Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort

The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino rises above 12 acres of tropical gardens, ponds, waterfalls and pools that border the white sands of Palm Beach in Aruba's high-rise hotel district. The shops, restaurants and nightlife of Oranjestad lie less than eight kilometers away. Caribbean elegance sets the tone for this contemporary resort, which completes a $20-million renovation in 2007. Restaurants include Ruinas del Mar where black swans and koi swim amid a rustic recreation of seaside ruins. Chef Miguel Garcia creates imaginative twists to traditional, Spanish-influenced dishes. Café Japengo honors the travels of Marco Polo by serving Asian taste temptations. Numerous seaside and poolside bars reflect island ambience. Nine function rooms accommodate up to 600 attendees. A business center provides high-speed Internet access. Stillwater Spa offers beauty salon services, refreshing facials and body therapies that include the Conchi Splash Massage and the White Lily After-Sun Wrap.