Occidental Grand Aruba (4*)

Set amid the pristine white sands of Aruba's celebrated Palm Beach, the all-inclusive Occidental Grand Aruba offers 398 rooms and suites with elegant tile and marble floors, free-form pool, and dazzling nightly entertainment popular amongst couples and families alike

 

Hotel Details

  • six restaurants and five bars
  • disco with bar
  • variety of water sports
  • free-form pool with two whirlpools
  • shopping
  • nightly entertainment
  • fitness room
  • two tennis courts and scuba clinics
  • casino
  • 18-hole golf course nearby
  • business center

 

All Inclusive features:

  • unlimited meals, snacks and beverages
  • full open bar with international brands
  • limited in-room dining (continental breakfast from 7 am to 11 am)
  • daily activities program by the pool and beach area
  • chaise lounges and towel service at the pool and beach areas
  • Kids Club with supervised activities (ages 4–12)
  • taxes and gratuities

 

Room Features

Deluxe Rooms:

  • one king bed or two double beds
  • balcony or terrace
  • stocked mini-fridge
  • satellite TV
  • full bath with shower and tub
  • Wi-Fi access (extra cost)
  • in-room safe
  • coffee maker

 

Dining

  • The Palm – International buffet restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • L'Olio - Italian a la carte dining
  • El Olvido – authentic Mexican a la carte dining
  • Zen-Pan – Asian cuisine and sushi bar, open for dinner
  • Desire – Caribbean fusion cuisine, open for dinner
  • The Beach Club – casual restaurant open for lunch
  • Splash Bar – swim-up bar at the free-form pool
  • Bikini Beach Bar – popular for frozen concoction
  • Cocktail Bar – open 11 am -11 pm
  • Desires Lounge – tranquil resting spot
  • Sound – located at the dance club

 

Recreation

All-inclusive sports and activities:

  • water polo
  • water aerobics
  • sailing
  • snorkeling
  • kayaking
  • tennis courts
  • sports and SCUBA clinics
  • fitness room
  • daily activities by the pool and beach areas

 

Activities at extra charge:

  • 18-hole golf course nearby
  • massage services
  • casino
  • water skiing
  • aquatic motor bikes
  • parasailing
  • SCUBA diving
  • deep-sea fishing
  • horseback riding tours
  • private tennis lessons
  • car rental
  • babysitting services

 

NEW! How you can make your stay more authentic, sustainable and memorable

These tips provide the insider’s knowledge on how travelers can engage with local culture, make their vacations more memorable, promote sustainability in the region, and enhance their overall holiday experience.

  • Often referred to as the greatest event of the year, The Carnival represents weeks of events that feature vibrantly decorated floats, dazzling music, and luxuriously costumed groups of celebrants of all ages.
  • Dera Gai is an exciting harvest festival that takes place on the eve of June 24, where smoke fills the air and small fires are set throughout the island in celebration of the festival. Traditionally, this ritual marked the end of the season and the beginning of the new one.
Please Note: Time restrictions and extra charges may apply for some activities, watersports or facilities. Some restaurants may be open for certain meals only, have a dress code in effect and/or require reservations. While Sparkling Voyages makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, it cannot be held responsible for changes, omissions or errors.