Title: Raddison Blu Aruba Dec 30-31st Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Raddison Blu Aruba Dec 30-31st Beachfront hotel in Noord with a fitness centre ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101231600/101231531/287152fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101231600/101231531/49d9f88c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101231600/101231531/e6ec9bff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101231600/101231531/cf91756a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101231600/101231531/1e26e28b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Hyatt Regency Casino and Stellaris Casino, Raddison Blu Aruba Dec 30-31st provides amenities such as a gym. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNoord-Hotels-Raddison-Blu-Aruba-Dec-30-31st.h101231531.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNoord-Hotels-Raddison-Blu-Aruba-Dec-30-31st.h101231531.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located on the beach, this hotel is in Palm Beach, a neighbourhood in Noord. While the natural beauty of Eagle Beach and Palm Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Divi Golf and Beach Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Omnibus Tennis or Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium. [Visit our Noord travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord.dx6024022) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=12.56694,-70.050095&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ojvkA%60tpjL%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40QBM%40QBMBOBOBMBOBODODMBMDODODMFMDODMFMFMFMFMFMFMFKHMFKHMHKHMHKHKHKHKJIHKJKHIJKJIJIJIJKJGLIJGLIJILGJGLILELGLGLGLELELGNELELCNELENCLCNCLENANCLCNANALCNAN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40LBN%40N%40LBNBN%40LDNBLBNBLDNDLBLDNDLFLDLDLFLFLFLDLHJFLFJHLHJFLHJFJJJHJHJHJJHHJJHJJHHJHJHJHJHLHJHLFJHLFJFLFLFLFLFLFLDLDNFLDLDNDNBLDLDNBNBNBLBNBNBL%40PBL%40P%40L%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40NAP%3FL%3FPAL%3FPALAPALANAPCLAPCLCNCLCNCNCNENELCLENELENGLENEJGLGNGLGLGLGJGLIJGLIJILIJIJILIJIJKHIJKJIHKJKHKHKHKJKFMHKFMHKFMHKFMFMFMFMFMFMDMDMFODMDMBODMBODMBOBMBOBOBMBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOAOAMCOCOCMCOCMCOEMCOEMCMEOEMGMEMEMGMGMGMGMGKGMIKGMIKGMIKGKKKIKIKIKKIIKKIKKIIKIKIMIKIKIMIKGMIKGMGKGMGMGMGOGMEKEOGMEOEMEOCMEMEOCOCOCOCMCOCMAQCMAQAOAMAQAM%3FQAM%3FQ%3FMAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u44czCy_Bs9cWusniLHVTQkWsmk=) Noord ### What's nearby - The Casino at Hilton Aruba - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Palm Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Hyatt Regency Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Stellaris Casino - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Eagle Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles ### Getting around - Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 14 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Gianni's Ristorante - ‬9 min walk - ‪Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk - ‪Lola Taqueria - ‬8 min walk - ‪Kyoto - ‬5 min walk - ‪Tambu Beach and Pool Bar - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Raddison Blu Aruba Dec 30-31st Hotel near Palm Beach Close to Hyatt Regency Casino and Stellaris Casino, Raddison Blu Aruba Dec 30-31st provides amenities such as a gym. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Raddison Blu Aruba Dec 30-31st feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with hairdryers and soap ## Similar properties ![3 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54140000/54138200/54138159/1b09b8cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Radisson Blu Aruba Palm Beach - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 2,276 reviews £307 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=54138159&PinnedHotelID=54138159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, white sand, free beach shuttle, free beach cabanas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898700/898665/36e086ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Palm Beach - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 150 reviews £206 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=898665&PinnedHotelID=898665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40900/40884/2d18f905.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort Palm Beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 764 reviews £263 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=40884&PinnedHotelID=40884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103860000/103858700/103858680/c4fd2063.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JOIA Aruba by Iberostar Eagle Beach - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 124 reviews £379 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=103858680&PinnedHotelID=103858680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6000/5956/6f50ef2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG Palm Beach - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 8.4 Very good 1,550 reviews £273 includes taxes & fees 8 Oct - 9 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=5956&PinnedHotelID=5956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21400/21372/a9761305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort and Casino Palm Beach - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews £357 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=21372&PinnedHotelID=21372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93170000/93167300/93167277/f45a306e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury 3 Bed Palm Beach Strip Condo! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Raddison Blu Aruba Dec 30-31st pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Raddison Blu Aruba Dec 30-31st? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Raddison Blu Aruba Dec 30-31st? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Raddison Blu Aruba Dec 30-31st located? > Located in Palm Beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Palm Beach and Hyatt Regency Casino. Eagle Beach and Divi Golf and Beach Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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