Guest User
March 16, 2024
Stayed at the Renaissance creek for first 4 nights and if it wasnt for the lovely Flamingo Island would have been happier for the full two weeks to have been in these beautiful apartments. We stayed in number 8, top floor King apartment and couldn't have been better to enjoy views of the sea and the sun going down each evening. Very clean, comfortable and spacious with a good kitchen set up - full size oven, hob, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, coffee maker etc. Just bring food and drinks to enjoy each day on the lovely patio. Hosts Angelique and Esther were lovely, as too also all the staff that came, cleaners, gardeners and pool man all keeping the grounds immaculate. Nothing was ever too much trouble, response fast and so much information and recommendations to make the stay perfect. Yes you can see and hear the planes, but there are not many, none after about 8.00pm and none before 9.am so not intrusive and almost comforting to see BA (our airline) arriving and taking off on time twice a week. The apartments are well placed for visiting all the beautiful beaches and the national park but you do need a car to make the most of your trip. Our favourites were Baby beach, with Boca Catalina and Arikosh the best for snorkelling. Lings is the best supermarket (about 10 minutes away) but there is one closer that is adequate on the first junction after the airport on the way into Oranjestadt and its suprising what you can find in the little chinese store less than a mile away. Fish place on the marina is a great place to eat - 100yds and they also will do take away if you want to spend the evening at home. Lots of good restaurants on the island - we especially liked Gaucho for a fab steak (share as portions huge) and Papillon near the Hilton for fine dining (25$ cab ride each way) but be aware most good resteraunts dont open at lunchtime although there are many good but less formal beachside options for snacks and more local eats when travelling around. You really couldnt choose a better place to stay for a relaxing holiday at a very good price with the most wonderful hosts possible.