I recently stayed at the Riu Palace Aruba and overall, I would consider my experience average. The rooms were very spacious, which I loved, but the furniture felt a bit outdated. The hotel itself was extremely clean, and the location is one of its biggest strengths, it’s right next to most of the popular party spots and the busy beach area. You can easily walk, rent an e-scooter right out front, or take a taxi for about $15 USD. If you’re able to walk, I definitely recommend it to explore the area. As far as food, I can only speak on breakfast and the American Country Sports Bar since I did excursions during lunch and dinner and also had a birthday dinner off-site. The food I did try was just okay. The sports bar has very limited seating and they don’t allow take-out, so you may end up waiting for a spot. Room service was another downside. The menu was very limited with not much variety compared to other all-inclusive resorts I’ve stayed at. I also wasn’t greeted with a welcome drink or offered help with my bags, although I noticed the group behind me received that service, which felt inconsistent. Overall, despite a few inconveniences, the stay wasn’t bad. The location and cleanliness were the highlights, but the food variety, room service, and small service inconsistencies kept it from being great.