The Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Aruba is on Palm Beach, 10 minutes from down town Orangestad and 15 minutes from Queen Beatrix airport.
Aruba is in the Dutch Caribbean -- see a profile of the island and family activities.
Both all-inclusive and non-inclusive plans are available.
- long, powdery white-sand beach is a top draw
- new pool has waterfall and children's play area
- watersports available, including snorkeling and scuba
- themed entertainment at night
- Garden View suites can sleep a family of five
- includes: all meals (with surcharges for some items), unlimited drinks, snacks, snorkel equipment, paddle boats, and windsurfing lessons.
- Kids age 0 to 12 are free, age 12 to 17 pay $50/night. (Check web site for updates.)
- buildings are stroller friendly, with elevators
- Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba participates in the island-wide One Cool Family Promotion usually offered off-season: families get a card that offers discounts on island attractions and shopping,‘kids-eat-free’ meals, etc.*
- many guests rent a car and explore the island on their own
- See the Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba site
- read a detailed review at VacationKids.com
- check visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com (-just enter "Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba" in the searchbox)
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.
*Always check web sites for updates!

