Pros
- Right off the Low Rise zone strip, across from beautiful Eagle Beach
- Large apartment-style rooms with stocked kitchenettes and contemporary Dutch colonial style
- Pool area with waterfall, kids pool, and loungers
- Two restaurants (one directly on the beach sands), a pool bar, and beach bar
- Free use of snorkel gear and push bikes
- Free fast Wi-Fi and (limited) parking in hotel lot
Cons
- Living space in the large rooms can be dim
- Quiet vibe can be disrupted when cruise ships are in port
- Central air-conditioning units can be temperamental and/or noisy
Bottom Line
A family-run hotel opened in 1990, Amsterdam Manor is an upscale, casual 72-room Eagle Beach boutique ideal for those who want the conveniences of larger resorts but fewer people. The hotel is across the road from one of Aruba’s more popular beaches, and there is a waterfall pool on-site. Renovations in late 2014 brought brighter colors, cosmetic upgrades, and some expanded space. Generously sized rooms have a contemporary Dutch colonial decor and come with impressively stocked kitchens and outdoor space; some bathrooms have whirlpool tubs. Two restaurants (one directly on the sands of Eagle Beach) and two bars keep bellies full, and you'll find free snorkel gear, bikes, and a concierge in the lobby.
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Amenities
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
Scene
Quiet and relaxed unless there's a cruise ship in port

With an average occupancy rate of around 90 percent, you'd think Amsterdam Manor would feel a bit busier than it actually does. Instead, it's a relaxed and quiet spot (when the cruise ships aren't in port), filled with mostly couples and families that are friendly but keep to themselves -- despite the best efforts of the various restaurant and bar staff to liven the place up. And even though there are signs of Aruba's arid landscape and a stunning beach across the street, thanks to the sunflower yellow contemporary Dutch colonial-style architecture, grounds feel a bit European. The Dutch flag flaps at the main entrance, while small lion statues sports coats of arms watch over the beachside entry points. The property's garden areas are a mixture of succulents, usually set in wheelbarrows, wooden replicas of old-fashioned wells, and other colonial-themed items.
Across the road at the beach, there's a bit more buzz. During the day, Passions on the Beach's outdoor deck lounge and bar hut get a fair amount of traffic. If you're trying to avoid large crowds beware of days cruise ship passengers dock as Passions swarms with transient sea guests. Being on the north side of the Low Rise strip, Amsterdam Manor is also the last touristic -- and beachside food and beverage -- stop on Eagle Beach before the stretch of sand gets interrupted; pockets of the island's iconic divi divi trees start encroaching as you go farther down the road toward the bird sanctuary.
Location
The last hotel on the Eagle Beach Low Rise zone strip
Amsterdam Manor is the last hotel located off the main beachside drag of J.E. Irausquin Boulevard's Low Rise hotel zone. Parking is available on-site, but you don’t need wheels to get where you want to go. There’s a bus stop right across the road that will take you up to the High Rise hotel area or to downtown Oranjestad, and a large supermarket and shopping plaza are within walking distance. You can also reach nearby hotel casinos, bars, and restaurants on foot -- and the island's powder soft sands of Eagle Beach are right across the street. Queen Beatrix International Airport is about a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Big, contemporary rooms with real plants and stocked kitchenettes; some with whirlpool tubs



Like other areas of the hotel, all 72 rooms reflect a contemporary iteration of Dutch colonial architecture. Bright sunflower-colored walls have a wood-like texture and the A-frame ceilings are made of white-painted wood beams. Dark brown doors, large tile floors, and furniture in earth tones give it a classy feel. Large, real-life plants are a nice touch and add to the warm, homestyle vibe.
Standard Studios have a two-burner kitchenette, queen bed, and either a partial ocean or garden view. If you opt for the slight bump up to a Superior Studio, you’ll get the same kitchenette, a definite ocean view, king bed, and deep whirlpool bathtub. Going father up the chain gets you lots of space, large dining tables (even in the one bedrooms), full-size kitchens (though no ovens) that might even be better equipped than what you’ve got at home, and larger terraces or balconies.
An upgrade in December 2014 freshened up the spaces with new tile; sound sealed, condensation fighting exterior doors; a new paint job; and brand-spanking-new patio furniture.
Features
Romantic beach dining, a waterfall pool, happy hours, and the island's fastest Wi-Fi



Besides a great beach accessible location, Amsterdam Manor’s biggest feature is its surf-side dinner service at Passions on the Beach (reservations are strongly recommended). Tables are set up directly on the sand, under the protection of the same palm frond palapas used by daytime beach-goers. Passions Beach Bar & Lounge serves lunch on an oceanfront deck and has beach bar that slings drinks all day long.
Mango’s Restaurant is located on-site and serves up buffet-style breakfast and dinners with themes inspired by different international cuisines (Mexican, Italian, French). Just above Mango’s and the hotel’s pool, Horizons serves drinks starting at happy hour and into the later hours of the night. The bar’s terrace is small, but stretches along the beach-facing side of the hotel, and is a great place to grab a cocktail and get a second-floor view of the sunset -- but brace yourself for wind.
Other hotel features include a lending library; free snorkel gear and bike rental; mini-market stocked with imported, local, and last-minute items; a three-computer business center (if you want to print you’ll have to email the front desk); and a friendly concierge. The hotel is non-smoking, with a small designated smoking area on the grounds. You can find a coin-operated laundry room in the back, and there’s free parking as well as fast Wi-Fi.
Beach
Last loungers and daiquiris on the soft sands of Eagle Beach



Most guests come (and return) to Amsterdam Manor because of its proximity to Eagle Beach. As one of the island’s most popular public beaches, the space can get packed. If you think you might want a spot in the shade arrive early to snag a pair of sun chairs under the palm-frond palapas or throw your towel down under the trees at the beach’s entrance. The water is calm, the sand is fine grain, the air is windy, and panoramic sunsets show nightly. There's also a lunch service, an all-day beach bar (with a chic lounge area on the sands), and romantic dinner set-up with a gourmet menu served just steps from the surf. Beach bathrooms may be hard to find, but there are two tiny clothes changing sheds and a rinse-off shower.
Pool
Clean pool with loungers, a waterfall, and a shallow kids' pool



Although impressively clean, modern, and colorful (especially at night), the hotel’s pool is slightly smaller than you would expect, but guests don’t seem too bothered. Even with one of the island's best beaches across the street, the pool has a good amount of visitors, although finding a poolside spot on one of the in the brightly colored sun chairs or under one of the big yellow umbrellas shouldn’t be a problem. There’s also a small, circular kids' pool with a depth of one foot just off the main pool.
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Scene
Quiet and relaxed unless there's a cruise ship in port



With an average occupancy rate of around 90 percent, you'd think Amsterdam Manor would feel a bit busier than it actually does. Instead, it's a relaxed and quiet spot (when the cruise ships aren't in port), filled with mostly couples and families that are friendly but keep to themselves -- despite the best efforts of the various restaurant and bar staff to liven the place up. And even though there are signs of Aruba's arid landscape and a stunning beach across the street, thanks to the sunflower yellow contemporary Dutch colonial-style architecture, grounds feel a bit European. The Dutch flag flaps at the main entrance, while small lion statues sports coats of arms watch over the beachside entry points. The property's garden areas are a mixture of succulents, usually set in wheelbarrows, wooden replicas of old-fashioned wells, and other colonial-themed items.
Across the road at the beach, there's a bit more buzz. During the day, Passions on the Beach's outdoor deck lounge and bar hut get a fair amount of traffic. If you're trying to avoid large crowds beware of days cruise ship passengers dock as Passions swarms with transient sea guests. Being on the north side of the Low Rise strip, Amsterdam Manor is also the last touristic -- and beachside food and beverage -- stop on Eagle Beach before the stretch of sand gets interrupted; pockets of the island's iconic divi divi trees start encroaching as you go farther down the road toward the bird sanctuary.
Location
The last hotel on the Eagle Beach Low Rise zone strip
Amsterdam Manor is the last hotel located off the main beachside drag of J.E. Irausquin Boulevard's Low Rise hotel zone. Parking is available on-site, but you don’t need wheels to get where you want to go. There’s a bus stop right across the road that will take you up to the High Rise hotel area or to downtown Oranjestad, and a large supermarket and shopping plaza are within walking distance. You can also reach nearby hotel casinos, bars, and restaurants on foot -- and the island's powder soft sands of Eagle Beach are right across the street. Queen Beatrix International Airport is about a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Big, contemporary rooms with real plants and stocked kitchenettes; some with whirlpool tubs



Like other areas of the hotel, all 72 rooms reflect a contemporary iteration of Dutch colonial architecture. Bright sunflower-colored walls have a wood-like texture and the A-frame ceilings are made of white-painted wood beams. Dark brown doors, large tile floors, and furniture in earth tones give it a classy feel. Large, real-life plants are a nice touch and add to the warm, homestyle vibe.
Standard Studios have a two-burner kitchenette, queen bed, and either a partial ocean or garden view. If you opt for the slight bump up to a Superior Studio, you’ll get the same kitchenette, a definite ocean view, king bed, and deep whirlpool bathtub. Going father up the chain gets you lots of space, large dining tables (even in the one bedrooms), full-size kitchens (though no ovens) that might even be better equipped than what you’ve got at home, and larger terraces or balconies.
An upgrade in December 2014 freshened up the spaces with new tile; sound sealed, condensation fighting exterior doors; a new paint job; and brand-spanking-new patio furniture.
Features
Romantic beach dining, a waterfall pool, happy hours, and the island's fastest Wi-Fi



Besides a great beach accessible location, Amsterdam Manor’s biggest feature is its surf-side dinner service at Passions on the Beach (reservations are strongly recommended). Tables are set up directly on the sand, under the protection of the same palm frond palapas used by daytime beach-goers. Passions Beach Bar & Lounge serves lunch on an oceanfront deck and has beach bar that slings drinks all day long.
Mango’s Restaurant is located on-site and serves up buffet-style breakfast and dinners with themes inspired by different international cuisines (Mexican, Italian, French). Just above Mango’s and the hotel’s pool, Horizons serves drinks starting at happy hour and into the later hours of the night. The bar’s terrace is small, but stretches along the beach-facing side of the hotel, and is a great place to grab a cocktail and get a second-floor view of the sunset -- but brace yourself for wind.
Other hotel features include a lending library; free snorkel gear and bike rental; mini-market stocked with imported, local, and last-minute items; a three-computer business center (if you want to print you’ll have to email the front desk); and a friendly concierge. The hotel is non-smoking, with a small designated smoking area on the grounds. You can find a coin-operated laundry room in the back, and there’s free parking as well as fast Wi-Fi.
Beach
Last loungers and daiquiris on the soft sands of Eagle Beach



Most guests come (and return) to Amsterdam Manor because of its proximity to Eagle Beach. As one of the island’s most popular public beaches, the space can get packed. If you think you might want a spot in the shade arrive early to snag a pair of sun chairs under the palm-frond palapas or throw your towel down under the trees at the beach’s entrance. The water is calm, the sand is fine grain, the air is windy, and panoramic sunsets show nightly. There's also a lunch service, an all-day beach bar (with a chic lounge area on the sands), and romantic dinner set-up with a gourmet menu served just steps from the surf. Beach bathrooms may be hard to find, but there are two tiny clothes changing sheds and a rinse-off shower.
Pool
Clean pool with loungers, a waterfall, and a shallow kids' pool



Although impressively clean, modern, and colorful (especially at night), the hotel’s pool is slightly smaller than you would expect, but guests don’t seem too bothered. Even with one of the island's best beaches across the street, the pool has a good amount of visitors, although finding a poolside spot on one of the in the brightly colored sun chairs or under one of the big yellow umbrellas shouldn’t be a problem. There’s also a small, circular kids' pool with a depth of one foot just off the main pool.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Beach
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Business Center
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Pets Allowed
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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