We are a family of 4 with two adult daughters who came back to Aruba for our 25th Anniversary after visiting on our 20th. Remembering what a beautiful beach Malmock was, we chose to stay at Ocean 105 in the Raymond apartment, with the ocean view for the easy access to one of our favorite snorkeling spots. All we had to do is walk down the hill and jump into the turquoise water to view many beautiful fish, turtles and various sea life. This is the same area where ships and boats bring snorkelers from other locations in the afternoon.
Everyone from the property managers to the housekeeper to the owner made us feel right at home. The apartments are very clean and have all the basics you need. We had beach towels,chairs and a full size cooler at out disposal and snorkeling equipment available for our use.
If you just want to lay on the beach, just around the corner from Malmock is Arashi Beach. The sand there is soft and white and if you still want to snorkel, you can here too, by just walking into the shallow water. It's perfect for beginners.
It is recommended to rent a car to get around the Island to enjoy everything it has to offer and see all the sights. The highrise hotels are just 5 minutes drive down the road where there are many restaurants to eat and close by in Noord is a grocery store if you want to do some simple cooking in.
If you want a more quiet relaxed area and freedom to come and go when you want, Ocean 105 is the place for you. We were very satisfied with our stay at Ocean 105 and would most likely return again on our next trip to Aruba!
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