"This hotel is for travelers who desire a specific experience. First of all, this is a newer facility with spacious beautiful rooms, and an immaculately kept property, Staff is attentive and courteous. They go out of their way to ensure you have everything you need. The pool area is very nice, and while we were there, we had no issues getting chairs poolside at any point. Yes the pools get shaded during the day but they are now heated and getting out of the Aruban sun for a spell was not a bad thing. This was largely true for the beach as well, but if you get there after 11am you had limited options to select from. A lot of reviews criticize the small beach area and that’s true, but that also translates into less people in the water and more room to move around. The things to know are 1) everything on property is very expensive, including the $100 resort fee that is presented upon check in, which you don’t get much for; 2) this is a very understated experience, by design, if you want action (music, party), this is not your spot; 3) this is located at the end of Palm Beqch, so the walk to outside bars, restaurants, etc is a bit far; good for your step count but can be a bit harsh in the Aruban sun. Overall, for the right traveler, the St Regis is a fantastic choice, just do your homework ahead of time so there are no surprises."