7 Reasons We’re Obsessed With Aruba’s New Family-Friendly Embassy Resort
Hilton Honoring loyalists, families and lovers of the sun and the sea, Aruba is calling — and have a brand new, affordable product Embassy Suites waiting for you to visit.
Now open, the new charm Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort It’s a new step forward for a much-loved brand. If you don’t already know, Embassy Suites already has several resort hotels in the United States, and the Aruba outpost marks the second in the Caribbean, after Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort.
Great for families, with plenty of space to spread out plus perks like easy access to the beach, complimentary breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a pool for fun, there’s plenty of reason to stay. do for you to consider this property for your next tropical vacation.
These are just a few of the ways in which this resort stands out.
You are guaranteed a 2 room suite
At the resort, all 330 rooms are two-bedroom suites with king or two queen beds, and living rooms with pull-out couches to accommodate more sleepers, dining tables, large TVs, and wardrobes . wet bar area with microwave and small fridge. The bathrooms are bright and modern with glass-enclosed walk-in showers, mirror lighting and toiletries. Better yet, most rooms have balconies so you can slide the door open and let the salty island air blow straight into the room.
For more spread out space, ask for connecting rooms.
As this is a new property, expect a new design compared to other Embassy Suites you may have visited. This one brings out the colors and textures of the island within with vivid blues and corals, as well as wooden elements and artwork that represent the abundant marine life in the nearby waters.
If you’re really into the water, book a room with direct pool access.
There’s a tunnel that takes you right to the beach
Although the resort sits across from the white sands of world-famous Eagle Beach, you don’t actually need to cross the street to get there, thanks to an underground boardwalk connecting the two resorts. That means you can easily fill up your bags (don’t forget the sunscreen!) and have family and friends fun in the water in no time.
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There are activities for the whole family, especially the kids
The Embassy Suites brand is popular with families because of its spacious rooms that allow people to spread apart. At this particular hotel, there is also a lot to do outside of the room.
For starters, there’s a large pool with cabanas and loungers perfect for relaxing during the day. And for the younger ones in the package, there’s a kid-friendly pool, an outdoor playground to play in, and even kid-specific activities like scavenger hunts on offer.
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There’s also a 24/7 fitness center with exercise equipment to keep you active (if the pool and beach aren’t enough) as well as fitness classes like yoga and aerobics.
There are 5 food outlets to explore
Don’t worry about going hungry or getting dehydrated: There are places in the hotel to sit down for a full meal, have a quick beer or simply grab a snack to take with you to the beach.
Start your morning at the lobby restaurant, which serves a complimentary buffet breakfast with views of the Caribbean Sea. The take-out market offers coffee, snacks and easy-to-carry meals like sandwiches, while the lobby bar and cafe is home to snacks, beer, wine, cocktails and even snacks Free reception every night.
And by the pool, there’s an outdoor bar for drinks as well as Splash, a poolside snack bar.
Free breakfast for everyone
One of the main reasons people love Embassy Suites is the complimentary breakfast buffet that offers hot and cold items, including a made-to-order omelette stand, Our readers’ favorite breakfast food.
Complimentary hotel breakfasts save a lot of money, especially for large families, as breakfasts at luxury resorts can easily cost $30 per person, if not more. is more. And at Embassy Suites, free breakfast doesn’t mean bad breakfast. Last year when TPG compared 10 different hotel free breakfasts in head-to-head battleTogether with a culinary expert, we found this brand to have the best breakfast of the bunch (and the only one with made-to-order omelettes).
Soon there will be a spa
Although details are scarce at the moment, later this year the resort will open a spa with a sauna as well as five treatment rooms offering massages, facials and treatments. other therapy.
There’s a lot to explore nearby
While beach holidays are often spent relaxing in the sun, everyone should take some time to explore what’s around. Near this Embassy Suites, guests can visit the Bubali Bird Sanctuary to observe more than 80 species of migratory birds, to the Butterfly Farm to learn how caterpillars almost magically transform into beautiful winged creatures beautiful or stop by the California Lighthouse for a cute family photo.
How to order
Rates at the new Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort start at $399 or 80,000 Hilton Honors points per night. with Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® cardyou can win a free night by earning 130,000 Hilton Honors reward points after you spend $2,000 on card purchases within the first three months of your card membership.
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