San Barbola Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Aruba Town Hall featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Aruba Town Hall

Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.

Aruba Town Hall
Renaissance Island

Renaissance Island

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 snorkelling spots.

Renaissance Island
Manchebo Beach

Manchebo Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Manchebo Beach during your travels in Oranjestad-West? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

Manchebo Beach
Druif Beach which includes rocky coastline

Divi Beach

With its floury sands, swaying fronds and warm tropical waters, this beach is a picture of Caribbean perfection.

Divi Beach
Royal Plaza Mall

Royal Plaza Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Royal Plaza Mall during your trip to Oranjestad-West. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

Royal Plaza Mall

Activities

Wild Side – All Inclusive UTV Tour Exploring the Northern Treasure

Wild Side – All Inclusive UTV Tour Exploring the Northern Treasure

NZ$170
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Wild Side – All Inclusive UTV Tour Exploring the Northern Treasure
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
Sailing Experience to Boca Catalina with Dinner

Sunset Sail to Boca Catalina with BBQ Dinner

NZ$198
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sunset Sail to Boca Catalina with BBQ Dinner
Aerial view of Baby Beach in Aruba

Beach Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

NZ$95
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Beach Hopping & Snorkeling Tour
Aruba's Karting Speedway Experience

Aruba's Karting Speedway Experience

NZ$43
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Aruba's Karting Speedway Experience
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Our pick of the best San Barbola 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! (1,352 reviews)
"This was our first time staying at Barceló Aruba and there were some good and some not so good things. The hotel was clean and the staff were very friendly! We stayed Royal Level and were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. We were surprised"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around San Barbola

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Tarabana

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tarabana and surrounding area, you can visit Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium and Aruba Town Hall.

Tarabana
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Rooi Afo

While Rooi Afo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aruba Town Hall and Surfside Beach.

Rooi Afo
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Modanza

While there might not be top attractions in Modanza, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aruba Town Hall and Renaissance Mall Aruba.

Modanza
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Shiribana

When in Shiribana, you can plan a visit to Hooiberg and Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Shiribana
Oranjestad which includes a sporting event as well as an individual male

Oranjestad-East

While visiting Oranjestad-East, you might make a stop by sights like Surfside Beach and Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium.

Oranjestad-East
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Sabana Blanco

Sabana Blanco might not have many top sights, but Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium and Surfside Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sabana Blanco

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