Merlot Villas Aruba
About
Merlot Villas sits in Noord, inland from the high-rise strip, and it's one of those small-scale operations that plays in a different category than the big resorts. Two reviews at a perfect five means the sample is tiny, but the #9 spot among Noord's B&Bs and the $$$$ price tier suggest private villas with full kitchens and space to spread out. You're trading beachfront access for room to breathe — Noord puts you close enough to Palm Beach and Eagle Beach without the foot traffic. The villa format works if you're staying longer or traveling with family and don't need daily housekeeping or a lobby bar. Four dollar signs at this property type usually means upscale finishes and amenities, though you'll want to confirm what's included. Noord is quiet at night, and you're a short drive from groceries and restaurants if you plan to cook.
At a glance
- Area
- Noord
- Star rating
- ★★★★★
- Typical nightly
- $900
- Beach access
- shuttle
- Kid-friendly
- ●●●○○
- Party score
- ●●●○○
- Walkability
- ●●○○○
- Rooms
- 100
- Casino
- –
- Swim-up
- –
- Kids' club
- –
- All inclusive
- –
- Vibe
- luxuryintimateboutique
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