Reviews of Serene by the Sea 3 stars

Very comfortable and laid back, ample parking, great breakfast, lot of restaurant possibilities in the vicinity.

Nothing really

Amazing location, very helpful hosts, wild life at our door step. Great breakfast by the master chef. Thank you very much for everything Elisé and Desiree

Perfect location within walking distance to several restaurants. Private beach atmosphere was fantastic. The family who owns this oasis in paradise were very friendly and helpful throughout our girls trip to ARUBA. The icing on the cake was the floating massage dock.

Breakfast

I don't often add reviews but wanted to give one here to say that this place looks better than the photos! I've stayed so many places that are a let down after seeing the pictures online, that I generally assume something will be worse than it looks and this was not the case here! I had been slightly concerned that the room looked quite basic on the pictures but it was actually really nice and comfortable, with a very comfy bed. In addition the location was fantastic with lovely sea views and lots of space to lounge by the water. The staff were super friendly and helpful, it definitely felt more friendly than any corporate hotel. It's also very close to the Flying Fishbone restaurant as well as Zeerovers which is phenomenal value for really fresh fish & shrimp.

Very quiet, off the beaten path. Great place to relax.

I was sad that I only was able to stay here for one night, it would have been a pleasure to have stayed longer!! The grounds are very small, cosy and quaint. The thought put into the decor is what makes the property really unique & full of character. There are palm trees everywhere & you can walk directly into the sea for a swim, the water is nice & shallow too. I really enjoyed my breakfast here & even asked the chef to cook me lunch before leaving to the airport.. it was one of the most delicious meals I had in Aruba! Proper home cooked food made with love! The beds are extremely comfortable, I had the best nights sleep and the rooms are very clean. I loved the amenities in the bathroom, they smelt amazing! This is a lovely family owned business & everyone working here was so lovely, polite, warm & friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Loved everything!

Location is great, very relaxing and peaceful, and we felt very safe. Being on the water was priceless and the views were amazing. Overall, the rooms were clean and comfortable. Very nice that they offer breakfast - simple but adequate. The owners/family were very friendly and accommodating and made you feel comfortable. Snorkeling equipment and towels were available which was great. Very easy to check in and check out.

Rooms could do with some updating. Over the weekend there was no one there cleaning and neatening up the shared amenities but on Monday the staff were there straightening up. Kayaks need some repair.

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Good selection of breakfast choices.

Shower drain, & smell.

A lovely small, family-run hotel. The owners are very kind and accommodating. It is quietly located right by the water with a small access point, far away from the high-rise hotels of Palm Beach. The breakfast is simple but sufficient. Chef Celeste makes a great omelet, ensuring the day starts well. Some parts of the property could use a little sprucing up, but overall, we had a wonderful time there.

Beautiful scenery, delicious breakfast, and fantastic staff. The snorkeling and marine life right off the beach was the best I’d seen.

The drain in the bathroom backed up a bit

Wonderful premises! Steps away from the beach. The owners are the sweetest people. Felt very welcomed and very cozy. They have a great kitchen outside with all necessities.

Location to the beach.

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Serene by the Sea is a great place to relax. Just a few meters from your room, you can reach the small sandy beach with sun beds, hammocks and plenty of seating. Here you can spend the whole day undisturbed and enjoy the sunset without animation or annoying music. If you make a request, it will be quickly fulfilled in this small, family-run hotel. If you expect more than scrambled eggs, omelettes, fried eggs, toast, cheese, ham, jam and fruit for breakfast, you should take care of yourself. At the Serena by the Sea, you are in Aruba and not in the USA like at Eagle Beach. It's the real thing.

Quaint hotel. Friendly staff, great for the family. Will highly recommend

Everybody was very helpful. Beautiful facility near to Baby Beach and Arikok National Park.

Extra helpful staff, everyone and especially Reno and Chef

Serene by the Sea exceeded all of our expectations. Their communications before our stay were thorough and made us feel planned for and very welcome. Our oceanfront room had everything we needed and some nice things we didn't expect, such as Aruba Aloe products in the bathroom, including hand wash, shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel. The bed was extremely comfortable. Reno, the manager, took good care of us and oriented us to the property. The location, beach lounges, and ample provisions for relaxing in the shade were perfect. This was our first time staying in Savaneta, and we look forward to returning to Serene.

I cannot think of anything!

Everyone was so friendly. Staff and other guests. Met some great people and enjoyed my entire stay.

No pool. Pretty sure I overlooked that when I booked but honestly that’s the only downside.