We just returned from a week at Paradise Villas in Aruba. What a great find. We rented a two bedroom facing the ocean with another couple. We found the rooms to be spacious and clean. The staff at PV is so helpful and friendly. The pool area and small cafe are just right for relaxing and the beach is just breath taking. I would recommend this facility to everyone looking for a peaceful, relaxing vacation.

My husband and I exchanged a time share for a week at PBV. We were pleasantly surprised at how lovely the place is. The staff was wonderful and extremely helpful and friendly. The room was nice and clean, just what we needed for a relaxing vacation. The pool and beach was well maintained and there were plenty of chairs as well as huts. We did have a problem with our room. When we called, maintenance arrived within 5 minutes and they took care of everything immediately.

The environment is relaxing and quiet which was just what we were looking for. We would recommend this hotel to all. We are planning a return visit next May.

Mona, New York City

I just returned from Aruba and first stayed at the Marriott Stellaris Casino/Resort. It was quiet since there were renovations going on.. but no major complaints there.
Then we went to my friend's time share at the Paradise Beach Villas and were VERY dissapointed especially coming from a resort propert like the Marriott.
The staff at the front desk did not give us that warm Aruban charm like they do at the resort hotels. It looked like a rustic place with plaid couches and not a soul around except for the security guard that kept gaping at us. We got to our room after taking the elevator that was hot and looked like a service elevator. My friend kept saying the hallways looked like her college dorm... We were dissapointed since she owns a 2 bedroom and they only offered us a 1 bedroom suite. The size of our suite was fairly big but the decor was very late 80s- hence they opened 17 years ago so it definitely is the same furniture from when they opened. The place wasn't too clean either. The kitchen area smelled like something foul (rotted food) was still stuck in the plumbing and we found a few dead flies in the bathroom. I slept on the pull out bed which took both of us to open it and the mattress was only 3 inches thick and was horrible to sleep on. I kept waking up with aches/pains all over.
We used the toilet and it got clogged so we had to get maintenance. What an embarrasment that was since the toilet was not in working order.
They have 2 large pools but they looked old and there was no atmosphere, just open space and a few sparce small palm trees. The location is good right across from Eagle Beach but I would save my money and invest in staying in an updated resort hotel... There is no luxury here just low-budget.

I just returned from the Paradise Villas. I was a guest of an owner. I read comments before actually going theree from other people who had stayed there. I was therefore very leary about staying there. I was pleasantly surprised that I did not encounter most of what others detailed of their problems while there. The minus points from this past week was that the elevator was constantly not working, cable was off 1 day, there is a charge for even the local calls, and far back in some of the corners in the rooms you'll see dirt. Seeing dirt in a paid for room should NEVER happen! That's a no no. Some things you may say happen in your own house, but dirt in the corners for pay???? Now I understand the construction that's going on. Fine and dandy, because that means improvements or maintenance are coing on. People are there year round, 24/7, so they have to work sometime and somebody's going to be disturbed. Now for the pluses. Pleasant staff. Security on post. A SAFE provided for your items. Plenty of dishes, tv's, phones and storage place for your clothes. And what a patio! Where can you beat that? Additionally, our room had a new stove, macrowave and dishwasher. The fridge seemed new also. When we needed things done or fixed the staff were right on it! I loved the dark rooms at night, the humming of the aircondition. And regarding the dampness, one only needs to READ the note next to the thermostat. Finally, it was quiet chilly in there, so PBV need to dosomething about that. Again, I don't own there, but given an opportunit, I'll return again.