We litterally spent weeks reviewing our options for our stay in Aruba and decided to try an all inclusive because we liked the idea of not having to leave our resort and we would have many options for food and drinks and just be able to relax. Our visit was so bad that we left after three days. Appearance wise... more

We stayed at the Occidental Aruba for the first time on our honeymoon the first week of June 2008. We had a fabulous time there. The service and food were very good. We did not get to try the Italian but the hibachi and the mexican were excellent. The staff were extrememly helpful and the rooms were very clean and... more

The hotel & staff were great. We were celebrating our 50th anniversary with our family of 25. We had a photographer by the name of Amado Show take a picture of all of us. He took several pictures & we have not seen a one of them. This was on June 14. We would have bought several, but we never... more

We got married June 14th at the Occidental Grand Aruba and stayed there a week before the wedding for a family vacation....it was simply AMAZING! THe wedding itself was everything I have always dreamt of and SO MUCH MORE! This is my 4th time to Aruba and I love it there MORE and MORE everytime...Bonny Stanley was a GREAT wedding... more

We stayed in the Occidental from 23rd June to 7th July, and had our wedding on the 1st July, organised by Bonny Stanley who was brilliant. For the wedding photographs we used Tania de Cunha who was fantastic. We upgraded to the Royal Club and we would recommend it, definitely worth it, the staff, especially Anne the manager went out... more

Hello, My husband and I stayed at the Occidental on our honeymoon in June. This hotel is in the perfect and in a great location. Coming from the hotel industry, the hotel was fantastic. The grounds are well maintained as well as the guestrooms. The restaurants, especailly the Mexican, was amazing. The staff were courteous and friendly. Anyone reserving this... more

We just returned from spending 10 days (July 2-July 11) at the Occidental and had a wonderful time. The staff went out of their way to provide the best service our room was beautiful. The pool area and the beach were outstanding and the food at the buffets and the restaurants was wonderful. Aruba is a beautiful island and it... more

My family and I just returned from a 6 day/5 night stay at the Occidental Hotel in Aruba. While it was not the Atlantis in the Bahamas, it was clean and comfortable. Here are the pros: * Loved the beach and the walkway behind all of the major hotels. * Room was great -- had a pool view, fourth floor.... more

Well we read mixed reviews prior to our stay and iv read some more moxed on our return home. People hat have written bad reviews need there head read. We piad just over £3000 for our our honeymoon here and it was worth every single penny spent and hour worked earning it. The staff are ab fab!! Friendly smiley nothing... more