Title: Serene by the Sea - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Serene by the Sea Beachfront hotel in Savaneta with free breakfast ![Outdoor wedding area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20560000/20551300/20551266/02a48e95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Room, 1 Queen Bed, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20560000/20551300/20551266/0cf47a96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor wedding area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20560000/20551300/20551266/f921845e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20560000/20551300/20551266/d7060a76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20560000/20551300/20551266/21838f75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Serene by the Sea sits right on Mangel Halto Beach, where guests can snorkel in crystal-clear waters or relax on sun loungers in the garden area. Visitors consistently highlight the hotel's prime beachfront location and excellent nearby snorkeling opportunities. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - Housekeeping - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 3 - Oct. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=20551266&PinnedHotelID=20551266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=20551266&PinnedHotelID=20551266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=20551266&PinnedHotelID=20551266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=20551266&PinnedHotelID=20551266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=20551266&PinnedHotelID=20551266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=20551266&PinnedHotelID=20551266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=20551266&PinnedHotelID=20551266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=20551266&PinnedHotelID=20551266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Room, 1 Queen Bed, Oceanfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20560000/20551300/20551266/dbb325e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 Queen Bed, Oceanfront 10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead - 2314 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Double Room, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20560000/20551300/20551266/89640e79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Partial Ocean View 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20560000/20551300/20551266/bf34b69d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds TV Blackout drapes/curtains 2 bedrooms Hair dryer - 2 bedrooms - Ocean view - Sleeps 6 - 2 Queen Beds ![Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20560000/20551300/20551266/810010c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSavaneta-Hotels-Serene-By-The-Sea.h20551266.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSavaneta-Hotels-Serene-By-The-Sea.h20551266.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C12.44526%2C-69.94480&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=weLxhewLhdMP9APp-eQByfOaAkY=) 354 Savaneta, Savaneta #### What's nearby - Mangel Halto Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km - De Palm Island - 10 min drive - 8.7 km - Arikok National Park - 12 min drive - 11.0 km - Baby Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km - Aruba Town Hall - 15 min drive - 15.1 km #### Getting around - Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Zeerover - ‬3 min walk - ‪Wendy’s - ‬3 min drive - ‪Flying Fishbone - ‬13 min walk - ‪O'niel Caribbean Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Serene by the Sea Hotel near Mangel Halto Beach Located close to De Palm Island and Arikok National Park, Serene by the Sea provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self parking - An electric car charging station, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage - Multilingual staff, beach towels, and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Serene by the Sea offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. 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Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM ### Things to do - Kayaking - Snorkeling ### Family friendly - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Garden - On the beach - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning - Electrical adapters - Iron/ironing board on request - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating This property does not have a Aruba Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as Serene Sea Hotel Savaneta Serene Sea Hotel Serene Sea Savaneta Serene Sea Serene by the Sea Hotel Serene by the Sea Savaneta Serene by the Sea Hotel Savaneta ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serene by the Sea pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Serene by the Sea? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Serene by the Sea? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Serene by the Sea? > Check-out is at noon. ### Where is Serene by the Sea located? > This De Bruynewijk hotel is on the beach, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mangel Halto Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of De Palm Island and Arikok National Park. Baby Beach and Aruba Town Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serene by the Sea Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 57 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rikin Dec 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Really nice stay looking forward to visiting again. ##### Rikin Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gwen Aug 31, 2025 Being able to wake up and see the beautiful ocean every morning and night the family that owns it are so very nice chef gets up and cooks your breakfast every morning and feeds the sea creatures thst greets us everymorning at breakfast the crabs walkd by and the iguanas he feeds the fish and u can look over the deck to see the besutiful fish u can snorkel or ride kayak suppled by the property their are 3 restaurants that are popular right within walking distance 2 are expensive but foods is good their is a pizza stoe and bar around the corner which u ca go too since i do not drive the owner was nice enogh to take me in her car and show me how to get around the corner to eat and her brother drove me to the airport. Their are so many comfortable chairs around the property the property is quiet during the day most people are gone during the day if u want peace and quiet this is the place for u nothing fancy if u want thst stay in palm beach area but i will be back again ##### gwen Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a wonderful time at Serene by the sea. Cozy, relax and friendly staff. Easy access to Zeerover, flying fish bone, ORA and quiet beaches. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2A81BE8A24EB906359D1B4F06D0D47014CDB873A1732540848848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/AF724EA09D93B3E7DC84A27DA9C1E4AA78F1CF471732540849465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary Dec 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely family. Lovely stay. ##### Gary Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOSE Jul 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly and accommodating family business. ##### JOSE Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Larisa May 1, 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful location! Relaxing and quiet atmosphere . Friendly staff. We will be back to visit. ##### Larisa Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon Mar 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Happy place on the water Very kind and lovely people! Cute place with own beach. We enjoyed it very much, danki! ##### Simon Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim Nov 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The hotel is small, family run and friendly. You are away from the hustle and bustle of the major resort area. The breakfast is fresh with the cook (very nice) preparing any style eggs/omelet, breads, pastries, cheese, ham and fruit also available. Coffee, tea and orange juice provided. The Flying Fishbone Restaurant (famous for dining with your feet in the water) is next door. The snorkeling was good and we saw a turtle. Took the Kayak out. Be aware of the current further out in the water. Enjoyed our stay ##### Kim Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SAKINA Apr 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved it here. This place is a gem and the staff /family owned boutique hotel was a real charming property. So cheerful and hospitable! 5/5 ##### SAKINA Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elise Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect Stay I wanted to stay at a place that was peaceful, ocean front, small and cute lol and this place was all of the above and more! Everything was great for me. It is not right by the super touristy areas. It took me around 30 minutes to drive to Noord and 15-20 to Oranjestad. Then when I left to visit those areas I couldn’t wait to get back to Savaneta! I have to say that it was honestly difficult for me to leave the hotel in the first place because I loved it so much. There’s a selection of local and other restaurants and beaches near by. Flying Fishbone and Zeerover are just steps away. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay here again! ##### Elise Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy Dec 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property is perfect for a quiet break! Loved sitting overlooking sea glass island for breakfast every day. The included breakfast was very nice. Swim area is small but sandy bottom went out far enough to be shoulders deep in water. Plenty of chairs, beds and outdoor seating to spend a lazy day among palms. A few excellent restaurants were close to walk to. Adding to our must go again list. ##### Nancy ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith Apr 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Just what we were looking for Serene by the sea was just what we were looking for, a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of tourism. Chef was awesome, friendly and informative...and made great open face omeletes every morning. Sea life right at the dock...crabs and plenty of fish, and iguanas living under the deck would come out and say hello. Great stay, great chef, great resort. ##### Keith Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd Dec 1, 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place was wonderful. The owners are a family. They are around all the time and really care about how you are doing. This is on the quiet non-tourist side of the island. They have a chef who makes you omelets in the morning in a cabana right on the water. This place is a hidden gem and will definitely be our place to stay when returning to Aruba. ##### Todd ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities One of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. This family owned business makes you feel like family. I did not want to leave. When I return this is where I will be staying! ##### Brandon ### 10/10 Excellent #### DENISE Sep 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Truly serene. Great family. Personal attention. Like home! Our new spot!! Beautiful. ##### DENISE Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte Nov 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Come as a guest - leave as a friend! Amazing family hotel! Not superfancy, but it has an incredible warmth. Chef will show you his sea aquarium, Roberto the iguana will wave at you from a safe distance and the kayaks are ready to be taken for a ride. Or just chill in one of the hammocks or sun beds! Nice restaurants just minutes away by foot, or they can arrange a private dinner in the hotel just for you. ##### Charlotte Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekah Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay at Serene By The Sea. The property is away from the tourist section and authentic Aruba. The facility was clean. Snorkeling is available on site with basic equipment. Breakfast is prepared fresh each morning right on the water. The beach was lovely with chairs and hammocks. Highly recommend for a nice quiet stay in Aruba. Tip: Flying Fishbone is walking distance. To get the feet in the water seats, book a few months out. We did get a beach seat which was lovely also. ##### Rebekah Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great hotel! We were looking for something much quieter than the resorts that still had an ocean view, and we found it. The location was great. It was right on the beach with a beautiful view. The hotel had a very intimate feel and was very peaceful. Kayaks are provided so you can take a short trip to glass beach island. There is also snorkel equipment in your room. There is breakfast downstairs in an outdoor patio which was a great way to start your day with a gorgeous view. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and big. I highly recommend this hotel! ##### Robert Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Laura Mar 15, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness The bad: The bedding was stained and dingy. Pillows stained and worn. The mini fridge was not clean. Shower curtain fell off the wall when we touched it. Reported to staff but never fixed. The good: Beautiful views, on the water, some new cabana lounges, great breakfast included, quiet. Snorkel gear and kayaks available to enjoy. We were booked for 3 nights but left0 1 after two due to the room and bed. ##### Laura Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kathleen Apr 23, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness When we checked in we got a room that smelt really strongly like sewer/poop. We mentioned it to them we got moved rooms but we got told “only for 3 nights and then we have to move you back to this room”, which we were not ok with so we decided to leave to another hotel. The next room we were in must have been attached to the water source/garden hose because all we could hear was running water and clanking usually starting around 5 am. Not very relaxing on vacation to be woken up by that every morning. Make sure you rent a car if you stay here because there is no other way to get around and virtually impossible to walk anywhere. The waterfront itself is very nice though. ##### Kathleen Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine Feb 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Serene 6789 Serene by the Sea is truly a special place in this crazy world. It is family owned & run. The family & staff are the most lovely & gracious hosts. Directly on a water with a small beach, protected by natural barrier- snorkeling, swimming, kayaking are all great fun here. There are plenty of lounge chairs and a few comfy hammocks. The breakfast in the morning is delicious. Freshly made by a kind hearted chef with a giant reverence for the fish & his iguana friends. He can prepare a delicious lunch & dinner if you ask him ahead of time for a private meal. The rooms are sparkling clean, simple and supplied with fluffy beach towels, snorkeling masks, towels, refrigerator, ac( TV too) simple & exactly what you need. We would recommend a car-- the wonderful manager Reno made arrangements for us. We took a cab ride from airport that cost $38- Airport 10 minutes away. However, if you simply want to chill and stay put- there are two restaurants next door & grocery store down the road. Or bring home food and dine on the gorgeous deck overlooking the ocean. Serene is a quiet, peaceful intimate place- we made some great friends. We would return to Aruba just to stay here & decompress. This place is very unique, so special. Very hard to leave. Thank you Serene by the Sea for everything. ##### Christine Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Kirsten Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Alojamiento muy agradable y con playa propia, para quienes buscan tranquilidad, lejos del bullicio. ##### Richard Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn May 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our romantic weekend here at Serene By the Sea. We celebrated our 25th anniversary with the bottle of prosecco they gave us and chose to spend most of our time just relaxing here. We snorkeled and took the available kayaks out. They even let us borrow fishing poles. I recommend the included breakfast every morning with coffee, juice, toast, fruit & homemade omelets. The wildlife of birds, fish, crabs & lizards on the deck are fun to watch. The room, bed & shower are quiet and comfortable. The view outside to the left and right is very beautiful. We even made reservations for a romantic dinner by the water with chef that included wine & dessert. Other restaurants were walkable like Flying Fishboone and we enjoyed the romantic Old Man & the Sea for dinner over the water in a bungalow. So even though we rented a car to drive round trip to the airport and explore Baby Beach, we just didn’t need to go very far from relaxing in the hammock at Serene By the Sea. Wonderful owners make it even more enjoyable. They even loaned us beach chairs, snorkel gear, towels and gave me fresh cut aloe for our sunburn. Wonderful service. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f2e4588f-7cf4-4c9a-b0b8-f2e262f7c6c2-1747912554716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ba51f35b-4f85-4fd7-a630-ee23045223d2-1747912554896.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Comfortable covered seating available 24/7](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f017ad5b-a8f9-4399-9c3b-9252fcd47c18-1747912554674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View of property at night from the floating massage deck](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c22dbfda-5d86-494c-8ec1-3f0186c718dd-1747912554760.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dawn Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William Nov 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Our oasis in Aruba This is a quaint, delightful place that is not in the typical tourist district. Our room overlooked the Caribbean and we walked less than 100 ft to the water's edge. As a small place you are not fighting the crowds and with the included beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel equipment, and kayaks this was a perfect place to relax. Also breakfast was included every morning. It is close to 3 fabulous restaurants and within a short driving distance to Baby Beach, a must visit beach! This is a family run place and what a great family they are. Very friendly, helpful, (especially when we had a dead battery as we were departing for the airport) and accommodating. For us it was the perfect place to stay. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/84D773D6CA05C9F8108F856686D3F4EE80CFB18A1732402981442.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FA5475C9A9E75E2EA759EE31A9C8135EDAA344DB1732402981470.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/943D711EEF0233A6E198D18FED6C50E4929CB1421732402981878.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### William Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024