My first time in Aruba, and didnt' want to spend hundreds a night. Coconut Inn is a good choice for those who want to save money, but also those who want to experience actual Aruba, not just the inside of a cookie-cutter mega hotel. There's privacy but a community feel, which I appreciated. The front desk staff arranged a bicycle and car rental, taxis, and were genuinely friendly. There's security at night and breakfast in the morning and great conversation with the owner, who is always around to make sure things are running smoothly. The rooms were basic-- bed, tv, kitchenette-- but clean. You can tell the owner takes pride in the place. The Inn is located about a 15 min walk to the beach, and close to two grocery stores and two banks. The only problem were the cars that drive really fast down the little neighborhood road-- walk in the dirt on teh side of the road if you can. I rented a bike and had a decent time, but rented a car teh next day because Aruba isn't very bike-friendly. The front desk can help you with both and car rental is very inexpensive. Overall, a fantastic experience. I felt comfortable and safe and am grateful that I was able to meet real Islanders and get a sense for the country and not just the commercial.

I enjoyed my stay at the Coconut Inn on March 19-22 2007. All staff members were friendly with typical genuine Aruba smiles. (Aruba's people, in my opinion, are the most genuine good-natured people in all the Caribbean). Rooms were clean and well maintained, and the included breakfast was a perfect beginning of the day with a nice assortment. The pool was also well-maintained; internet use, phones in rooms with self-programmable wake-up rings. Other posters here complained about the lack of hot water and the cats. Saw two healthy kittens who enjoyed attention (the other poster must not like animals!), and on hot water... it was warm, as it is heated by sun during the daytime; but that's all I needed. The Coconut Inn is a bit hard to find (had to ask at the nearby Noord Police Station) but found it fast after that. True, it's not all that near the beach strip (a 25-minute walk), but with excellent car rental rates in Aruba (National Car Rental has $30./day at the airport), most people rent cars while visiting Aruba, so the Coconut Inn's secure semi-remoteness doesn't matter. It IS though, walking distance to grocery stores and other services. Thier website, and the map here doesn't pinpoint where it is so here's how to find it: At the center of village of Noord (on every map), head west from the police station on the 4 corners there, then take a sharp right right after ArubaBank, then 400' later veer to the right but not a sharp right (two road choices), go past the sports field, and about 500' later, its there on the right. - For $75-$80 including service and tax in high season, it is a good value. Quiet, friendly, clean; great value. This is the REAL Aruba.... not the huge concrete things on the strip. - I don't know WHO would spend 6 times that much for a noisy spot on the beach, but each to his/her own. - My name is Robert Bittner (Northeastern Massachusetts), now completed 15 trips to Aruba over the past 30 years. I will return to the Coconut Inn next time!

The Coconut Inn is a wonderful place to park your bags and body. Adventurers will find it very convenient and hospitable. This is not a resort and one should not expect amenities (like hot water). But the staff was very friendly and helpful. Rent a car or scooter. Explore.

Hello my name is Quini, I am from China, I stayed in the coconutinn for 5 nights, and i loved it! The price was good en the rooms are reasonable. Well it is a 12 minute walk to the beach, which is nearby (my opinion) and also nearby downtown. (12 minutes by bus)

The service was good, the people were nice. What I also liked was the security at night, so that was just an extra for me!

My stay was from March 31 to 5 April. Aruba one happy island is what they say, and its true!