the end by the beach was "our room") and the Kokoa Bar are no more.

The Bugaloe Bar that replaced the Kokoa is great with good bartenders and good drinks and food. It's still not the Kokoa but....it works!

ludens · 03-21-2009, 09:14 PM

Thanks for the info = looking forward to returning and seeing the new stuff.

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03-19-2009, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
~Amy~® Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,557	Sadly, both the Aruba Grand (we had been staying there since '96 - lanai #220 on the end by the beach was "our room") and the Kokoa Bar are no more. The Bugaloe Bar that replaced the Kokoa is great with good bartenders and good drinks and food. It's still not the Kokoa but....it works! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ~Amy~® Cabo San Lucas: March 2012 26th trip to Aruba: April 2012 27th trip to Aruba: Sept. 2012

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ludens Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks for the info = looking forward to returning and seeing the new stuff. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook