The Occidental grand is WONDERFUL!!! The rooms were clean and cool. No musty smell like some other people mentioned. The beach is beautiful. Never had trouble getting a hut at the beach. Just go before breakfast get your towel from the towel hut and lay it on a chair under a hut. Noone will bother it. The pool is very... more

I've been to this hotel 4 times in 6 years. DO NOT believe all you read, this is by far one of the most comfortable, enjoyable All Inclusive hotel in Aruba. You always see a smile even when the staff is up to the neck in work. My favorite part is the swim up bar. Food's good, if you visit... more

All I can say is don't take too much notice of the bad reviews I don't think they went to the same hotel! We have just returned from a 2 week honeymoon 15Sept-30th Sept and had excellent time - best holiday ever! As soon as we got to the hotel we were taken to the ballroom by the first choice... more

I have just arrived back from the Occidental Grand Aruba 1/10/08 and have to say its the best holiday ive had. Having stayed at Iberostars twice in Dom rep and once in Mexico which were fabulous too, we thought it was time to try something else. Aruba is a lovely island full of the most friendly people you could wish... more

Much has already been said about this hotel so I'll keep it as short and sweet as I can. We've just come back from 2 weeks here, and whilst we had a great holiday, the hotel left lots to be desired in our opinion. Our opinion comes from having stayed in many 5 star hotels around the world and cruised... more

I like everyone else read these reviews. I got married in Sept, and Aruba is one of the few tropical places out of the hurrican belt. The weather was great. The ocean right outside the hotel on your own beach is almost waveless. The hotel provides nice rafts free of charge to use and float around on. These were great,... more

Let me preface this review by saying I am very laid back. I was a laid back bride and am a laid back person and this hotel truly ruined my honeymoon. I booked my honeymoon in January so that everything would be perfect. When we arrived we waited for maybe 15 minutes in line to check in; no big deal... more

Had an amazing vacation. Absolutely a lovers' paradise! Travel arrangements made by Aimee/Judy at Pericas Rotary Travel with offices located in New Haven and Stratford, CT. They were wonderful and took care of everything. The Occidental Grand Aruba is an all-inclusive hotel (soup to nuts) including the shows, clubs, meals, drinks, nightly entertainment, water sports, pool activities and just about... more

I read all the reviews (good and bad) before I left and was a little worried. But...Most of the "rants" were overdone...the hotel has its problems just like every hotel but nothing to complain about. Check in was a little hectic (10 minutes in line and 30 minutes waiting for room to be ready but you can sit at the... more