An Elevated Resort Experience at Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort
In 1988, the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort opened on Eagle Beach. It was first conceived as a timeshare property, but repositioned a few years later as a boutique hotel, wishing to distinguish itself from its larger timeshare neighbors. While resorts in Aruba changed hands and switched brands, the Amsterdam Manor remained privately held, with just one owner, and became a pioneer in the area of conservation.
We recently checked in with the resort, as it commemorated a quarter century of dedication to sustainability, including ten years as an EarthCheck Master Certification.
The public and private spaces of this resort are meticulously maintained. That extra polish lends the Amsterdam Manor the feel of an elevated boutique hotel, with beautifully manicured gardens and pots overflowing with colorful tropical blooms.
In its room inventory, the Amsterdam Manor features several penthouses and is perhaps one of the last properties on Aruba to offer dedicated honeymoon suites. We visited one of the elevated, ocean front, two-bedroom suites which redefines ocean front accommodations. The view from the terrace slightly raised above palm treetops is spectacular. Reach out and touch the ocean, across the iconic Eagle Beach Fofotis.
The suite is comfortably appointed and on trend with classic terrazzo polished floors. The kitchen is full equipped with modern conveniences and opens to a spacious dining and living area beautifully appointed and highlighted by natural light and breathtaking images of Aruba’s nature by photographer Suzanne Verbrugge.
There are two bedrooms, both with oversized en-suites with walk in showers featuring rain-shower heads, and lovely amenities including Toto toilets, Japan’s high hygiene, deluxe sanitary bowls with bidets.
Our happy hour was spent at Horizons Lounge sipping signature cocktails as the sun set over Eagle Beach—definitely a reminder that we are, indeed, in paradise. You don’t have to be a guest of Amsterdam Manor to enjoy Horizons and we highly recommend saving an afternoon during your vacation to experience a sunset here.
Another don’t miss experience at Amsterdam Manor is the toes-in-the-sand dining at Passions on the Beach, Aruba’s premier culinary beach experience. It’s an ideal destination for romance, but also celebrating special occasions with family and friends. Their menu is large and diverse, bringing elevated beach cuisine like premium steaks and seafood to your candlelit, seaside table.
For more information about Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, Horizons Lounge, and Passions on the beach, visit the website.