Hi,

My future bride and I have booked at the Wyndam for 8 nights.
We will be in a "superior" room which is on floors 9-12.
Just want to make sure we picked a nice location and am looking for any suggestions/tips.

Thanks,
Julio

J and M - My husband and I stayed there for our 25th Anniversary in Oceanfront Suite #1402. Request an even-numbered room (04 or 06). Those rooms are on the sunset side of the hotel and close to the beach end overlooking the pool. Your view will be great from floors 9-12. Congratulations and good luck.

Definitely join Wyndham By Request. We were booked for a Superior room and when we got to the hotel, we were upgraded to a Deluxe room - free of charge. Nice hotel - you'll enjoy.

Just got back from a week at the Wyndham and enjoyed it. The room was nice and the hotel has a great new Chinese&Japanese Restuarant "Blossoms". The pool area was sort of crowded. i heard this was mostly during May and June because the wind at the beach for the Wyndham is rough. We were unable to lay by the beach because of the wind and blowing sand. For the money it is a nice hotel and I would stay there again, but not in May. Get a even number room(00-08) for the best view. Floors 9 and above are probably better,but we stayed on the 8th(806) floor for much less money and I'm sure had the same view as the people on floor up. Aruba is fun, beautiful and relaxing. ENJOY!!

Linda, Natalie and Cammie

Thank You so much for you input.
I just joined Wyndham by request based on your responses.
Does Wyndham Aruba have a special desk for the Wyndham by request guests for express check in and do I need to provide my credit card numebr on-line for this express check in service?

Also, I keep reading messages about getting huts on the beach earlier in the morning? Is it that dog eat dog for beach space?

Thanks,
J & M

No need to hurry down to the beach for a beach hut... There are plenty of huts.. chairs, etc.... We (My husband and I also stayed there for our honeymoon)We stayed in an Oceanfront Suite. Number 1202. We watched the sun set every night we were there... It has 2 balconies... a huge bathroom.... a living area... It was so nice... and the hotel and staff at the hotel were outstanding.

Some tips that you can take with you... eat at the new restaurant "Blossoms". <- Outstanding!!! Try Pago, Pago.. very intimate and romantic... once again the staff is just unreal.... See the Cabaret show, it was lots of fun!!!

Rent a car! If you aren't into paying at least 35.00 everytime you eat.. You can drive to Mcdonalds, Taco Bell, Wendy's... and eat very reasonably. You can see the entire Island in less than a day. There are tons of secluded - beautiful beaches with huts, etc. Driving in Aruba is very similar to driving in the states. It's very safe and the cost of renting a car is very reasonable. I would also suggest to try out Pelican Water sports... We went on the snorkle trip that left at 2.00 pm - for 2.5 hours. I had to drag my husband because he wasn't too interested but he ended up loving it!!

Let me know if I can help you with anything else. Also, we have stayed on both sides of the hotel. No matter which side you stay on - odd or even numbers you will enjoy the view.... If you don't get the chance to upgrade to an oceanfront room... I would prefer to stay in the odd number rooms - because you can see all of Palm Beach - all the way down to the California Lighhouse....

Dear Jessica,

My wife and I have an ocean front 1 bedroom suite reserved for September. It sounds like the type you just stayed in. could you tell me if the suite has 2 separate balconies ? It is hard to tell from the pictures. Is one room of the suite the last room on end of the building near the beach and the other room the one on the corner with the large rounded balcony ? Did your suite have a jacuzzi tub ? Thanks for your help !

J&M -

I didn't provide my credit card number when I signed up for Wyndham by Request. When we got there, there was no special desk to check in. (However Check-in altogether took about 5 minutes).

Just make sure that who ever you made your reservations through has your WbR number and will provide it to the hotel before you get there. We made our reservations directly through the hotel.

We didn't rent a car while down there. If you want to go into town, the bus picks you up right outside the hotel and it's only $2 roundtrip per person.

For reservations at any restaurants, definitely go through the concierge there (she was wonderful!).

If you have any other questions, let me know!

Forgot to answer your question about the beach huts. There were plenty of them. We'd get down to the beach around 9am and had plenty to choose from.

Tom,

The one bedroom ocean front suite has 2 balconies.. or at least the one I stayed in had 2. Request room 1202. You don't want to go much higher because you will end up having to stop 3-4 times before getting to the bottom floor. Maybe that isn't a big deal -but our room was perfect on the 12th floor. When you waklk into the room - there is a hallway that leads into the living area.. where there is a balcony which is facing the pool but you can see the ocean as well.. There is a large sofa, table and chairs, tv, etc. There are french doors which lead to a big bedroom with a huge bed and huge balcony. My husband and I watched the sun set almost every night ~ the view is amazing. The sun sets right in front of your balcony... wow, it's amazing!! (wish I were there) The bathroom is huge.... 2 sinks, a vanity area... large walk in type closet... comfy cozy bath robes... There is a huge jacuzzi tub - the bathroom is almost all marble... the shower is glass from top to bottom. It's well worth whatever money you have or will spend.

Bon Bini ~ have a lovely time.

Hopes this info helps!!

Jessica