Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino - Press Kits

The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino offers a unique blend of adult-exclusive and family-friendly options with the only private beaches in Aruba. The cosmopolitan feel and tropical setting provides an unparalleled, upscale experience.

Centered in the heart of Oranjestad, our resort features a 40-acre private island, marina, two casinos, hip nightlife, 35 blocks of high-end shopping, 15 cuisine options, six-theatre cinema and the largest convention center in Aruba.

ARUBA AT A GLANCE
Nestled in the southern Caribbean, Aruba is known for its dry climate, glistening emerald waters, striking topography and unusual vegetation, including the signature divi-divi trees.

PRIVATE ISLAND
Flocked with pink flamingos, Renaissance Island features two distinct experiences: the family-friendly Iguana Beach and the adult-exclusive, top-optional Flamingo Beach. Complimentary water taxis offered exclusively to resort guests leave every 15 minutes from the Renaissance Marina Hotel lobby area and behind the Renaissance Ocean Suites docking area.

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Okeanos Spa, adjacent to the Renaissance Marina Hotel & Fitness, offers a multitude of treatments to slim, soften, detoxify, purify or polish the body.

Renaissance Island features the mangrove-hidden Spa Cove offering secluded outdoor massages with magnificent views of the Caribbean Sea.

The resort has two fitness centers featuring cardiovascular equipment, weight machines and free weights, stretching areas, aerobics, yoga lessons and tennis on Renaissance Island.

ISLAND GAMING
Our resort boasts two action-packed casinos: Crystal Casino offers an elegant atmosphere and is the only 24-hour casino in Aruba. Seaport Casino has a race and sports book with live satellite links to most major events and is the only casino in Aruba overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

BEACHSIDE GOLF
Tierra Del Sol, by renowned designer Robert Trent Jones II, offers 18 holes of dramatic oceanfront vistas located within 10 minutes of the resort. The Links is a 9-hole course designed by Litten and Viola. Tee times arranged.

SURF OR TURF ACTIVITIES

By Water

• Kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling and seaside swimming on the private 40-acre, Renaissance Island
• The adult-exclusive infinity pool at the Renaissance Marina Hotel overlooking the marina and sea
• Two family-friendly, tropical pools at the Renaissance Ocean Suites featuring a swim-up bar

By Land

• Renaissance Marina with boardwalk
• Gaming at Crystal Casino and Seaport Casino
• Spa services at Okeanos Spa and Spa Cove
• Two fitness centers
• Tennis on Renaissance Island
• Upscale shopping at the Renaissance Marketplace and Mall
• “Let’s Go Latin!” Show at Crystal Theater
• “Aruba Panorama” Show
• Six Theatre Cinema

LODGING OPTIONS

Renaissance Marina Hotel
290 rooms and 10 premium suites
Singles and couples relish this provocative adult-exclusive setting overlooking the marina and marketplace. Premium suites include plasma screen televisions.

Renaissance Ocean Suites
258 suites
Families enjoy two pools with a swim-up bar and saltwater lagoon. Each suite includes a living room with a queen-size, pullout sofa bed and mini-refrigerator with a separate master bedroom.

All guest rooms feature high-speed Internet access, with WIFI in designated resort areas.

RENAISSANCE TASTES

Hotel Collections

• L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House – American fare and extensive international wine list
• Aquarius – all-day buffet in a casual tropical setting
• BLUE – open-air martini bar renowned for the Blue Martini
• Papagayo Bar & Grill – tropical drinks and light fare beachside on Renaissance Island
• Captain’s Corner – casual outdoor restaurant overlooking the Renaissance Ocean Suites’ tropical pool
• Solé – pool and snack bar at the Renaissance Ocean Suites
• The Lounge: Midnight Grill – upscale, adult-exclusive oceanside restaurant

Resort Collections

• Café de Plaza – relaxed European café
• Don Carlos Restaurant – outdoor Italian restaurant
• Hung Paradise – Dutch Chinese restaurant
• La Estancia – Argentinean steakhouse
• Piazza – authentic International cuisine
• Scandals – healthy eatery
• Sushi-Ya – Japanese sushi bar
• Villa Germania – European/German fare
• The Waterfront Crabhouse – romantic dining

The Crystal Casino has a casually elegant atmosphere and is the only 24-hour casino in Aruba. Located by the Crystal Theatre, where “Aruba Panorama” plays during the day and “Let’s Go Latin!”, the largest live production in the Caribbean, is performed during the evening, the Crystal Casino has 420 slot machines, nine blackjack tables, four roulette tables, three Caribbean stud poker tables, one three-card poker table and one craps table.

The Seaport Casino has a race and sports book with live satellite links to most major events. The only casino in Aruba overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the Seaport Casino has 360 slot machines, six blackjack tables, three roulette tables, two Caribbean stud poker tables, two three-card poker tables and one Texas Hold’em table.

MORE INFORMATION
Please call 297.583.6000 or visit renaissancearuba.com.

The most options in Aruba

L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House features mouthwatering American steakhouse fare and an extensive international wine list. USDA-inspected, aged-prime steaks are joined by other house specialties including rack of lamb and fresh Caribbean seafood. Located on the second floor of the Renaissance Marina Hotel with sweeping views of the marina and the bustling boulevard below, L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House provides a stylish décor of rich dark wood, natural stone and Murano glass for a night of elegant dining.

Adjacent to the lobby of the Renaissance Marina Hotel, Aquarius offers casual fare in a relaxed setting. For breakfast, guests enjoy an extensive daily buffet featuring made-to-order omelets, pancakes, pastries, cereals and more a la carte favorites. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant features an amazing array of Caribbean-flavored favorites.

Renowned for the Blue Martini, BLUE is an open-air, port-of-call just steps from the Renaissance Marina Hotel’s infinity pool. BLUE has become Aruba’s coolest spot, offering an assortment of tapas, sushi and burgers for lunch and dinner, plus everything from omelets to smoothies for breakfast.

Papagayo Bar & Grill on Renaissance Island is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails, a snack or lunch in a shaded, open-air setting overlooking the beautiful beach and spectacular Caribbean Sea. Guests also enjoy personal beachside service.

The Captain’s Corner at the Renaissance Ocean Suites overlooks the Tropical Pool and its lush landscaping. This casual outdoor eatery offers a breakfast buffet and theme-night dinners. Also located at the Renaissance Ocean Suites, Solé is a swim-up bar serving rum specialties, cocktails and light fare.

The Lounge: Midnight Grill, between the stylish L.G. Smith’s Steak and Chop House and the 24-hour Crystal Casino, offers a trendy nighttime hideaway. Exclusive to guests over 18 years, this hot spot features good food, cocktails, wine, live entertainment and stylish décor, and is the only place in Aruba that serves food until 6 a.m.

Other on-site restaurants featured in all-inclusive packages:

• Café de Plaza in the Renaissance Marketplace is a casual indoor/outdoor, Dutch-style café and ideal restaurant for families.
• Don Carlos Restaurant, an open-air Italian restaurant overlooking the marina, serves freshly prepared, made-to-order seafood caught daily by local fishermen.
• Hung Paradise in the Renaissance Marketplace is a delightful Dutch Chinese restaurant serving light and tasty dishes made with lots of crispy vegetables.
• La Estancia in the Renaissance Marketplace is known for its savory Argentinean steaks.
• Piazza, in the lower lobby of the Renaissance Marina Hotel, serves authentic international cuisine and a wide variety of coffees and pastries.
• Scandals at the entrance of the Renaissance Marketplace provides healthy options and is the favored place for after-midnight dining.
• Sushi-Ya is Aruba’s favorite sushi and sashimi bar where traditional Japanese-style dishes are as beautiful as they are tasty and complemented by warm sake and cold beer.
• Villa Germania, an indoor/outdoor restaurant at the corner of Renaissance Marketplace, serves European cuisine with a German flair and boasts a full bar with breathtaking views of the marina.
• The Waterfront Crabhouse at the Renaissance Marketplace has been voted the number one seafood restaurant in Aruba. Guests enjoy romantic music while savoring crab, lobster and aged meats.

The Renaissance Mall and Renaissance Marketplace also feature a variety of casual, familiar eateries including Café Piazza (International cuisine), Dunkin’ Donuts, The Pancake House, Sbarro and Taco Bell.

MORE INFORMATION
Please call 297.583.6000 or visit renaissancearuba.com.

Centered in the heart of Oranjestad, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino features a 40-acre private island, marina, two casinos, hip nightlife, 35 blocks of upscale shopping, 15 cuisine options, six-theatre cinema and the largest convention center in Aruba.

The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino provides families with an exciting destination filled with endless activities for kids:

• Patamingo Kids Club
• Babysitting services
• Playground
• Two pools and a saltwater lagoon at Renaissance Ocean Suites
• Iguana Beach on Renaissance Island

PRIVATE ISLAND
Flocked with pink flamingos, Renaissance Island features two beaches including the family-friendly Iguana Beach. Complimentary water taxis offered exclusively to resort guests leave every 15 minutes from the Renaissance Marina Hotel lobby area and behind the Renaissance Ocean Suites docking area.

PATAMINGO KIDS CLUB
A pinnacle of pint-size fun, the children’s program captivates youngsters, ages five to 12, with activities like Papiamento (Aruba’s native language) interactive lessons, nature walks on Renaissance Island, hands-on iguana feedings and Bingo Bango, a fun twist on the classic game.

SURF OR TURF ACTIVITIES

By Water

• Kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling and seaside swimming on the private, 40-acre Renaissance Island
• Iguana Beach, a family haven where the lovable reptiles bask in the sun
• Two refreshing outdoor pools and a saltwater lagoon
• Two tropically landscaped pools at the Renaissance Ocean Suites featuring a swim-up bar

By Land

• Renaissance Marina with boardwalk
• Upscale shopping at the Renaissance Marketplace and Mall
• “Let’s Go Latin!” Show at Crystal Theatre
• “Aruba Panorama”
• Six Theatre Cinema
• Children’s Adventure at Patamingo Kids Club
• Tennis on Renaissance Island

LODGING OPTIONS

Renaissance Ocean Suites
258 suites
Families escape to the welcoming Renaissance Ocean Suites, home to two pools with a swim-up bar and a saltwater lagoon. Each suite includes a living room with a queen-size, pullout sofa bed, a separate master bedroom, mini-refrigerator and special turndown options.

All guest rooms feature high-speed Internet access, with WIFI in designated resort areas.

RENAISSANCE TASTES

Hotel Collections

• L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House – American fare and extensive international wine list
• Aquarius –all-day buffet in a casual tropical setting
• BLUE – open-air martini bar renowned for the Blue Martini
• Papagayo Bar & Grill – tropical drinks and light fare, beachside on Renaissance Island
• Captain’s Corner – casual outdoor restaurant overlooking the Renaissance Ocean Suites’ Tropical Pool
• Solé – pool and snack bar at the Renaissance Ocean Suites

Resort Collections

• Café de Plaza – relaxed European café
• Don Carlos Restaurant – outside Italian restaurant
• Hung Paradise – Dutch Chinese restaurant
• La Estancia – Argentinean steakhouse
• Piazza – authentic International cuisine
• Scandals – healthy eatery
• Sushi-Ya – Japanese sushi bar
• Villa Germania – European/German fare
• The Waterfront Crabhouse – romantic dining

The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino invites families to enjoy a variety of invigorating programs for kids and kids-at-heart.

From kayaking on our private, 40-acre Island and feeding the iguanas, to swinging on the playground at the family-friendly Renaissance Ocean Suites and Bingo Bango (a twist on the classic game), there’s no shortage of children’s adventures.

Children ages five to 12 years enjoy the Patamingo Kids Club, a day camp named for a rare half-duck, half-flamingo that is said to live on Renaissance Island. Young ones are immersed in the Aruban culture with merengue dance classes and Papiamento lessons where the native language is taught. The club also offers face painting, movie watching, arts and crafts, plus evening sessions—perfect for parents hoping for a romantic dinner.

For a real outdoor adventure, counselors lead the kids to Iguana Beach, a family haven where iguanas roam free and enjoy hands-on feedings from the little ones. Guided nature walks on the beach lead to the discovery of shells and rocks.

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino offers the largest indoor and outdoor shopping malls in Aruba. Located in the city of Oranjestad at the resort, Renaissance Mall includes 60 specialty shops and restaurants in a multi-use indoor facility. Guests enjoy high-end stores, including Agatha Boutique, Boolchands, Colombian Emeralds International, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Lacoste, L’Occitane, Guess, Polo Ralph Lauren, Furla and Gandelman Jewelers.

Across the street from the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, Renaissance Marketplace features 40 specialty shops and restaurants including Rage Silver, The Waterfront Crab House, Taco Bell, Sbarro, Café the Plaza, Dunkin’ Donuts and Subway. It also houses a six-theatre experience featuring the latest releases and the capacity to seat 720 guests.

MORE INFORMATION
Please call 297.583.6000 or visit renaissancearuba.com.

OKEANOS SPA
Set amidst the AAA Four-Diamond Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, the Okeanos Spa offers a multitude of signature treatments to slim, soften, detoxify, purify or polish the body.

SIGNATURES
Flocked with pink flamingoes on the palm-peppered beaches, Renaissance Island, the 40-acre private oasis exclusive to guests of Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, features secluded Spa Cove. Treatments take place in a hideaway nestled among mangrove trees and cocoa palms while spa goers relax to the sounds of lapping ocean waters.

For a romantic evening, the Sunset Massage within the exclusive Spa Cove includes a 50- or 75-minute, open-air, couple’s massage overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The couple enjoys a bottle of champagne or four frozen cocktails and a fresh fruit platter during sunset.

• The Chocolate Embrace cures sweet cravings with a full-body massage featuring scented oils enriched with vitamin E and a luscious chocolate bath.
• The Body Rooms provide a luxury hydro-thermo massage bathtub that immerses guests in the natural oils and elements of the earth, leaving both skin and spirits refreshed.
• The Sea of Tranquility is the perfect way to melt the day away. The experience begins with a hydrotherapy bath of choice that eases the senses and preps muscles for an incredible Swedish massage.
• The Spice of Life Sampler includes a mini-facial, one of four hydrotherapy baths and a 25-minute massage—perfect for guests seeking a variety of indulgences.
• The Facial Plus treats more than just the face. Starting with an indulgent treatment for the hands and feet, this complete facial also includes a neck, shoulder and scalp massage.
• After-Sun Recovery Facial is a soothing treatment to heal sunburns, using aloe and azulene to rejuvenate skin and the soul.
• Gentlemen can experience an Energetic Man Facial, beginning with a gentle skin cleansing followed by a complete facial with an intensive neck, face and scalp massage. Treatment focuses on deep mental relaxation using light impulses and peaceful music. The experience culminates with a hand and foot massage.
• The Litho-Cal Seaweed Exfoliation treats sun-damage by eliminating dead cells and toxins while bathing skin in calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, zinc and more.
• The Moor Mud Bath helps alleviate aches, pains, rheumatism and arthritis during a relaxing bath, which also may incorporate rich chocolate oils.
• During the Romancing the Stone treatment, heated stones massage the body, boosting the immune system, generating energy and detoxifying while deep healing.
• Fitness options include weight machines, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, a stretching area and tennis.

MORE INFORMATION
Please call 297.583.6000 or visit renaissancearuba.com.