Aruba Hyatt Regency, or St. Thomas Ritz Carlton - for single
Sep 7th, 2009, 01:27 PM
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Aruba Hyatt Regency, or St. Thomas Ritz Carlton - for single
Okay, I recently posted looking for the best beach and resort on St. Thomas, for a single getaway
however, now I am thinking maybe Aruba, because I plan to take this trip in just a few weeks - end of September - and being that Aruba doesnt have hurricanes... it is sounding like a good option....
My main focus is a nice resort, one I dont have to leave if I dont want to (possible outing for shopping in town) - and most important is an amazing beach with soft sand, clear water (and no rocks - just soft,...)
I really want Caneel Bay in St. John, but it is closed Sept and Oct.... and I dont want to wait - bummer (guess I'll just have to plan to go in the spring
however, now I am thinking maybe Aruba, because I plan to take this trip in just a few weeks - end of September - and being that Aruba doesnt have hurricanes... it is sounding like a good option....
My main focus is a nice resort, one I dont have to leave if I dont want to (possible outing for shopping in town) - and most important is an amazing beach with soft sand, clear water (and no rocks - just soft,...)
I really want Caneel Bay in St. John, but it is closed Sept and Oct.... and I dont want to wait - bummer (guess I'll just have to plan to go in the spring
Sep 7th, 2009, 01:43 PM
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Having been to both, I would definatley pick Aruba over St. Thomas for a single women getaway. To me, Aruba is safer, easier to get around and has more/better dining options. Eagle Beach is the nicest beach on Aruba, but Palm Beach has better hotel selections and literally a strip of restuarants, shopping and entertainment right across the street. The Radisson gets really good reviews, but there is also a Hyatt, Marriott and a Westin.
On Eagle Beach check out Amsterdam Manor, Divi, Bucuti and the Tara Suites. There are a few restuarants within walking distance, but the bus stop is very safe, cheap and convenient.
On Eagle Beach check out Amsterdam Manor, Divi, Bucuti and the Tara Suites. There are a few restuarants within walking distance, but the bus stop is very safe, cheap and convenient.
Sep 8th, 2009, 10:42 AM
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For a single person the Hyatt Aruba wins handsdown. If you stay at the Ritz Carlton on St. Thomas you will away from EVERYTHING. The only thing there is a few restaurants in the hotel and the beach and pool. If you stay at the Hyatt Aruba you will right on the strip where all the other hotels, bars, shopping, sidewalks, beach walks are to name a few things. From the Hyatt Aruba you can walk all over - there is a shopping mall right across the street. Many restaurants and bars and more shopping along the sidewalk. You won't have to leave the Hyatt if you don't want to and the beach is powder white soft sand.
Sep 8th, 2009, 04:58 PM
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I'd pick Radisson over the Hyatt in Aruba b/c The Rad has nice balconies whereas The Hyatt only has "Juliet Balconies" so you cannot sit out there w/ your morning coffee & your wine in the evening.
The Aruba Riu is a big hit w/ friends of ours but I have never stayed there. Don't know if they have balconies.
I find the Aruba Marriott too big & sprawling w/ the Hotel & the 2 neighbouring Marriott timeshares to the south of the Hotel all competing for the same beach space.
The Aruba Riu is a big hit w/ friends of ours but I have never stayed there. Don't know if they have balconies.
I find the Aruba Marriott too big & sprawling w/ the Hotel & the 2 neighbouring Marriott timeshares to the south of the Hotel all competing for the same beach space.
Sep 9th, 2009, 05:33 PM
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Generally speaking, I wld agree w/ you Gabriele, that the Hyatt "is more upscale than the Radisson" but I do not believe that holds true for The Radisson & The Hyatt in Aruba. They are equal. And The Radisson has balconies which is always the deal breaker for me!
Sep 11th, 2009, 05:40 AM
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OceanBreeze - We stayed on the concierge level of the Aruba Radisson and although that room and the hotel are quite nice, we definitely found the Aruba Hyatt to be more upscale overall (except as to the restaurant, which was disappointing at the Hyatt). When we decided to extend our stay by 5 nights we had the opportunity to view a number of other rooms in other buildings at the Radisson that were not nearly as nice. Having said that, we were delighted with our stay at the Radisson.
