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Occidental Grand Aruba   Five sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

in Palm Beach , Aruba

 

Enjoy the snazzy sophistication of the Occidental Grand Aruba. Here, you’ll find powdery white sands, a Caribbean fusion restaurant and a landscaped freeform pool to laze by. There are also beachside massage cabanas, loads of watersports and a casino – in case you’re feeling lucky. Or, you can just sit back and relax on your private terrace.

Key features

Adults Families Premier All inclusive Close to beach Central location Exclusive to FC in the UK Weddings

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that the important bits are already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • Meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

For full details of exactly what's included at your chosen hotel, check the individual hotel details.

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Central Location

These accommodations are guaranteed to be less than 200 metres from the centre of your resort, close to bars and restaurants.

Exclusive to First Choice in the UK

Exclusive to our customers in the UK, these highly rated properties are only available through First Choice holiday brands.

Weddings

For a truly unforgettable experience, why not get married abroad? This accommodation offers wedding holiday packages, or if you are simply looking for a wonderful honeymoon, you may find exclusive benefits for newlyweds.

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Accommodation

All Inclusive

Deluxe rooms sleep up to 3 with 2 twin beds or 1 king size bed, private facilities, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, radio, electronic safe, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, telephone, coffee maker and a balcony or terrace.
Grand Concierge Deluxe rooms have the same facilities as standard rooms plus concierge service, bathrobes, fruit basket, spa discount and turn down service.
Royal Club Luxury Ocean View rooms have facilities as above but with private check-in at The Royal Club, private Royal Club lounge, restaurant and concierge services.


Child Prices: 2-11 years inclusive.

Building
Official Rating: 5 Star
Rooms: 379
Blocks: 2
Floors: 9
Lifts: 4
Bedrooms: 379
Air-conditioning: Yes
 

Facilities

On Site

Outdoor swimming pool (with waterfall & whirlpools), Towels provided, The Palm main Buffet restaurant, 4 A la carte restaurants, including L'Olio Italian restaurant, El Olivido Tex Mex restaurant and Zen Oriental restaurant, Desire Restaurant (Caribbean fusion cuisine). Nightclub Bar, Desire Lounge bar, Splash Swim-up bar, Bikini Beach bar, Cocktail bar. Gift shop, Boutique, Book shop, Public bus service (nearby), Laundry service, Tropical garden,

Location

Within easy reach of many parts of the island, including the capital, Oranjestad, with its many shops. There are plenty of watersports available on Palm Beach.

 

Activities

Entertainment

Evening Entertainment programme, Daytime Activities programme, Live shows, Theme nights and Casino* (12:00-3:00).

Sports

Sailing (20 mins per day), Scuba diving* (introductory scuba diving lesson in pool), Snorkelling, Kayaks, Waterpolo. Tennis court floodlighting available*, Table tennis, Darts, Beach Football.

Health & Beauty

Massage* in cabana on beach.

For Families

Hotel-run kids' club (4-12 yrs, 9:00-17:00).

 

All inclusive

All inclusive
Food: Meals and snacks from a choice of buffet and à la carte dinner restaurants. 4 visits per à la carte restaurant per week.
Drink: Unlimited alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and juices plus house wine with dinner.
Sports and Activities: All included except where indicated*.
 

Local info

About Palm Beach
A sensational beach with powdery sand stretching for miles and water so blue you'll need sunglasses, Aruba's Palm Beach is the place to stay if you want a lively Caribbean vibe, top watersports and a small selection of bars, souvenir stalls and restaurants; not to mention the best tan of your life!
Airport Transfer: 20 mins
About Aruba
If you're looking for paradise, Aruba's the right place to start. Dotted along the sun-drenched west coast, the pure white beaches are so beautiful you'll wonder if they're real. All our resorts give you the opportunity to visit the capital, Oranjestad, and uncover Aruba's safe, laid-back vibe, tinkling steel drums and tropical flavour.
Weather
 

Thomson Airways Longhaul

Fly longhaul with Thomson Airways and look forward to:
  • 33” seat pitch as standard – that’s more legroom in longhaul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
  • Stylish leather seats
  • Amenity pack
  • 7” widescreen seat-back TV with complimentary headphones
  • On-screen selection of movies, TV programmes, games, radio channels and more**
  • Choice of four course meal and snack


* Source: BATA website, September 2008
** Entertainment upgrades available on selected flights
Upgrade to Premium Class and enjoy even more!
  • A dedicated cabin exclusively for Premium passengers
  • Increased seat pitch of at least 36”
  • Wide leather seats with head support
  • 9” widescreen seat-back TV with complimentary noise-reduction headsets
  • Even more choice of in-flight entertainment, with an increased selection of movies, TV programmes, games and radio channels
  • Complimentary drinks* including a drink before take-off, and a luxury pampering pack
  • Dedicated cabin crew
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Pre-booking option – guaranteeing you sit together


*Excluding champagne
 

Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
** - deposit required
† - Minimum age 14 years
†† - Minimum age 16 years
††† - Minimum age 18 years
*** - Must be accompanied by an adult

 

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