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michelleq · 03-09-2009, 04:20 PM

Hi there
My husband and I will be returning to Aruba the first week of May for our 4th visit. It's been six long years since we have been back.
The first three times we have stayed at the Wyndham and loved it, especially their pool!!
We are trying to plan a wallet friendly trip this year and were thinking of somewhere less expensive and someone suggested Brickell Bay.
There are alot of mixed reviews about this hotel about construction etc.
I understand its across the street from the beach, we dont spend alot of time in the room anyways, but does anyone have any recent reviews for this hotel?
I am fine with it not being a 5 star resort but just dont want to stay somewhere where you have to worry about bugs in the room etc.
Any info or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

calameda · 03-09-2009, 04:29 PM

Try the Holiday Inn. They usually have good deals going on.

DANNYO · 03-09-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by michelleq

Hi there
My husband and I will be returning to Aruba the first week of May for our 4th visit. It's been six long years since we have been back.
The first three times we have stayed at the Wyndham and loved it, especially their pool!!
We are trying to plan a wallet friendly trip this year and were thinking of somewhere less expensive and someone suggested Brickell Bay.
There are alot of mixed reviews about this hotel about construction etc.
I understand its across the street from the beach, we dont spend alot of time in the room anyways, but does anyone have any recent reviews for this hotel?
I am fine with it not being a 5 star resort but just dont want to stay somewhere where you have to worry about bugs in the room etc.
Any info or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

For a few more$$$ I would stay at the Holiday Inn.Not a five star but its on the beach and near plenty of restaurants.Enjoy

cindyo · 03-09-2009, 05:20 PM

I think you would be better off at the Holiday Inn.

Cosmo · 03-09-2009, 07:29 PM

I am sure Kent can find you a nice place, but if not the Holiday Inn is fun.

DushiHeidi · 03-10-2009, 07:13 AM

There is nothing wrong with the Brickell Bay. Their rooms are clean. Its not on the beach but its a short walk across the way. The rooms are clean and the pool is always sparkeling.

teresa · 03-10-2009, 12:12 PM

we have always stayed at the wyndham, now westin and never wanted to stay anywhere else. sounds like for the same reasons you liked it there. but we have recently checked the rooms at amsterdam manor. it is across the road from the beach, but there rooms are very updated. and they are not near the price of the westin. check their website. they are offering a 20% discount right now also. good luck. we will definately look into amsterdam manor for our next trip.

Jarubian · 03-10-2009, 03:08 PM

Michelleq - I have stayed at Brickell Bay for ovenight, and again rooms are clean no bugs, but they are going thru some major constructions and upgrades, new management, so I would take the advise of everyone else, and possibly stay at the Holiday Inn, or Amsterdam Manor, or even the Mill, or the Manchebo, I have stayed and seeing them all, and recommend them over the Brickell Bay.
I am a travel agent and I have sent people everywhere on the island, so do check on the recommendation we are giving you, or contact me and I can give me more details on all the properties.

michelleq · 03-11-2009, 11:45 AM

Thanks for the advise everyone!!

03-09-2009, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
michelleq Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Brickel Bay Info Hi there My husband and I will be returning to Aruba the first week of May for our 4th visit. It's been six long years since we have been back. The first three times we have stayed at the Wyndham and loved it, especially their pool!! We are trying to plan a wallet friendly trip this year and were thinking of somewhere less expensive and someone suggested Brickell Bay. There are alot of mixed reviews about this hotel about construction etc. I understand its across the street from the beach, we dont spend alot of time in the room anyways, but does anyone have any recent reviews for this hotel? I am fine with it not being a 5 star resort but just dont want to stay somewhere where you have to worry about bugs in the room etc. Any info or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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03-09-2009, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
calameda Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: The beach and the entire island. Don't have a favorite place because they are all wonderful places to me..... Age: 38 Posts: 16	Try the Holiday Inn. They usually have good deals going on. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ calameda

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cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,692 Images: 138	I think you would be better off at the Holiday Inn. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in

03-09-2009, 07:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 388	I am sure Kent can find you a nice place, but if not the Holiday Inn is fun. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-10-2009, 07:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
DushiHeidi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 288	There is nothing wrong with the Brickell Bay. Their rooms are clean. Its not on the beach but its a short walk across the way. The rooms are clean and the pool is always sparkeling. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-10-2009, 12:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
teresa Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: iguan joes fishes and more just being there Posts: 22	we have always stayed at the wyndham, now westin and never wanted to stay anywhere else. sounds like for the same reasons you liked it there. but we have recently checked the rooms at amsterdam manor. it is across the road from the beach, but there rooms are very updated. and they are not near the price of the westin. check their website. they are offering a 20% discount right now also. good luck. we will definately look into amsterdam manor for our next trip. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-10-2009, 03:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jarubian Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Renaissance Hotel, Baby Beach Posts: 434 Images: 3	Michelleq - I have stayed at Brickell Bay for ovenight, and again rooms are clean no bugs, but they are going thru some major constructions and upgrades, new management, so I would take the advise of everyone else, and possibly stay at the Holiday Inn, or Amsterdam Manor, or even the Mill, or the Manchebo, I have stayed and seeing them all, and recommend them over the Brickell Bay. I am a travel agent and I have sent people everywhere on the island, so do check on the recommendation we are giving you, or contact me and I can give me more details on all the properties. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Love Aruba

03-11-2009, 11:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
michelleq Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Thanks for the advise everyone!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook