Hotell i Oranjestad

The location can't be best we loved how quiet and peaceful the resort was.

Alcoholic beverages were an extra charge, but you had use of the mini fridge so you could purchase your own and store in the fridge. The shower was not hot; lukewarm at best - but not a problem after a day at the beach. This place is definitively more local, so an occasional gecko in/around your room is possible. Construction is also occurring on the property, and starts around 8am. There are also dogs on and around the property that do bark, but the resident dog is very sweet.

You should remove it from your list!

Charming, small, quiet hotel that makes you feel like you're at home. Perfect way to stay away from the resort atmosphere, yet not feel like you're missing anything. The staff is helpful and friendly, breakfast was delicious, and if you need anything - they are right there to help.

My main worries were that we would be too far from town or the beach to have a relaxing experience, but I was completely wrong. Gaston, the caretaker at Wonders, picks you up from the airport and runs people out to the beach (among other places) everyday. Oranjestad is just a ten minute walk down the street (you can see it from the hotel). And on top of that, Gaston will guide and help you through booking tours/boat trips/a car, making restaurant reservations, and finding popular destinations. Wonders has a real charm to it-- the lobby, pool, and garden are all decorated beautifully. Everything is clean. Breakfast costs $9-16 everyday (if you want it), but it's delicious, and fresh, and really relaxing to start your day with a meal at one of their pretty tables in the garden/pool area. It was never too crowded, yet somehow every space at Wonders felt intimate and inviting. They provided towels, snorkeling gear, and a discount card for Moomba Beach. The hotel is stocked with books and magazines for guests to use. Our room was very clean and nice. The air conditioning worked great. Unlike other reviewers, we weren't bothered by 'dog barking' at night-- we could hear dogs occasionally but it was nothing more than average neighborhood sounds (we certainly couldn't hear them with the tv or air conditioning turned on) and nothing kept us up at night. The rooms are spacious, our bed was big, and though WiFi is only guaranteed in the lobby (wired internet is available in the rooms), we could get it in our room occasionally too. This hotel is great for people that want to have an authentic experience. I liked that we were in an area of Aruba where locals lived, and that locals (Gaston and crew) were advising us of the best things to experience in Aruba. We completely enjoyed every moment of our stay there. I wish there was a place as authentic and charming as Wonders everywhere I travel.

Ask for a room either with a balcony or on the ground floor. I was upstairs and had to constantly walk up and down with my morning tea etc. Would have preferred one of the other 4 rooms with outdoor access but wasn't given the choice. Not sure why not. It is adults only which suited me; I like peace and quiet. There is a bar fridge and a kettle in the room, but one needed to go out for dinners. Also to make or buy your own lunches.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Beautiful garden/pool area. Very relaxing because of the atmosphere. Very spacious room with nice balcony overlooking garden/pool area. Excellent breakfast (European style).

It was recently renovated along with the surrounding area. When you get your suite . It is your responsibility to do your own housekeeping it is un serviced. There was no phone in our room. There is only one tap on the kitchen sink,bathroom sink and shower, so only one temperature of water. The security is good your door has two locks and the gate at the end of the landing also has a lock. Free parking a few steps away. Friendly owner.