IAMGPW Posted January 28, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Want to spend the day at hotel. Any recommendations. Best beach and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted January 29, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2013 http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1100 Aruba Occidental Grand Aruba What You Get for Your Money: Passes, which are $80 for adults and about $40 for children, offer access to all amenities, meals, snack and drinks, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The price does not, however, include use of a room. How to Get There: Occidental Grand Aruba is a 15-minute taxi ride from port. For More Info: Visit Occidental's Web site or call 800-858-2258 . Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino What You Get for Your Money: The day passes offered at this Aruba resort include transportation to the resort's private island, as well as lunch, a drink and dessert. The cost is $75 per adult and $45 per child and does not include use of a room. How to Get There: This resort is set just two miles from port. A taxi is your best bet. For More Info: Visit Renaissance Aruba's Web site or call 800-421-8188 Beach w/ chairs, umbrella and food Amsterdam Manor on Eagle Beach Renaissance Day pass 411 Occidental Aruba Day Pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonQueen Posted February 17, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 17, 2013 http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1100Aruba Occidental Grand Aruba What You Get for Your Money: Passes, which are $80 for adults and about $40 for children, offer access to all amenities, meals, snack and drinks, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The price does not, however, include use of a room. How to Get There: Occidental Grand Aruba is a 15-minute taxi ride from port. For More Info: Visit Occidental's Web site or call 800-858-2258 . Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino What You Get for Your Money: The day passes offered at this Aruba resort include transportation to the resort's private island, as well as lunch, a drink and dessert. The cost is $75 per adult and $45 per child and does not include use of a room. How to Get There: This resort is set just two miles from port. A taxi is your best bet. For More Info: Visit Renaissance Aruba's Web site or call 800-421-8188 Beach w/ chairs, umbrella and food Amsterdam Manor on Eagle Beach Renaissance Day pass 411 Occidental Aruba Day Pass I called the 800 number above for Occdidental, but they only take reservations for a stay, not for day passes. And, I sent an email to Occidental over a week ago, but no reply yet. Any other ideas on how to contact them? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatteras51 Posted February 17, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Here is the direct phone number. I would call them directly. The 800 number is for reservations for all of their resorts. 297- 586- 4500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammyprf Posted February 17, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Try Resort for a day......inclusive for $69-$80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted February 17, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 17, 2013 ...also, don't know which email address you used but here is one guestservicesaruba@aw.occidentalhotels.com they also interact on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OccidentalGrandAruba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonQueen Posted February 17, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks, All.....I've sent a message through FB and will also email them at the other address. Keeping my fingers crossed :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonQueen Posted February 20, 2013 #8 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I received a message from Occidental thru FB and thru email.....Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbaby2 Posted February 27, 2013 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2013 we just got back on sunday from the carnival breeze. we loved the renaisance hotel day pass and would highly recommend it for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFontaine Posted March 1, 2013 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Couple of questions about Renaissance - 1. Further up this thread it states hotel is 2 miles from dock. Is that correct? I thought it was a couple of blocks away. 2. Did you make reservations in advance? 3. Did they give you towels? 4. Did they take credit cards? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbaby2 Posted March 1, 2013 #11 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Couple of questions about Renaissance - 1. Further up this thread it states hotel is 2 miles from dock. Is that correct? I thought it was a couple of blocks away. 2. Did you make reservations in advance? 3. Did they give you towels? 4. Did they take credit cards? Thanks. it is not 2 miles away. its about 2-3 blocks and very near the port. walk out of the port gate and make a right on the main street, go down a couple blocks and it will be on your left. no we didn't make revervations. just go to the front desk. yes they gave us towels. i dont know about the credit card, we paid cash. when you pay at the front desk they will give you ticket vouchers for your lunch and a drink for the resturant on the island, and also you get one for a non-motorized thing.. ie float, etc. they will also give you a "fake" room key to show to the boat driver so you can get on the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnival0421 Posted March 8, 2013 #12 Share Posted March 8, 2013 http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1100Aruba Occidental Grand Aruba What You Get for Your Money: Passes, which are $80 for adults and about $40 for children, offer access to all amenities, meals, snack and drinks, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The price does not, however, include use of a room. How to Get There: Occidental Grand Aruba is a 15-minute taxi ride from port. I recently went to Aruba and stayed for a week at the Occidental Grand. I can tell you that the Occidental has the BEST beach access in theat area!! The sand is soft, the swimming area is pretty large and there are PLENTY of palapas and charis on the huge beach front!! That is the way to go!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonQueen Posted March 23, 2013 #13 Share Posted March 23, 2013 http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1100Aruba Occidental Grand Aruba What You Get for Your Money: Passes, which are $80 for adults and about $40 for children, offer access to all amenities, meals, snack and drinks, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The price does not, however, include use of a room. How to Get There: Occidental Grand Aruba is a 15-minute taxi ride from port. I recently went to Aruba and stayed for a week at the Occidental Grand. I can tell you that the Occidental has the BEST beach access in theat area!! The sand is soft, the swimming area is pretty large and there are PLENTY of palapas and charis on the huge beach front!! That is the way to go!:) Thanks for your information. We will be there May 2, and I have contacted them regarding our day pass. And, I was glad to know about getting there. Just wanted to clarify that we were told by the hotel manager that the adult price as $76.13, and that was for 8:00 - 6:00. One question....the hotel manager said we would have access to all "non-motorized" watercraft, but we wanted to ride a banana boat. Do you remember if they had one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted March 24, 2013 #14 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Banana boats are considered "motorized" watersports since the "banana" is towed by a power boat. Banana boat rides run around $15 pp. Non-motorized watersports generally refers to kayaks, snorkel gear and the like. I found this on their website All-inclusive activities include: Water polo Water aerobics Sailing Snorkeling Kayaking Tennis courts Sports and SCUBA clinics Fitness room Daily activities by the pool and beach areas Additional activities not included in the all-inclusive rate are: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonQueen Posted March 27, 2013 #15 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Banana boats are considered "motorized" watersports since the "banana" is towed by a power boat. Banana boat rides run around $15 pp. Non-motorized watersports generally refers to kayaks, snorkel gear and the like. I found this on their website All-inclusive activities include: Water polo Water aerobics Sailing Snorkeling Kayaking Tennis courts Sports and SCUBA clinics Fitness room Daily activities by the pool and beach areas Additional activities not included in the all-inclusive rate are: 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 Yes, I understood we would have to pay....that's not a problem. Just wondering if Occidental HAD a banana boat....thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanatravel Posted April 5, 2013 #16 Share Posted April 5, 2013 There was a private Vendor to the Right of the hotel on the beach that offers Banana Boat rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonQueen Posted April 9, 2013 #17 Share Posted April 9, 2013 There was a private Vendor to the Right of the hotel on the beach that offers Banana Boat rides. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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