Amsterdam Manor Beach ResortvsRenaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort ranks marginally higher than Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino. Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort comes in at #5 in Aruba with endorsements from 7 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet 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"
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
L G Smith Boulevard 82, Oranjestad, Aruba
From $322/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This resort has two distinct hotel choices: the adults-only Renaissance Marina Hotel and the family-friendly Renaissance Ocean Suites." Full review
Fodor's
"This landmark property right on the port offers guests the best of both worlds." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Located in the bustling cruise-ship center of Oranjestad, the modern, upscale 556-room Renaissance hotel... offers an exceptional casino... and its own private island." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This resort is based in the town, but has a private island with access by free water taxi and an upscale open-air shopping mall."
Star Service
"Once aligned with Sonesta Resorts, this compelling Marriott offshoot continues to uphold its reputation as one of the liveliest on the island, competing with the best on Palm Beach." Full review
Jetsetter
"Downtown Oranjestad resort with an award-winning steakhouse, adults-only sections and exclusive access to one of Aruba’s only private islands." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Sitting on 40 acres in Aruba, the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino caters to both couples and young families with its two distinctive areas: the adults-only Renaissance Marina Hotel and..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In Aruba, stay at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort for access to the hotel's 40-acre private island, home of the Instagram-famous flamingos"
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Lonely Planet
"There's no beach here, but there is a 40-acre private island, complete with beach, spa and swimming lagoon. All three sites are linked by water taxi." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Guests can choose rooms in the adults-only Marina building or at the nearby Ocean Suites...one of the highlights of this property is the complimentary access via water taxi to Renaissance Island"
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