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

P3,315
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

P4,438
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

P3,090
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Aruba Jet Ski Waverunner Rental
Champagne Brunch & Aqua Safari

Champagne Brunch & Aqua Safari - Luxury Catamaran Tour

P5,000
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

P6,966
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

P3,876
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar
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Top hotels in Esmeralda

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! (1,265 reviews)
"My Husband and I enjoyed our stay. The resort was clean and the staff were friendly. The bed pillows need to be more firm. We loved how the resort was close to everything. Restaurants were great and so was the Flamingo Island. We plan to return to Aruba and stay at the same resort."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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! (1,178 reviews)
"Great time!! Beautiful beach and great food and drinks"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 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 P16,911 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P16,911
P22,099 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,492 reviews)
"Very friendly staff property is clean and safe"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 P36,705 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P36,705
P45,882 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Didn’t feel like a full ocean view, I’d call it a partial. The only true ocean views are the suites at the end of the hall. The elevator not working in the south hall absolutely sucked and having to listen to the construction by the pool and at the beach was obnoxious. The food in the tradewinds ..."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Radisson Blu Aruba
Radisson Blu Aruba
4 out of 5
J.E.IRAUSQUIN BLVD, 97-A, Noord
The price is P16,345 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P16,345
P21,173 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (2,190 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly clean our room daily upgraded my stay at check in and offered free champagne."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Radisson Blu Aruba
Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 83, Noord, Noord
The price is P28,937 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
P28,937
P34,098 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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! (1,328 reviews)
"I liked the pool and the location of the hotel!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Esmeralda

California lighthouse, named after the ship "California" which stranded there

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
Watching the sailing boats glide across the water backlit by the setting sun at this rather low-key place on Aruba is an awesome way to end the day.

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 Palm Beach Plaza and Stellaris Casino.

Saliña Cerca

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