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.
"This was our second time visiting JOIA and it was an excellent stay like the first time, which is why we returned. We had a minor inconvenience on our third day but one of the managers Mariana went above and beyond to rectify the situation. We were truly appreciative and thankful for the level of service she provided."
"We enjoyed the buffet however there was a need to keep the food more sanitary. A number of the cheeses and meats as well as the cold salad were out for hours without any shields or refrigeration. We did notice the tamarijn had them in a refrigerator compartment but Divi did not. Hopefully the redone buffet area will pay more attention to safe dining. Club Margot is always a wonderful dining experience. We have been there a number of different vacations but the menu could change up a little. Pure Lime only offers a limited Mexican menu of items we don’t care for for dinner. We love the beach there. It’s the main draw for us. Most of the Divi staff were very pleasant and we especially those in the buffet. Curtis at the sandpaper bar is a wonderful person."
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"
