Rates reflect high winter season (expect prices to be as much as 40% lower during the off season) for a standard room for two adults for one night; prices are in US dollars.
$ under $150
$$ between $150 and $300
$$$ between $300 and $450
$$$$ over $450

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
L.G. Smith Boulevard #101, Palm Beach
297 586-9000, Fax 297 586 0649
Reservations: 800-223-6388
$$$
This 413-room hotel is located on Palm Beach, an upscale property with a free-form pool, oversize guest rooms featuring the largest balconies on the island and just about any activity a couple could want. A special honeymoon package includes welcome gift and champagne, breakfast-for-two, a welcome gift and more.

Special Features/Activities: beachfront, casual and fine dining, freshwater pool, casino, watersports, diving, tennis.

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard #85, Palm Beach
297-8-61234; fax 297-8-65478
Reservations: 800-233-1234
$$$
The 365-room Hyatt, located on the northern end of Palm Beach, is one of Aruba's most luxurious properties. Like other Hyatts, this property is for anyone looking for a body holiday: be pampered in the health and fitness facility, slice across the clear Caribbean on a sailboat at the watersports facility, or just luxuriate in the warmth of the sun at the three-level pool complex.

Special Features/Activities: beachfront, casual and fine dining, freshwater pool, casino, tennis, watersports.

La Cabana All-Suite Beach Resort and Casino
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard #250, Oranjestad
297-8-37208; fax 297-8-77208
Reservations: 800-835-7193
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Located across the street from Eagle Beach, this orange sherbet-tinted property has plenty of action, including a huge casino, one of the island's top showrooms (see Nightlife, page 99), a host of restaurants, and more. With 803 suites, the property is large, but bountiful services keep things moving smoothly. All guest rooms are suites ­ from studios for couples to three-bedroom suites for families, and all include a fully equipped kitchenette.

Special Features/Activities: across from beach, freshwater pool, watersports, racquetball, squash, casino, casual and fine dining.

Radisson Grand Aruba Caribbean Resort Spa and Casino
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard #81, Palm Beach
297-8-66555; fax 297-8-63260
Reservations: 800-333-3333
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This 372-room hotel has plenty to keep couples busy on the beach with water-skiing, WaveRunners, catamarans, scuba instruction, the list goes on and on.
The hotel offers a romantic adventure package with welcome drinks, souvenir T-shirts, champagne, breakfast in bed, candlelight dinner, and more.

Special Features/Activities: beachfront, watersports, diving, freshwater pool, shopping arcade, fine and casual dining, casino.