Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa

First time in Aruba and I am in love! Every single person that works here was so kind and so friendly they definitely do cater to you. The location is super safe, beautiful views. The water is unbelievable, at times you think you have the beach to yourself. The chophouse restaurant is absolutely delicious. I wasn’t too crazy about the Japanese place They don’t have a lot of options for those who don’t like sushi. Overall, my experience was absolutely wonderful. I will definitely be back here. The only reason why I gave it Four stars is because I feel a resort like this should be adults only it’s kind of hard to relax when you have kids running around yelling in the pool this is a place where people come to relax that’s why it’s called a spa. This is not Disney World or Sesame Street or the park . Other than that the food was great, The atmosphere was great. It’s definitely a safe place and the beach was absolutely unforgettable. The rooms can be bigger, especially the bathroom. We didn’t have cold water the whole time we were there , maintenance did try to come up and he was super helpful even though nothing got fixed, but we do appreciate the effort. They do have a little store in the resort but get ready to spend a arm and a leg just for a couple of things me and my boyfriend bought a couple of souvenirs and ended up spending a little over $300 just on a couple of keychains, a pair of pants and T-shirt.

We loved this resort. The whole vibe was RELAXED . The beach was said to be the best on the island and we agree. It's expansive., clean. Plenty of shady areas and resort chairs. We did not feel crowded. We had food and drinks delivered to us on the beach. Everyone was very friendly and professional. Our room was clean and Housekeeping kept it tidy for us. There is a variety of restaurants to meet everyone's taste. We got the all included package which included food and drinks. We tried all the restaurants and were not disappointed with any. All the food was very good and fresh and service was awesome. They had different themes nightly , like paella night, mexican night, locals night and different nightly music entertainment. I didn't get a chance to try out the spa but those that we spoke with said they were not disappointed . If you don't want a spring break vibe then this is the place you need to book. We will be return customers

We celebrated our honeymoon at the Manchebo and plan to return for anniversary trips. The resort is on the smaller side so there is no overcrowding or fighting for a spot on the beach. There are palapas and beach chairs set up and spread out so you have plenty of space and privacy. The food was incredible, we saw the same groups from other resorts come to the Manchebo for dinner multiple nights during our stay. Special shoutout to Andrew and Oneil who were so kind and helpful with all of our needs during our stay. Also Liz and Julgerson were the best bartenders! Rooms are updated and spotless. We did the all inclusive package and aren’t heavy drinkers but definitely got our money’s worth.

After my first trip to Aruba, I will be back unless I am dead and THIS resort and their people are absolutely the reason why. If you haven't stayed here you should. The people here epitomize what the phrase "Happy Island" means. The location is beautiful and the staff and resort are beyond exceptional. I mean Eagle Beach is breathtaking. The resort is constantly maintained, cleaned, attended to and as a result is a stunningly beautiful place. To stay at a place like that on a beach like that was life changing. The entire Island is gorgeous. The water, beaches, walks, excursions, naps, culture, ect. are dream worthy almost everywhere there in my opinion. You should also know it is relatively easy to go visit/do all the stuff you want to up around the Palm Beach area and retreat back to this paradise on Eagle Beach that I can't imagine not returning to. (Basically, give yourself an extra 20 -30 minutes each way to get to anywhere just because you're on island time and have the most fun & relaxing time of your life.) As far as the staff is concerned, I can not possibly speak well enough about the staff as well as the other guests. The experience was truly dumbfounding. I have included more about a personal experience If you care to read it. I had a couple of situations (which had NOTHING to do with the resort) occur and Randall along with all the staff looked past my frustrations and made sure I was heard and it really mattered to them. It mattered not just in the way that they are required to care. WE ALL KNOW what that looks and sounds like... and this was different, way different. They even offered to make up for someone else taking advantage of my poor judgement. I mean who does that? I would never accept it, and I mean NEVER, but the offer was genuine and that meant more to me than any dollar amount. I know it is their job, but I also know these folks must have problems all their own, but you would never know it. They are true professionals, earn every dollar spent and deserve the praise they get and then some. They are phenomenal and they made us feel way more important than we ever deserve to be. Here they treat you like family while crossing no professional lines what so ever. Seriously, everywhere on that island is beautiful, some in very different ways mind you,but not everywhere on that island has them. That's the difference. Go there ,relax and enjoy. On a personal note, Thank you for caring about all your guests and treating us so well. My review is an understatement to say the least. You all give your very best and you all deserve the best. Masha danki

Absolutely amazing from when we arrived to when we left. The staff were top notch and friendly. Food wise - our best meals were at the resort. The beds were super comfortable, AC worked really well, and as soon as we left our room - we were literally steps from walking onto eagle beach. ||The beach was fairly secluded. Even when we went to different areas of Aruba and observed other beaches on the island - it felt packed compared to where we were staying. Even flamingo island felt packed compared to our resort. We were able to get a cabana everyday here. To get downtown, the front would order us a taxi and it was $10 into town and to get to any pier for an excursion. They also have a car rental on site. ||Amenities were great- sunscreen on site, activities everyday, yoga, a cooler in the room, washer dryer on site, etc. they even gave us a bottle of champagne when we arrived since we were celebrating my husbands birthday. They also gave us a goodie bag for the flight which included snacks. We got a massage - amazing - highly recommend. If you’re considering staying anywhere else, stop. I literally have nothing negative to say about my time here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

We spent 3 nights at Manchebo, and wish we had stayed longer. It did rain on and off for a day, but that didn't ruin the vacation at all. The food was wonderful, especially at Omakazi and the Chophouse for dinner, Pega Pega for lunch, and Ike's Bistro for breakfast. Basically we came to relax on the beach, and despite the tradewinds, got to do just that. Even took a dip in the pool. The massages at the Spa were amazing. Want to commend Randall, Brandon, O'Neil, Eloi at the Chophouse, Maritza, and the ladies at the spa for a wonderful experience. This was our second trip, we'll be back. But probably in the fall, when the tradewinds are not so strong.

Location and beach: 5⭐️ Pretty much everything else: 2-3⭐️ The positives: Very quiet and beautiful beach location. Staff was very friendly. Yoga was really fun and great for beginners. We also rented a car straight from the front desk to explore the national park which was very convenient and nice. The negatives: Our room was fine but the beds were so firm that we ended up asking for a topper after the second night when we both woke up with neck and back pain. The topper was great once we got it but it took more effort to receive that we expected. The food was disappointing and pretty inconsistent. We were expecting healthy options based on the wellness factor but especially the beach bar had limited options that didn’t appeal to us at all. We loved the açaí bowl from Ike’s on our first day but the next day it was about half the size for the same price. There were also no mocktails at all which surprised us. The alcoholic drinks we did get were sugary, weak, and not worth it. We enjoyed our meal at the sushi restaurant the most. Definitely glad we didn’t get the all inclusive option as we chose to eat away from the resort for nearly every meal. We also tried to email ahead for spa services and didn’t get a response so my husband walked to the desk to try to make an appointment. He was told “they might have availability” and brushed aside. We never heard back from them and decided to go to a different resort for the spa. Overall, we enjoyed our vacation a lot but this resort didn’t meet most of our expectations and we wouldn’t stay again.

Our experience at Manchebo was exceptional. The rooms were very clean and location on the beach just perfect. All our food and drinks were delicious and each staff member was kind and attentive. We will definitely be back!