Friends Family Room
474 sq. ft. / 5 Guests / 1 queen bed
The Friends Family Room at Hotel Riu Palace Aruba is designed for shared stays, giving families or friends 474 sq. ft. of air-conditioned space for up to 5 guests. A balcony or terrace extends the room outdoors, with a view of the hotel’s pool facilities that keeps the resort atmosphere close from morning to evening. Inside, the room includes 1 queen bed, linens, a sofa, closet, in-room safe box, ironing facilities, fan, air conditioning and a socket near the bed for everyday ease. Entertainment and connection are covered with a flat-screen TV, TV, satellite/cable channels and telephone, while a coffee/tea maker, free bottled water and mini bar add convenience between meals. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and includes towels, toiletries and a hair dryer, with thoughtful essentials such as trash cans, wake-up service and a fire extinguisher also provided. Your stay is part of the 24-hour All Inclusive experience at Hotel Riu Palace Aruba, covering accommodations, dining, drinks, entertainment, activities and beach access. Guests can enjoy all meals, snacks and beverages, with dining across 8 restaurants, including a buffet with live cooking stations and themed options such as Italian, Asian, steakhouse and Mexican-style venues. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the resort and in guestrooms, and the hotel also features two outdoor freshwater swimming pools plus a children’s pool, with one pool offering a swim-up bar. From easy in-room comforts to dining, drinks and resort activities, this room keeps everyone close to the full Aruba all-inclusive experience.
What's included in this room?
- Private balcony or terrace overlooking the resort's pool facilities
- 474 sq. ft. layout designed for shared family or friend stays
- One queen bed plus a sofa, sleeping up to five guests
- Private bathroom with a shower, towels, toiletries and a hair dryer
- Comfortable sofa and closet space set within a relaxed tropical feel
- Well-stocked mini bar with free bottled water included
- Flat-screen TV, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe and complimentary WiFi
- 24-hour all-inclusive access to dining, drinks, entertainment and beach
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Friends Family Room FAQs
What does the balcony in the Friends Family Room look out on?
The private balcony or terrace overlooks the resort’s pool facilities, keeping the lively poolside atmosphere close by day and night.
How many people can the Friends Family Room sleep, and how are the beds arranged?
The room is built around one queen bed with an additional sofa, comfortably sleeping up to five guests — well suited to a family or group of friends traveling together.
Is there a balcony, terrace or private pool with this room?
Yes, every Friends Family Room comes with its own balcony or terrace, giving guests an outdoor space overlooking the hotel’s pool area without leaving the room.
What is the bathroom like in this room category?
The private bathroom includes a shower, along with towels, toiletries and a hair dryer, so guests have everything needed for their daily routine.
How does the Friends Family Room compare with other categories at Hotel Riu Palace Aruba?
It’s sized for shared stays at 474 sq. ft., larger than a standard double but positioned below the resort’s premium ocean-view and Elite Club categories, which are reserved for adults-only guests.
What's included with the Friends Family Room rate?
The room is part of the hotel’s 24-hour All Inclusive program, covering all meals, snacks and drinks across the resort’s eight restaurants, plus entertainment, activities and beach access.
Is this room a good fit for families or groups of friends?
Yes — with space for up to five guests, a sofa for extra seating, and proximity to the pools, it’s designed specifically for families or groups of friends sharing a stay.
How far is the Friends Family Room from the beach and pools?
The hotel sits directly on Palm Beach, and the balcony of this room looks toward the two outdoor freshwater pools, including the swim-up bar pool, just steps away.
Which side of the hotel is quieter, and where does this room typically sit?
Rooms overlooking the pool facilities, like the Friends Family Room, tend to carry more daytime activity noise than ocean-facing rooms, so light sleepers may prefer requesting a higher floor.
What should guests know about dining and drinks with this room category?
Guests staying in the Friends Family Room have full access to the resort’s 24-hour all-inclusive dining, including the main buffet with live cooking stations and themed venues such as Italian, Asian and steakhouse restaurants, though the adults-only Elite Club restaurant is not part of this package.