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"If requested you can get a 1st floor room that is about 10 feet from the beach. So awesome! Your own lounge chairs on your patio, no fighting to find a seat. Would definitely return here. "

"Gorgeous. Great pool. Walkable to lots of good food. Beautiful area. Great breakfast and staff. "

"I really appreciated how friendly the staff were. I also really liked how spacious and well decorated the rooms were. I definitely will come back again!"

"One of my best vacations ever."

"Other than extensive renovations everything was great I been there 6-6 times in the last 25 years "

"Clean & safe"

"We had a great stay at the Renaissance hotel in Aruba. The staff were friendly and patient, luxury shopping literally below the hotel and plenty of local eateries within walking distance. And they have a free water taxi to the flamingo island which normally would cost $100 for people who aren’t staying at the hotel. The hotel has an adult part and a kid friendly part. The only complaint I have is noises from our neighboring unit, there is a door that separates the two unit and you can literally hear their conversation while laying in bed. Besides poor sound proof, everything has been phenomenal. Highly recommend for both adults and families. "

"My check in wasn’t that great as the gentleman checking me in was unfriendly and rude. He wasn’t very friendly with me for entire stay either. I had a lot of issues with the shower. It would shut off in me every time I used it and had to slam this button in to get the water going in which was very annoying. The water temp is very hard to get right as well. The guys that help you get a taxi and take care of your luggage were fantastic. The guys on the beach that helped me get a chair every morning were also fantastic. Victor at the pool bar is a lot of fun and "

"Staff and food were amazing! Easy access to transportation. The grounds were well kept and beautiful. The only negatives were the musty smell in our room and we didn't realize this was a quiet property. We would have preferred some form of entertainment on site. "