When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Eagle Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Oranjestad-West. Catch the sunset by the shore at Manchebo Beach and Divi Beach, located nearby.
Don't visit Oranjestad-West without stopping off at Renaissance Mall Aruba, a top spot for shopaholics. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches. Splash some more cash at Royal Plaza Mall, Cosecha Aruban Craft Design & Heritage, and Main Street.
Aruba Town Hall is worth a visit when in central Oranjestad-West. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches.
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Palm Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Noord. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Explore the great outdoors at Renaissance Island and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Oranjestad. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the snorkeling spots.
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I had a mixed experience during my stay. First, I must highlight the incredible staff—Octania, Shawn, and Darlene truly made a difference with their friendliness and attentiveness. They are essential to this establishment and deserve recognition for their hard work.
However, I found some aspects of the amenities lacking considering the price. The hotel doesn’t seem very family-friendly, as the kids' club operates only during limited hours, leaving little for children to do outside of that. Additionally, the breakfast offerings were quite standard; after a couple of days, they became repetitive. It would have been nice if the breakfast staff were more proactive in offering beverages like water and coffee, and the tables could have been cleaned more efficiently for incoming guests.
I also noted that happy hour is only available every other day, and while complimentary drinks are offered at dinner, the long wait in line can be frustrating.
Another consideration is the beach location. It's directly across the street, accessible through a tunnel, which may not be ideal for everyone. The designated beach area is rocky and can be quite windy, leading to some discomfort with sand blowing around.
Overall, while the staff were fantastic, I’m not sure I would choose to stay here again. I would recommend looking for other options if you're traveling with family or seeking "
"The resort was great - great location from downtown and the airport. Right on a beautiful beach that was easily accessible. Rooms were decent in the ocean view tower, but nice to use amenities at other resorts. "
"Did not have the airport shuttle in my package. The taxi for 3 people was $30 one way. Be careful when selecting AI packages. I accidentally chose signature, which did not allow us to have even a drink at the other resorts. And our wristband could not access the bathrooms there either. Although we were allowed to use the other facilities beaches and pools. Did not work out so good without a drink or bathroom."
"We loved the private island!! We always got seat on the beach and ended up going everyday but one out of the 7 days we spent in Aruba. It was just so much quieter than the other beaches. And the food and drinks at the restaurants there were great. The breakfast at the poolside restaurant in the hotel was our only complaint as it was really expensive for what was offered. We will spend money on good food but it was a really basic buffet. The coffee was pretty good there tho…"
"Great Hotel , great staff except one staff at the water slide , his name is Ceasar, Rey nasty to the guests. I complained about it at the concierge, they didn’t do anything. "