LOCATION: Centrally located on Palm Beach, this luxurious timeshare looks like a modern Maya pyramid. The terraced stories of the nine-floor, M-shaped building recede as the tower ascends, ensuring that all of the spacious accommodations have balconies or decks with impressive views.

Playa Linda Beach Resort is rated Internationally as a 5 Star Resort with a staff that will treat you with the utmost in warm Aruban hospitality and personal service. Playa Linda Beach Resort won the RCI Gold Crown Award for eleven consecutive years (1992-2003), a designation given to resorts that have attained the highest level of excellence in resort accommodations and hospitality.

ACCOMMODATION: Playa Linda is comprised of 203 studios, one-bedroom, Lanai Suites and two-bedroom luxury suites. Each of these beautifully decorated and fully appointed vacation homes is spacious and exceptionally well-designed.

Studio Units offer a mini kitchen, full size fridge, microwave, coffee pot and toaster, Queen-size bed plus pullout sofa, plus four seat dining table, cable TV, safe deposit box, iron and ironing board and a private balcony. Accommodates up to 4 persons.

One Bedroom and Lanai Suites offer a full size kitchen, microwave, coffee pot, blender and toaster, Separate bedroom with queen size bed, TV and dresser. Living room with a pull out sofa-bed, a day bed, five seat dining table, cable TV, safe deposit box, iron and ironing board and a private balcony. Accommodates up to 5 persons.

Two Bedroom Suites offer spacious master bedroom with a king-size bed,dresser with cable TV, lounge chairs and its own private balcony, and bathroom. Second bedroom features two twin beds and a dresser. Fully equipped kitchen, living and dining room with six seat dining table, pull out sofa and chairs, cable TV and a large terrace with a breath taking view.

Lanai Suites - Playa Linda Beach Resort is pleased to offer nine new one-bedroom and one two-bedroom Lanai Suites. Situated on the ground floor of the North Wing, these Lanai Suites are ideal for seniors, families and couples with a desire to walk out of their patio door directly to the beach and pool area.
Still private through the existing pool gardens, each Lanai Suite offers a completely private double bedroom, walk-in closet and shower plus accommodations for two in the comfortable living room.

PLAYA LINDA BEACH RESORT AMENITIES: You'll discover four fine restaurants, lobby bar, two outdoor bars, a magnificent free-form tropical swimming pool complete with a waterfall, a children's pool, four Jacuzzis, a Spa, three lighted tennis courts with tennis pro, and a variety of shops and entertainment options, including a complimentary weekly Member's Party.

Then, there's the sandy white beaches at the cool Caribbean waters, right outside your very door! You'll enjoy sailing, scuba-diving, windsurfing, swimming, deep-sea fishing and much more! As a matter of fact, with everything so conveniently provided, you may never even consider exploring the rest of the island. But we encourage you to do so. For you'll find Playa Linda to be perfectly situated for enjoying all that the rest of Aruba so graciously offers you.

Playa Linda's Fitness Center, located in lower level, is available to all members and guests at no charge.

The new SPA del Sol features a staff of six highly trained and certified therapists providing diverse treatments, including a variety of massages and facials as well as body scrubs and wraps, each of which are specifically designed to relax the mind, repair the body and refresh the soul. SPA del Sol staff members include a Reiki Master and individual therapists that specialize in shiatsu, sports massage, aromatherapy and reflexology.

Guest laundromats and ice dispensers are located on each floor. Baby cribs and high chairs available upon request.

The Palapa Activities Center features activities from Monday through Saturday, including pool aerobics, bingo and more.

SHOPING & DINING: Discover Playa Linda's fine restaurants, cocktail lounges, and a variety of shops and entertainment options. A different activity is planned every evening for your dining and entertainment pleasure.

Be sure to join us for our complimentary weekly Member's Party every Monday evening from 5 to 6 pm.

Our Concierge in the Lobby is available to assist you in any fun activity you desire.

Basi Ruti Beach Bar & Terrace: Tropical drinks and good times are provided daily at the beachside bar with service of breakfast from 7 - 11 a.m., and lunch from 12 - 4 p.m. at the terrace. The bar is open from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., with extended hours on the evenings of the Terrace's Theme Nights. Two for one drinks are offered each day between 12 - 5 p.m.

Azzurro: Our newest restaurant concept offers fine Italian cuisine and an enchanting view out onto the Caribbean Sea. Located just beyond the pool area in the former home of the Linda Vista, the restaurant is open 11 a.m. through 11:30 p.m. serving dinner. Call Ext. 890 for reservations.

Häagen Dazs: Give into the temptation and cool down with a sweet snack from our ice cream parlor located next to the Basi Ruti. Häagen Dazs is open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Le Petite Café: Offering a la carte and buffet breakfast from 8 - 11 a.m. and a continental dinner menu, with a special on the stone grill feature from 6 - 11 p.m. daily, this quaint eatery welcomes the entire family.

Dushi Bagel/Charlie's Grill: Freshly prepared bagels, salads, sandwiches and more provide for a quick nosh or a full meal, open daily from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Charlie's Grill from 11 am. - 5 p.m.)

Subway: Eat fresh at the sandwich shop located just steps outside the lobby. Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin & Robbins: Freshly-made donuts, steeping hot coffee and the thirty one flavors of Baskin & Robbins Ice Cream are the perfect pick-me-up throughout the day. Located across from the resort, in front of the tennis courts. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

The Juggling Fish: Offers unique and playful beachwear, gifts, jewelry and souvenirs. Located right off the beach, underneath Azzurro. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Kenro Jewelers: A tempting selection of glittery gems and unique jewelry pieces is on display at Kenro, accessible through the lobby. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 6 p.m.

La Bottega di Regallo: Offers fine gifts of statuettes and other imported luxury items from Italy. Located just off the lobby outside the entrance of the resort, operating hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and - 6 p.m.

Le Charme: Located right at the entrance of the resort, Le Charme tempts customers with a diverse selection of beachwear and accessories. Open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 6 p.m.

Toyota Rental Car: A variety of Toyota vehicles available with specials offered on 3-day rentals. Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m and Sundays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1- 5 p.m. Toyota Rent a Car

Caribbean Mercantile Bank ATM: Accessible at any hour and conveniently located in the mall outside the entrance of the resort. ATM provides cash withdrawals from Amex, MasterCard and Visa and is attached to the Cirrus, Plus and Kompa Leon systems.

Mini Market: Situated in the lobby, the mini market is open daily from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sundays from 12 noon - 8 p.m.

Pelican Adventures: For all your water sports needs in Aruba, Pelican Adventures next to the activities center on the beach has a wide array of water sports activities planned for you. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. www.pelican-aruba.com

Choose also from an island-wide variety of fine restaurants and active night spots and a host of exciting casinos, colorful shops and lively carnivals. And you'll find the sight-seeing to be richly rewarding here. Then, at day's end, return to your lovely vacation suite at Playa Linda, where the tropical ambience of Aruba's most elegant resort will surround you with a charm of its own.