Aruba is a Caribbean island, part of the Netherlands, located off the northwest coast of Venezuela.
The beaches here are of white sand, the water is warm and crystal clear -becoming blue and turquoise away from the shore-, the coast is undulating and is dotted with tropical vegetation. There are also coral reefs, which are an open invitation to those who like water sports.
Palm Beach is Aruba's finest, and the best hotels are located here; there is also a Dutch windmill from 1815. Other beaches on the east coast are: Arashi Beach, Malmok Beach, Hadicurari, Eagle Beach, Manchebo Beach, Druif Beach, Surfside Beach and Sonesta Island.
The west coast beaches are: Dos Playas, Mangel Halto, Rodgers Beach and Baby Beach. Oranjestad, located in the south, is the island's capital; here you can see the Archaeological Museum and the Coin Museum. The Zoutman Fort is the island's oldest building and it houses the Arubano Museum. Other places to see include the marvellous Butterfly Farm, the Fontein and Camashito Grottos, with their cave paintings, the Lourdes Grotto, Guadirikiri, with a tunnel full of bats, the Alto Vista Chapel, the Bubali Reserve and the Ayo Rocks.
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Recommended hotels in Aruba
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The Mill Resort & Suites
Palm Beach, Aruba
Reviews : 3.3 / 5
With a total of 200 rooms on offer, the resort provides elegant, casual and comfortable areas surrounded by spectacular tropical gardens. The air-conditioned apartment-style resort offers a great variety of room types and features the following facilities: lobby with 24-hour reception, lift access, bar, restaurant, Internet access(fees apply), laundry service (fees apply) and a car park.
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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
Palm Beach, Aruba
Reviews : 4.4 / 5
The beach hotel comprises a total of 600 rooms. Facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception and a concierge, shopping opportunities, 2 bars, a terrace for themed buffets, the high-tension Casino Excelsior, a games room, 3 restaurants with their own cuisine style. Guests can make use of the conference facilities, a laundry service, car hire, a kids' club in KidSpreeSM the holiday club, and the children's playground.
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Talk of the Town Hotel & Beach Club
Surfside Beach, Aruba
Reviews : 4.1 / 5
Intimate, charming and inviting, this hotel renovated its 63 guest rooms, 12 apartments, and other facilities in 2006. The hotel is pleased to offer all the services and facilities that any business or pleasure traveller would expect to receive from a major hotel. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk, a bar, a restaurant, conference facilities, Internet access, laundry service and a car park.
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Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa / Boutique hotel
Palm Beach, Aruba
Reviews : 3.8 / 5
This Caribbean boutique hotel has a contemporary design, and an ambiance of tranquillity and comfort. The resort features 98 superior rooms and suites with emphasis on a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The establishment offers a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom, lift access, a newspaper stand, a casino, a games room and a TV lounge. Food and drinks are provided in the café, bar, pub and restaurant. Internet access, room service, a laundry service and a car park (the latter for a fee) are also provided. Proud Member of Inn Suites Boutique Hotel Collection.
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Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort
Eagle Beach, Aruba
Reviews : 4.7 / 5
Constructed in Dutch colonial style in 1989, the beach hotel comprises a total of 72 spacious and air-conditioned studios and suites with one or two bedrooms. The Dutch architect Jan Hubert was responsible for the design of the building, which is generously laid out, and offers a cosy inner courtyard as well as breathtaking sea views. Facilities on offer include air conditioning, a lobby area with a reception desk manned around the clock, a safe, two bars, two restaurants, a laundry service, bicycle hire, and car hire. Guests may also take advantage of the complimentary Internet access free broadband internet connection.
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Renaissance Aruba Beach Resort & Casino
Palm Beach, Aruba
Reviews : 4.1 / 5
This city resort comprises a total of 556 well-appointed rooms and suites housed in 2 separate buildings, including the family-friendly Ocean Suites and rooms in the adult-only Marina hotel. Facilities offered to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and lift access. It also offers a café, a newspaper stand, a hairdressing salon, a bar, a pub and a nightclub. There is a theatre auditorium, a casino, a games room and restaurants and conference facilities are also at guests' disposal. They may take advantage of the WLAN/Internet access and room and laundry services. The younger guests can enjoy the kids' club or let off steam in the children's playground. Parking is available for those arriving by car.
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Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive
Palm Beach, Aruba
Reviews : 0.0 / 5
This resort is filled with Caribbean flavour, from the finely appointed rooms to the beautiful beaches. Guests can spend their days enjoying a variety of fun-filled activities; trying their luck in the casino or dancing the night away in the nightclub. The elegant ocean-front hotel has 398 newly renovated rooms and comprises two 9-storey buildings. Additional facilities include: lobby with a 24-hour check-in desk, a hotel safe, a café, 4 bars, 7 restaurants, conference facilities, Internet access (charges apply), room service, laundry service (charges apply) and a kids' club (charges apply).
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The Westin Resort & Casino Aruba
Palm Beach, Aruba
Reviews : 4.0 / 5
This city hotel comprises a total of 480 accommodation units and provides families and couples with an elegant and relaxed holiday atmosphere. The beach hotel features a spacious lobby and a garden, with macaws and parrots around, offering a wonderful view. The hotel is fully air-conditioned and facilities on offer to guests include a hotel safe, a bar, local newspaper, coffee in lower lobby on Tuesday and Friday mornings, concierge service, beach service, a casino with free access for guests and a restaurant. Younger guests will enjoy the Westin Kids' Club, complimentary for children between 4 and 12 years.
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Aruba Marriott Resort
Fishermans Huts, Aruba
Reviews : 0.0 / 5
The air-conditioned hotel is as ideal a destination for business guests as it is for holidaymakers, largely thanks to its location. The wonderful ambience with cushioned seating areas in the atrium-shaped lobby and the extensive, tropical gardens provide guests with a real welcome. Alongside a total of 413 rooms, the hotel offers a full range of comforts, a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, lifts, a kiosk, a small supermarket, a hairdresser's salon, a games room as well as conference and meeting facilities. Also to be found in the hotel is a bar, a café, a casino, a restaurant, a kids' club and a children's playground. Public Internet access (for an additional fee), room and laundry services as well as a car park round off the facilities.
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Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino
Palm Beach, Aruba
Reviews : 0.0 / 5
This luxury hotel in Aruba was recently renovated and offers 6 bars, a café, 5 restaurants and the casino Copacabana. Comprising 360 rooms, the club resort features a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access, a games room and children's playground. The kids' club incurs a fee. Business guests are sure to appreciate the conference facilities. Internet access, room service and a laundry service are all provided for additional fees. Those arriving by car may leave their vehicles in the car park.
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4.02
(4 Reviews )
Great location. Everything you need is in this hotel. Professional staff that are very helpfull when encountering any problems.
Breakfast is a bit pricy but very good.