If you are looking for the perfect self catering studios in Aruba, look no further - this is THE place!!
Travelling with a friend, we stayed for a week in two neighbouring studio apartments (a total of three are available at the location). These studios are super special, and absolutely ideal for friends or family who wish to holiday together but also have their own space.
Our apartments must be East facing, the sun rises are glorious as the sky explodes into reds and oranges, I found myself awakening each day super early to catch the show, leaving the curtains slightly open as a wake up call (mine were blackout, I think).
I also woke up shivering on the first morning, the air conditioning is icy, if you want it that way - I had to reduce the setting but in the Caribbean heat, it is much needed and very much appreciated, especially coming home after a long hot day exploring in paradise!
We had a private swimming pool, exclusive to the studios and set in beautifully landscaped gardens all with uninterrupted views across the nature reserve (cacti & countryside!) to the Caribbean sea beyond. It's such a peaceful and serene place to be.
The apartments themselves are big, studio styled with fully equipped kitchen, dining area, super-sized beds with expensive linens and plenty of storage (super high ceilings, too... I'm tall, I notice these things). They were also spotlessly clean and well presented upon our arrival.
The bathroom has a decent walk in shower and soaps were provided along with fabulously fluffy towels.
We chose self catering since I always prefer the privacy and kitchen that private apartments offer... I imagined myself cooking with local ingredients although in the end, we ate out every night! The choice of restaurants and quality of food in Aruba will delight your appetite and shame your diet simultaneously!
I would say that a rental car is essential if you want to get the best out of your trip and this island. We managed to explore much of Aruba during our week and were always happy to come home to our little private oasis in Santa Lucia each day, walking into the AC, jumping into the pool in total privacy.
We couldn't have asked for more from our trip and this location, these studios are great value for Aruba and a much higher standard than we were expecting. I hope you choose to stay here and wish you as happy an experience as we had. We will be back!