Manchebo Beach Resort & SpavsBarcelo Aruba
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than Barcelo Aruba. Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa ranks #9 in Aruba with positive reviews from 7 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard, 55, Palm - Eagle Beach 99999, Aruba
From $378/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"This spiffed-up former Best Western on the western coast of the island has 71 simple rooms, most of which open right onto one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful stretches of sand." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel was one of the first hotels on this beach and is a good choice in this area. The lobby is tastefully decorated with Indonesian furniture and there is an elegant beachfront spa."
Star Service
"On a wide beach...this hotel is one of the island's holdouts, a small, friendly midrange establishment that retains the spirited vibe that originally sparked Aruba's popularity." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Toward the southern edge of the Low Rise hotel zone with garden grounds and the beautiful the backdrop of Eagle Beach's widest stretch of sand, Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa feels like a true getaway." Full review
Fodor's
"Amid 100 acres of gardens, Manchebo Beach Resort feels miles away from it all; in reality it's five minutes from town and across from a complex with shops, restaurants, and a casino." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Facing the eponymous beach, this crescent-shaped boutique resort makes you feel like you're being pampered." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"If you're looking for a no-frills hideaway along the shores of Eagle Beach, recent guests suggest staying at Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located on Eagle Beach, Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa's two waterfront buildings include ocean-view and garden-view rooms equipped with basic kitchenette items and private balconies"
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Frommer's
"An intimate, two-story boutique hotel with only 72 rooms, it's all been updated, outfitted in a contemporary island look with dark furniture...with rooms looking out on the ocean or gardens" Full review
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
i
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
i
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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