Manchebo Beach Resort & SpavsRenaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino ranks slightly higher than Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa. Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino ranks #6 in Aruba with recommendations from 7 publications including Jetsetter, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
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
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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