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.
"We stayed at Renaissance Wind Creek primarily for access to Renaissance Island and Flamingo Beach, but unfortunately, the hotel was not worth the cost. Looking back, I would have rather booked an excursion to the island than stayed at this property.
We reserved a garden-view room but were given a room overlooking the parking lot—there was no garden view! When I asked the front desk about changing rooms, I was told I would need to pay an upgrade fee. Considering the resort fee was already $77/day, I wasn't willing to spend a penny more. The resort fee itself was not justified by the amenities offered. They also gave us a room on the family side instead of the adult side. We were not aware there was an option for that.
The first room we were assigned smelled terrible. The carpet was soaking wet, leaving the room with an unpleasant odor. To the hotel's credit, they moved us to another room and sent a fruit plate as an apology, but the fruit was stale and only added to the disappointment. I emailed the manager, Lisa, regarding my concerns and never received a response.
The staff overall was friendly and accommodating. Claudine, who worked in the pool area, was especially kind and provided great service. The gym was the best amenity. We ate at Grand Frish restaurant because hotel food was terrible!
Flamingo Beach is beautiful and Aruba itself is amazing and would absolutely visit again. However, I would not stay at Renaissance Wind Creek again and would not recommend it to others!"
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful resort, conveniently locate, nice quiet place. Awesome selection of food and drinks. Pool and beach area are beautiful. Staff super nice and helpful. Taxi service usually available in front of resort, had to call for one but he was there in less than 5 minutes. The building has a little age, but has been well maintained and clean. It is located right on Palm Beach and has the most beautiful water I’v seen (cold but beautiful). Highly suggest a stay there."
"Food and staff were great.
Front desk could be better. Long wait after we checked and just needed room number a couple of hours later. People started making their own off to the side and staff took them first. Very frustrating.
Our was delayed and asked for an hour and a half later checkout. They would only give me an hour. Really? Seemed petty.
Also with late checkout they didn’t give me a late checkout card. Wrist band wouldn’t work. Housekeeping staff was trying to help but thankfully my husband was in the room"
"Best service ever! This was our second visit to Aruba and chose the Ritz Carlton this visit and it did not disappoint. We have never stayed at a resort where all service employees went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Beautiful property and best restaurants to dine. We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and received an upgraded room and other amenities upon arrival. We will definitely come again."
"Incredible place. Clean, well maintained. The all inclusive package is worth every penny. The food is excellent. The staff is kind and helpful!!! We will be back….again."
"We had a wonderful experience at Divi All Inclusive. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with a smile. Their excellent service made our stay even more enjoyable. We truly appreciated their hospitality and would gladly return."
