The Coral Reef Beach Villa and Apartments is a small, family-run affair in Savaneta, around thirty minutes from Oranjestad. The place is near very good restaurants; you can also shop for fresh fish at a nearby fishing bar then grill it at the resort. The hosts, Peter and Julie, are very friendly and hospitable. Some days you can stay on the dock or even fish from there; you can also jump off the dock and cool off in the sea. You may also rent a car and drive to Oranjestad and other places (say a good beach) if you want a change of scenery. You should ask your hosts about good places for diving and snorkeling.
There’s no pool so if you want one, this is not the place for you. In Coral Reef Beach Villa, the guest rooms open out to the beach and have their own kitchen and cable TV. The beds are not fancy but comfortable. There’s also Wi-Fi and A/C (although you probably won’t need the latter), and the place is a steal as an apartment costs only $499 per week.
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