Amsterdam Manor Beach ResortvsBarcelo Aruba
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort scores significantly better than Barcelo Aruba. Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort scores 89 with recommendations from 7 sources such as Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 252, PO Box 1302, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $294/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"At the north end of blindingly white Eagle Beach, this 72-unit family-run resort mimics a Dutch village, without the frosty weather." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"If all you need is a palapa and a long stretch of cobalt blue water, look no further." Full review
Fodor's
"For an excellent value check out this intimate, family-run hotel with a genuinely friendly staff and an authentic Dutch-Caribbean atmosphere." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Across the road from the beach, just before the high-rise resorts begin to the north, this small hotel has a European flavor."
Star Service
"With design inspired by the classic Dutch dwellings along the canals of Amsterdam, this down-to-earth property surprises with a jovial staff and its relatively high-quality offerings." Full review
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Small pets are allowed upon request, but smoking is forbidden indoors.
Oyster
Upscale
"Amsterdam Manor is anupscale, casual 72-room Eagle Beach boutique ideal for those who want the conveniences of larger resorts but fewer people." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"Guests say the pricey rooms are nothing special, but the intimate and friendly customer service is what earns the resort its four-star rating...travelers have access to the sandy, palapa-studded beach." Full review
Frommer's
"With only 72 rooms, this Dutch colonial-style complex has a boutique feel, while still boasting amenities of larger chain hotels...features two restaurants; one that's beachfront and two bars" Full review
Independent
"Mere metres from Eagle Beach, the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort in Aruba exudes beachy style and Caribbean charm in the shell of Dutch colonial architecture"
Barcelo Aruba
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 83, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $375/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The pool has retained its bustling feel, so if you're looking for a casual house-party atmosphere with lots of action and organized activities, this good-times place is for you." Full review
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The resort is popular with almost everybody: families with kids, young couples, middle- aged folks, and some elderly guests; most people choose an all-inclusive package.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A lively, modern resort in Aruba's tourist center, the Occidental draws young couples, families, and retirees -- all playing together on the hotel's active beach." Full review
Fodor's
"Popular with tour groups, this all-inclusive resort always has something going on, whether it's beer-drinking contests or bikini fashion shows." Full review
Star Service
"The beach is beautiful, the vast sea-size central pool is well-designed and anyone willing to pay the hefty supplement for Royal Club accommodations is in for a treat. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report
13.0
"Recent visitors praised the property's clean and comfortable digs, though some felt the outdated decor did not justify the high room rate. The seven on-site restaurants also receive mixed feedback. " Full review
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After satiating their appetites, guests can test their luck in the casino, head down to the beach or post up on a chaise lounge by the free-form pool.
Travel + Leisure
"Barceló Aruba, set on the white sandy shores of Palm Beach, features 373 rooms, all with balconies and views of the ocean or garden"
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