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Aruba
Oranjestad
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
Bustling, right in the middle of everything. But two casinos make this the best gambling destination in the area
Where: Deep Bay, St. Johns; (800) 858-2618
Draws: Its in-house tour planning service, dialect lessons and palm reading make the Royal good for first-time travelers to the Caribbean
Bummers: Casino is open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Slots only.
Number of slots: 50
Casino size: 23,000 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 559
Cost of rooms: $175 to $250
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Holiday Inn Sunspree
Allegro Aruba
Aruba Grand Beach & Resort Casino
Aruba Marriott
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Palm Beach
Allegro Aruba by Occidental
Contemporary Brazilian, generally beloved by regular travelers to the Caribbean
Where: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 83; (800) 858-2258
Draws: Considered one of the best beach spots on the island
Bummers: Nightly live entertainment with "local talent" performing standards such as "Grease." Hmmmm!
Number of slots: 350
Casino size: "Small, but cute"
Number of rooms: 417
Cost of rooms: $266 to $712
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Aruba Grand Beach & Resort Casino
Low-key; some visitors call it "quiet," given its distance from downtown
Where: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 79; (800) 345-2782
Draws: Unlike many Caribbean casinos, which count a slot room as a casino, the Aruba Grand has blackjack, roulette and, yes, slots--and you'll still find good action at the tables at 2 a.m.
Bummers: Some visitors complain the place is starting to look rundown
Number of slots: 170
Casino size: 3,000 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 186
Cost of rooms: $168 to $235
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Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
A mix of tropical oasis, with landscaped gardens, and Indonesia, given the style of its spa wraps and other luxury services
Where: L.G. Smith Blvd. 101; (800) 223-6388
Draws: Unlike many of the nearby resorts, this one is known for its casino
Bummers: Regulars say it pales next to the Hyatt's elegance
Number of slots: 287
Casino size: 10,700 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 433
Cost of rooms: $189 to $411
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Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort & Casino
A hot spot for vacationing celebrities, locals love trying for the purse in the tournament poker room (it can reach $2 million)
Where: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 230; (297) 586-3600
Draws: The casino is impressively diverse for the Caribbean, boasting "lots of slots," a sports book, live simulcast of horse racing, blackjack, a poker lounge and more
Bummers: Some customers complain of slow service
Number of rooms: 600
Cost of rooms: $89 to $106
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Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Cop Cabana Casino
Traditional Spanish architecture sets this resort apart from its modern-marvel competitors
Where: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 85; (800) 233-1234
Draws: One serious casino, with a Carnivale Rio theme and slots ranging in minimun from a quarter to $25
Bummers: The casino is not serious enough to be open all night--like most of its neighbors, it closes at 4 a.m.
Number of slots: 304
Casino size: 12,000 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 360
Cost of rooms: $192 to $300
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Radisson Aruba Caribbean Resort
Posh, with marble detailing in each room and teak furniture on the balconies
Where: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 8; (800) 333-3333
Draws: Praised as one of the most luxurious resorts in the Caribbean
Bummers: Watch out; the mini-bars are touch-sensored
Number of slots: 253
Casino size: 16,000 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 357
Cost of rooms: $180 to $345
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Wyndham Aruba Beach Resort & Casino
Steadily good visitor reviews make this a safe overall bet for a trip to Aruba
Where: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 77; (877) 999-3223
Draws: A nice mix in this casino: 16 blackjack tables, 5 roulette wheels, baccarat, Caribbean stud, dice, 220 slot machines and a high-stakes area
Bummers: Like most casinos on the island, it doesn't open until mid-morning
Number of slots: 220
Casino size: 12,000 sq. ft.
Number of rooms: 481
Cost of rooms: $123 to $180
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