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Palmita Hotel Hostel

Aruba · Aruba

Palmitastraat 9A OranjestadView location

5.8/10Review score20 Reviews
Cleanliness6.6/106.6
Service6.2/106.2
Comfort5.6/105.6
Condition5.8/105.8
Amenities5.2/105.2
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About Palmita Hotel Hostel

Palmita, the first and only hotel-hostel in Oranjestad, is located in the popular Cosy Ponton area, offering the perfect blend of downtown convenience, beautiful beaches, diverse restaurants, exciting excursions, and vibrant nightlife. A nearby supermarket and Aruba's public bus stop just around the corner add to the convenience.

Within a 10-minute walk, you'll reach Oranjestad's downtown, often called the 'Amsterdam of the Caribbean. ' Explore the Seaport Market and the Royal Plaza, with their colorful buildings, tourist markets, and the cruise terminal's upscale shops.

Hike, drive, or cycle along the scenic beaches and boulevards, offering exciting shopping, delicious local cuisine, and diverse entertainment options. Palmita Hotel-Hostel is perfect for modern solo travelers, business travelers, and budget-conscious explorers.

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With a stay at Palmita Hotel Hostel in Oranjestad (Ponton), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Renaissance Mall Aruba and Aruba Town Hall. This hostel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Eagle Beach and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Divi Golf and Beach Resort.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and microwave in a common area.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

No elevators Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per stay
    • Bed sheets fee: USD 15 per person, per week
    • Service fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. \nIf you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per room (one-way)
    • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
    • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:30 PM and 12:30 AM
    • Late check-out fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
    • Housekeeping fee: USD 45 per week; may vary based on length of stay and unit size
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night
    • Towels fee: USD 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
    • Facilities fee: USD 5 per person, per night and includes use of: swimming pool

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Dutch

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

St. Francis of Assisi Church 1.5 km / 1 mi
Aruba Aloe Museum 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Access Art Gallery 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Main Street 2 km / 1.2 mi
National Archaeological Museum Aruba 2 km / 1.2 mi
Aruba Town Hall 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Oranjestad Protestant Church 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Renaissance Mall Aruba 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Cosecha Aruban Craft Design & Heritage 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Royal Plaza Mall 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Parliament Building 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Fort Zoutman 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Aruba Historical Museum 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Wilhelmina Park 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Wind Creek Seaport Casino 2.5 km / 1.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 9
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Harbour
  • Beach
  • Golf course
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  • Entertainment Area
  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hire
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Sun terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Bikes available
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Breakfast
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Deposit on arrival
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Flight information required
  • No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • DivingExtra charge
  • SailingExtra charge
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • Bowling alleyExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
  • SurfingExtra charge
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.BK

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  • Double or Twin BUSINESS KING BEDDouble or Twin • BUSINESS KING BEDDBT.BS-KG

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    Double or Twin BUSINESS KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    BUSINESS KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.BS-KG

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  • SUITE BUNK BEDSUITE • BUNK BEDSUI.BK

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    SUITE BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.BK

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  • APARTMENT DELUXEAPARTMENT • DELUXEAPT.DX

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    APARTMENT DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    APARTMENT
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    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.DX

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BEDBed in dormitory • BUNK BEDBED.BK

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    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.BK

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  • STUDIO CONNECTING ROOMSTUDIO • CONNECTING ROOMSTU.CM

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    STUDIO CONNECTING ROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    CONNECTING ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.CM

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  • QUADRUPLE BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.BK-FH

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    Palmita Hotel Hostel

    QUADRUPLE BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.BK-FH

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • Double or Twin BASICDouble or Twin • BASICDBT.Z1

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    Double or Twin BASIC

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.Z1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Palmita Hotel Hostel

5.8
Review score
20 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.6 /10
Service
6.2 /10
Comfort
5.6 /10
Condition
5.8 /10
Amenities
5.2 /10
13 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
08 Jun 2024
Nicholas
Everything with the hostel itself was fine but they charged me twice and I can't seem to get in contact with anyone.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
01 Apr 2024
Richard
No one ever showed up! Phone disconnected
2/10
Poor
28 Feb 2024
mariella
It's cheap but everything is very dirty
2/10
Poor
03 Feb 2024
Pernell

Not recommended

Palmita Hotel is a shelter and not a hotel at all. All costumers have to use 1 toilet and bathroom. The owner is fresh and greedy.
At the end they’ll charge you a lot of extra expenses. Not recommended at all if you want to stay in a comfortable hotel.
Self
2/10
Poor
19 Jan 2024
Ching Yin
Do NOT book here. I booked a family room, which was supposed to have a double bed and 2bunks. They end up giving us a room with only one bunk bed for 3 of us. According to the owner Expedia didn't pay them so they rented our room out. According Expedia they did get paid and they won't even refund us a penny, not even for the part they over charged us. The owners solution was that we had to fly back another time to get a discounted stay of the books. Nothing in writing, I just had to take their words for it.
The owner didn't offered us any compensation until we were about to load our luggage into our arrange taxi, that they were going to call their driver to come pick us up... Really? We needed to go to the airport already and expect us to wait. Sorry but not planning to miss my flight.
Although the people who work there are extremely nice and helpful. The owners are horrible.

I was traveling with a 5 year old and a senior. They were so uncomfortable the whole stay.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2023
Raymond
Owner was quite helpful. She manages the place very well. No common cooking facilities, except a microwave oven (me gas burners at all.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jan 2023
Leatha Patrice
First day i was a little bit disappointed but made lots of friends, in the process of staying at a hostel. First time for everything. I will definitely come back...the owner was very nice to me for my for my Birthday but I don't like the idea she go in the room when you are out..i don't like the idea of using the toilet and not able to flush toilet paper in the toilet. Very unsanitary.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Feb 2022
Linda
No hot water
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2022
Irvin

Nice

Good
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
The property manager was super nice and very chill. The walls are a bit thin so if the other rooms are being a bit loud you can hear them.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
Well my plans changed and I had to alter mode arrival dates, the property was more than accommodating.
Self
4/10
Poor
18 Dec 2020
Talia
When we arrived it was an issue with reservations so se had to wait until the owner come during that time we had to surrender our passports finally the owner arrives we get a room she without tv/ ac remote severl hours later she finds ac remote No batteries no was cloth the pool looks more like a jacuzzi bed sucks and before we could get back from breakfast our things were out the room i gave here bac k her key to the gate she didn't remember and accused me of taking the key You get what you paid for thank god it was one night
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Jan 2023
Salah

Hostellife..

I personaly had a good stay at Palmita hostel with no problems. The hosts Barbara and Walter was very helpfull and respectfull to me. As long as you follow the hostel rules your fine! I broke a fork and compensated it and it worked well.
Self

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Palmita Hotel Hostel
Palmitastraat 9A Oranjestad, Oranjestad, Aruba

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