First of all, thank-you to Arias and his family at Club Arias for making this a very memorable vacation! You guys are amazing!

We were picked up by Arias (himself) at the airport on Saturday night. We were instantly made welcome and felt right at home (and we hadn't even arrived at the hotel yet). We were amazed when we arrived at Club Arias. The grounds were beautifully designed and layed out around 2 pools. The rooms were cozy and well air conditioned. We were able to keep busy, taking full advantage of the pool, foosball table, pool table, and dart board in the commons area. We were introduced to Gabrial, who owned the restraunt on site. He cooked us phenominal meals every day.

This isn't a 5 star high-rise hotel. If you are looking for that, go to the other end of the island. This is a quaint, family run B&B, where the owners go completely out of their way to make you want to come back to Aruba time and time again. Arias was more than helpful getting us settled in, and helping us to explore the island. Being right in front of the mini-bus stop, we were able to take the public transportation, meet locals, eat at local restraunts, whilst saving a small fortune on car rentals and taxi cabs.

Visit Aruba, stay with Arias, explore the less touristy side of the Island, eat the local fare, and as Arias says, "experience the REAL Aruba".

Thanks Again Arias, We'll see you again soon!

Brad

The outdoor areas are just gorgeous, beautifull pool area. Owners are very friendly and helpfull.
The first two rooms (nr 7 and nr 6) we got assigned had water damage and mold on the walls, we went back to the owner and they gave us (for the 3rd time) a new and very nice room (nr 5). This room was spacieus and clean, no water damage or mold. We suspect that all apparments on the right hand side had the same problems, we spoke to a couple that stayed in appartment nr 8 and they had to check out early because of the water and mold problems that gave the lady health issues. The owners tried to clean it but the problems where too severe. We enjoyed our room, it was very nice and we enjoyed our stay, we were lucky that they had another room for us otherwise we were not able to stay here due to the mold issues. They did eveything possible to accommodate us and made us feel like honored guests. great service ranging from cake in the afternoon and lemonade and water unlimited. lots of toys for the kiddos and beach chairs free of charge. Breakfast was always perfect, Thanks Gabriel.

While the exterior facade is a bit eclectic, once you walk through the doors your whole opinion and demeanor changes. It's probably the most comfortable and relaxing experience we've ever had in a hotel on Aruba. The rooms, to put is simply, are spectacular: spacious, well appointed, and the beds are very comfortable. Safes in every room for security, nice TV in the bedroom and a spacious sitting area - all for a nice price. All of the rooms border on either a spa-type pool or a large swimming area with ample chaises and sitting area. The daily breakfast was great.

We were particularl impressed by the friendliness of all the other guests and especially the hospitality of the owners, Arias and Flory. In fact, our first night there Arias invited us to a local Arabian restaurant (Sultan) with him, his wife, and three other couples staying at the club. It was a wonderful time with great food and great company.

While the whole island is wonderful, staying in Savaneta is a safe and great location to experience the island on a more intimate level without getting caught up in 'the high rise scene'. Club Arias is the place to saty, and we'll be back.

I had the most wonderfull vacation in paradise and many thanks to Arias and his family to have make it possible for me. It is a perfect location with lots to enjoy in this perfect world. Fresh lemonade every day with a very good breakfast cook with love and pride. I felt like home instantely. Didn t rent a car because of my tight budget but almost all site reachable by bus. Thank you also to all the nice people that I met on the site each morning and that brought me along with them. I walked to Mangel Halto from Arias Club and it offer great snorkeling experience in cristaline blue water. Also a great local fish restaurant called Zeerover, at only 5 minutes walk from Arias place. Usually I never travel twice to the same location but would go back to this place in a hearthbeat.. Also the most comfortable bed I slept and I have been working in a big renowed hotel chained for years..Do not hesitate to pick Arias Club and enjoy life.
Brigitte from Quebec :)