Hotell i Oranjestad

Everything you could want in a vacation. Beautiful island, beach, hotel, amenities all inclusive. Recommend not getting there until late afternoon. They are very strict with check in time which is not until 4:00. We had to wait 5 hours to get in our room. Make sure they stock your mini fridge daily. Ours didn't and I had to complain but once I did it was every day. Make your dinner reservations early when you get there as they do fill up and you are only allotted a certain number for the amount of nights you are there for. Food is delicious throughout the hotel. Staff is friendly

The hotel was beautiful and accommodating! The pool and beach were amazing! Take advantage of the inclusive water sport activities.

I would recommend this hotel. We were looking for a all inclusive plan and found this to be perfect. The food choices were amazing. I would recommend more than four days if you like to eat. I'm not used to soooo much food so the four days was perfect for our family of 4. Brought my tennis rackets but disappointed about the hotel promoting tennis courts when they are not on site. Staff was VERY friendly and helpful. Beautiful resort.

We have stayed at Riu resorts 4 times because we always know what to expect and we've always been happy. The rooms will be clean, the food and drinks will be delicious and plentiful, and the staff will be friendly. This resort has several grass shade huts/cabanas with little tables on the beach. Unfortunately, even you go down at 8am, when the towel hut opens, you won't get one. Even if you keep your dirty towel and go down at 7:30, you won't get one. People must go down at 3am and tie a towel around the huts. The towels and bags reserving the huts are not there during dinner and evening so people aren't just keeping it the whole time they are there. I don't know how people get them. I was in Aruba to enjoy the sand and ocean, but the option for shade would have been nice. I still don't like lining up to make a dinner reservation at 9am. We went on an excursion so we were out during the entire reservation window. We asked the front desk about this the day before our excursion and they told us to stop at the desk when we returned. We did that the person at the desk told us the time for reservations was 9-12 so we would have to go to the buffet. Once we explained we had asked about this the day before, she then called food and beverage and they were able to accommodate us. The buffet is good, but we wanted to experience the specialty restaurants. There were some other nice looking hotels in the area, but for all inclusives, the Riu looked like the best in town.

Great experience. Loads to do at the resort. They bring in entertainment every night so there is always something to do. Staff is great. The only disappointment is that wi-fi is not complimentary.

As a repeat visitor to Aruba I find the Divi all-inclusive resort the perfect spot to just kick back and relax and enjoy the great beach!

if you have little kids or are grown up this resort is the place for you. at night it is quiet and you are not around where the bars and all the noise is.

Overall the hotel was ok. Clean but has not been taken care of in some time. Bathroom needs to be redone mirrors are pealing and looks cheap with soap despensers glued to the walls.

Must get suite other rooms not so good. Restaurant staff not so good. Casino seemed fixed no one was winning

I explored other hotels around, and this hotel has the best beach, location, pools, dining, entertainment. There are a few things which need improvement: the cazino needs to have a better air filtration; too much smoke. Negociate the position of the room; I always had issues when made reservations online, I did not get the best garden room, and I got the worst one and I was lazy to go and ask for a different room. Avoid the second floor garden view room facing the time shares and the cazino side, cause I notified the hotel that there was a rat running on the cover of the sidewalk which was as the same level with our room balcony. Ask about the policy of renting the huts, cause I was never told that they have to be reserved and the print they have outside is at a level of someone who is 1' tall not 6', and on 3rd day I was asked to move my stuff away from a reserved hut. Also, I was told in my 3rd day... by different attendees in charge with the reservations of the huts...different policies and hours that they can be reserved by. The people who run the club section on the beach should post a sign out that the bottled water offerred to various people I saw getting them, is only for the members, cause I was so thirsty and I asked if they have water, which I expected to pay for, and in return I was asked what room I am staying at...so the lady found out indirectly that I am not a member of the club and she didn;t offer me any bottles as a courtesy at least, but how should I know that that's only for members if was no note outside of her little club house hut? Little things that would make a big difference. And lastly, avoid going to the Carnaval show which received many complains...and is not refundable. The show is in the worst area of the island...I was very disappointed. That show can be done around the malls somewhere. Overall, I had a good experience, but not the best!

We had a wonderful time at the Westin. The staff were very helpful we made our requests before we arrived and Brenda Brown, and Glenda Koolman, made sure that our room and anniversay was very special. Very clean rooms thanks to June and Alexandra. The Bloosum Resturant was a great treat. Very good food.The beach staff were the best Jerry was so very nice to us as well as Ellen. We could not of been better taken care of than at the Westin. So looking forward to going back.

My first time in aruba and definitely not my last. Hotel was nice, had all of the basics plus a little more. Hotel has great location in the center of everything. Staff was friendly. Overall perfect trip and will be back again!

We got really surprised with the hotel, very nice and clean room, complete with, lcd, a nice big bed and mattress, good location, and even a barbecue. Recommended!

Great location ... walk across the street to beach or down the road to local shops. Round trip bus ride downtown for less than $3. They provide shuttles between 8 local resorts. Golfers have a par 3 course outside their door. Bring your laptop ... WiFi available Two pools .... one kid friendly (slides) Activities need improving, but they try ..... Staff friendly

Friendly staff. Room clean and well appointed. Hotel close to a great many restaurants of all types.

Prices better then the Large Hotels. Rooms are comfortable, recently updated by lack luxurious feel. The first two days there was only cool water in the shower, the desk told us "We don't have Hot Water", finally on the third we found a maintenance man who fixed the problem.

Highly recommend for a family with 2 kids under 10, as they stay and eat free and they don't yet need a lot to be entertained. Weather is similar to Cayman - warm, but mostly cloudy or overcast, windy, but comfortable. Not a rain drop the week we were there in late March and the resort was not crowded at all, not even on weekends (NOT at all like Puerto Rico or Virgin Islands get around spring break). We have not left the resort the entire time and we didn't feel like we wanted to! We liked the Divi side MUCH better and moved there half-way through our stay. The resort was very accommodating. Make sure you request a Divi room in the 7100-block - they are the newest addition of beautifully done 3-story stucco buildings with larger rooms and modern amenities. We spent most days at one of the 7 or so gorgeous pools, as it was too windy to send much time on the beach for our kids who are 4 and 5 (flying sand literally beating on your body). However, ocean water is warm and when the wind dies down it is very pleasant plus the beach is long and very wide and the sand is of a superb quality. There were Dutch families with extremely well-behaved small kids, some Spaniards with families, as well as well-off retiree couples from the Northeast. There were almost no newlyweds/young couples and we only say one group of girlfriends on a girls' trip. We ended up taking advantage of the all-inclusive drinks all day long, which were very tasty. They may not have been that strong, but the staff were always willing to add more if we asked them. Bottom line: it was a wonderful do-nothing family vacation - very restorative and it was great to get away from our busy non-stop work schedules and do nothing for a change.

Everyone was very friendly. Very helpful with booking day excursions - taking buses, etc. Some of the rooms are being upgraded so they're always improving. Lots of young children but lots of activities for them.

Rooms are very large and have a nice outdoor sitting area. Beds were not very comfortable, but ok. We were on the 3rd floor so we got our exercise. Some of the tiles going up the stairs were chipped off and should be replaced. Need to pick up the trash more around the resort and pick up the empty cups from the all inclusive drinkers. But that is just being picky. Floors are wet mopped daily and the housekeeping staff did a good job. A few steps away from the pools and the beach with tiki huts...if you get there early enough. The weather and clear blue water and white soft beaches were wonderful...just a word of caution...ants. Couldn't keep your feet on the ground if you were sitting on a lounge chair or just standing near the tiki huts.

T he staff at not only the Divi Dutch but all of the connecting Divis were great. Friendly and helpfull. The room was comfortable and the food was great.

This is an older hotel, curb appeal is lacking but the facility is clean and bug free. Staff is excellent very freindly and helpful. Swimming pool updated and very nice. Food is good

We stayed there to be close to airport because of early flight out. Did not know they were having a party in the pool area just below our room. They partied hard until about 1:00 AM, I had to be at the airport at 5:30 AM, had a very hard time getting up and ready to leave. They should let you know and give you a room away from noise if you can not stay and enjoy the party with them.

This is a pleasant small quaint hotel. The staff is wonderful and personable. The people who stay here are from many parts of the world giving it an international feel. The restaurants on the hotel site have good food. The absolute best part of this hotel is that it is across the street of the finest beach on Aruba.

Amsterdam Manor was absolutely the perfect place for us. Quiet. Peaceful. Relaxing. Beautiful. Great location. Best beach in Aruba. What more could we ask for? If we had stayed at a high rise I would be writing a different review. Folks from the high rises (and the cruise ships) were at "our" beach to get away from the crowds...and kids. No glitz and glamour here. Just good, clean, comfortable rooms with great service and friendly staff. When we wanted excitement, shopping, fancy restaurants, or crowds the bus was very convienent. Having the kitchenette was a real money saver. We didn't cook meals--we were on vacation after all--but we were able to prepare breakfast and some days a light lunch. We're beach people and the Amsterdam Manor fit the bill.

There are very few words to describe how incredible the Bucuti Tara Beach Resort was. The hotel is impeccable and the staff makes the hotel a one of a kind resort. Everyone at the hotel, from check in to check out was phenomenal. I have already booked next years vacation at the Bucuti. The staff goes way beyond to accommodate all guests. Donald, the restaurant mgr. was warm, friendly and a cut above the rest. His great attitude funneled down to everyone on his staff. Angelo on the beach was most accommodating and took meticulous care of the grounds. Best beach in Aruba. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation away from the hustle and bustle of a large crowded high rise hotel. Loved the BUCUTI !!!!!

Love the laid feel and wonderful serene setting. If you want a lot of action this isn't the place. If you want a lot of rest, relaxation and a wonderful beach, this is it.

MVC Eagle Beach is basic, clean, and in a great location across from one of the best sunbathing/swimming beaches in Aruba. The rooms are small and basic, but come with a King Size bed and are clean. The pool is more of a wading tub than anything else, but with the beach directly across the street, who cares. The beach is beautiful - white sand, gentle surf and not overly crowded. Perfect for relaxing, but not so great for partying (though a 5-10 minute walk north will get you to an area of the beach where you can get that). The restaurant is a great deal, very good food at reasonable prices. Staff is very very friendly and will help with reservations, excursions, and recommendations. Overall MVC Eagle Beach is a clean basic inexpensive hotel in a quiet location that offers a great alternative to the commercialized high rise area in Aruba.

The beach is beautiful and quiet except on Sunday when the locals come. The hotel is very clean and the staff is so helpful. It doesn't have all the amenities like the more expensive chains, but at less than half the price it is a great value.

The apartment owners are very kind and will try their best to solve any problems you have asked them for help. The owners will almost treat you like family (it's a good feeling). The staffs are friendly and nice. If you enjoy savings or really want to save money and adventure is the only plans on your vacation, stay on this place but do what I did (very important) be sure to book an everyday activity tour and make sure all the activities you select will pick up and return you back here or else rent a car or ride a bus (far from the beach, residential area). One of my adventures here begins one day when the management offered me a free ride but need to sit me at the back compartment of their SUV truck because they have relative guest to show around (for me it was a one of a kind experience to do it the first time). If you have a laptop with wireless connection, bring your microphone headset and first install/use SKYPE to make a call (cheaper than buying a local SIM card on your GSM phone). The apartment location does not have free WIFI but you could select wifi-aruba from available wireless networks to connect and pay internet usage. If you are in the hotel area there are some hotels and commercial places that offer free WIFI, you can also use that (always search the internet for locations with free WIFI to your destination). Since the apartment location is not a hotel areas always call to reconfirm your activity tour for pick up (I almost miss an activity because the bus for pick up did not show up, luckily the owner is leaving and very kind enough to offer me a free ride to my destination on time). Also to really save money bring and prepare your own food (like bread, soup cartons, sardines, tuna, soy sauce, mayonnaise, candy bars and any food in close containers, include some table napkins too) put it on your luggage. The place has everything you need for cooking (like stove, toaster, microwave, can opener, refrigerator and all basic kitchen utensils). The rooms are all secluded inside the gated compound apartment and on the center is a medium size pool for every body to use. There are wooden loungers, beach umbrella, wicker chairs and tables outside each room and on the center beside the pool is a big rectangular wooden table with matching wooden chairs also for everybody to use. On the corner there is also an open air metal gazebo enclosure. There grand suite has more to offer and have 2 giant big wooden wicker chairs enclosures (like a throne). The floor surroundings outside the rooms are all tiles, surrounded with in ground palm trees on the sides and some on the middle place on a big pottery pot. Even with air condition the room may have mosquitoes biting you at night, so bring and put a mosquito repellant before you sleep here (house rule is to only turn on air conditioner when you are about to sleep and turn it off once you wake up in the morning or else pay extra for extensive usage.) That is an additional part of my real life adventure there.

We have stay for 3 weeks at Aruba Harmony Apartments. Only the best for this small paradise! We had booked an apartment there because of the perfect location. We do not drive, so the bus stop was a very good option for us. Also the supermarket was on walking distance. Everything is clean and management do amazing job and is very helpful. We will recommend this place to all our friends and will come in december again with our whole family! Thank you team Harmony and her owners to give us such perfect time with you all, it; felt like " coming home". Room Tip: Book your room direct with the hotel. Try to get apartment near the pool.