One is livelier, with occasional live music, and the second quiet pool is by the spa and has cabanas for rent. Paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkel equipment is available to borrow. Guests can order drinks and food from staff members on segues. Guests get access to quality sun lounger and umbrellas, and finding an available chair doesn't seem to be a problem throughout the day. The obvious draw is easy access to Palm Beach. See Moreįeatures are luxurious and well designed. Ritz-Carlton Suites (there are only two) and Club Suites (there are only four) also come with Club Lounge access. Notably, Ritz-Carlton Suites have outdoor showers and panoramic balconies. Club Rooms include access to the Club Lounge with free drinks, breakfast, and snacks. Upgrading to a suite buys additional square footage, larger balconies, and luxe decor. Bathrobes and Asprey toiletries are provided. Evening turndown service is a luxurious touch. The bathrooms are lovely, with glass shower stalls and soaking bathtubs.

Rooms include a 46-inch flat-screen TV, coffee machine, electronic safe, Wi-Fi, telephone, and iHome dock. Oceanfront Rooms cost the most, and have direct views of the Caribbean. Coastal View Rooms offer views of the street and ocean. The most affordable rooms have a resort view with maybe a peek of the ocean.

The guest rooms clock in at 550 square feet and include a spacious furnished balcony. Sectional sofas provide a place to relax. Subtle beach accents include coral in the bedside lamps and sunburst mirrors hanging over desks. Expect: a bold aqua accent wall, bright floral bedding, and contemporary furnishings. The guest rooms at Ritz-Carlton, Aruba all have similar decor. Guests can bike north to the scenic Arashi Beach in about 20 minutes (or drive there in six minutes). For cyclists, there's a bank of bike rentals docked just outside the hotel's entrance. It's about a 20-minute drive to Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad. Palm Beach Plaza Mall (home to a movie theater, bowling, and shops like Victoria's Secret) is about a 12-minute walk or three-minute drive. Immediate neighbors include the three Marriott resorts, then a smattering of snorkeling and cruise outfitters. However, its' possible to walk for miles in the opposite direction to the south. There's a kite-surfing school next door, and then the beach gets slightly more rocky to the north. Wind conditions can pick up (Aruba is world famous for its tradewinds) but most days are ideal. The clean, white sand meets bright blue clear water that's ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba has a privileged location directly on the quiet and northern end of beautiful Palm Beach.

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