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Merlot Villas Aruba

Vacation home rental agency

👍👍 We had an incredible vacation at this location. It is exactly as shown in the pictures and we as an extended family of 9 people (6 adults, 3 kids) couldn't have been happier with our experience. Our stay was 5 weeks long (35 nights) and we are very much looking forward to coming back again next yea... People often mention villa, Aruba, home, pool, time, Frank, great, stay, Merlot, Villas,


Address

Salina Cerca 47, Palm Beach, Aruba

Website

www.merlotvillasaruba.com

Contact

+297 733 0100

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (147 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Alex T. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an incredible vacation at this location. It is exactly as shown in the pictures and we as an extended family of 9 people (6 adults, 3 kids) couldn't have been happier with our experience. Our stay was 5 weeks long (35 nights) and we are very much looking forward to coming back again next year! Merlot Villas sits about half a mile (800m) back from Palm Beach / The "High Rise" hotel area of Aruba. You can see these resorts from the balcony of your villa. We were able to walk to the beach, but we usually drove our rental car and used this to try many different beaches, restaurants and attractions across the island. There is a grocery store across the street from this (gated) community and 2 excellent larger grocery stores within a 10 minute drive. Every amenity we could think of was immediately available to us. All beaches in Aruba are by law PUBLIC and if you bring your own chairs the hotel/resort staff will not hassle you. The staff at Merlot Villas were extremely professional and easy to reach with text-messaging. They were responsive immediately to our needs and quick to act. For example, we asked for a propane BBQ and received it the following morning. We asked for a computer desk and computer/office chair so my brother-in-law could "work from home" and received those items the following morning. They provided 2 "Pack-N-Play" Graco cribs and plenty of bath towels / pool towels. The WiFi internet was quite fast and reliable and we were able to stream video content and work-from-home in video-conferencing meetings without any hiccups. Testing the internet revealed a reliable 50-100Mbps connection at all time which was fast enough for our needs. We had 2 full house cleanings included in our rental and these took about 3 hours and left the house absolutely spotless, including exchange of all linens and cleaning of the outdoor areas of the house. They also cleaned the pool completely twice per week. If you've never been to Aruba then it's hard to really understand how good the weather is there. You get used to every day having perfect weather; it was 28-30C (82-90F) with almost no humidity every single day. It rained for a total of perhaps 30 minutes total during the day-time across the 35 days we were there -- these short ~5-min rain showers that are quick to dry up and turn into yet another beautiful sunny day in paradise. The outdoor areas of these villas are stunning with enormous common and blue-white Bismark palm trees. These are well lit with both flood lights and Christmas-style light strings. You have plenty of space surrounding your villa to spread out and enjoy yourself; we easily had space for our 9 people (6 adults, 3 children). Each villa inside this gated community has its own ~10-foot wall surrounding the villa which means you are entirely separated from your neighbours. This ensures privacy and a blissfully quiet experience. There was only one night where a boisterous party in a nearby villa where we heard any noise at all; otherwise it was just the normal sounds of the wind and the birds. Our kids (ages 8 months, 2.5 and 4 years) had an absolute blast and used the pool almost constantly. As each villa is enclosed in a cement wall they were able to run around to their hearts content and we didn't need to worry about them running out onto a road. This meant for a very relaxing vacation for the parents! BOTTOM LINE: Don't miss this perfect place to escape your everyday woes if you have a larger group of people and you want your "own" quiet space to relax.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sandy s. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first time in Aruba and I honestly can say we couldn’t have picked a better place to stay, so many bedrooms/bathrooms, personal inground pool in a gated community, supermarket close by and half mile from the main strip and beaches. Everyone super friendly and Frank deserves every star he gets as this place is top notch, we will make Aruba trips as much as we can and will always stay here. We love Aruba, and we love Merlot Villas!!! Thank you Frank and all your staff, and hats off to maintenance staff who were all so helpful!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan W. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great place to stay: safe, conveniently located, spacious, clean and tidy. We came to play baseball ⚾️ in Aruba and practically the entire team was able to stay together in one of the villas with enough baseball moms to keep an eye 👁 on these youngster from 13 to 14 years old. They were able to be well rested, eat home cooked food (and drink lots of Gatorate of course). Luckily there was also time to spend in the pool. A great place for longer stays and larger groups. We had a ball and would love ♥️ to come back, masha danki!🇨🇼🇦🇼

  • 5/5 Tom 7 months ago on Google
    We spent a wonderful 7 days here at Merlot Villas and enjoyed ourselves so much that we delayed our return and stayed an extra week. The villas are clean, spacious with all the amenities. We had a great rapport with the owner and anything we needed was provided. Floats for the pool, a basketball, late checkout. I would highly recommend Merlot Villas and we will be back.

  • 5/5 PBX P. 2 years ago on Google
    There were nine of us childhood friends who went on a vacation together for the first time. Frank's villa in Aruba was in a single word perfect. the villa was large and beautiful and had everything we needed for us to enjoy worry free and with a lot of amenities. There was nothing for us to worry about except how to have fun. Thanks to Franks wonderful villa and great hospitality my friends and I got a blast. frank constantly checked up on us to make sure we had everything we needed. We can't wait to do it again.

  • 5/5 Bonnie C. 2 years ago on Google
    This is our second time staying at Merlot Villas and won’t be our last. We came to celebrate my daughters 18th birthday. The management (Frank) is super responsive and very attentive. The home is beautiful and well stocked with necessities. There is a store right across the street which is very convenient. The home is located a mere minutes from the hotel strip and casinos. You can’t go wrong renting a home in Merlot Villas.

  • 5/5 Maria P. 2 years ago on Google
    The villa was just exceptional. Loved it! Staff was very friendly and attentive provided us with anything necessary for our a accommodations. Villa was equipped with an alarm system which provided extra safety. Pool was fantastic water was perfect. Felt like a home away from home. Great location and there's even a supermarket just a few feet away with everything necessary and a few restaurants around the corner. If anything was needed, Frank and Ivan were just a call away with a speedy response. Will absolutely recommend and will stay at the Villa when I return to Aruba for sure! I give it 10 STARS

  • 5/5 Leah J. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Villa for a girls trip. 6 ladies shared the space and we were incredibly comfortable with adequate space and bathrooms. The location is perfect and villas felt secure with entry gate. Hosts were very accommodating and even assisted with early arrivals entering the unit. A few minor maintenance issues, all resolved quickly. There is a wonderful store within walking distance to get groceries and anything you need for the Villa .highly recommend renting a car for easy access to the island. Overall, this was an excellent Villa and would definitely return again.

  • 5/5 Theresa N. 5 years ago on Google
    The gate can only open with a clicker. There is a button behind the gate for vehicles to get out or if you want to leave. The gated community is around the corner from a convenience store (liquor, prepacked deli meat, perishable items, drinks etc.)

  • 5/5 Hillary S. 2 years ago on Google
    We had such an amazing stay at the villas. Frank was so responsive before and upon arrival to make sure we were settled in. The gated community and alarm system made us feel extra safe. It’s walkable to the beach but the cabs are cheap and fast so we ended up doing that most of the time. The market across the street has all the essentials you could need. The pool was so clean and beautiful and we spent a lot of time hanging out there. The ACs were strong and perfect for sleeping at night. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. A huge TV made for some fun movie nights. We honestly can’t wait to return!

  • 5/5 leigh f. 8 months ago on Google
    Needed to have washing machine work better... Frank was awesome to work with, plenty of space 8 minute walk to the beach. Grocery basically across the street...

  • 5/5 Amy B. 2 months ago on Google New
    Our family of 9 including an 18 month old enjoyed the villa so very much. It far exceeded our expectations from booking to departure! We have been to Aruba many times, usually booking a home in Malmok with ocean view so we were a little skeptical. The location of the villa was awesome. We rented a car and enjoyed all of our favorite snorkel, dining, walking and exploring locations with ease. We very much enjoyed returning to the villa each day to lounge in the outdoor areas and pool, which were fantastic. All of our meals were also enjoyed outside at the generous dining table.The beds and pillows were so very comfortable and it was great having ensuites plus a half bath. Communication was fast and easy with Frank and Ivan. They were AWESOME! The villa is within a short walk of a wonderful market that had everything we needed and we loved Eduardo's. We did place a large online order through Super Foods upon arrival and that delivery went smoothly. We cannot wait to return very soon!

  • 5/5 Michelle M. 4 months ago on Google
    This house was beautiful for our girls trip wedding weekend getaway. This home had everything we needed, was in a great location, and Frank and Ivan were awesome hosts. They gave great suggestions and had excellent response time to all of our needs. I would highly recommend this vacation home.

  • 5/5 MATTHEW B. 3 months ago on Google New
    Beautiful house and great person to rent from , can’t wait to come back.


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