Picolo recommends · Hotel on Manchebo Beach, Aruba
Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa
A low-rise resort on the point where Eagle Beach widens into Manchebo Beach, so the walk from your room to the water is a long one over soft sand.
Early in the morning, a yoga class gathers on the sand in front of Manchebo while the beach is still empty. The resort keeps its buildings low, so the view from most places is of palms, white sand and very blue water.
Manchebo sits where Eagle Beach turns into Manchebo Beach, and the sand here is at its broadest. There is a spa, a choice of restaurants and enough going on to fill a week without ever needing a car.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa
Manchebo is our pick for a first visit to Aruba. It gives you a big, quiet beach and a relaxed resort with just enough to do, and both Oranjestad and the Palm Beach strip are a quick taxi away.
The rooms are plain next to the island’s luxury names, so do not come expecting designer interiors. The appeal here is the beach and the easy pace, not the décor.
What you get
- On the widest part of the beach
- Spa
- Yoga sessions on the sand
- Several restaurants
- Short taxi ride to Oranjestad and Palm Beach
A day at Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa
- Morning
- Yoga on the sand while the beach is still yours.
- Midday
- A swim and a nap under the palms.
- Afternoon
- Treatment in the spa when the sun is at its strongest.
- Evening
- A taxi into Oranjestad for dinner among the pastel Dutch facades.
Location
Manchebo Beach, Aruba
Open in MapsQuestions about Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa
Is Manchebo Beach Resort good for a first trip to Aruba?
Yes. It combines a large, calm beach with a spa and several places to eat, and you can reach both Oranjestad and Palm Beach quickly by taxi.
What is the beach like at Manchebo?
The resort sits on the broadest part of the sand, where Eagle Beach meets Manchebo Beach. There is plenty of room even on busy days.
Are the rooms at Manchebo luxurious?
They are comfortable but simple compared with the most expensive resorts on the island. Choose Manchebo for the beach and the atmosphere rather than the interiors.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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