Savaneta

Savaneta is a town and region in southeastern Aruba. Until 1797, it was the island's capital city. It is home to the island's oldest surviving home, a 150-year-old cas di torto, or mud hut. The Savaneta region has an estimated area of 27.76 square kilometers and 11,518 inhabitants according to the 2010 census. Wikipedia.
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Aruba Bob Snorkel & Scuba
1. Aruba Bob Snorkel & Scuba
5.0
(854)
Tours
Certification agency
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We had a wonderful time with Luis and Jeff. They both are very professional. My kids and my husband went scuba diving, nine of them had experience. Luis was very attentive, helping my son and my daughter to dive on a safe and fun journey. I went snorkeling with Jeff. I haven't been snorkeling for 5 years, and I've almost forgotten everything about it. He is also very attentive, kept asking me if I was okay, and took three short breaks along the journey, without pushing. And lots of awesome pictures!
What a fantastic experience! Our guides were friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful fish and the reef was incredible. First time snorkeling for my two kiddos and myself and we can't wait to do it again soon. Thank you!!!
We had already spent several days on the island and had done some snorkeling on our own. We had a reservation with Aruba Bob but weren’t sure if it would add anything to what we had already seen. We couldn’t have been more wrong - we did the Private Snorkeling Tour and it was an incredible experience. They took us to a beautiful reef, and using the scooters completely changed the snorkeling experience. Everyone on the staff is amazing - they’re incredibly patient, show you incredible things, and explain everything. Special mention to Martina, who was our private guide - it was a pleasure to do the tour with her.
If you’re in Aruba, this is a must! Our guide was awesome and a native of the island. It was a very personal experience with the tour being just my husband and myself and the guide. If you’re wanting a memorable experience without the crowd of a tour group, this is the place. We had a great time and highly recommend Aruba Bob!
Fun! Must do! You will not experience snorkeling like this anywhere else! 🐠 November 2025 Fantastic second visit! I loved the slow, relaxed pace. The tour guides were amazing, expertly leading us through the beautiful reefs and the incredible shipwreck off Mangel Haltob. We'll definitely recommend Aruba Bob to all our friends!
What a great experience we had. Mark from Netherlands calmed me down and helped me with my fear with water. I’m amazed of all the beautiful things Mark showed us under water, pictures are phenomenal. I will always appreciate Mark for treating us with care and protection. He made sure we were safe at all times. We love him and we are going to referred him to our family who is traveling soon to aruba. Thank you Mark I hope you enjoyed the seafood festival you deserve it bud ❣️
Coco was great! He took us on the most amazing dives and sent us great pictures. I couldnt have asked for a better guide for my first ocean dives. Carolina worked with us to make sure we were booked and we got to get in 3 dive days during our vacation.
Our instructor coco was amazing the shop was very helpful informative, and just knew how to enjoy themselves and keep things fun while being professional and keeping us all safe. These guys will probably be my go-to when diving in Aruba.
Mangel Halto
2. Mangel Halto
4.7
(728)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Secluded beach with a sun deck, mangroves & calm, shallow waters, popular for kayaking & snorkeling.
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Best snorkeling on Aruba! Fun fact: the little grass-topped stand are called palapas and are free to use (1st come, 1st served) throughout Aruba as all beaches are considered public property.
This beach contains majority of the scenic steps that enter the ocean. Beach also doesn't get too deep. Great for people who cant swim well and even better for children.
Our favorite beach in Aruba. The mangroves offer shaded spots you can sit in or leave your stuff to go swimming. The tide is gentle for the most part and the beach is expansive. There are some rocky parts and sandy parts as opposed to only rock beaches on some of the Aruban coast.
Absolutely beautiful!! Easy access to snorkeling. Water is shallow, warm and very, very calm. Lots of birds and fishes. Perfect for little ones.
Loved it!! 😍 This is an interesting, incredible beach. Please know that there are two parts to this beach. One part has no landing beach area but has staircases to allow you into the water but if you either walk or drive to farther down the beach, you'll see a small building and a path that descends down to an area with about six palapasand a before of smooth rocks in an ankle-shallowpool of moving water that is absolutely 💯 % clear. You feel as if you are walking out into the ocean while small fish visit your ankles in the water. I actually laid down in the water and almost fell asleep while the calming waters eased by my body. Soothing, relaxing and the very best part....very few people are there! My speed and my style...enjoy before the secret is out of the bag!
Love this beach, very nice quiet and not very crowded. most tourists will not go here because there are not places to rent beach chairs and no sand. I think it’s a perfect place to snorkel and enjoy the beautiful water
Honestly, I found the Mangrove boring. Follow the road and go to this place in the photo. Some people just visit the mangrove and leave. This place in the photo is beautiful! One of the best places in Aruba to take photos. We walked through the mangrove. I fell in love.
Cool place with mangrove trees, sand, and trails.
Club Arias Bed & Breakfast Aruba
3. Club Arias Bed & Breakfast Aruba
4.1
(74)
Permanently Closed
Bed & breakfast
Tours
Straightforward lodging offering a gourmet restaurant, an outdoor pool & a game room.
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I am ultra late with making this review, but better late than never. I had the pleasure of spending some much needed R & R here, and couldn't have made a better choice. The food was excellent, hospitality excellent and the room decor just enough to make you feel as though you're at a favorite aunt and uncles home.
The owner Arias suddenly passed away a couple years ago and I believe this place is no longer operational. Without anyone around to run it I can't image it's open since he was the owner and manager. It used to be a great place about a decade ago but Arias let it go and I think they just couldn't afford the upkeep and investment it needed.
I have a hard time understanding all the positive reviews. The place is run down. Our room smelled like mildew. The pool was not clean, but most of all the staff especially the owner, were rude! I would never stay here again. I've been coming to Aruba over 25 years, they are known for their hospitality and friendliness, but this place is NOT a good example of that.
While the room itself is amazing, to be greeted at the door with trash strewn about and a empty rundown property is hard to get past. The property's exterior amenities are all 4 years past prime and it shows. The interiors of each room are beautiful. The chef is amazing.
Great place to stay. We had a reservation that was in a cargo container. It was simple but ok for a few days. Pillows and mattress could he better. Resort was nice, but could use some upkeep. Aruba Bob is great, but wasn't used this trip.
We celebrated our 10- year anniversary at Club Arias with close friends. Best vacation decision we have ever made. There was nothing that we did not enjoy about this slice of heaven- AMAZING staff, WONDERFUL food and our room accommodations were second to none. The landscape was beautiful and the onsite water oasis was simply blissful. The staff was the friendliest and most helpful we have ever encountered in all of our travels- that is saying a lot!! Cannot say enough great things about this place- words will never do it justice. We cannot wait to return!!
Arias and his wife was very friendly and made sure I was comfortable. Inside the compound was very beautiful. My complaints come with the amenities which all seemed to be missing there was no 4pm snacks the refreshments was just water which sometimes will sit in the cooler for days becoming warm water. The WiFi was really spotty and unreliable. The all inclusive breakfast wasn’t really all inclusive you pick from a menu of three things and you cannot go back for seconds. Arias and his wife made sure inquired for the complaints I had but I did not see any changes.
If there there 10 stars I would leave a 10 star review. GREAT STAFF!!! Super friendly people. Cute rooms with a nice touch, very clean. Really went out of there way to help. Great food. Priced great compared to everyone around.
Clear Kayak Aruba
4. Clear Kayak Aruba
4.2
(56)
Canoe & kayak tour agency
Tours
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We had a great time on our tour. Recommend messaging via WhatsApp for quick response. My partner is paralyzed from the chest down, and message the day before and they organised to pick us up from the cruise ship, take to their launch site, we did the clear class kayak and saw plenty of marine life (turtle, fish, blue bottle jelly fish). I wouldn't say it was the most active array of marine life compared to other countries but was good. The guide was knowledgeable. We then stopped and did a snorkel around a local bay. And we also asked for a small island tour which the owner did for us. It was a great day and highly recommend. Note that I agreed to lift my partner in and out of the transfer, carry my partner to and from the kayak. They may offer to do this if require but more They don't have accessible facilities per say, but did everything they could.
Best Kayak rental Aruba… We actually were unable to go due to weather.. So friendly and helpful from booking & making our best decision for us not to go .. giving us options & recommendations.. They really put us first .. I so hope we get to come back and see the island from kayak next time!!! The people are so Amazing & the beauty of this place will always be in my memory .. Thank you Clear Kayak Aruba!!!! So excited I was able to be your 51st review!! Great milestone ..!!!
Our guide was great, the kayaks are not clear, they are orange. The trip took longer than expected and the snorkeling was short. They were great though and I’d recommend them.
The guides were friendly and so knowledgeable. They made everyone in our group feel comfortable and have a blast. They truly went above and beyond, including talking and sending us photos from the trip when our phone broke.
Thank you for the amazing birthday experience my Daughter had the best celebration ever! The kids enjoy the information about the mangrove and why they should be protected !
Tour guides were nice, but the tour itself didn’t feel like much of a “tour.” We really only stopped at one location to look at some jellyfish—while this was an interesting stop, it was definitely drawn out. A lot of the trip felt drawn out and uneventful. Also the “clear” (plastic) bottoms are pretty foggy & scratched up—which don’t really enable you to see much while you’re kayaking. Also make sure to bring water with you if you do decide to do this trip because water isn’t offered until the trip is done. Overall I wouldn’t recommend this trip.
Had the best tour guides!
We had a fabulous experience kayaking! The water was quite rough, but our guides JD and Lee very skillfully navigated us away from the shore and into the mangrove area. Our family of four had never done kayaking with such strong waves, but it was fun and nobody fell in the water as the guides were good in assessing when it was safe to cut through the strong current. They shared great information about the vegetation and the history of the area. Would highly recommend!
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