Tierra Del Sol Resort & Golf

My husband & I rented a villa (NJF Estates) in this lovely Golf Resort estate, the view was the golf course, watching people play and zooming off in the little golf carts. Loads of stunning homes, extremely quiet even with lots of homes being renovated or built the noise is not intrusive at all, very considerate workers. The restaurant Tierra del Sol is just glorious, setting, food & service.

Three of us visited on Valentine’s Day and my mom and husband enjoyed the wonderful “Surf and Turf” Special. I enjoyed the perfectly pan seared “fresh catch” grouper and chef graciously allowed me to substitute the coconut yellow curry sauce in lieu of the garlic white wine sauce ( I have previously enjoyed that sauce but wanted to try something new.) Despite the busy holiday, every dish was perfection, service was on point and we had a delicious “Heart Day” dinner!

My fiancé and I came here as locals to enjoy a spa day for an early Valentine’s Day gift. When you book a massage you are also able to use the amenities of the property such as the pool, fitness center, and jacuzzi. This is a great plus. The local discount is also appealing.The pool is great and serene. Lunch was delicious with an excellent view. The relaxation area of the spa before you enjoy your massage is very small and cramped. There were used glasses at the tables that no one had picked up from prior guests. The jacuzzi although nice and hot was full of little gnats. The massage itself was relaxing however the massage tables are uncomfortable. After my massage I looked under the sheet and they had a towel stuffed between the creases of the table. Not sure if those tables are made for massage or other medical uses? I could feel that underneath of me during the massage. The spa definitely needs updating with more attentive staff. There were 2 receptionists that sat at the check in that I feel was a bit unnecessary seeing the neglect of the relaxation space.

We are very pleased to have ventured to this new dining experience for us … Taxi to Nord almost to the Lighthouse … may add to the dining expense but it’s well worth it … The location is priceless … the facility offers creative, spacious, high end dining seating in a variety of settings … the gourmet food and wonderful professional service was wonderful … we shared a salad, each enjoyed the Chef fish special … Mahi Mahi + Barracuda with excellent fresh mixed vegetables … the de-caf cappuccino was 4.5 stars ! Our wine selection was Sancerre Loire, France … fantastic!!! Very special … we will be back … Frequently Well Done !

SOLO GOLF REVIEW (not the resort part): Easy to sign up, I did both play with a foursome and I had two solo rounds for myself. Just a beginner golfer, but just to give everybody (new and old golfers) a good idea of what the course is like, this is what I've encountered: If you don't drive well from the tee, you'll lose a lot of balls. The bushes and tall grasses are difficult/impossible to find your ball even if you see EXACTLY where it went. I've lost 9 golf balls in one round (again, I'm a beginner). But if you do connect well and make consistent shots, you'll be rewarded by a VERY firm and hard set of fairways and greens. Even with my lack of experience, once I connected, I had some good distance "total" distance hits. The grasses are Bermuda but the soil underneath is hard and will make your ball travel easily. For experienced golfers that go out to pricey private clubs or have played on popular high-end courses will notice that the tees and greens are patchy, are rough and have bare areas. Not super high quality. But for the casual golfer, it works fine. Watch for the national bird, the Aruba Burrowing Owl, all over the course and they have burrows at some tees and bunkers. The 15th hole is a shot over water and should only be attempted by expert or VERY consistent golfers. The staff is wonderful, they'll set up the carts and clubs for you. When booking, they'll give you a discount on 3 or more reservations made. From other sites, some will complain that it's windy, but that doesn't affect your shots that much, it's the turf and underlying hard soil. I'm only rating this as a four for being very challenging for a beginner, easy to lose balls.

BEST WEDDING VENUE IN ARUBA!!!!! We are beyond grateful for the incredible work Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf’s event coordinator, Emilio, put into making our special day absolutely perfect. His attention to detail, creativity, and dedication made the entire process seamless and unforgettable. From the initial planning stages to the final moments of our wedding, Emilio was a guiding light, ensuring every aspect was flawless. His expertise and passion truly shone through, and we couldn't have asked for a better coordinator in this journey. Thank you Emilio and the TDS crew for turning our vision into a reality, and for creating memories that will last a lifetime. The talent and professionalism are truly unparalleled. The waiters, waitresses and bartenders on 10/29/23 truly made our event unforgettable. They are WONDERFUL. Regarding the service as a whole, let me be the FIRST TO TELL YOU, our water glasses were NEVER empty, the food was to die for, the drinks were spectacular and the bartenders ensured everyone always had a full cocktail in their hand. 10/10 stars for Emilio, his staff and TDS!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you.

We had our wedding here recently and did the ceremony outside with gorgeous view of the island coast and golf course below. The reception was on terrace overlooking the light house and costal views from high point on the island. The scenery and backdrop is amazing at Tierra del Sol. There was no need for decorations because it’s all perfect as is at TDS. Emilio and his team took excellent care of us for the wedding and reception. Guests were raving about the food and location. My favorite was the grouper and the Thai beef salad. Oh and the forest mushroom appetizer was incredible. I didn’t end up getting to try the desserts but those were also amazing according to my guests. Emilio made the entire process so easy and seamless to hold a wedding. Best place for a private, unique and gorgeous wedding in Aruba!

We had our wedding at Tierra del Sol and it was perfect! It is definitely the most beautiful place to get married on the island. It’s a scenic resort and great golf course. The bridesmaids and groomsmen stayed a separate villas to get ready and those were so nice! We worked with Emilio and he made our wedding absolutely perfect. Our guests kept telling us how great the food was at our wedding and we had 80 guests. I definitely recommend Tierra del Sol as a wedding venue in Aruba

We were staying in the community and came to the restaurant for lunch with our family (five of us) and spent a good amount of money. The waitstaff encouraged us to enjoy the pool and have drinks and snacks, which we did. We hadn't been in the pool more than 20 minutes when a woman came up to us and asked if we were members of the club. We shared that we were staying in the community for our vacation and were encouraged to enjoy the pool with drinks and snacks. She then asked to see our cards, which we didn't have. She then said we had to leave, which I asked, "why?" She said you have to be a member of the club to enjoy the pool and I told her she was incorrect. When I asked her for her business card, she refused. She again told us we had to leave, or she would call security on us. I asked her again for her business card, and she refused. I then went to the front desk and shared our experience. I also shared our experience with our waitstaff, who responded, "Oh, is this the Venezuelan woman who came up to you?" I responded that I didn't know and when I pointed her out, they confirmed it was her and stated that many guest have had issues with her. Interestingly, there were other guests around the pool who were also enjoying drinks; however, this woman never approached any of them. She only interrogated us. After I filed a complaint with the front desk, the spa manager came out to us and reluctantly gave me her business card. I then asked her as to why she only approached us and no one else around the pool. I asked her if it was because we were a family of color? Was it because we were a latino family? Or was it because we simply didn't look like the others around the pool? She became tongue-tied and couldn't answer. So, I helped by sharing that she treated us differently because we were people of color, latinos, and not buff and pretty as the others around the pool. No matter that we spent over $250 in food and drink and that we had permission to be there. Based on this horrible interaction with the spa manager, we never returned. The waitstaff obviously knew who she was, and the front desk person was impotent to step in and address this situation. We actually considered buying property in this community but after experiencing racism and classism from the spa manager, that will never happen. The thing that bothers me the most is that we are human beings first and deserve to be treated with kindness and respect. This woman embarrassed us in front of other guests and treated us like second-class citizens. When she threated to call security on us, I actually encouraged her to do so because we knew all of the security personnel as we came and left the community and built a solid rapport. The fact that we spent our hard-earned money as vacationers to only be treated so terribly by this woman is troubling for many reasons. I share as a cautionary tale and hope others will not experience what we did.