OCCIDENTAL GRAND ARUBA

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Oranjestad, Aruba

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OCCIDENTAL GRAND ARUBA

Overlooking the Caribbean Sea and located on the exclusive sands of Palm Beach, this resort is filled with Caribbean atmosphere from its charming rooms to its beautiful beaches. The resort has 398 rooms in a contemporary high-rise building set amid the landscaped grounds. All rooms feature private balconies with breathtaking Caribbean views. Try a host of watersports, relax at the beach or enjoy a dip in our large freeform swimming pool. Children can enjoy plenty of activities at the Kid's Club. After dinner, you may want to try your luck at the casino. Whatever you choose, make it the perfect ending to the perfect day.

 

Hotel Details

Check-in time:3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
Total Rooms: 398
Year Opened: 1976

Hotel Amenities

  • Activities Desk
  • Babysitting Services ($)
  • Banana Boat Rides ($)
  • Bars (3)
  • Beach
  • Beauty Parlor ($)
  • Boats (paddle)
  • Business Center ($)
  • Car Rental ($)
  • Casino
  • Children's Club
  • Currency Exchange
  • Fishing (deep sea)$
  • Gift Shops
  • Jacuzzis (2)
  • Laundry Services ($)
  • Massage Services ($)
  • Medical Services ($)
  • Newsstand ($)
  • Parasailing
  • Physician (on call) ($)
  • Pool
  • Restaurants (3)
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving ($)
  • Shops
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis Courts (2)
  • Tour Desk ($)
  • Volleyball (beach)

Additional Hotel Amenities

  • Watersports De Palm Watersports (water activities located on-site). Activities available are water ski, jet ski, para sailing and more. 
  • Spa Services: ($) Spa and Fitness Center will open at later date to be announced. Temporary fitness center available at the property. In addition hotel has massage therapists available on the beach. 
  • Tennis Lessons: ($) Private tennis lessons are available on request. 
  • Golf (nearby): ($) nearby at Tierra del Sol, tee times booked directly with the golf course. 
  • Miscellaneous Amenities Ballroom Theater Aruba Cyber Station 
  • Business Services: ($) Fax and telephone services are available on request. 
  • Scuba Diving: ($) Other Scuba Diving Information: Also available: Scuba diving trips, certification and rental equipment. 
  • Conference Facilities Conference facilities available for a capacity of up to 750 people.

Food and Beverage Outlets

Bikini Beach Bar
Revive yourself with a cold drink or refreshing natural fruit juice at this beach bar. 

Lobby Bar
Serves cocktails and refreshments. General Op0ning Hours: Open 11:00am until 11:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. 

Splash Pool Bar
Swim up to the Splash Aqua Bar where the frozen drinks just keep flowing. 

Sound Lounge
An excellent way to end the day, enjoy the great live entertainment at this club. 

Desires Lounge
Lounge and Restaurant. Restaurant is fully operational. Caribbean Fusion Cuisine. Dinner only, a la carte. General Opening Hours: Open 6:30pm until 10:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.  Reservation required. 

El Olvido
Tex-Mex Specialty Restaurant. Dinner only, a la carte.  General Opening Hours: Open 6:00pm until 10:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.  Reservations required.

L'olio
Enjoy excellent Italian specialties and fine a la carte dining in L'olio's charming setting. Open for dinner only.  Reservation required. Cuisine: Italian. General Opening Hours: Open 6:00pm until 10:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. 

The Beach Club
This delightful spot is open for light a la carte luncheons. This is considered a snack restaurant and is open for lunch only. General Opening Hours: Open 12:00pm until 4:30pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. 

The Palm Buffet Restaurant
The main restaurant features buffet dining and offers a wide variety of International cuisine. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner. Cuisine: International. Breakfast Hours: Open 7:00am until 11:00am. Lunch Hours: Open 12:00pm until 3:00pm. Dinner Hours: Open 6:00pm until 10:00pm. 

Zen
Oriental Specialty Restaurant. Dinner only a la carte. Cuisine: Oriental.  Reservations required. General Opening Hours: Open 6:00pm until 10:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily. 

Terrace
Late snack area. General Opening Hours: Open from 10:00pm-1:00am. 

***Dress Code 
-During the day proper cover for swimwear & footwear required throughout the resort. 
-Evening dress code for Specialty Restaurants is casual elegant. Men are to wear long trousers at a la carte restaurants. Shirts with sleeves are required in all restaurants and proper footwear required. 

Destination Information

The average annual temperature is 83° F (27° C), and rainfall amounts to just 17 inches a year, most of which occurs during the months of October and November.  

BON BINI!
It means "Welcome" ...On the island of Aruba, you truly are.
You're welcome to dream of endless sun and scenery. You're welcome to plunge into the breathtaking blue and crystal clear ocean and to lounge on sparkling white beaches. You're welcome to plan the ideal family vacation, the perfect wedding, a romantic honeymoon or simply escape to a colorful world away from home. You're welcome to explore ...to make everything 'Aruba' your own ...to find the perfect something, or nothing, to do. Aruba is a distinct blend of people from South America and Europe, from the Far East and other islands of the Caribbean. These diverse settlers add unique flavor to the lives of the inhabitants of the island.

Arubans are among the most educated people in the world, speaking English, Spanish, Dutch and Papiamento fluently. Many also speak French and German.

From the moment you arrive, your vacation will be overflowing with good music. Arubans are ardent music lovers and musicians and cherish their traditional music, such as the fiery tumba, the elegant danza and the fast-paced Antillean waltz.

International cuisine runs the gamut from French to Fusion, Italian to Indian, from Japanese to Javanese. Local cuisine carries its own distinction with the sharp taste of the local "yerbe hole" basil bringing out the best of the "catch of the day."

Come enjoy the charm of windmills, lighthouses and twisting divi divi trees ...or luxuriate in the world's most opulent spas. Come play in the glittering casinos and luxury resorts ...or wander the unsurpassed pristine beaches. Bon bini!