Hotels in Aruba

Hotels in Aruba: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Aruba cost?

The price depends on the standard, the location and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Rates are highest in the winter season from December to March. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Aruba: most popular areas

Most hotels are on the southwest coast by the best beaches. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Oranjestad. The capital and main port, with colonial architecture, shops and good bus links.
• Noord (Palm Beach). The main hotel area by Palm Beach, with large resorts and casinos.
• Eagle Beach. One of the island's finest beaches, with intimate resorts.
• Manchebo Beach. A quieter beach in the west, good for those after calm.
• Paradera. The island's interior, a cheaper alternative away from the main resorts.

Nightly rates vary between areas. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Aruba

Aruba is mainly about beaches and the water, but it also has intimate historic sights.

• The underwater world. Snorkelling and diving on the Aruba reef, including the Antilla wreck near Malmok Beach and colourful coral.
• Horseback riding. Guided rides along the coast, including from the Gold Mine Ranch in the north-east.
• Oranjestad. Colourful Dutch architecture and Fort Zoutman, one of the oldest structures on the island.
• Beaches. The famous Palm Beach and Eagle Beach plus the quieter Manchebo Beach.
• Museums. The Historical Museum at Fort Zoutman and the Etnia Nativa gallery in Noord.

How much does a trip to Aruba cost

A meal at a cheaper restaurant is about 13 dollars per person. Cards are widely accepted in hotels and shops, but it is worth carrying cash for small purchases. The US dollar is widely accepted on the island alongside the Aruban florin. An Arubus ticket costs about 2 dollars, with frequent services.

When is the best time to visit Aruba

Aruba has a warm tropical climate year-round, with an average of about 28 degrees. Some rain falls from October to December, with slightly higher temperatures from January to March. The peak tourist season is in winter, when prices are highest. The island lies outside the main hurricane belt.

Getting to and around Aruba

International flights land at Queen Beatrix Airport, with KLM from Europe and American, Delta and JetBlue from the US. Cruise ships also call at the port in Oranjestad. Around Aruba the easiest way is the Arubus buses, which link Oranjestad with the hotel areas, run every 10 to 20 minutes and stop in front of the properties. You can rent a car at the airport, and the roads are in good condition.

Example hotels in Aruba

A few recognisable properties from different parts of the island for reference:

• Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort and Radisson Blu Aruba (resorts, from approx. AWG 600).
• Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort and Barceló Aruba (beachside resorts, from approx. AWG 520).
• Holiday Inn Resort Aruba in Noord (by Palm Beach, from approx. AWG 450).