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Windy · 03-08-2010, 10:40 AM

We're booked at the HI for two weeks --- if by chance it's really not working out for us, any suggestions for another place that's reasonable and not AI?

*Arubalisa* · 03-08-2010, 10:57 AM

Next door at the Playa Linda timeshare if they have anything available last minute at a bargain? Or the opposite end the Divi Phoenix?

Patti P · 03-08-2010, 11:30 AM

Windy:

The HI is not awful. They have newly upgraded rooms. Food is not fine dining, but there is something for everyone. Breakfast and lunch are very good and the speciality restaurant is very good as well. For the price, you should be able to enjoy what they offer in the AI and still afford to eat out at some of the wonderful places within walking distance. The staff are very friendly and beach staff excellent. Enjoy.

sunworshipperII · 03-08-2010, 01:24 PM

Windy we have stayed a few times and plan on staying next year for 5 days before going to marriott surf... the HI has a great beach just make sure your room is clean if not have them change it.... you will be fine.....have a great trip....will check your reports next week.....I am off to florida on wed.....

DANNYO · 03-08-2010, 05:41 PM

You will be fine...YOUR IN ARUBA......but staying at a Holiday Inn. Just ENJOY yourself.

cindyo · 03-08-2010, 06:08 PM

Westin, great prices and great location...

Windy · 03-08-2010, 06:24 PM

Thanks, everyone, for the reassurance! There are so many posts about the non-upgraded rooms in the Curacao tower, and needing to upgrade for the other two buildings, and having to get up at 5:30 to reserve a palapa. (no way is that possible! grin!) That sun is just too darned strong not to have a shady spot! I had begun to have some worries.
We are not doing the AI, maybe just the breakfast plan, as we love to try different places at night.
Yes, we will be in Aruba, and on the beach, and that's why we're going!!!!! :-)
If the room's even just ok, we'll be fine!

*Andrea J.* · 03-08-2010, 06:55 PM

the rooms are OK, not glamorous, not high end, but clean and OK.

once you check in, if you hate your room, go to the desk and ask for a different one.

we have stayed there pre and post timeshare nights and have been comfortable.

Chadd · 03-09-2010, 12:50 AM

If you can't handle the HI, go to biddingfortravel.com, read up and bid on a hotel via priceline. I picked up the Marriott for $100 a night next week. I would imagine similar rates would be available if they still have rooms.

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Patti P Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 25	Windy: The HI is not awful. They have newly upgraded rooms. Food is not fine dining, but there is something for everyone. Breakfast and lunch are very good and the speciality restaurant is very good as well. For the price, you should be able to enjoy what they offer in the AI and still afford to eat out at some of the wonderful places within walking distance. The staff are very friendly and beach staff excellent. Enjoy. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Patti P Next Aruba trip in

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03-08-2010, 06:24 PM	#7 (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	Thanks, everyone, for the reassurance! There are so many posts about the non-upgraded rooms in the Curacao tower, and needing to upgrade for the other two buildings, and having to get up at 5:30 to reserve a palapa. (no way is that possible! grin!) That sun is just too darned strong not to have a shady spot! I had begun to have some worries. We are not doing the AI, maybe just the breakfast plan, as we love to try different places at night. Yes, we will be in Aruba, and on the beach, and that's why we're going!!!!! :-) If the room's even just ok, we'll be fine! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-08-2010, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,028 Images: 74	the rooms are OK, not glamorous, not high end, but clean and OK. once you check in, if you hate your room, go to the desk and ask for a different one. we have stayed there pre and post timeshare nights and have been comfortable. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-09-2010, 12:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,158	If you can't handle the HI, go to biddingfortravel.com, read up and bid on a hotel via priceline. I picked up the Marriott for $100 a night next week. I would imagine similar rates would be available if they still have rooms. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________