Casa Del Mar Beach Resort

My parents have been owners for around 30 years,and coming here every now and then since I was 15. Having stayed in the high rise hotels area and recently in a well know in Oranjestad. Hands down I would choose this place first. Lovely family friendly resort- helpful, kind and friendly staff- home to one of the best beaches in the world. Perfect place to disconnect and enjoy quality - quiet… ish time- unless is happy hour! The rooms are spacious and serviced 5 times a week. A self catering option with local restaurants, so you can do what you feel in a flexible way. Like all hotels, any concerns and problems were tackled promptly..it really is home away from home! My parents own weeks in May but this year we booked April via their website. I also want to thank the housekeeping staff for being kind, sensitive and mindful when we asked for a exceptional request for our son with additional needs. It made a huge difference to us and will always be greatful. We are a well travelled family and for them is was their first time in Aruba and absolutely loved the hotel , felt comfortable, safe, relaxed and enjoy proper quality time with grandparents. I loved seeing so many people off their phones - reading and overall relaxing. The duty manager was incredibly helpful and responsive, with care and professionalism. Cannot wait to be back!

if you were looking for sun protection from the 35° scorching hot sun plan on getting up in the middle of the night, yes, you heard me right, to secure a spot under an umbrella. Initially we were getting up at 6 AM to try and get an umbrella, which is not what we want to do on our holiday, having the daily stress of getting up in the dark to try and find some shade for the day! But … after a run in with the security guard who watches the umbrellas he informed me that the members know the rules, we were actually a guest at the hotel, and that they get up between three and 4 o’clock in the morning and sleep under the umbrella to ensure that they reserve a lounger and shade. Wait what?!!!! Then, after staying until the required 7 am are they allowed to leave for no more than 2 hours. To return no later than 9 :am back to their spot. The pool area is the same. Sorry folks but this is a fight I am not having on my holiday!!!!!!! Nor do I want sunstroke so on the hunt for another RCI property without these ridiculous rules and that’s great they added “ 4 new umbrellas” this year. Big deal. And anyone with children beware if you need and want shade for the kids!!!! Unless of course you enjoy getting up in the middle of the night and sleeping on the beach u def the watchful eye of the security guard!!!

Absolutely horrible!!!! Security was all over our kids for playing with water football in pool. No rule against it. MAUREEN head of security was rude and a liar. We will never come back and if you have kids pick somewhere that is kid friendly.