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Serene by the Sea

Property class: 3.5

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Outdoor wedding area
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Outdoor wedding area
Outdoor wedding area
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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354 Savaneta, Savaneta
  • Place, Ser'i Alejandro
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Baby Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Aruba Town Hall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Oceanfront

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Double Room, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Terrace/patio

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Savaneta

At Serene by the Sea, you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Mangel Halto Beach and 6.4 km (4 mi) from De Palm Island. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free buffet breakfast and free self-parking. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find kayaking and snorkelling, as well as sunloungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class De Bruynewijk hotel include Arikok National Park and Aruba Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Ser'i Alejandro - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Baby Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Aruba Town Hall - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Divi Golf and Beach Resort - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Renaissance Island - 33 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zeerover - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flying Fishbone - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Old Man And The Sea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chachi Snack - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Serene by the Sea

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Serene by the Sea. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Savaneta hotel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Serene by the Sea offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

This property does not have a Aruba Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Serene Sea Hotel Savaneta
Serene Sea Hotel
Serene Sea Savaneta
Serene Sea
Serene by the Sea Hotel
Serene by the Sea Savaneta
Serene by the Sea Hotel Savaneta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Serene by the Sea?

Serene by the Sea offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Serene by the Sea?

Yep, Serene by the Sea has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Serene by the Sea?

The closest beach to Serene by the Sea is Eagle Beach (16.9 km).

Does Serene by the Sea serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Serene by the Sea?

No, Serene by the Sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Serene by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Serene by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Boy did we get lucky picking this place. The location is outstanding, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and most of all, the family that runs the hotel is so so so lovely. I want to write paragraph after paragraph about how much we enjoyed our stay here, but I also want to make sure that people read it and also chose to stay here, so I’ll just keep it to this: it’s right on the water, and you can see lots of interesting fish, and even a sea turtle here and there snorkeling right by where you eat breakfast (which is also lovely and includes visits from several named iguanas that visit for snacks from the cook each morning). We’ll be back, and I don’t want to stay anywhere else on the island.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, right on the water, loved the access to to snorkel equipment and kayaks. Daily breakfast was delicious and staff very friendly. Highly recommend if you are looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and the morning breakfast was a treat. It’s located on a beautiful private beach in a perfect location for watching the sunset in peace. The only downside was we were there for 6 days and no one came to clean our room. We asked but still no one showed up. Other than that it was perfect! We will absolutely be staying there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodger

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gwen

Being able to wake up and see the beautiful ocean every morning and night the family that owns it are so very nice chef gets up and cooks your breakfast every morning and feeds the sea creatures thst greets us everymorning at breakfast the crabs walkd by and the iguanas he feeds the fish and u can look over the deck to see the besutiful fish u can snorkel or ride kayak suppled by the property their are 3 restaurants that are popular right within walking distance 2 are expensive but foods is good their is a pizza stoe and bar around the corner which u ca go too since i do not drive the owner was nice enogh to take me in her car and show me how to get around the corner to eat and her brother drove me to the airport. Their are so many comfortable chairs around the property the property is quiet during the day most people are gone during the day if u want peace and quiet this is the place for u nothing fancy if u want thst stay in palm beach area but i will be back again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our romantic weekend here at Serene By the Sea. We celebrated our 25th anniversary with the bottle of prosecco they gave us and chose to spend most of our time just relaxing here. We snorkeled and took the available kayaks out. They even let us borrow fishing poles. I recommend the included breakfast every morning with coffee, juice, toast, fruit & homemade omelets. The wildlife of birds, fish, crabs & lizards on the deck are fun to watch. The room, bed & shower are quiet and comfortable. The view outside to the left and right is very beautiful. We even made reservations for a romantic dinner by the water with chef that included wine & dessert. Other restaurants were walkable like Flying Fishboone and we enjoyed the romantic Old Man & the Sea for dinner over the water in a bungalow. So even though we rented a car to drive round trip to the airport and explore Baby Beach, we just didn’t need to go very far from relaxing in the hammock at Serene By the Sea. Wonderful owners make it even more enjoyable. They even loaned us beach chairs, snorkel gear, towels and gave me fresh cut aloe for our sunburn. Wonderful service.
Comfortable covered seating available 24/7
View of property at night from the floating massage deck
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay

I wanted to stay at a place that was peaceful, ocean front, small and cute lol and this place was all of the above and more! Everything was great for me. It is not right by the super touristy areas. It took me around 30 minutes to drive to Noord and 15-20 to Oranjestad. Then when I left to visit those areas I couldn’t wait to get back to Savaneta! I have to say that it was honestly difficult for me to leave the hotel in the first place because I loved it so much. There’s a selection of local and other restaurants and beaches near by. Flying Fishbone and Zeerover are just steps away. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is small, family run and friendly. You are away from the hustle and bustle of the major resort area. The breakfast is fresh with the cook (very nice) preparing any style eggs/omelet, breads, pastries, cheese, ham and fruit also available. Coffee, tea and orange juice provided. The Flying Fishbone Restaurant (famous for dining with your feet in the water) is next door. The snorkeling was good and we saw a turtle. Took the Kayak out. Be aware of the current further out in the water. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time at Serene by the sea. Cozy, relax and friendly staff. Easy access to Zeerover, flying fish bone, ORA and quiet beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our oasis in Aruba

This is a quaint, delightful place that is not in the typical tourist district. Our room overlooked the Caribbean and we walked less than 100 ft to the water's edge. As a small place you are not fighting the crowds and with the included beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel equipment, and kayaks this was a perfect place to relax. Also breakfast was included every morning. It is close to 3 fabulous restaurants and within a short driving distance to Baby Beach, a must visit beach! This is a family run place and what a great family they are. Very friendly, helpful, (especially when we had a dead battery as we were departing for the airport) and accommodating. For us it was the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem! All the comforts of home/hotel without the enormous price. We will definately visit again. Breakfast on the water, prepared by a personal chef... white sand beach with crystal blue swimming area. Rooms are nice and remodeled. Floating massage 'deck', kayaks, snorkling gear, and more. We paid the chef to take us for a tour of the island, which he did so graciously. Didn't miss a thing, had personal treatment (and a/c) all at a reasonable price. I believe there are power boats available - they will take you for a ride.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super pobyt

Super pobyt
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah, Sebring

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Serene By The Sea. The property is away from the tourist section and authentic Aruba. The facility was clean. Snorkeling is available on site with basic equipment. Breakfast is prepared fresh each morning right on the water. The beach was lovely with chairs and hammocks. Highly recommend for a nice quiet stay in Aruba. Tip: Flying Fishbone is walking distance. To get the feet in the water seats, book a few months out. We did get a beach seat which was lovely also.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel!

We were looking for something much quieter than the resorts that still had an ocean view, and we found it. The location was great. It was right on the beach with a beautiful view. The hotel had a very intimate feel and was very peaceful. Kayaks are provided so you can take a short trip to glass beach island. There is also snorkel equipment in your room. There is breakfast downstairs in an outdoor patio which was a great way to start your day with a gorgeous view. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and big. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I enjoyed our most relaxing vacation in years during our three night stay at Serene by the Sea. We particularly enjoyed being able to swim and snorkel from the small beach right off the dock. Chef Emile prepared us a fabulous surf and turf meal one evening, which was most enjoyable. The ease of access to the airport, the availability of parking, and the proximity to Mangel Halto and Baby Beaches all made my so glad I steered clear of the Eagle Beach hotel zone. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will BE BACK 💗

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is perfect for a quiet break! Loved sitting overlooking sea glass island for breakfast every day. The included breakfast was very nice. Swim area is small but sandy bottom went out far enough to be shoulders deep in water. Plenty of chairs, beds and outdoor seating to spend a lazy day among palms. A few excellent restaurants were close to walk to. Adding to our must go again list.

10/10 Excellent

Olen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Larisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! Relaxing and quiet atmosphere . Friendly staff. We will be back to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SAKINA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here. This place is a gem and the staff /family owned boutique hotel was a real charming property. So cheerful and hospitable! 5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
When we checked in we got a room that smelt really strongly like sewer/poop. We mentioned it to them we got moved rooms but we got told “only for 3 nights and then we have to move you back to this room”, which we were not ok with so we decided to leave to another hotel. The next room we were in must have been attached to the water source/garden hose because all we could hear was running water and clanking usually starting around 5 am. Not very relaxing on vacation to be woken up by that every morning. Make sure you rent a car if you stay here because there is no other way to get around and virtually impossible to walk anywhere. The waterfront itself is very nice though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just what we were looking for

Serene by the sea was just what we were looking for, a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of tourism. Chef was awesome, friendly and informative...and made great open face omeletes every morning. Sea life right at the dock...crabs and plenty of fish, and iguanas living under the deck would come out and say hello. Great stay, great chef, great resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023