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TEAMARUBA · 11-12-2009, 07:08 PM

For the amount of time you spend in the room, the HI is fine. If your looking for the glitzy room go hit the Hyatt. I've stayed at both and had an equally great time at each resort.

*Andrea J.* · 11-12-2009, 07:15 PM

As Danny says...............with the addition, it has a lovely beach!!

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Originally Posted by DANNYO

I have said this before....ITS A HOLIDAY INN ,the only difference is that its in Aruba,don't expect anything more.Not bad for the price.

luvsun · 11-13-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ArubaShoeba

luvsun - Have an awesome trip!

Thanks, we always do no matter where we stay!!

Windy · 02-01-2010, 10:23 AM

we'll be at the HI in 6 weeks ( but who's counting?!!!) -- I know it won't compare to Bucutti, where we stayed on our first trip 3 years ago. All these posts have been helpful for knowing what to expect! We usually do exploring in the morning and then hit the beach in the afternoon -- will we be able to find a shady chair on the beach?

luvsun · 02-01-2010, 10:39 AM

Nope!!!! We end up sitting up by the pool. The beach is busy all the time...

Windy · 02-01-2010, 11:09 AM

Bummer! Maybe we'll have to change our routine!

purpleangel · 02-01-2010, 03:36 PM

If you hit the beach in the morning, you can go to the towel hut on the beach to reserve a palapa. The line starts forming very early, as the towel hut opens around 7 a.m.

paulmorin · 02-01-2010, 03:54 PM

If you're not trying to impress anyone it's great. Last time I checked they're on the same beach as the "high priced" hotels. Have stayed several times. Usually a lot of Venezualans especially on the weekends. If you're a big drinker the AI is worth it but don't expect to be awed by the food..

luvsun · 02-02-2010, 06:21 PM

one day my husband was down at the hut 45 min. before it opened and there was a line!!!

Chadd · 02-07-2010, 04:48 AM

We're considering the HI for our next trip
1. My wife is a vegetarian, is this going to be a problem if we do AI?
2. Fridge in the room?
3. Never stayed in high rise area, (other than the mill) what is the noise like around the HI?

11-12-2009, 07:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
TEAMARUBA Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: EAGLE & PALM BEACH ORANJESTAD PADDOCK - MADAME JEANETTE SOLE MARE KUKKO KUNUKOO Posts: 67	For the amount of time you spend in the room, the HI is fine. If your looking for the glitzy room go hit the Hyatt. I've stayed at both and had an equally great time at each resort. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-01-2010, 10:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
Windy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Beach, exploring the "Outback", Madi's tour to the Natural Pool , dinner at Papiamento's Posts: 612 Images: 50	we'll be at the HI in 6 weeks ( but who's counting?!!!) -- I know it won't compare to Bucutti, where we stayed on our first trip 3 years ago. All these posts have been helpful for knowing what to expect! We usually do exploring in the morning and then hit the beach in the afternoon -- will we be able to find a shady chair on the beach? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-01-2010, 10:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
luvsun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: our back veranda... Posts: 350	Nope!!!! We end up sitting up by the pool. The beach is busy all the time... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-01-2010, 11:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
Windy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Beach, exploring the "Outback", Madi's tour to the Natural Pool , dinner at Papiamento's Posts: 612 Images: 50	Bummer! Maybe we'll have to change our routine! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by Windy; 02-20-2010 at 09:40 AM.

02-01-2010, 03:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
purpleangel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Age: 55 Posts: 389	If you hit the beach in the morning, you can go to the towel hut on the beach to reserve a palapa. The line starts forming very early, as the towel hut opens around 7 a.m. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Darlene

02-01-2010, 03:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
paulmorin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: playa linda, aruba beach club, wacky wahoos, driftwood,french steakhouse, any happy hour Posts: 174	If you're not trying to impress anyone it's great. Last time I checked they're on the same beach as the "high priced" hotels. Have stayed several times. Usually a lot of Venezualans especially on the weekends. If you're a big drinker the AI is worth it but don't expect to be awed by the food.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-02-2010, 06:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
luvsun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: our back veranda... Posts: 350	one day my husband was down at the hut 45 min. before it opened and there was a line!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-07-2010, 04:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,157	We're considering the HI for our next trip 1. My wife is a vegetarian, is this going to be a problem if we do AI? 2. Fridge in the room? 3. Never stayed in high rise area, (other than the mill) what is the noise like around the HI? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________