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The resort's 357 guest rooms, two bars and the Palms Restaurant received new looks during the 2007 renovation. At 380 square feet, even the standard rooms provide enough space for a complimentary crib or cot. Most of the rooms -- except for a few end units -- come with "Juliet" balconies, big enough to take in the view but much too small for a table or a chair.
Lime green drapes and bolsters, as well as coral throws and pillows, accent the beige, contemporary furnishings. Personally, we didn't like the colors; however, the room proved comfortable and bright and came stocked with a mini-bar, safe, coffee-maker and Wi-Fi.
For even more space, book a family suite. Also, the Hyatt has a long-standing tradition of providing an adjoining or second room for children at a 50 percent discount when available. Chain-wide, Hyatt has partnered with Babies Travel Lite, an online service that will ship diapers, wipes, baby food, bottles and other necessary items to your Hyatt property before your arrival so that you don't have to devote a suitcase to such essentials. For most Hyatt resorts, you must order at least a week in advance. Check with the Hyatt Aruba about the required lead time.
Note: Room keys are required to operate the elevators. While this adds a level of security, it also can add problems. First of all, kids old enough to explore on their own must keep a room key with them. Then that key must function. Twice, our key became demagnetized, causing the doors to close and the elevator to remain stationary. After what seemed like a long time, but was only a minute or so, the elevator descended to the lobby, and we asked for a new key. Please warn your children that if their key malfunctions and the elevator doors close, they won't be stuck -- just taken back down to the lobby.
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