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Compare Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort vs. Peer Oranjestad Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Oranjestad.
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort vs. Peer Oranjestad Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort (Current) | Oranjestad, | 555 | 30,240 sq. ft. | 1,700 sq. ft. | 3 |
| Atlantis Paradise Island Resort | Paradise Island, | 3,400 | 500,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 60 |
| The Cove at Atlantis, Paradise Island | Paradise Island, | 600 | 500,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 44 |
| The Royal at Atlantis, Autograph Collection | Paradise Island, | 1,201 | 200,095 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 65 |
| Harbourside Resort at Atlantis | Paradise Island, | 392 | 83,394 sq. ft. | 30,022 sq. ft. | 37 |
| Grand Hyatt Baha Mar | Nassau, | 1,800 | 81,373 sq. ft. | 29,294 sq. ft. | 34 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana | Punta Cana, | 1,775 | 65,500 sq. ft. | 37,500 sq. ft. | 8 |
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
555 Total Keys · Up to 233 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
30,240 Sq. Ft. Total · 3 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 333–179 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
1,700 Sq. Ft. · 179 Theater · 126 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 9 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Oranjestad Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Oranjestad Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Oranjestad Primary Commercial Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Oranjestad Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.