Location. Positioned on a verdant 12-acre resort and overlooking the Caribbean Sea is the all-inclusive Occidental Grand Aruba (Netherlands Antilles) on Aruba's exclusive Palm Beach. A sandy white coastline and trade wind breezes beckon guests just steps away from the resort. Butterfly farm tours and the Bubali Bird Sanctuary are located within one-quarter mile. Oranjestad offers shopping, dining and nightlife within five miles, and the Queen Beatrix International Airport is eight miles from the property.
Hotel Features. The nine-story, colonial-style Occidental Grand Aruba features a large freeform pool with waterfalls, two whirlpools, a casino and nightly live entertainment. A shopping area, 24-hour medical service and concierge desk are available. Breakfast buffets are served each morning, and the resort boasts seven restaurants that include Italian, Tex-Mex and Asian cuisines. Gourmet selections are available at the property's Royal Club, located on an executive floor within the resort. Wireless Internet is featured throughout the property.
Guestrooms. The 400 elegant suites and guestrooms at the Occidental Grand Aruba feature mahogany-stained furnishings, marble floors and private balconies with garden or ocean views. Rooms include satellite television, wireless Internet access for a fee and in-room safes.
Expert Tip. Just a short walk down the beach, Jolly Pirates offers snorkeling tours on Aruba's high seas. Adventurous visitors can take a plunge into the bay via the ship's rope swing.
Property Amenities
Cribs - Upon Request
Children's Activities
Game Room
Safe-Deposit Box
Fitness Equipment
Restaurant(s)
Concierge desk
Private beach
Coffee shop or cafe
Pool table
Room service (limited hours)
Barbecue grill(s)
ATM/banking
Conference room(s)
Ballroom(s)
Meeting room (small groups)
Cell phone/mobile rental
Casino
Poolside bar
Dry cleaning service
Banquet facilities
Business services
Massage-treatment room
Nightclub
Shopping on site
Currency exchange
Laundry service
Business center
Garden
Hair salon
Event catering
Computer rental
Swimming pool - outdoor
Bar/lounge
Beauty services
Gift shop or newsstand
Medical assistance available
Evening Reception
Whirlpool
Babysitting or child care - Reservation Required
Live entertainment
Complimentary breakfast - All-Inclusive Plan
Airport transportation (fees apply)
Internet public area - wireless - Fees Apply
Area Attractions
Butterfly Farm - 0.25 Mile Bubali Bird Sanctuary - 0.25 Mile Tierra Del Sol Golf Course - 1.75 Miles Lighthouse - 3.0 Miles Oranjestad (Shopping, Dining, Nightlife) - 5.0 Miles Casibari Rock Formations - 7.5 Miles Hooiberg Mountain - 7.75 Miles Ayo Rock Formations - 8.75 Miles Arikok National Park Entrance - 10.75 Miles Natural Bridge (Coral Rock) - 12.0 Miles
Driving Directions
From Queen Beatrix International Airport: Depart Airport To The West On The Main Road. Continue Through The Downtown Area. Proceed To A "High-rise Hotels" Sign. Follow Sign, And The Hotel Is Located On The Left.
