Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Aruba, Aruba
Choosing the right neighborhood in Aruba saves hours of daily transit time and connects you directly to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). Here are the top 3 districts recommended for travelers:
Palm Beach
Calm turquoise water, walkable beachfront high-rise resorts, pier restaurants
Eagle Beach
Wide powder-white sand, iconic fofoti trees, low-rise boutique resorts
Oranjestad & Renaissance Island Corridor
10 minutes from AUA Airport, marina shopping, private flamingo island access
Airport-to-Hotel Transit from AUA
10 minutes to Downtown Oranjestad & Cruise Port; 15 minutes to Eagle Beach; 20 minutes to Palm Beach high-rise hotel strip.
Local Hotel Taxes, Resort Fees & Check-In Notes
Aruba charges ~12.5% tourist/turnover tax + $3/night environmental levy + resort service charge.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Staying in Aruba
What are the best neighborhoods to stay in Aruba for first-time visitors?
The top-rated areas to stay in Aruba are Palm Beach (Calm turquoise water, walkable beachfront high-rise resorts, pier restaurants); Eagle Beach (Wide powder-white sand, iconic fofoti trees, low-rise boutique resorts); Oranjestad & Renaissance Island Corridor (10 minutes from AUA Airport, marina shopping, private flamingo island access).
How do I get from AUA Airport to my hotel in Aruba?
10 minutes to Downtown Oranjestad & Cruise Port; 15 minutes to Eagle Beach; 20 minutes to Palm Beach high-rise hotel strip.
What are the hotel taxes and check-in rules in Aruba?
Aruba charges ~12.5% tourist/turnover tax + $3/night environmental levy + resort service charge.