Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort vs Marriott's Aruba Surf Club
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to Marriott's Aruba Surf Club. Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort ranks #5 in Aruba with endorsements from 7 reviewers like Star Service, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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."
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Travel + Leisure
"If all you need is a palapa and a long stretch of cobalt blue water, look no further."
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Fodor's
"For an excellent value check out this intimate, family-run hotel with a genuinely friendly staff and an authentic Dutch-Caribbean atmosphere."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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"
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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"
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Marriott's Aruba Surf Club
103 LG Smith Boulevard, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $411 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"One of 3 beachside Marriott resorts side-by-side, the safe, family-oriented Surf Club has clean, comfortable rooms."
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DK Eyewitness
"The lazy river is the hot feature at this timeshare resort."
Star Service
"It is an upscale, down-home experience for Marriott loyalists in search of a stunning setting on Aruba's best beach."
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Afar Magazine
"You've come to the right place if you're after a bit of pampering on the beach."
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