Starwood Hotels Renames Major Resort in Aruba

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Belfonti Capital Partners announce the re-flagging of the 481-room Aruba Resort Spa & Casino as The Westin Aruba Resort. The hotel has completed the first phase of its $24 million renovation, designed to offer guests a captivating resort experience, exquisite dining and dazzling ocean views.

White sand beaches and clear ocean waters make Aruba the ideal escape for sun-bound vacationers seeking the perfect spot for relaxation and personal renewal. Located on 7.5 acres of beachfront property in the Palm Beach area north of Oranjestad, The Westin Aruba Resort is one of Aruba’s premier resort destinations, perfect for honeymooners, vacationing families and business executives.

As a result of the renovation, guestrooms and suites have been upgraded with new furnishings and amenities, including marble baths, 32-inch flat screen televisions, an array of Westin’s Heavenly Bath products, and Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed.

The Westin Aruba Resort features 481 guestrooms and suites with private balconies, all offering ocean views. Other highlights include an Intermezzo Spa, 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting and conference space, a Westin Kid’s Club for children ages 4-12, and, Wi-Fi throughout the resort. The resort houses eight dining options, including the internationally-acclaimed Cuban Revue at Cabaret Royal.

In addition to upgrading The Westin Aruba Resort, Starwood has plans to launch the first Westin-branded, vacation ownership resort on Aruba. This resort, managed by Starwood Vacation Ownership, will be located on land adjacent to the hotel and will feature 154 two-bedroom villas. Sales for the deluxe accommodations will begin early this year.