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Aerial photo of resort & grounds Beach area & walkwaysPhoto by Jeff Launiere get permission Beach area & children's playarea Pool area
North wing at sunset South wing at sunset Pool at night Living room interior
Bedroom interior Living room interior 2 Beach area Resort from the beach
Close-up of pool Close-up of pool 2 Detailed view of pool area Beach area from upper floors
Balcony for the Suite Supreme Resort & grounds Resort & grounds 2 Close-up of pool 3
Resort exterior Resort exterior 2 Beach 5

Resort Info

Costa Linda Beach Resort, J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 59
Aruba, Dutch Caribbean
Tel. (297) 8-38000, Fax. (297) 8-36040
Website: www.costalinda-aruba.com

General Manager: Astrid Mueller
Director: Gerrard Halley
You can contact the Costa Linda by e-mail at costalinda@setarnet.aw, resort@costalinda-aruba.com, or gerrard@costalinda.com

The Costa Linda is a low-rise time share property with 155 rooms & suites (rentals available). It is situated on Eagle Beach with the Bucuti Resort to its south.


Room Categories

Suite Premier (139 2-bedroom suites)
Max. 6 persons. Spacious 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom design features split-bedroom floorplan. Master bedroom with king size bed, private bathroom with roman tub and separate shower area, ample closet space, dresser, chairs and color satellite TV. Second bedroom features two twin beds, closet, dresser and chairs, separate bathroom with tub and shower. Fully equipped kitchen, living and dining room with six-seat dining table, queen size pull-out sofa and chairs, satellite TV, additional closet space and an oversized oceanview balcony. (Total 1,160 Sq. Ft.)

Suite Supreme (16 3-bedroom suites)
Max. 8 persons. This 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom design features very large private balconies with build-in gas BBQ grill and outdoor Jacuzzi. The luxurious living room, dining area and kitchen are extremely spacious and fully-appointed. General description as our 2 Bedroom Suite premier with an additional bedroom and bathroom featuring pull-out queen size sofa, TV and separate balcony. (Total 3,000 Sq. Ft.)

Deposit Requirements: A 2-nights deposit is required during the Summer Season and a 3-nights deposit is required during the Winter Season.


Click one of the links below for a detailed resort floorplan:
1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 4th Floor 5th Floor Room Layout

Notes/Hints/Tips/Opinions

  • The Playa Linda is a sister resort to the Costa Linda
  • The Costa Linda is a quiet resort. The nightlife at the resort is limited with an occasional theme night.
  • Manager's Cocktail Party: Monday from 6 to 7 pm at the lower pool deck with complimentary drinks and snacks.
  • The name "Costa Linda" means "Beautiful Coast".
  • Each room has a room safe in it.
  • The Costa Linda does not have a casino, but the Alhambra Casino is right across the street.
  • The beach in front of this resort is one of the widest beaches, along with Manchebo's beach, in Aruba.


Restaurants

Frangipani Cafe:
Serving American breakfast buffet from 7:30 am - 11:30 am. Closes at 5 pm. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Sun Club Restaurant:
Gourmet dining room offering continental cuisine with a touch of Italy. Dinner served from 6 pm - 10:30 pm.
Nightly live entertainment till 9:30 pm (closed on Mondays and Thursdays).

Punta Bravo Poolbar:
Serving cocktails and specialty drinks from 11 am - 6 pm. Lunch from 12 noon to 6 pm.
Daily Happy Hour from 5 - 6 pm.

Fiesta Lobby Bar:
Serving cocktails daily from 6 pm - 12 midnight except for Fridays from 12 noon to 1 am.
Daily Happy Hour from 6 - 7 pm.


Theme Nights

Monday
Carnival Madness Show & BBQ from 7 - 10 pm at the Punto Bravo.
Price per person: $18.50 plus 15% Service Charge.
Children up to 12 years pay half price. Children up to 4 eat free.

Carnival Madness features the following items:
Variety of salads; From the Grill: Ribs, Steak and Chicken; Vegetable, Rice, Corn on the Cob; Assorted Desserts; Coffee or Tea
Fantastic Carnival Show by award winner Coco Rico Dancers accompanied by live entertainment, contests and prizes.

Tickets for this Madness are available at the Frangipani Cafe ext. 730 starting Monday morning. Sign up early to avoid disappointment.

Thursday
Italian Buffet Night at the Frangipani Cafe from 7 - 9:30 pm.
$19.95 plus 15% Service Charge.
Children under 12 pay half price.

Buffet includes:
Antipasto Bar:Italian Cold Cuts and Salami, Assorted Italian Cheeses, Marinated Calamari and Octopus, Marinated Italian Vegetables, Sardine in Spicy Sauce, Roasted Peppers, Caponata, Assorted Olives
Roman Caesar Salad/Garlic Bread and Bruschetta Campagnola
Pasta: Linguini, Fettucini, Rigatone, Penne, Rigate
Sauces: Bolognese, Pepperoni & Tomatoes, Carmela, Puttanesca, Alfredo, Vongole (Clam Sauce)
Lasagna a la Calabrese: Assorted Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Dessert: Tiramisu, Creations of our pastry Chef
Coffee or Tea

$19.95 plus 15% Service Charge. Children under 12 pay half price.

Tickets available at the Frangipani Cashier. Sign up early in order to avoid disappointment. First come, First Serve.

Saturday
A Taste of the Caribbean with Chef Scott Scheuerman - A Five-Course Menu at 8 pm at the Sun Club Restaurant (for groups up to 8).

Resort Amenities

Minimarket/drugstore/gift shop, perfume shop, yogurt station, car rental, lighted tennis courts, laundromat, ice & soda machines, library and game room, baby-sitting service, baby cribs/playpens/high-chairs, Alhambra Casino - across the street, jewelry shop, t-shirt shop, watersports desk, fitness center (15 stations), shuffleboard, volleyball, tour desk, free-form fresh water wade-in pool and kiddy pool, six whirlpools, children's playground. Kids activities and teenagers activities at request at nominal charge.


Activities

Bartending Class, Cooking Class, Bingo, Papiamento Lessons, Tennis Clinic, Ping Pong, Power Walks, Dance Lessons, Flower Arrangement Class, Beach Volleyball, Golf Clinic, Shuffle Board Carnaval Madness wouldn't be the same without you. Enjoy the Carnival Show with the award-winning Coco Rico Dancers.



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