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Aloe Vera guest amenities by “Aruba Aloe”. Lightweight folding beach chairs. Fully equipped
kitchen; full size
refrigerator/freezer, cook top, toaster oven, microwave,
coffeemaker, toaster, blender, all cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware,
dinnerware and silverware. (
Wi-Fi)
internet access.
Cable TV (42
channels). Individually controlled
air conditioning. Extras exclusive for Boardwalk guests. Free use of adjacent Aruba Racquet
Club Facilities;
fitness center and 8 courts, practice wall,
showers, children’s playground, skate ramp, and
swimming pool. You may pick up your visitor-pass at the front
desk. Free
lounge chairs, and 10% discount at the
bar restaurant, at the. exclusive for guests of Boardwalk. Other Amenities The following amenities are upon requests: DVD and books library. Wide selection of toys and (board)
games. Body-boards and surfboards. For younger guests: a wide selection of toys,
baby cribs, toddler beds, bed rails, changing tables, high chairs, playpens, car seats and strollers. Morning
newspaper in English delivered each day. Store with Beach supplies,
windsurf-, kitesurf gear, and souvenirs.
Concierge service;
car rental,
restaurant, activities information, assistance and reservations.
Business Desk services;
Fax, Mail, Printing service,
Internet corner at Front
desk. Official Setarnet High speed
Wi-Fi Hotspot location;
internet access in all casita’s, front
desk and
poolside. Daily Maid service (except on Sundays). Opening Hours Our
office hours are Monday – Saturday from 8:00 am. -7:00 pm. and Sunday from 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.. After
office hours, if anything needs immediate attention, you can reach our
security guard at ext. 811. If you need to get a hold of the owners - these are the numbers: Geert 7322707 (cell) / 5861783 (home) Julia 5942606 (cell) /5837074 (home) Marina 7316799 (cell). Check-Out Time Check-out time is 11 am. For later check-outs, arrangements are possible - subject to space availability. Please check with the frontdesk in advance. If a later check-out can not be arranged, you may have your luggage stored in our
office until you are ready to leave. On Sunday afternoon when the
office is closed you may leave your luggage stored at the
security station. Please remember to make arrangements with us beforehand.
Concierge Service We are more than happy to assist you with more information and reservations for activities,
car rentals,
restaurants etc. Our
office hours are Monday – Saturday from 8:00 am. -7:00 pm. and Sunday from 9:00 am. -1:00 pm. You can reach us by dialing 0 from your
phone. Moomba Beach
Club An exclusive arrangement gives guests of Boardwalk free use of
lounge chairs at the. as well as a 10% discount at the
bar restaurant. Moomba Beach
Club is located at a mere 5 minute walk along the beach, between the Marriott and the Holiday Inn. Two large palapa style thatched roofs on the beach form a beautiful location, with plenty of trees that offer shade. There's a children's playground, fresh water
showers, private
parking lot,
wifi internet location. They have a great
breakfast buffet and
lunch dinner menu. Tables are beautifully set outside in the sand, between the tiki torches, as well as under the palapa roof. A nice
bar with a great happy hour, live music,
flatscreen sports
TV. Saling
trips depart from here as well. Altogether a great place. You will receive your pass at the front
desk upon checking in. Mini Market Souvenirs We have a mini market at the front
office where you can get some groceries right away, without having to venture out to one of the island's grocery stores on your first day. We have a supply of cereals, bread, eggs, cheese, milk, juices, soft
drinks, beer, wine, chips,
coffee, ice-cream etc. And when the time is comes to leave our beautiful island, you can get your souvenirs here as well. Check out our small collection of colorful Caribbean souvenirs!
Windsurf Kitesurf
Shop Our
windsurf shop at the front
office is stocked withproducts from Neil Pryde, JP Australia Cabrinha, Takoon and Jimmy Lewis. We also have many accessories such as gloves, lycra shirts, booties and much more. Lots of gear, and at very competitive prices. A large selection of last year’s rental gear (from the Vela
Windsurf Center), -both used and new- is also available. DVD's Books A selection of DVD's and books are available at the front-
office. DVD’s are free of charge, however we do request you to write down the DVD’s you take on the DVD registration form, so we may keep track - in case we get a special request for a certain DVD. The books are free of charge as well. If you have chosen a book from our collection and will not be able to finish it before you leave…don't worry; you may take it home with you. You're welcome to leave the book(s) you brought along at our small secondhand library, so they become available for the other guests to read and you can maximize the 'souvenir-space' in your luggage!
Safety Deposit Box It is
safe to leave your belongings in your casita. However, we do have a
safe at the front
desk where you can easily, and free of charge, leave any precious belongings, if you'd feel more comfortable not leaving them in your casita. Please be aware you can only access your belongings during
office hours.
Security At night -from 7 pm to 6 am- (on Sunday from 1 pm to 6 am) there's a
security guard on duty. He is stationed right at the property entrance. After
office hours, if anything needs immediate attention, you can reach him at ext. 811. First Aid For emergency assistance, in the case of an accident, injury or discomfort, please contact us at the front
desk. We have a first aid kit at the front
desk and will give immediate assistance or further instructions. The Dr.H.E. Oduber Hospital, located 2.5 miles from The Boardwalk, has
24-hour emergency
room. For emergencies after
office hours, contact our
security guard at ext. 811. The direct number for ambulance service is 911. The hospital's
phone number is 5874300. If you need to get a hold of the owners - these are the numbers: Geert 7322707 (cell) / 5861783 (home) Julia 5942606 (cell) /5837074 (home) Marina 7316799 (cell).
Babysitting Services We have great
babysitters that we work with. Please check with us at the front
desk to make arrangements, it’s best to do this at least
24 hours in advance. They charge a fixed rate of $10.00 per hour. You can also visit their website or contact them at the addresses below: Children's Stuff For our younger guests we have lots of stuff that will make their (and your) vacation fun and easy. If you’re visiting with kids, your casita will have been supplied with a selection of age appropriate toys and
games, a soft play-mat, age appropriate bedding (
baby crib, toddler bed or
safety rail), a highchair, playpen and stroller. More toys and
games are available at the front-
desk. This is a free of charge service, we just ask you to sign out any
games toys you pick up at the front
desk. We have a large selection of play toys, sand toys, swim toys, puzzles, dolls, cars - you name it). We also have available: car seats, strollers and an easy to install children’s gate for the front door of your casita. When making your reservation, please provide us with the age(s) of your child(ren) so that can place the things according to their age.
Swimming Pool Jacuzzi Our
swimming pool Jacuzzi are open
24 hours day, 7 days a week. We do not do a nightly chemical shock treatment. The water is treated three times a week with time-release chemicals; treating the water on a continuous basis. You may therefore swim at any time of the day, or night. The shallow part of the
pool is great for kids, but under no circumstances can small children be left alone in this part of the
pool, or in any part of the
pool for that matter. Using the
Jacuzzi and
pool is always at your own risk. The
Jacuzzi runs on a timer set for operation from 4 pm.- 11.30 pm every evening. We have some
pool toys and floats at the fron...
Golfing Tierra del Sol - At the island's northwest tip is Aruba's first world-class
golf course. The 18-hole, par-71 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones II to take full advantage of Aruba's unique and rugged natural surroundings. From the wild, green parakeets on the organ-pipe cactus to the lizards and salamanders that bask on rock formations, the wildlife of Tierra del Sol has become an attraction in its own right. Aruba
Golf and Leisure - is located in front of the windmill, boasts 44.000 square meters of family entertainment, featuring
golf, baseball batting cages, a
restaurant, children's playground, a state-of-the-art
game room, an
internet station, a big
screen TV, a European
Cafe and a
Golf Pro
Shop. The Links at Divi Aruba - This is a tropically landscaped 9 hole
golf course designed by leading architects, this challenging course features 2 par 5 holes, 2 par 3 holes, and 5 par 4 holes. Deluxe amenities include a clubhouse with two
restaurants and a
golf training facility with
video swing analysis. Miniature
Golf - Billed as the world's largest miniature
golf course, Adventure
Golf is a spectacular wonderland surrounded by rushing waterfalls and is popular with families in the cooler evening hours. Horsebackriding Rancho Notorious is specialized in small, personalized
tours with friendly, attentive, multi- lingual guides, with your
safety and enjoyment in mind. They have different
tours. They all start through the beautiful 'cunucu' area and wend their way to either The Lighthouse (3,5 hours), the Alto Vista Chapel area (2,5 hours), or the Malmok beach stretch (2,5 hours). Rancho del Campo offers a two and a half hour guided ride, mornings and afternoons, through Aruba's countryside to the Natural
Pool. The views of the island from atop the Arikok hills are spectacular. Riding experience not required. Rancho La Ponderosa Offers a two and 3 hours guided ride, mornings and afternoons. A
trip through Aruba's countryside, along Aruba’s pristine North coast to Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins and the Natural Bridge. Free use of Aruba Racquet
Club facilities The Aruba Racquet
Club is located within a few minutes walking distance of The Boardwalk. As a guest of the Boardwalk you may use all facilities of the Aruba Racquet
Club free of charge 6 days per week between the hours of from 08:00 am – 6:00 pm, (except during Tournament days). You may pick up your pass at the front
desk. There are 8 well maintained and well lit
tennis courts, a practice wall,
fitness center,
showers, children’s playground, skate ramp,
pool and a small
restaurant bar. The
fitness center has cardiovascular machines such as treadmills, stair machines and stationary bicycles), weight machines (all different types) and free weights. Opening hours are Monday through Friday 6:00 am. - 12:00 am. and 3:00 pm. –9:00 pm., Saturday 8:00 am. -12:30 pm., closed on Sundays. You need to bring your own towel. For use of the
tennis courts after sunset there is a minimal US$ 10.00 fee per court for use of the lights, and reservations are required. Aruba
Tennis Academy If you're looking to get some lessons, whether it's to polish up on your
game or strokes, or even if you are new to the sport, we recommend Aruba
Tennis Academy. They offer a wide range of
tennis services for all ages and ability levels. First class
tennis instruction by USPTR certified
tennis instructors. Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to brush up on your skills, improve your
game, get a great work-out, meet other
tennis players, arrange for a hitting partner if you just want to hit and of course have fun, while you are in Aruba. For more information. Butterfly Farm Step into a tropical
garden teeming with butterflies from around the globe and prepare to meet some of the world's most colorful and unusual creatures. Observe the life cycle of these fascinating animals from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly.
Tour guides will entertain you with commentary on the butterfly habits and the miracle of metamorphosis. Open all year from 9 am to 4.30 p.m. The Butterfly Farm is located at Palm Beach across the Aruba Phoenix and the Aruba Resort,
Spa Casino. Bowling Eagle Bowling Palace is a modern 12 lane bowling
center, located on the boulevard next to the Pizza Hut (half way into town). Open from 10 am.-2 am. There's a
cocktail lounge and snack
bar on the premises as well.