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Situated in a cheery spot in a peaceful residential neighborhood, the studios and one-bedroom apartments at the Coconut Inn feel like a cross between summer cottage and camp cabin.

Whichever of those is more appealing, the quarters here provide a cozy retreat. The location allows easy access to the beaches and energy of the high-rise hotels, though with enough distance to permit a more serene feel. The apartments themselves are basic and equipped with all the main amenities, plus each unit has a little porch on which to enjoy the sunshine. There is a full-sized pool surrounded by palms and ...

What this property lacks in ambiance it makes up for in affordability. This is a budget property at its best (imagine: $65 per day—in high season). To be certain, these are very basic accommodations, sparsely decorated studios with kitchenettes. Cable TV essentially begins and ends the short list of amenities at Cactus Apartments.

The property itself looks rather uninviting from the outside, occupying as it does a slab of concrete. Two lines of apartments are bisected by a solitary row of palm trees. It’s set in a residential neighborhood, not terribly close to the beach—you may want ...

Even hotel snobs will find this property to be stunning. The communal areas are open and elegant, with an airy patio, a large pool and an adorable playground for the under-10 set. The onsite restaurant serves up tropical drinks and yummy local fare. Studios and rooms (for groups of three and four) feature brightly colored walls and furniture.

Rates are very low for Aruba. And sun worshipers will appreciate the fact that the inn makes up for its (short) distance from the beach by offering a free shuttle service.