This was our first time to Aruba and won't be our last. We were so impressed with this beautiful little island. We stayed at the Costa Linda Beach Resort with friends in a 2 bedroom unit, totally remodeled, clean, friendly staff and residents. It was easy to see why people have been coming here for 20-30 years, and now their children and grandchildren. Thanks Nelson for the wonderful bar service and for inventing The Victor for us to enjoy, you are quite the mixologist! Only suggestion I have is to make the pool water temp a little cooler, it was not as refreshing as the ocean. Thanks to all at the pool bar for their wonderful service and dining suggestions, you never steered us wrong! We are already planning a return visit and would like to bring our family as well. Thanks for making us feel like family.

This was my fourth trip to Aruba and the best by far! CostaLinda was a WONDERFUL place to stay. The entire staff treat you like Family, probably because most of the guests return year after year. The grounds are impeccable and so tropical.The pools are very clean and the beach is the BEST I have ever been on in Aruba. The restaurant on site is fantastic for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We ate breakfast in our bathing suits an "hit the beach" right after. Most rooms have an ocean view, if above the first floor but the gardens are so beautiful that would have been OK also. Our unit was newly remodeled, most are at this point, with beautiful granite in kitchen and bathrooms. Towels were changed every day and floors mopped at least twice during our stay! That doesn't usually happen. Just can't say enough...should be awarded 6 stars!! I PRAY I get this trade again on our next trip!!!!!

Our stay at Costa Linda was wonderful. The redone units are beautiful. The grounds are kept magnicficently and the staff could not be more accomodating. We are owners and love this resort. Things to do and also great to just sit back and relax either by the pool or at the most beautiful beach in Aruba or maybe even the world.

This is our home away from home.

Stayed at the Costa Linda Beach Resort Sept. 28 - Oct. 5, 2012. We stayed in a two Bdrm. 2 bath unit on the fifth floor over looking the pool and ocean. Wonderful. This was a Timeshare unit, newly re-modeled with a balconey. Very good time to visit, very few children. Many of the guest were owners and spoke highly of the resort. Aruba has a lot to offer. We toured the island with a cab driver name Ray. He was very informative, took us to places the typical bus tour did not. Do not recommend taking the Jeep tour. Ride could be very bumpy and uncomfortable for those with health challenges. Resort has a shuttle that takes you around the area. Down side is that shuttle can take you close to the grocery store, but you will then need to cross a very busy street and return the same way with bags to get the shuttle back. Take a cab would be much better. Cab fare is regulated by the goverment and is pretty standard. A standard price of $9.00 will take you from the low rise area to the high rise area.

There is a variety of resturants, but a cab is needed to get to them Seafood is excellent. We dined at the Driftwood in the downtown area service and food excellent.

Service: The housekeeping service is OK. Many do not speak English, but speaking slowly will get them to understand. Resort staff was very helpful, friendly. We needed use a motorized wheelchair and was surprised to find the cost was only $5 per day.

Beach - Eagle Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. No problem with finding places to sit, white sand was cleaned daily. Security is very visible and definitely monitors the pool for over aggressive child activity.

Definitely plan on returning. ( Highly recommend Ray, cab driver, 593-3234; tas@setarnet.aw)