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public facilities at adjacent resorts. Low-rise complexes extend from Eagle
to Druif Beaches. These resorts are more low-key, less glitzy, and a wider
expanse of sand separates each property from the water and each other.
This is the place for upscale beach bums who favor boutique hotels or
timeshare accommodations with kitchens and living areas.
In addition to these districts, Oranjestad offers luxurious accommodations
near restaurants, casinos, shops, and nightclubs. Small hotels and private
villas are spread out across the island - many right on the water or within
walking distance of a beach.
Since resorts compete fiercely for your patronage, all the large establish-
ments have on-site casinos, fitness centers with spas, several restaurants
and bars, lush landscaping to make you forget the desert-like natural ter-
rain, amazing swimming pools, and a selection of classy shops.
Activity-specific packages, all-inclusive prices, and air-car-tour-
accommodation rates may save you money, but do the math before you
book a vacation that may not meet your expectations and needs. Some-
times, you can put together your own package at a better cost.
The following listings are recommended as good choices within their class
based on location, price, and facilities. Summer and shoulder-season rates
will be lower, sometimes by as much as half, and you can get excellent last-
minute bargains year-round. A 6.66% tax and an 11% service charge will
be added to your bill; ask in advance if the hotel adds a daily energy charge.
YOU SHOULDKNOW:
Large resorts on Aruba of-
ten have a complex rate structure with prices chang-
ing from day to day within a single month. Also,
some hotels give different values to their rooms de-
pending on size, location, or view. If you deal with
the hotel directly, don't accept the first price quote
without asking questions. You may save a substan-
tial amount by giving up amenities or a view that
you really don't care about.
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