57 Reviews of Property 179637 in Aruba

This was our second trip to Aruba in 2 years, and this year was even better than the first. Last year we stayed at a low-rise hotel on Manchebo Beach. While we enjoyed walking out our back door and being right on the beach, we enjoyed staying in this condo even more (saved money, too!) The condo is clean, well-furnished, nicely decorated and offers all the amenities for a perfect vacation. The kitchen is well-equipped. The bathroom is spacious. The king-size bed was comfortable. My husband liked the big, wall-mounted, flat-screen tv and we were pleased to have internet access, as well. I liked having my breakfast on the small patio off the living room as I enjoyed the quiet, the garden setting, pool and waterfall. The supermarket across the street had a good selection of food (and wine). We used the grill in the garden patio one night for our dinner.
The location of this small complex is only 5-10 minutes from most of the best beaches on the island. We liked Eagle Beach the best. There are free palapas to sit under for shade and we brought the sand chairs supplied at the condo to sit upon. You can rent umbrellas at Palm Beach for $15/day. At Boca Catalina, Malmok and Arashi, there are some palapas. You can also snorkel right off the shore at these beaches (a bit rocky, though). I watched for where the tourist boats stopped to do their snorkeling. Baby beach was a 45 minute drive to the opposite end of the island. It is perfect for very small children and you can snorkel there, too. I would recommend the half-day sail/snorkel on a catamaran just because it was fun.
There are lots of eateries in the Palm Beach area and shops and kiosks to browse through. There is even a fountain of lights show with music at the Paseo Herencia Mall in this area. We spent one rainy day in Oranjestad. Ate at Iguana Joe's and browsed the shops at the Renaissance Mall. Our favorite restaurants are Papiamento, Flying Fishbone, Marandi and El Gaucho. These are all pricey but worth it. Fishes and More has an early-bird special that is quite good. Tomato Charlie's had good pizza and salads. After dinner, you can try a less-crowded stroll along the beach walkway located between the beach and the high-rise hotels.
I would definitely recommend staying at Paradise Condo. The owner was very helpful and prompt in answering our questions. The property is safe, clean and well-maintained. The location is convenient and easy access to main roads when you go exploring.