Top Hotels Near Donkey Sanctuary in Santa Cruz from NZ$177

"The spot was breathtaking. From the house, the pool, the beach everything was absolutely perfect. Anytime I contacted the owner, he would reply instantly. There were eight of us and plenty of room. Super simple to get anywhere on the island. The owner rented us a 10 person van, which was a lifesaver. I’d recommend this property to anyone looking for a beautiful spot on the water away from all the tourists. We will absolutely be returning!!! "

"Let me first say this is not a resort, but if you are into hiking, exploring, roughing it a little, then this is your place. You will find the need to rent a car as the home is closer to the rugged coast and in the middle of the island in Santa Cruz. Recommend four wheel drive. Host are very accommodating and extremely communicative. This is our second time in Aruba, the first time at a resort and the second time at this little gem. We enjoyed our second trip so much more and saw much more of the island this time. You have a view of the rough cost, ocean and sunrise every morning. PROS - free WIFI, private pool, large bar area, great location, with car you can get to any spot on the island in 30 minutes. Outside shower separate from the main living area. Stove, fridge, microwave, utensils and cookware. Plenty of outside chairs. Cooler to take to the beach along with towels and beach towels. Also you can save on bottled water, we bought a few and refilled from the tap, the water on Aruba is one of the cleanest in the world. Also , TV with cable. The outside area is amazing. Our 8 day stay was cheaper than one night in the better all-inclusive resorts. CONS - No washer and dryer. But not a problem for us, we just rinsed our clothes in the sink and hung them on the line. Next time we will pack lighter.In closing this was perfect for my wife and I. Really nice for two people or a small family. If we go a third time we will definitely stay here again. "

"Great place too stay "

"Super endroit pour le prix ! 朗 Calme, intime, avec palapas, piscine, bain à remous à 5 min à pied d’une des plus plages d’Aruba (Mangel)! Il y a une petite épicerie à un coin de rue. Le propriétaire et la femme de ménage sont plus que gentils et très sympathiques en plus. ❤️❤️ La cuisinette dans notre chambre a été vraiment appréciée. Le plancher de bois extérieur aurait besoin de réparations et les oreillers d’être remplacés mais cela fait partie du bon prix on suppose. 😉 "

"We LOVED our stay at Mammaloes! It felt authentic and was simply delightful. We loved the location near the donkey sanctuary (one of my favorite spots) and Willeke was so helpful and considerate, helping us quickly secure a car (we had forgotten) and super attentive to anything we asked for. Already ready to go back :)"

"This beautiful home was perfect for our family. Quiet residential area, 2 min. Walk to beach, and 5 min. Walk to local supermarket. Will be back next year! Thank you to Edward and Antonio."

"This is our second stay here, love it. Pics are accurate. Great snokel spots. 1st stay conditions were perfect for snorkeling. 2nd stay sea currents and wind were strong, so snorkeling was limited but we also found some other spots to snorkel on the worse days. Accommodations were awesome. We plan on returning. "

"Located in the very safe and quiet area. Great place to stay if you want to snorkle. Rent a car. Bring water shoes and snorkeling gear. Yes, no hot shower; but we almost didn't need one. "

"The apartment is beautifully situated with great ocean and snorkeling access and a 2 minute walk to the beach! It was clean and beautiful, but the appliances could use some maintenance (the toilet runs and only one burner works on the stove.) John is a welcoming host and the use of the beach chairs and coolers was most welcome. Best to rent a car if you stay here, it has one fabulous restaurant around the corner but there isn’t much else nearby."