bucuti, manchebo with kids
Mar 6th, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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bucuti, manchebo with kids
Please help - making last minute reservations and want to know if either the Bucuti or Manchebo is good for kids. They are 5 and 7. I tend to not love glitzy resorts- just a really nice pool area and beach should be fine.
Mar 6th, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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Hi,
I recommend the Manchebo - it is recently upgraded and now has a Balinese-inspired spa. The staff is livelier and service is much improved. It is now one of the better smaller mid-range hotels in Aruba. Plus, kids stay for free in a room with their parents.
Have a great day!
Julia
I recommend the Manchebo - it is recently upgraded and now has a Balinese-inspired spa. The staff is livelier and service is much improved. It is now one of the better smaller mid-range hotels in Aruba. Plus, kids stay for free in a room with their parents.
Have a great day!
Julia
Mar 6th, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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I have not been to either one of those two hotels. I know Bucuti discourages children. So, I wouldn't choose there.
I think Manchebo is a best western brand? Not sure about that.
Go to aruba-bb.com for more info on aruba. We went a couple of years ago and stayed at the Marriott, (big and glitzy with lots of people). We enjoyed our stay. The people on the aruba-bb.com forum go to aruba all the time. The Holiday Inn next to the marriott was a large hotel with a nice pool. I have not seen the rooms, but the grounds were nice. I know they have a meal plan as well. (By the way the dining is Aruba is excellent and the kids are welcome at most restaurants. ) My kids were 10 and 11 when we went and they had a blast.
Manchebo may be the place to go. But I know the Bucuti is geared more for the grown ups.
I think Manchebo is a best western brand? Not sure about that.
Go to aruba-bb.com for more info on aruba. We went a couple of years ago and stayed at the Marriott, (big and glitzy with lots of people). We enjoyed our stay. The people on the aruba-bb.com forum go to aruba all the time. The Holiday Inn next to the marriott was a large hotel with a nice pool. I have not seen the rooms, but the grounds were nice. I know they have a meal plan as well. (By the way the dining is Aruba is excellent and the kids are welcome at most restaurants. ) My kids were 10 and 11 when we went and they had a blast.
Manchebo may be the place to go. But I know the Bucuti is geared more for the grown ups.
Mar 7th, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Hi:
The Bucuti's website says that it is not for children, so
I wouldn't go there.
We stayed at the Wyndham which is now a Westin (I think?) it has a great pool and the kids there seemed occupied and happy. I know nothing of the Manchebo.
Kristen
The Bucuti's website says that it is not for children, so
I wouldn't go there.
We stayed at the Wyndham which is now a Westin (I think?) it has a great pool and the kids there seemed occupied and happy. I know nothing of the Manchebo.
Kristen
Mar 7th, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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I think if you you check that Bucuti (not the Tara suites) will take a maximum of 3 people.
The pool is being upgraded but you have to understand that Bucuti appeals to people because it doesn't encourage children - you will appreciate this when you decide to have a getaway without your children and don't want to listen to other peoples
Have fun, the restaurants are wonderful and Pizza Bobs is within walking distance of the Manchebo!
The pool is being upgraded but you have to understand that Bucuti appeals to people because it doesn't encourage children - you will appreciate this when you decide to have a getaway without your children and don't want to listen to other peoples
Have fun, the restaurants are wonderful and Pizza Bobs is within walking distance of the Manchebo!
