FIRST DAY HOSTEL on ARUBA

Palmitastraat

Independent hotel · Guest score 7.8/10

About this hotel

Convenient Location Comfortable Accommodation Delicious Breakfast Options Book your stay at FIRST DAY HOSTEL on ARUBA and enjoy a relaxing getaway with a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Indulge in a continental, American, or vegetarian breakfast daily. Experience pool views from select rooms and take advantage of amenities such as airport transfers and bicycle rentals. Only 2.7 km from Surfside Beach and Queen Beatrix International Airport, this hostel offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. Start your adventure in Oranjestad now!

Highlights

Nearby Attractions & Vibe

Located in Oranjestad with easy access to Surfside Beach and a welcoming neighborhood feel. Enjoy convenient connections and a relaxed gateway to Aruba.

Guest-Focused Hospitality

Guests praise attentive host service, welcoming common areas, and comfortable stays with reliable shuttle and airport transfers where available.

Distinctive Amenities & Dining

Choose from pool-view rooms and a kitchenette-equipped setup, plus breakfast options spanning continental, American, and vegetarian selections.

Facilities

Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Exercise/lap pool
Parking
Swimming pool

All 61 facilities

Television in common areas
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Internet access
Private picnics
Japanese garden
Swimming nearby
Bicycle-friendly property
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Car hire
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Concierge service
Shared kitchen
Outdoor furniture
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
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
CCTV outside property
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

Check-in & checkout

Check-in: 04:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Rooms & rates

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Guest sentiment

Cleanliness7.0
Mixed reviews; mention of a cleaning person being good but overall sentiment is unclear.
Service8.5
Positive feedback on the host's attention and hospitality.
Location8.0
General sentiment is positive regarding access and atmosphere.
Room Quality8.0
No specific mentions; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities8.0
Reviewed positively for the pool and common area; average score.
Value for Money8.5
Guests expressed satisfaction with their stay relative to the cost.
Food and Beverage6.5
Complaints about the lack of breakfast options.
Overall Experience7.8
Overall positive experience despite some missing amenities.