Nearby Attractions & Vibe
Oranjestad’s center is within easy reach, with the harbour and shopping options adding local color to your stay.
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Oranjestad, AW
YOUR FIRST DAY Hotel on Aruba
9 Palmitastraat
Independent hotel · Guest score 6.5/10
About this hotel
Luxurious Accommodations First Day Hotel on Aruba! offers upscale units with modern amenities including a kitchen, flat-screen TV, and private terrace with pool views. Guests can indulge in complimentary treats like champagne, fruits, and chocolates. Relaxation and Wellness Guests can unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or book rejuvenating wellness packages. The picnic area provides a serene spot for a leisurely day outdoors. Convenient Services Enjoy free private parking, WiFi, and shuttle service at this sustainable aparthotel. With full-day security and currency exchange on-site, guests can relax and explore worry-free. Experience luxury and relaxation at First Day Hotel on Aruba! Book now for an unforgettable stay.
Highlights
Service & Comfort
Guests value attentive service and comfortable spaces, with strong emphasis on a relaxing pool scene during downtime.
Distinctive Amenities & Dining
Luxurious units with kitchenettes and private terraces pair with wellness offerings and on-site essentials for a seamless stay.
Facilities
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Exercise/lap pool
- Parking
All 76 facilities
- ATM/banking
- Shopping on site
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Snack bar/deli
- Golfing on site
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Water park access (surcharge)
- Free beach shuttle
- Beach umbrellas
- Internet access
- Private picnics
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Free bus station shuttle
- Swimming nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Packed lunches
- Currency exchange
- Private check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Concierge service
- Grocery deliveries
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Mobile app for room service
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Check-out
- 05:00 PM
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness3.8
Multiple reviews highlighted extreme dissatisfaction with cleanliness, describing it as very dirty.
- Service5.8
Service reviews were predominantly negative, with complaints about communication and staff attitude.
- Location8.8
Positive mentions of location and host friendliness, although not without some complaints.
- Room Quality7.3
Reviews indicate mixed feelings about room quality, with some mentions of small size and uncomfortable accommodations.
- Amenities7.8
The pool received positive feedback, indicating decent amenities overall.
- Value for Money5.8
Perception of value was low, especially regarding misleading room conditions and additional fees.
- Food and Beverage5.8
No specific reviews mention food and beverage quality, but implied dissatisfaction with service extends here.
- Overall Experience7.3
Overall sentiment reflects significant dissatisfaction, despite some elements being acceptable.
Guest reviews
El lugar muy acocegedor, Miss Esther y Mister Ronald, lo maximo, nos brindaron el mejor servicio.
El lugar muy acocegedor, Miss Esther y Mister Ronald, lo maximo, nos brindaron el mejor servicio.
Tal vez un poco el baño
I only stayed for two days before leaving for another Airbnb because the place was not good at all. When my friends arrived and saw the place, they immediately said there was no way they were staying there, so we all decided to leave. The problem is that I paid for all the nights in advance, and when I requested a refund for the unused nights, I was told there would be no refund. This made my trip extremely difficult because my funds were already low, and refusing to refund me put me in a tough situation. We will never stay there again. The airco use to come on n lock off at 7 so if I wanted to sleep late it was hot. The wanted to stay with others we don't know n if we lost anything the was not responsible. The also had only one bathroom for so much people. The had a pool but it was dirty most time. The doors was always open. The had only one fridge. We could not flush the toilet paper in toilet so the papers was just in a corner that would make it smell very very bad I like to bath with hot water and the did not had that.
I only stayed for two days before leaving for another Airbnb because the place was not good at all. When my friends arrived and saw the place, they immediately said there was no way they were staying there, so we all decided to leave. The problem is that I paid for all the nights in advance, and when I requested a refund for the unused nights, I was told there would be no refund. This made my trip extremely difficult because my funds were already low, and refusing to refund me put me in a tough situation. We will never stay there again. The airco use to come on n lock off at 7 so if I wanted to sleep late it was hot. The wanted to stay with others we don't know n if we lost anything the was not responsible. The also had only one bathroom for so much people. The had a pool but it was dirty most time. The doors was always open. The had only one fridge. We could not flush the toilet paper in toilet so the papers was just in a corner that would make it smell very very bad I like to bath with hot water and the did not had that.
Anything
Anything
Hice una reservación y nunca me confirmaron antes con anticipación, hasta que yo escribí, lo cual fue tarde porque me negaron la entrada a Aruba, entonces no tienen buena comunicación con los que reservan desde la aplicación, ni siquiera escribiendo por Whatsapp...ellos debitaron el pago de mi tarjeta de crédito, pero nunca pude llegar y disfrutar mis vacaciones. Así que no recomiendo ni en lo más mínimo este hotel. I made a reservation, but they never confirmed it in advance until I wrote to them. That was too late because they denied me entry to Aruba. So, they don't have good communication with those who book through the app, not even writing via WhatsApp. They debited my credit card, but I was never able to arrive and enjoy my vacation. So, I don't recommend this hotel in the slightest.
Excelente la piscina y el patio común para relajar.
Excelente la piscina y el patio común para relajar.