Hotel Riu Palace Aruba

About this Property

Aruba, Caribbean Wedding, Honeymoon & Vow Renewal Packages

Description

Best Places for Destination Weddings

Highlights

All Inclusive 24 hours
Free WiFi throughout hotel
Located on beach
Two swimming pools, one with adjoining whirlpool bath
Main restaurant and themed restaurants
“Renova Spa” with a variety of treatments

Location / General information

Situated in Palm Beach on the island of Aruba, next to the Riu Palace Antillas
Two 10-storey buildings, one 8-storey building
Located on beach
Free sun loungers and parasols on beach
11 km / 6.84 miles from Oranjestad
300 m / 984.25 ft from shops
10 km / 6.21 miles from the airport
Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Diners

The Hotel offers

Room service 24 hours a day
“Don Nicolás” restaurant with terrace
“Krystal” Fusion restaurant
“Sayuri” Japanese restaurant
“Milano” Italian restaurant
“Nautilus” poolside restaurant/ steakhouse with terrace
“Bon Bini” lobby bar
“Barry’s” bar with terrace
“Capuchino” pâtisserie & ice cream parlor
Casino bar (not included in All Inclusive)
Sports bar
“Palm Beach” poolside bar with swim-up bar
Two swimming pools (1000/ 223 m2), one with adjoining whirlpool bath
Infants pool
Free sun loungers, towels and parasols by pool area
Sun terrace
Children’s playground
Miniclub
“Renova Spa” with a variety of treatments, hairdresser, beauty salon and massages (additional charge)
Free gym, sauna and whirlpool bath
2 conference rooms
Casino
Use of computers with Internet access (additional charge)
Free WiFi throughout hotel

Accommodations

450 guest rooms

All guest rooms have:

Room service 24 hours a day
Turndown service
Bathroom with shower
Hairdryer
110 V
Telephone
Free WiFi
Central air conditioning
Minibar
Liquor dispenser
Coffee maker
Satellite TV (flat screen)
Electronic in-room safe
Iron and ironing board

Double rooms with:

French balcony

Junior Suites with:

Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between levels, with sofa
Most junior suites with ceiling fan
Most junior suites with balcony or terrace

Suites with:

Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, shower cubicle, bidet and bathrobe
Ceiling fan
Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between levels, with sofa
Sea views
Balcony or terrace

Whirlpool bath suites with:

Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, shower cubicle, bidet and bathrobe
Ceiling fan
Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between levels, with sofa
Sea views
Whirlpool bath on balcony

Gastronomy

All Inclusive 24 hours

All meals and snacks:

Breakfast:

Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruits, juices and Cava

Lunch:

Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations
Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts

Dinner:

Buffets and live cooking stations
Special evenings: themed buffets (three times a week)

Optional à la carte dining:

“Krystal” Fusion restaurant
“Sayuri” Japanese restaurant
“Milano” Italian restaurant (buffet starters)
Steakhouse

Formal dress required for dinner. Main restaurant: gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts. Theme restaurants: gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers.

Snacks 24 hours a day

During the day: for lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Palace Aruba and Riu Palace Antillas (exclusive to adults over 18 years old)

Beverages:

Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
Drinks service at the pool
Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser

Room service 24 hours a day

Sports / Entertainment

All Inclusive features

Sports and activities:

Gym, beach volleyball court
Workout, aquagym
Stand up paddle surfing (SUP), snorkelling equipment and kayaking
Floating chaiselongue
1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
Sauna and whirlpool bath

Entertainment programme:

Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)
Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily)

Free entry to the Casino (drinks not included)

At Riu Palace Antillas:

Free entry to “Pacha” discotheque and drinks (open six nights a week), exclusive to adults over 18 years old

Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):

Various water sports available
Bicycle hire
Golf course

The RIU Group has no direct or indirect relationship with external services (especially PARASAILING) and does not assume any liability for them, any contract between them being the exclusive responsibility of the clients themselves.

All Inclusive

All meals and snacks:

Breakfast:

Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruits, juices and Cava

Lunch:

Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations
Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts

Dinner:

Buffets and live cooking stations
Special evenings: themed buffets (three times a week)

Optional à la carte dining:

“Krystal” Fusion restaurant
“Sayuri” Japanese restaurant
“Milano” Italian restaurant (buffet starters)
Steakhouse

Formal dress required for dinner. Main restaurant: gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts. Theme restaurants: gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers.

Snacks 24 hours a day

During the day: for lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Palace Aruba and Riu Palace Antillas (exclusive to adults over 18 years old)

Beverages:

Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
Drinks service at the pool
Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser

Room service 24 hours a day

In-room safe

Sports and activities:

Gym, beach volleyball court
Workout, aquagym
Stand up paddle surfing (SUP), snorkelling equipment and kayaking
Floating chaiselongue
1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
Sauna and whirlpool bath

Entertainment programme:

Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)
Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily)

Free entry to the Casino (drinks not included)

At Riu Palace Antillas:

Free entry to “Pacha” discotheque and drinks (open six nights a week), exclusive to adults over 18 years old

All accommodation, taxes and tips included

All hotel guests are required to wear an “All Inclusive” wristband for identification purposes

Weddings

Classic Wedding Package

$1,599 USD SYMBOLIC & VOWS RENEWAL
$1,949 USD CIVIL CEREMONY

Wedding Package Includes:
- Wedding coordinator
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bouquet
- Matching boutonniere
- Recorded music during the ceremony
- Semi private dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (just for the couple)
- Wedding cake (just for the couple)
- Sparkling wine during the main toast (just for the couple)
- Special decoration in the room
- Witnesses if required
- Minister/Judge service
After the ceremony:
- Marriage Certificate
- Spa Surprise gift
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the Wedding Couple
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Royal Wedding Package

Wedding Package Includes:

$2,399 USD SYMBOLIC & VOWS RENEWAL
$2,799 USD CIVIL CEREMONY

The Ceremony:
- Wedding coordinator
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bouquet
- Matching boutonniere
- Recorded music during the ceremony
- Semi private dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (20 pax)
After the ceremony:
- Wedding cake (20 pax)
- Sparkling wine during the main toast only (20 pax)
- Special decoration in the room
- Witnesses if required
- Minister/Judge service
- Marriage Certificate
- Complimentary room upgrade to the next category (Subject to availability upon arrival. Except Jacuzzi Suites)
- RIU T-Shirts for the Wedding Couple
- Surprise gift
- Romantic Massage for the Wedding Couple (20 min)
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the Wedding Couple
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the guests (only if reserved online at info@renovaspa.com)
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Indulgence Wedding Package

$5,299 USD SYMBOLIC & VOWS RENEWAL
$5,699 USD CIVIL CEREMONY

Wedding Package Includes:
- Wedding coordinator services
- Witnesses if required
- Minister/Judge services
- Marriage Certificate
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bouquet with gorgeous flowers for the bride
- Matching boutonniere for the groom
- Recorded beautiful music during the ceremony
- Semi private dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (20pax)
- Splendid wedding cake (20pax)
- Sparkling wine during the main toast to celebrate the blessing (20pax)
After the ceremony:
- Two bags of petals
- Surprise gift for the Wedding Couple
- Fruit with chocolate & bottle of sparkling wine
- Complimentary room upgrade to the next category, (subject to availability upon arrival except Jacuzzi Suites)
- Late check out for the wedding couple (subject to availability)
- Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
- Matching RIU T-Shirts for the Wedding Couple
- Aromatherapy for the Wedding Couple (50 min)
- Moisturizing facial for the Wedding Couple (50 min)
- Exfoliation for the Wedding Couple (25 min)
- Romantic massage for the Wedding Couple (25 min)
- Spa manicure for one member of the Wedding Couple (60 min)
- Spa pedicure for the Wedding Couple (60 min)
- Hairstyle for one member of the Wedding Couple
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the Wedding Couple
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the guests (only available if reserved online at info@renovaspa.com)
- Rehearsal cocktail the night before the wedding
- Romantic dinner for the Wedding Couple
- Slippers (Mr. & Mrs.)
- Framed picture
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Additional Info

Type of Ceremonies

Weddings by Riu celebrates two different types of ceremonies: Symbolic & Renewal of Vows.

Civil Ceremonies: Is performed by a Judge and it is legally recognized. The newlyweds will receive a marriage certificate and also a symbolic marriage book. This ceremony must to take place at the City Hall in a weekday during the morning, this is established by local laws.
Important: Civil weddings are legally recognized in the country where the wedding is performed. As each country has specific requirements, We highly recommend you to contact your respective Embassy or Consulate in order to get the complete information regarding the procedure that you'll have to follow in order to legalize your Marriage Certificate in your country. *Riu Hotels and Resorts is not responsible of this legal procedure.
Symbolic & Renewal of vows ceremonies: Are performed by a Non-denominational Minister and it are not legally recognized. Couple must be already married. This ceremony can be perform at the beach.
Important: Riu Hotels & Resorts prides itself on the reliability of our properties which always welcomes cultural diversity, please note that our Riu properties in Aruba performs symbolic same-sex weddings.In order to apply for a symbolic or renewal of vows ceremony is a must to send a photocopy from the legal marriage certificate of your home country.

Locations

At Riu Palace Aruba you may choose from:

Beach: Maximum capacity 100 persons
Gazebo: Maximum capacity 100 persons
Garden: Maximum capacity 100 persons

Documentation:

Civil Ceremony:

Couples must submit an "Aruba Letter of Intent" (one signed by the bride and one by the groom).

Couple must obtain a "Letter of Non-impediment" (a document from the Government Agency from their Country that records marriages and shows the couple's present Marital status) as proof that by their records they are both presently unmarried and are therefore free to be married to each other.

Each person must submit a certified copy of his and her birth certificate in "long form" i.e. showing the names of their birth parents. These will be returned to you after your civil ceremony here on the island.

An "Apostille" must be attached to the birth certificates as well as to the "Letter of Non-impediment".

An "Apostille" is an official document issued by the local Secretary of States office (Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UK) .

If either party has been divorced they must submit a copy of the first and last page of their final divorce decree.

If either party has been widowed, they must submit a copy of the death certificate.

Valid passports copies of the couple (photo-pages).

Valid passports copies of the witnesses.

The couple must send scanned copies of all these documents in order to be received at least one month before the marriage date.

In Aruba is established by Law that Civil Ceremonies must be performed at the City Hall in the mornings from Monday trough Friday only (10:00 AM or 11:00 AM)

The original documents must be send three weeks before the ceremony date by express mail or express shipment.

Symbolic or Renewal of Vows Ceremony: The couple must bring a photocopy of their marriage license upon arrival, once they arrive at the hotel, they will have to sign a waiver where they agree that the wedding ceremony celebrated in Aruba is not legally recognized.

Civil + Symbolic Wedding:

Civil Wedding must be performed only Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM since the City Hall is closed on weekends and Symbolic Wedding must be performed on the same day, on the beach in the afternoon (4:00 PM or 6:00 PM).

Taxi is included both ways to City Hall for the wedding couple and wedding coordinator only.

Civil + Symbolic Wedding have an additional charge of $550.00 USD for 2017 weddings and $599.00 USD for 2018 weddings over the Civil ceremony cost.

*Price subject to change without prior notice.

Civil wedding:The marriage certificate will be given to the couple two or three business days after the wedding day or if the couple is not longer in Aruba, can be sent to the address provided.**Once you receive it, we suggest you to take it to your government's City Hall in order to update your civil status.
Important: Please verify the procedure that you'll have to follow, in order to legalize your marriage in your home country, as sometimes an apostille seal is required. If you need to Apostille your Marriage Certificate, please be advised that you'll have to cover the amount of this service.
*Riu Hotels & Resorts is not responsible of this legal procedure.
Symbolic or Renewal of Vows Ceremony: The couple will receive a symbolic marriage certificate without legal bearing on the wedding day.

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Hotel Riu Palace Aruba

About this Property

Aruba, Caribbean Wedding, Honeymoon & Vow Renewal Packages

Description

Highlights

Location / General information

The Hotel offers

Accommodations

All guest rooms have:

Double rooms with:

Junior Suites with:

Suites with:

Whirlpool bath suites with:

Gastronomy

Beverages:

Sports / Entertainment

Sports and activities:

Entertainment programme:

At Riu Palace Antillas:

Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):

All Inclusive

Optional à la carte dining:

Beverages:

Sports and activities:

Entertainment programme:

At Riu Palace Antillas:

All accommodation, taxes and tips included

Weddings

Classic Wedding Package

After the ceremony:

Royal Wedding Package

Wedding Package Includes:

The Ceremony:

After the ceremony:

Indulgence Wedding Package

Wedding Package Includes:

After the ceremony:

Type of Ceremonies

Locations

Documentation:

Civil Ceremony:

Civil + Symbolic Wedding:

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