Esmeralda

Noord

Popular places to visit

Eagle Beach featuring a 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 showing a beach

Palm Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Palm Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Noord. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out 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 vacation is part of your travel plans, Boca Catalina Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Noord. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Boca Catalina Beach
Butterfly Farm which includes animals

Butterfly Farm

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

Butterfly Farm
California Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse

California Lighthouse

This iconic lighthouse has been a fixture on the island for more than 100 years. Climb to the top at sunset to enjoy romantic views of the coast.

California Lighthouse

Things to do

Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise aboard The Dolphin Catamaran

Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran

P3,432
per adult
88% 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

P4,595
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Full Island Safari Tour and Baby Beach in Aruba
Champagne Brunch & Aqua Safari

Champagne Brunch & Aqua Safari - Luxury Catamaran Tour

P5,351
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Champagne Brunch & Aqua Safari - Luxury Catamaran Tour
Aruba Jet Ski Waverunner Rental

Aruba Jet Ski Waverunner Rental

P3,199
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Aruba Jet Ski Waverunner Rental
Palm Pleasure Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch & Open Bar

Palm Pleasure Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch & Open Bar

P7,212
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

P4,013
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar
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Top hotels in Esmeralda

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! (1,279 reviews)
"I didn’t like that as soon as the restaurant closed they put you out."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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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 P14,749 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
P14,749
P19,358 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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! (1,501 reviews)
"Stayed with family for a week. Resort was just perfect for us! Great location! Close to everything. Staff was friendly and room was clean. The only issue we had was the loud music at night which made us switch our room after the second night. Overall a very good experience and will definitively go ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,287 reviews)
"Staff very attentive and friendly. Very pleasant stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

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Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive

Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 83, Noord, Noord
The price is P24,036 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
P24,036
P28,353 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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! (1,364 reviews)
"Stayed in the Royal Tower. It was beautiful as is the rest of the hotel. Good food, friendly staff shopping all around that you could walk to. Had the best time I would recommend to everyone."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
Radisson Blu Aruba

Radisson Blu Aruba

4 out of 5
J.E.IRAUSQUIN BLVD, 97-A, Noord
The price is P15,973 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P15,973
P20,696 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (2,247 reviews)
"The whole island has been bought by Americans everything is overpriced and lacks culture. This particular resort had very limited food options and was overpriced for the taste. Lizards were crawling everywhere outside which is common I suppose. Staff was friendly and attentive to requests. Also, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Radisson Blu Aruba
Divi Aruba All Inclusive

Divi Aruba All Inclusive

4 out of 5
J E Irausquin Boulevard 45, Oranjestad
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Oranjestad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,992 reviews)
"The hotel is located in a quiet area. Food was great. We had an incident at 3 am, security came saying there was a call about the safe not working, my entire family knowing we did not call it was all alarmed and woken up by this."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

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Divi Aruba All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Esmeralda

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Westpunt

Westpunt might not have many top sights, but Tierra del Sol Golf Course and Boca Catalina Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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Opal

Though Opal might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palm Beach and Stellaris Casino.

Opal
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Bakval

Though Bakval might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stellaris Casino and Palm Beach.

Bakval
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Boroncana

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Boroncana and surrounding area, you can visit Stellaris Casino and Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba.

Boroncana
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Saliña Cerca

Though Saliña Cerca might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stellaris Casino and Hyatt Regency Casino.

Saliña Cerca

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