Palm Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Butterfly Farm
Butterfly Farm showing flowers
Butterfly Farm which includes animals
Butterfly Farm which includes animals

Enjoy yourself at this white-sand Caribbean beach that combines incredible underwater sights and tangerine sunsets with a youthful nightlife.

Experience the best of idyllic Aruba at Palm Beach, the island's hot spot for relaxation, snorkeling and partying. This island nation has been inhabited for over 1,000 years but the Palm Beach area has seen a steep rise in tourism only in recent decades. Come to relax on the sun-drenched beach, try new watersports or invigorate your love of beach nightlife.

Spend warm Caribbean days along the beachfront, tanning, reading or enjoying the view. These golden sands, stretching along a 2-mile (3-kilometer) strip of Aruba's coastline, provide an ideal backdrop for a morning coffee along the promenade or a sunset walk with a loved one. Watch as the kids build sand castles or have a fruit smoothie at the restaurant on the pier.

Explore Aruba's underwater environment on a snorkeling or scuba-diving trip. Tours and equipment rental are available at a range of local operators. Explore the Caribbean Sea heading north to Boca Catalina and spot colorful fish making a home among the ruins of the Pedernales shipwreck. Tuberides, Jet Skiing and paddleboarding provide hours of fun and excitement around the beachfront.

Rent a bike and explore the well-developed Palm Beach promenade. Try international cuisine from a range of restaurants with views of the sea. Afterward, browse brand-name boutiques at Palm Beach Plaza, Aruba's largest shopping mall. Aside from hosting a range of international fashion shows, film festivals and live bands throughout the year, this mall also offers plenty of family fun. Shoot for a perfect game at the bowling center, relax at its world-class spa or watch a movie at the mall theater.

When the sun goes down, savor experimental cocktails at a beachfront bar and mingle with fellow travelers. Follow the music to late-night clubs. Casinos in the Palm Beach area offer slot machines and gaming tables.

Palm Beach is located on Aruba's northwest coast, just a 20-minute drive from Oranjestad, Aruba's capital. Get around on foot or by bicycle.


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Our pick of the best Palm Beach Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
J E Irausquin Boulevard 77, Noord
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Noord. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,193 reviews)
"I’m from Brooklyn NY and we’re normally not the friendly welcoming type . But Aruba? AMAZING staff beautiful view everyone was so welcoming on and off the resort i definitely will be coming back."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
4 out of 5
J E Irausquin Boulevard 230, Noord
The price is AU$579 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$579
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Noord. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,487 reviews)
"Always Friendly staff members. The hotels accommodations are very good especially for the price and compared to other High Rise Hotels in the area. They seem to be always making improvements some for the better yet some not so. One of my biggest complaints is the rentals of the huts are costly especially ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Radisson Blu Aruba
Radisson Blu Aruba
4 out of 5
J.E.IRAUSQUIN BLVD, 97-A, Noord
The price is AU$571 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$571
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Noord. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,196 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly,rooms very spacious and clean . There was not enough beach chairs or umbrellas for people staying in the hotel . It seemed to be whoever got friendly the staff at the beach the most they got preference. Most of the time the chairs where empty and conveniently enough when the ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Aruba
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
4.5 out of 5
L G Smith Boulevard 101, Noord
The price is AU$1,070 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$1,070
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Noord. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 83, Noord, Noord
The price is AU$920 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$920
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Noord. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,337 reviews)
"Nice hotel easy access to the beach in the back of hotel. Hotel is in the strip of restaurants and stores, nice location. If you are looking for the night life and turn up spots then this hotel which is located on beach area is where you want to be. South Beach bar/lounge and Fat Tuesdays is where ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
4 out of 5
J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 268, Noord
The price is AU$737 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$737
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Noord. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (907 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Palm Beach

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Keito

Though Keito may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eagle Beach and The Casino at Hilton Aruba.

Keito
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Koyari

While Koyari isn't home to many top sights, Eagle Beach and Butterfly Farm are some notable places to visit nearby.

Koyari
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Saliña Cerca

While Saliña Cerca isn't home to many top sights, Palm Beach Plaza and Stellaris Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Saliña Cerca
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San Miguel

When in San Miguel, you can plan a visit to Eagle Beach and Butterfly Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

San Miguel
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Kamay

While there might not be top attractions in Kamay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palm Beach Plaza and Stellaris Casino.

Kamay
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Bakval

Bakval might not have many top sights, but Stellaris Casino and Palm Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bakval

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