Quote: The Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa was a gem. It was very quiet, laid back, and moderately priced. If you are looking for an expensive, lush resort with all the amenities, this is not the place for you. However, if you are looking for friendly staff, a GREAT beach, good food, and relaxation, make your reservation today!

We were on the all-inclusive program, and unlike other all-inclusive programs there was no "special" menu and absolutely no restrictions on food. The drink choices were fine, although we suspected that the "premium" beverages were a little better, especially in reference to the cocktails. The French Steakhouse was a delight, and is considered to be one of the best restaurants on the island. The Italian Garden Terrace was our favorite for dinner. It is open, breezy, full of tropical plants, and the staff was superb. The lunch restaurant, Pega Pega Beach Bar & Grill, had steak fajitas to die for, as well as a Hawaiian burger with a giant slice of grilled pineapple. Yum!

The pool was small, but no one was really there for the pool, they were there for the beach! The beach seems massive compared to what the other hotels have on the island. It is very wide, and during the off season you could ALWAYS get a palapa, even if you slept in and got to the beach after noon time. We saw that the high-rise hotels all shared Palm Beach, as the hotels were located on the opposite side of the road, and the beaches were crowded. We felt lucky to be on Manchebo Beach.

The rooms were large but a little outdated, although we didn't care as the only thing we did in the room was sleep and dress. Housekeeping did a wonderful job, everything was always well stocked and clean. The bed was not too firm. Our balcony from the second floor (there are only 2 floors) was an ocean view and it was supremely private and had a gorgeous view, as you can see from the photo.

All in all we were very happy with our choice to stay at the Manchebo and will definitely be returning the next time we visit Aruba!
From journals One Happy Honeymoon