Opal Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Eagle Beach showing a sandy beach

Eagle Beach

Spot fish swimming in the crystal-clear waters, look for turtle nests on the shore and photograph Aruba’s famous windswept divi-divi trees.

Eagle Beach
Palm Beach which includes a sandy beach

Palm Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Palm Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Noord. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Palm Beach
Arashi Beach showing a beach

Arashi Beach

Take shade under the palapa huts of this small yet uncrowded strip of sand, where there are snorkeling opportunities suitable for all skill levels.

Arashi Beach
Boca Catalina Beach

Boca Catalina Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Boca Catalina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Noord. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Boca Catalina Beach
Butterfly Farm featuring animals

Butterfly Farm

Encounter some of the world’s prettiest and most delicate creatures at this fascinating tropical garden.

Butterfly Farm
Tierra del Sol Golf Course

Tierra del Sol Golf Course

Play a round of golf in Noord at Tierra del Sol Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as snorkelling. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Tierra del Sol Golf Course

Activities

Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise aboard The Dolphin Catamaran

Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran

NZ$98
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran
Full Island Safari Tour and Baby Beach in Aruba

Full Island Safari Tour and Baby Beach in Aruba

NZ$132
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full Island Safari Tour and Baby Beach in Aruba
Aruba Jet Ski Waverunner Rental

Aruba Jet Ski Waverunner Rental

NZ$92
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Aruba Jet Ski Waverunner Rental
Champagne Brunch & Aqua Safari

Champagne Brunch & Aqua Safari - Luxury Catamaran Tour

NZ$153
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Champagne Brunch & Aqua Safari - Luxury Catamaran Tour
Palm Pleasure Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch & Open Bar

Palm Pleasure Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch & Open Bar

NZ$205
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palm Pleasure Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch & Open Bar
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

NZ$115
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar
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Our pick of the best Opal Hotel Deals

Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort

Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort

4.5 out of 5
L G Smith Boulevard 82, Oranjestad
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Oranjestad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,267 reviews)
Great service but problems at check out
"Aquarius restaurant staff is very friendly, specially Juanita. Had a problem at check out when I wanted to replace the payment from the credit card my husband had used for the reservation to my Visa debit card and my request was not accepted. Due to this problem I´ve written to the hotel, asking ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

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Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
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! (1,215 reviews)
"My suggestion would be to have more activities, my choice of resorts are the Riu's and this one lacks activities. Also your housekeepers conjure outside of the rooms early in the morning talking before 8:00 am. Also when requesting items I requested washcloths at 1:00 pm and didn't get them until ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Radisson Blu Aruba

Radisson Blu Aruba

4 out of 5
J.E.IRAUSQUIN BLVD, 97-A, Noord
The price is NZ$628 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$628
28 July - 29 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! (2,212 reviews)
"Family friendly with second bedroom having twin beds. Staff was great. Pool was perfect for kids. Hotel is showing it's age a bit but was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Aruba
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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$621 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$621
14 Aug - 15 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! (1,479 reviews)
"Could be but more updated but it’s in very nice location in Noord, Aruba…"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

4.5 out of 5
L G Smith Boulevard 101, Noord
The price is NZ$1,210 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$1,210
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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)
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Reviewed on 15 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 NZ$875 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$875
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,346 reviews)
"Everything and everyone was great"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Opal

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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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Esmeralda

When in Esmeralda, you can plan a visit to Tierra del Sol Golf Course and Palm Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Esmeralda
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Westpunt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westpunt and surrounding area, you can visit Tierra del Sol Golf Course and Boca Catalina Beach.

Westpunt
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Malmok

Malmok is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tierra del Sol Golf Course and Boca Catalina Beach.

Malmok
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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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Boroncana

While Boroncana isn't home to many top sights, Stellaris Casino and Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba are some notable places to visit nearby.

Boroncana

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