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NAUTILUS INN HOUSE BEACH, MANGEL HALTO, ARUBA

Savaneta vacation home with kitchen

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Beach
TV
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pos chiquito Savaneta
  • Place, Mangel Halto Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Parrotfish Water Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, De Palm Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Savaneta

In Savaneta .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mangel Halto Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Blue Parrotfish Water Park with a stay here. Balashi Gold Smelter Ruins and De Palm Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mangel Halto Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blue Parrotfish Water Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Balashi Gold Smelter Ruins - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • De Palm Island - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Palm Island - 10 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeerover - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flying Fishbone - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BALASHI BEERGARDEN & BREWERY TOUR - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Priki Bos Sna K Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tatichi Snack - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NAUTILUS INN HOUSE BEACH, MANGEL HALTO, ARUBA

Built in 1954 as a residence by the Electricity Corporation, this classic home is now being converted into the perfect, comfortable vacation home for international divers. Located in a quiet residential area at a 3 minutes’ walk from the Spanish Lagoon beach in Aruba, Nautilus INN will be ready to welcome visitors as of August 1, 2020.

It is a 10 minutes’ drive from the Queen Beatrix International Airport where aircrafts from the United States, Canada, Colombia, the Caribbean and Europe land every day.

The vacation home offers 2 separate cozy bedrooms with AC, a communal room, shared bathroom with warm water and a fully equipped kitchen. Setting up your barbeque grill is not a problem on the spacious terrace. Wifi connection is available so you can stay in touch with family and friends.

Nautilus INN is the ideal spot for longtime friends who want to take a break away from their busy

careers and experience the underwater life, catch up and together enjoy all that the One Happy Island of Aruba has to offer.

Nautilus INN is part of the Nautilus Dive Center, a member of PADI. The diving crew has 30 years of experience. You can enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, excursions and more.

You will be sharing Nautilus INN with the main dive instructor who will be present to cater to your needs and answer all your questions onsite. Transportation is available to take you to all the interesting diving sites Aruba offers.

In the evenings you can wind down on the terrace of Nautilus INN feeling the cool evening breeze and plan the days ahead with a pizza and a cool drink.

Ask about our Discover Snorkeling , Discover Scuba Diving program, Night Diving and Diving tours with our hosts .

We are eagerly awaiting your visit.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 shared bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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NAUTILUS INN HOUSE BEACH MANGEL HALTO ARUBA

Reviews

NAUTILUS INN HOUSE BEACH, MANGEL HALTO, ARUBA Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Wesley

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a 2 star facility, and priced accordingly, don’t expect it to be some hidden gem, it is a place to get some sleep, nothing more, nothing less. The staff is very friendly, the facility is pretty rough.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristy J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ideal for divers who do not care about anything else but diving.

The first red flag was zero to minimal communication with the hosts, but moving on. The property is kind of hard to find, especially with no instruction from the host. This place is probably ok for divers, but definitely not for a couples get away. You get what you pay for! After traveling all day, we found out there was no hot water. No warm water either. The shower water was COLD, not warm, not lukewarm, not solar heated warm, COLD! If that’s your thing then maybe this place is for you. The first night, we could hear the host snoring from everywhere in the house. The walls are thin! We were woken up bright and early (7am) to tanks clanking, loud talking, and slamming gate doors. We could hear EVERYTHING, even whispering because there is a giant 5” by 5’ hole in the wall above the bed, that leads into their dove shop office. It is covered by the flag you probably saw in the pictures. This as well as the water issue, were not disclosed to us upon booking. There are basically zero amenities except for a crusty coffee maker that looks like it has never been washed. The sheets looked dirty and are less than paper thin, bring your own blanket if you’re cold natured because there are none. If you’re ok with cold showers, great, but be warned, because of the awful half glass shower wall, the bathroom floor floods. When the issue of the hot water was brought to the hosts attention, he promised the heater would be fixed “that same day” but it was not. Would not stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the very safe and quiet area. Great place to stay if you want to snorkle. Rent a car. Bring water shoes and snorkeling gear. Yes, no hot shower; but we almost didn't need one.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple, affordable spot

Everything said about Juan and Angela is spot-on! Great people, couldn't be better! Juan catered to my specific dive request at the busiest time of the year! The shop is steps from a dock where you can get fresh fish straight from the sea early morning or late afternoon. They will prepare the fish for you if you ask. But you will not be on the water here. Near Mangel Halto beach which is quiet and lovely. Do rent a car to get around the island. They will rent to you direct to save money and pick up and drop off at the airport. The unit is a one bedroom with two twin beds in the living room with small table. A/C works great in both rooms. The small kitchen has everything you need. I asked for a coffee maker and a grill and they were there waiting for us from day one. On arrival there was very little there beyond a bit of paper towel and half roll of toilet paper. We left behind extras, be prepared to buy cooking oil, really everything consumable or disposable. This includes beach towels and a cooler which for some reason we had to buy. One thing to clarify: the water temperature is whatever the ambient air provides. No cold or hot from the pipes. But water pressure is fine. The door has some gaps, be prepared for mosquitoes. Very basic interior, some work clearly handyman level. If that's not your thing, this isn't your place. But we had a blast and could not have been happier. Great people and if you dive, these are the ones you want!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Aruba stay

We had a wonderful time at the Nautilus Inn. The hosts, Juan and Angela went above and beyond to make us comfortable. The space is simple and clean with an awesome shower! We spent time every day on the covered patio and in the hammock. Comfortable and safe. Blackie the cat kept us company in the mornings as we enjoyed our coffee outside. Hosts are very responsive and made many great recommendations. And if you want to scuba or snorkel, this is the place to do it. The hosts also run the scuba, snorkeling school, and do excursions. We did a snorkeling excursion. That was absolutely stunning and Jose was amazing. Definitely would come again and stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abhaya P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in Aruba

First time using VRBO for travel . was very satisfied. The descriptions spot on. It is right next to possibly the best beach in Aruba Mangel Halito. Angela was a considerate host. The property has two rooms and a kitchen and most of the implements are provided. I would recommend to get a rental car though due to being a little away from the Large hotels. But in the end it will save you a lot of money. The property is adjoining the dive shop. and if you are interested in Diving you are probably in the best place in Aruba. We did not dive but it was still a great location for us. Also they have a very nice Cat called Blackie. Who also looks after the tenants with timely visits and inquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was close to one of the beaches. I did not like the dive facility accomodations. They offered a small boat/raft. The dive master did not communicate well, prior to arrival; therefore, I booked with Jads and was completely satisfied! I did not like the fact that this facility was so far away from town. Get ready to pay a lot for taxi or rent a car!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kostyantyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure to stay with Angela and Juan.The property is walking distance to beach. We will be back there again.

8/10 Good

Nancy, Lexington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as described. Very clean. Easy check in and check out. Location was great for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Scuba snorkel and beach stay in Pos Chiquito

I had a wonderful stay here. The apartment was larger than what I expected and had a nice kitchen and covered patio area to sit outside. Very clean and the ac worked great. The beach is right around the corner and the snorkeling couldn’t be better. Juan and his wife Amelia run the dive center there as well and I was able to try scuba for the first time ever. It was a lot of fun. Juan is a patient instructor who knows how to make it a good time. I have stayed in this area before since I’m not a fan of big hotels and tons of people. This is a great spot if you have a group of people who want to go diving. They have a boat and two vans so if you want to schedule a dive or a tour to a beach they can make it happen. I would definitely recommend their place. Also if you are lucky Amelia makes the best empanadas I have had on the island in all my trips down.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Ana Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sitio tranquilo, confortable y calido, la atención excelente personas muy amables.

6/10 Okay

Leontine W.

Goed gelegen, beetje primitief maar vriendelijk verblijf.

Negatief: De tekst in de advertentie klopte niet helemaal. Er was geen parkeerplaats op eigen terrein. Althans daar stond al een boot. Je kon wel goed in de straat parkeren. In de advertentie was het een 6 persoons huisje met twee slaapkamers met dubbelbed en twee eenpersoons bedden in de woonkamer. In de praktijk was er 1 slaapkamer en de woonkamer. De andere slaapkamer was afgesloten. Vanuit mijn slaapkamer moest ik daardoor altijd door de woonkamer waar mijn zoon sliep om bij toilet, keuken of terras te komen. Dat vond ik niet prettig. Ze waren ook aan het verbouwen met herrie. Ze probeerden dat wel in overleg te doen. De keukeninrichting was zeer summier. Geen elektrische waterkoker of waterketel voor op het gas. Nauwelijks pannen. Geen waslijn of droogrek op het terras voor handdoeken of handwasje. Airco in slaapkamer mocht overdag niet gebruikt worden; airco in de woonkamer maakte het terras erg heet. Positief: het zijn zeker aardige mensen zijn. Als je wilt duiken of snorkelen zit je hier goed. Het is namelijk ook een duikschool. Het is geweldig gelegen op het eiland. Centraal. Je kan lopend bij mooie rustige snorkel stranden komen met hier en daar schaduw. Mangrove bossen. Restaurant en winkel op loopafstand. Rustige buurt. Bij het huisje hoorde ook 3 strandstoelen en een koelbox om mee naar het strand te kunnen nemen. Dat was heel prettig. Op het terras hing een hangmat.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian W., Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Place on Aruba

Next to the best beach of Aruba, Mangel Halto. If you love to swim in turquoise water, snorkel close to the beach or even dive, this is your place to stay. Angela and Juan are great hosts, apartment is very nice with your private terrace, if you want to dive, you can do it with Juan. We definitely want to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022