Seller Notes:Floating weeks: 18-26, 36-50 (Red Season)
Next use: 2025
Maintenance fees 2024: $1,698
Club type: Platinum Plus
Per the owner: Things we loved about the resort are: 1) a one of a kind
unit at the Barcelo Aruba (there is only one 3-bedroom unit, sleeping 8
to 10; 2) it is huge, with one of its 3 separable units, No. 2925, being
a junior suite all by itself: 3) Barcelo is centrally located in the
high-rise hotel district; 4) all kinds of shopping and restaurants are
just steps away from the property, in walking distance;: 5) all 3
bedrooms have full view balconies, with great, unobstructed views and
in-suite bathrooms: 6) Aruba is one of the safest and most popular
Islands in the Caribbean, out of the hurricane belt; 7) US currency is
easily accepted all over the island; 8) Aruba has two large, modern
supermarkets, not a great distance from the property, as well as
Starbucks, Wendy's, McDonald's, and other American favorite restaurants;
8) Scuba diving, water sports, and numerous site-seeing trips, including
some by horseback or 4-wheelers; 9) There is nightlife and evening
entertainment at a number hotels and other venues; 10) There are a number
of exciting casinos on the island, including at the Marriott Stellaris
Casino & Resort, also at the Hyatt Regency, the Radisson, the Alhambra,
and the Glitz Casino at the LaCabana Resort; 11) There is an 18 hole golf
course at Tierra Del Sol, where multimillion dollar houses are and where
new ones are still being built. 12) the sunsets are fantastic, and moon
light cruises are available, as well as the popular day-light cruises.
There are so many things to see and do on the island.
*Closing costs and transfer fees are to be paid by the buyer*
*Buyer to pay maintenance fees for first year of usage*
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
Private Rooms
2
Price
$19000
Annual Dues
$1698
Total Cost : $19,557.00
Total Savings : $19,557.00
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HOTEL
The avg.
hotel room is 325 sqft
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TIMESHARE
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
More information on our formula...
Hotels usually sleep 2 adults per room, whereas the average timeshare units offer multiple private bedrooms, sleeper sofas and sometimes even bunk beds - adding value not calculated here. Timeshare properties are condo style units that contain all of the comforts of home... and then some!
Hotel total cost includes a 10% hotel tax whereas the average U.S. hotel tax is currently around 13.4%.
Timeshare total cost includes an increase in maintenance dues each year of 3%, as well as an estimated $1,000 in closing and transfer costs. These are estimated and will vary by state, county and resort.
Total savings does not take into consideration the added benefit of a timeshare unit having a spacious living room, washer and dryer, dining room and full kitchen, all of which add value and potential savings when you have the option to do your own laundry and enjoy a home cooked meal instead of dining out.