Aruba Ocean Villas

This was the most romantic evening I’ve ever experienced. My husband and I are on our honeymoon, we needed our trip with one last dinner at “Old Man and the Sea” everything is natural, romantic, and a gentle evening! Food was amazing but the experience is worth everything!!

On the whole, this venue has an undeniable enchantment. However, I question whether the experience is worth the investment. Our Room: We reserved a room to mark our anniversary and were pleased with the thoughtful display. We selected Joy, which featured a beautiful outdoor bathroom. Regrettably, our enthusiasm was tempered by the presence of rain flies and ants in the room, including our bed. Management failed to apologize, instead expressing puzzlement that this issue was isolated to our room. We were transferred to Elle Marie, an upgrade, but our preference remained with Joy, especially its outdoor shower. Although Elle Marie boasted a more spacious area, a small beach, and a couple's swing, the bathroom lacked the same impact. Service: Staff politeness and accommodation were notable, but forgetfulness led to meal timing issues. Restaurant: Unfortunately, the food was mediocre, inconsistent with the restaurant's visual appeal. Omelets were overcooked, yogurt tasted sour, and desserts seemed pre-prepared. The difference between a cook and a chef is evident, yielding underwhelming, stale, and overpriced food. The Beach: Despite its stunning and comfortable appearance, the beach's water shoreline area is compromised by an overgrowth of algae, making it unpleasant to access, even with water shoes. Activities: Unfortunately, there are none. We attempted to utilize two outdated kayaks, but no snorkeling gear was available, and the front desk was unaware of the sailing tour, which was allegedly offered by a partner, with no effort made to connect us with them. Essentially, what are you paying for? The experience, a peaceful environment and combined beach and jungle views, which is indeed beautiful

From the moment you enter the staff is friendly , full of smiles and, the vibe is what i’m was looking for . Besides atmosphere as well as a great staff from start to finish the food was delicious . Wendell our waiter was beyond accommodating, he finished playing a song for us that actually brought tears to my eyes .

The most wonderful part of our experience was the staff who became part of our lives for the 18 days we were there. The 3 women whose job it was to serve breakfast and lunch by the ocean, and provide for the usual "needs" associated with relaxing all day in beautiful weather - Yvonne, Cookie, and JeanMarie - were among the most caring, loving, friendly, and sweet people we had ever met in all of our lives! There are not enough or adequate words to express how the "3 musketeers" literally made our vacation. We will not soon, if ever, forget them; it was so sad to say our goodbyes. Let us also not forget Carlos, who took the reins late in the day, and was always there to give my wife her daily hug. The grounds maintenance staff were on top of everything, as was our hut attendant, Gizel. The hut was pretty much as advertised: rustic and Bali-like. We quickly got used to the outdoor - though covered - bathroom and shower (in fact, the shower had strong water pressure and hot water that came quickly), with occasional local wildlife passing through. The mattress was very comfortable, the sheets were soft, and the towels were of high quality. WiFi in the hut and throughout the property was good enough to be able to work. Missing was any closet at all to hang clothing, and the shelf space was lacking as well; they brought in a coat rack, which was an accommodation, but not a great one. We lived out of our suitcases. No place that was lighted to put on make-up and no electric plugs in the bathroom for the hair dryer. The included breakfast was served next to or over the water, always brought with a smile and a lovely morning welcome by the "musketeers". It came as ordered (the night before), with enough options available to keep it varied over the many days. The lunch choices were limited, but the salads were good. The dinner restaurant is worth doing, once, for the view and setting, but the menu could use an upgrade and better preparation of food. Our biggest disappointment was the beach. Our main reason for choosing Aruba was to relax on the beach, of course with its trademark weather, in an environment that was quieter and less populated than the huge hotels on Eagle and Palm Beaches. The website photo of the beach at AOV is very misleading, as it shows a reasonably wide area of sand with adjustable chaise loungers and Adirondack chairs, next to both shaded and sun-drenched spots. But, as we learned upon arrival, the photo had been taken on the adjacent property, showing predominantly the beach geography of that adjacent property. The very small beach on AOV's property had a number of flat, not adjustable, queen-size beds under fixed hut structures, and a number of other flat twin-size chairs, also not adjustable, that were extremely difficult to move, due to their weight. What the website photo offered was not there. As an accommodation, they brought over 2 loungers from storage, and did a re-arrange of the furniture close to the

Aruba Ocean Villas is the “go to” for a paradise vacation. I give this oasis 10 stars+++ it is gorgeous! Beautiful villas, especially JonJon. JonJon Villa is gorgeous, huge, artistically decorated. Customer service is amazing. Everyone at Ocean Villas makes you feel special. Everyone is warm and friendly and accommodating and smiles of sunshine daily. At every turn, the views are heavenly. The sun sets and sun rise are breathtaking. The beach is beautiful. You do not want to leave this paradise. I strongly recommend experiencing Aruba Ocean Villas. You will not be disappointed.

We found a paradise! We stayed in Sophia (it got upgraded due to some repair work at Lou Lou), and it was amazing. It was perfect getaway for our anniversary - direct access to water, perfect location for stargazing, snorkelling, reading books with an ocean view and breeze! Highly recommend this place.