* Resort/staff *

We stayed at the Manchebo from June 16 - 23 for our wedding/honeymoon. Our wedding was in front of the Manchebo at sunset on June 18, 2008 and it was BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!! Prior to our arrival, the staff was very helpful with our preparations for the wedding. We we went with a local wedding planner Lissy Lampe that does a lot weddings at the Manchebo and she was great as well, and had everything planned perfectly. The reception took place at the Manchebo's beachside Pavilion. The catering staff served our guests a great BBQ dinner and cocktails (Nyoka helped us get it all handled with no stress to us at all). The food was very reasonably priced and with 12 guests, our bar tab was based on consumption. The staff at the Manchebo are so very helpful and nice. Sandra and Dilia at the front desk were willing to help with anything and always addressed me and my wife by name and with a smile like good friends. During the day we were suprised to have other hotel staff congratulate us on our wedding. Overall the staff was EXCELLENT and they make you feel at home or like you have been staying with them for 10 years.

* Room/accomodations *

The rooms are decent but very clean which is what matters to us the most. The bed was a little firm but the AC blows cold air and it is very very comfortable in the room when it's time to hit the sack. We requested the 2nd floor ocean view when we booked. We were pleasantly surprised to find that we got an awesome room as requested. We stayed in room 48 on the 2nd floor which in my opinion is the nicest view of the beach and ocean. My wife and I were actually looking at the room picture on the Manchebo website and we think it is room 48 because of the view you see through the window. Any room from the 40 - 48 range would be good though if 48 is booked up. The pool was clean and very comfortable and the lounge area was nice as well. On the beach you have your chose of 45 palapas and it was not difficult at all to get one close to the beach. Anytime you need clean beach towels all you do is go to the front desk and easily exchange them. No checking to see how many you have checked out like they do in some resorts. The Spa de Sol was pretty nice and we each had a 55 min massage included in our honeymoon package.

* Food/drinks *

Breakfast was ok but nothing great

Lunch was ok but nothig great

Dinner was a lot better because you have the Garden Terrace and the AWESOME French Steakhouse. We did the all inclusive package so we had dinner at the French Steakhouse at least 4 nights and we absolutely loved it! Harold, one of the servers in the steakhouse is amazing!

Pega Pega bar for the drinks during the day was pretty good and Iggy, the bartender, was great and super friendly. They have happy hour from 5 - 7 where you can get 2 drinks for the price of 1. I would recommend doing the all inclusive if you do not want to worry about paying out a lot of money at each meal or if you plan on drinking throughout the day. The drinks can add up really quick if you don't pay attention but with the all inclusive plan all you do is sign your room # and name. Try the wings they are very good and the Polar beer is pretty good as one of the local beer options (some other beers, drinks and food can carry an additional surcharge, so make sure you read the terms of the all-inclusive plan to avoid surprises).

Overall the Manchebo is a great place to stay if you are looking for a great beach, awesome staff, good food and cozy rooms. We are already hoping to return around the Christmas holiday.

manchebo was great. it is a small hotel in the eagle beach section so there are not a bunch of clubs and stuff. the rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. we had a slight problem with our room when we arrived. we were immediately given a choice of otherrooms and the next day, found a free coupoun for a 70 dollar dinner in our room. it has the best beach, it is quieter than other places. it is very uncrowded, we never had trouble getting a palapa on the beach. the french steakhouse is awesome (they had better steak than the ruth chris on the island). free internet and cool gift shop. lots of colorful iguanas.

only downfall.

pool is warm, probably because it is small and aruba is hot

My review title says it all!!!

Excellent!!!!!!!!!! Great location!!!!!!!! Very clean!!!!!! Very helpful staff!!

Located right on Manchebo beach, so no hassle at all getting to the beach!!!

Sufficient number of palapas are available

Booked an island tour and an Atlantis submarine tour through the front desk; very helpful people there!

Room was very clean!!!!

Walking distance to bus stop to get to town. Also very close to Alahambra casino if you want to gamble :-)

Just loved it! We just booked the room (Not the all-inclusive package)

The Manchebo is a lovely place to stay on Eagle Beach. We usually go to Aruba in April, this time we did May and it was a good decision, less crowds. The rooms are clean, and maid service excellent. It is NOT the Hyatt, for those that like to complain. However, they don't charge the Hyatt price, if that is what you want, go to the Hyatt and fight over chairs!! The staff is fabulous, we went to the grocery store, and they carried our groceries to our room. The beach is clean, beautiful and quiet. The French Steakhouse is WONDERFUL. The Manager's cocktail party is very nice. Would recommend the place to anyone.