I stayed here for a week and enjoyed it a lot. In general, I prefer to stay at small private places rather than big hotels -- you learn more about the local culture that way. So Vistalmar was great for me. Katy was very friendly and helped a lot with local arrangements. Vistalmar is out of town, so I rented... more

Friends and I just returned from a 2 week vacation in Aruba. The flights to and from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada were lengthy but definitely worth it. In Aruba we stayed at Vistalmar Apartments, independently owned and operated by a wonderful couple who made us feel so at home and were most helpful in making our vacation interesting and unique. The... more

There's nothing like fresh Caribbean breezes on your own private front porch in Aruba. I have stayed at the Aruba Vistalmar many times and will continue to book an apt. there because of the atmosphere, the friendly owners Katy and Alby, and the location! Where can you find an affordable place to stay in Aruba that includes a car, and... more

This was our first trip to Aruba, and we had an amazing time. The Vistalmar was perfect for our week-long honeymoon, since we wanted the freedom to really explore the island. We loved the freedom of having our own car while we were there, and the private dock was a wonderfully romantic spot to sit out at night, have a... more

My wife and I had visited Aruba four times, prior to this last visit, in Ma y 07. We have stayed at expensive resorts and enjoyed them. However, this t time, we wanted to stay longer and just couldn't afford the resort prices. So we chose The Vistalmar. We were very pleased with the location; being close to our favorite... more

The reviews written regarding the Vistalmar in Aruba are somewhat exagerted in my opinion! My wife and I booked a room for a week in early November, we managed to deal with it for two nights and then we left and moved into a beachfront property thank God. I have to say that Alby was a very nice man, Katy... more

My wife and I just returned from 2 fabulous weeks at the Vistalmar Apartments in Aruba. You can see some of the pictures we took if you click on this web page: http://www.mytripjournal.com/knight_mcdougall_in_aruba The Vistalmar Apartments are about 5 Km from downtown Oranjestad and the apartment is just east of the airport - so, the apartments are about mid-point from... more

What a great vacation! Katy and Alby were great hosts and they really took care of us. The private dock out over the Caribbean was grand and there was a shaded area, too. The apartment was spacious and everything you need is there - including beach towels, umbrellas, coolers, a bbq and beach chairs! The car provided was roomy enough... more

Just returned from our first trip to Aruba where we stayed at the Vistalmar Aparrtments, far enough from the madding crowds of the "high rises" to feel that you are experiencing more of what the island was like 25yrs. ago. Although it is close to the airport, it definitely has the,off the beaten track appeal, assuring privacy and relaxation. The... more