Frequently Asked Questions
Have any questions before your visit to Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort Aruba? Review our list of the most frequently asked questions. If your question still isn’t answered, don’t hesitate to contact us at any point before, during, or after your stay.
Our resort is located about seventy paces from the beach. There is a small two-lane road with a crosswalk in between.
All beaches on the island are public and so are the palapas. They are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Our beach attendees will assist you with any available palapa of your choice. The lounge chairs, beach floats and towels are complimentary for registered in-house guests only.
We do not charge a resort fee.
We offer several complimentary activities from a weekly scuba-diving orientation to a weekly movie night.
A rental car is not necessary but recommended. Public transportation is readily available with a bus-stop located right outside our resort. It can bring you to the Palm Beach area within five minutes. There is another bus-stop that is located on the beachside of our resort. It can bring you to downtown Oranjestad within ten minutes.
Guests are permitted to bring their four-legged friends along for an additional fee of $10 per day (the fee is waived if your pet is a service animal).
We do not provide shuttle services to/from airport, but local taxis are easily accessible. If you wish to pre-arrange transfers, you can do this through our Concierge. For VIP airport and transfer services, feel free to contact First Class Experience Aruba.
Among other Caribbean islands, Aruba consistently ranks for the least amount of rainfall. We only receive about 15 inches of rain for the entire year, making our weather conditions as pleasant as they are safe year-round.
For electricity, our property uses 110V/60Hz. By leaving a security deposit, we provide converters/adapters (220V to 110V) at the Front Desk.
Our resort consists of two- and three-story buildings. There are staircases. ramps and railings throughout our property.
Check-in time is at 4:00 PM. Please inform us at the time of your reservation if you plan to arrive early. We can’t guarantee that your room will be ready, but we will do our best to accommodate.
The official check-out time is at 12 noon. Depending on your flight schedule, one of our shower-rooms can be arranged on the day of your departure (subject to availability). Please inform the front desk of your request in order to make the necessary arrangements. Additional fees may apply for a late checkout.
Smoking in the guest rooms is prohibited. Violation of this rule may result in a $250 penalty.
We provide guests with complimentary high-speed Internet services throughout our guestrooms, restaurants, bars, reception area, as well as by the pool and beach. Guests can also access the Internet via our 24/7 internet desk, adjacent to the front desk.
All of our rooms have both a hair dryer and safe.
While we are not an all-inclusive resort, we do offer an all-inclusive add-on package. This includes meals at all of our restaurants and bars.
Our food and beverage outlets have a 15% service charge automatically added to the bill. The service charge is split amongst the staff and is a common practice at local restaurants. However, some local restaurants may have the service charge included in their prices.
Yes, there are watersport rental companies located nearby. Aruba offers a wide range of land and sea activities and excursions, all of which can be arranged directly through our Concierge, located in the lobby.
Yes, our central location makes access local shops and restaurants a breeze. We are a 10-minute drive from downtown Oranjestad and a 20-minute drive from Aruba’s international airport, Reina Beatrix. The Palm Beach area is just a few minutes away as well and offers a variety of dining outlets, shops, and casinos. One of the largest supermarkets on the island is within 10 minutes walking distance.
There are self-serve washers and dryers available for guest use for $2 (quarter operated), 24 hours daily. Professional laundry services are also available. For guest convenience, there is a laundry bag and price list form found in each room.
Local excursions and dinner reservations can be booked through our onsite Concierge.
Yes, the family-owned Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort Aruba Beach is a TAG-Approved Resort due to our commitment to be proudly LGBT friendly as members of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association and Gay European Tourism Association. Everybody is welcome to celebrate any special occasion at the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort.