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.
If being by the water is a major draw, Baby Beach is one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Sero Colorado. Catch the sunset by the shore at Rodgers Beach, just a short walk away.
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.
After visiting Aruba Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oranjestad-West. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.
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.
"The resort was spotless! Rooms and restroom were very clean! Staff was very friendly and helpful especially in the buffet restaurant!! Everything was awesome!! Would definitely recommend to friends and family! Just make sure to make dinner reservations for property restaurants or you will not be able to eat on property! We had to go off property because I forgot to make a reservation and all the restaurants were booked!!!"
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
2/10 Terrible
"I am writing to formally express my extreme dissatisfaction with the customer service I received during my stay at Rui Palace Antillas - Adults Only from May 28, 2026 to May 31, 2026. As a frequent traveler, I am incredibly disappointed with the lack of hospitality and unprofessionalism displayed by your front desk staff, Rebeling.
Upon arrival, I was not provided with any information regarding the resort itself, beach access, pool hours, restaurant and club locations, operating hours, or where to have lunch after a long travel day, which is unacceptable for a resort of this caliber. Furthermore, I was assigned a wheelchair-accessible room, despite not booking or requiring one. When I sought assistance, I was dismissively told to check the app instead of receiving service. I was initially assigned to room 537, the hallway was extremely humid with worn carpet and a horrible smell. As a solo female traveler I was assigned a room at the very end of the hallway beside an exit door with chipped paint and didn’t close completely. I did not feel safe and had trouble sleeping because of the room I was given.
The staff member, Rebeling I interacted with was unprofessional, unpleasant, and lacked any form of empathy toward guests. Her attitude was not only unfriendly but also suggested a lack of desire to assist guests, making her unsuitable for a front-desk position.
Due to this experience, I am questioning my future loyalty to the RUI brand."
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
2/10 Terrible
"Everyone was wonderful I stayed in building 7 was horrible beside the building was a night club every night between 9 and 3 am the music shook the building made it impossible to sleep very disturbing for that reason I would never go back to that resort"
"We had an amazing stay at the resort. We were especially impressed by the Private Island — the flamingos and the beach were all outstanding. The boat ride to the island was a lot of fun as well. The hotel’s location is excellent, being close to downtown, the port, and many great restaurants. Overall, we were absolutely delighted with our stay. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!"
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars
Our trip to Aruba was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The hotel was spectacular in every sense—beautiful, clean, welcoming, and exceeded all of our expectations. What truly made this trip unforgettable, however, were the people. Everyone we encountered was friendly, kind, and genuinely helpful, from the hotel staff to the taxi drivers, tour guides, restaurant employees, and even the local community.
The island itself is stunning, but it's the warmth and hospitality of the people that make Aruba such a special destination. Every tour was well organized, every interaction was pleasant, and we felt safe, relaxed, and appreciated throughout our stay.
I cannot recommend Aruba highly enough. It was a five-star experience in every way!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"Very nice setting with the palm trees and occasional flowers that were well maintained. pools were very clean and also well maintained. The restaurant was a bit disappointing, the whole week of our stay they were "out of potatoes" not sure why, a store called Super Food less than a mile away had plenty for sale. The food was bland and didn't have any seasonings. The restaurant in the hotel in front of ours had better selection and taste. The room had roaches. about 3 inch long. 3 were dead we found laying around and 2 ran across the floor. Not very relaxing worrying about one getting in your bed. I did tell the staff, and also told them I would leave if one did. They apologized but did not offer to change my room which I really was expecting from a hotel boasting luxury at 300+ a night. Would not return to this location. Try to get on the beach, the walk through the other hotel and then across 2 streets I could have done without. I did have a good time otherwise.
Oh one last thing, try NOT to buy anything from the store IN the hotel. They charge American $ and spent 9.00 for a bag of M&Ms I could have gotten across the street for 2 dollars. Same with the coffee mugs and shirts, I think they were supposed to adjust the pricing from Florin to American but didn't and was rude to me when I asked them about it. Also Not spending 14.00 for the same coffee mug I got down the street for 5.00."
"The Pool and Beach chairs have a ridiculous reservation system. You have to reserve your pool chairs and if you don’t get there by 9:00am you lose your reservation and have to pay $60.00 for Non-Comp chairs, per day! The Beach chairs, if you would like to sit by the water/ocean are $80.00! They say this is for safety and avoids arguments over held chairs.
I could understand their “safety” reason, if “safety” wasn’t $60-80 dollars! It’s just a quick money grab. It is a bad look for the Hyatt Hotel. So many other hotels available."
