Top 21 things to do and attractions in Palm - Eagle Beach

The church is in a gorgeous setting with the cacti as its background. You may go in and light a candle or sit on a bench for peaceful meditation. The inside of the church is absolutely stunning. A labyrinth is also available to walk quietly and peacefully through.

Beautiful chapel on top of the hill. There’s a small vendor selling fresh coconut water—definitely worth trying. The area is surrounded by cactus plants, which make for great photos.

The church is in a secluded location at the top of hill and is in beautiful setting. There is also peace labyrinth here. However, I would recommend visiting here only when you are tired of everything in the island

Absolutely a beautiful chapel that originated in the 1750s and was remodeled in 1950s. Outdoor seating for mass services, must be special during Christmas. Added to your list, worth seeing.

Such a lovey tiny chapel that we visited to lit a candle. The candle can be brought at the grocery. I find it interesting that this chapel was completed in 1952 and stands in the same location as the original chapel, which was built by Domingo Silvestre, the Venezuelan missionary from Santa Ana de Coro, Venezuela, in 1750.

It's a gorgeous little church. As you leave, the side of the road has the Lord's Prayer on traffic signs.

Really cool small chapel with lots of hiking places to go to!

I had a great experience at the Butterfly Farm yesterday! It was such a cute little spot. They had a little cafe to grab a coffee/smoothie/drink and a gift shop. The garden was beautiful- it was amazing seeing all of the butterflies flying around!! Josh did an awesome job as our tour guide- he really knows his stuff! Very informative and loved his energy. Thanks for a great experience!

Don't hesitate to try this place! Such a fun and amazing experience. Its so beautiful inside, it is small but still worth the visit. The tour guide is very educational about the butterfly's life cycle. The gift shop is cute as well. Theres a nice patio before you enter where you can hang out and watch the birds play in the bird bath if you'd like before or after the butterfly experience. Your ticket includes revisits and we definitely intend to come back during our stay here in Aruba.

My wife and I came on Wednesday at 1:00pm. It was a nice little butterfly farm. We enjoyed walking around and taking pictures of all the different butterflies. There are different sitting areas around the farm. So you can sit and enjoy watching the butterflies fly around you. The entrance fee was 19 dollars per adult. You can buy yourself a smoothie before going in because it gets hot inside. There is also a cute souvenir store at the entrance.

Stopped here on morning while on my trip to Aruba; it's stunning. Something so "zen" and absolutely beautiful here, the colors, feeling of peace. Tour guide (which wasn't very long 15-30min) was a young guy, super knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining!bought a banana/rum shake of some kind on my way, it was great👌. Highly recommend! Worth the stop!

Great for the kids! Guide was very knowledgeable and the family and I learned a lot from the many species they had. Tickets when bought allows you to return all year of you plan to go multiple times. Which I know you won't but nice to know!

My husband and I visited this wonderful little butterfly farm and spent an hour or two. Very much worth the visit and price of admission. We were given a mini tour with a very informative guide. A lovely gift shop is on site with beautiful handmade butterfly inspired jewelry. Also you pay once and can return as many times as you like while on vacation.

I’ve been to many other butterfly exhibits (Calloway Gardens, Butchart Gardens, Brookside Gardens) but this was even better. So many butterflies in a beautiful setting with lots of flowers and pond. The pond has fish and a little waterfall. I even went back a second day. It is hot so go early to be a little cooler. People are very nice too.

Renaissance Island is a nice little getaway from Aruba if you're really into the beach scene. As a marine biologist by profession I especially appreciated how they kept the island as natural as possible preserving the different types of mangroves. I enjoyed how close and personal you could get with the flamingos and the children on site enjoyed feeding them and the Green iguanas. Near Flamingo Beach Lookout under the bridge as there are lots of colorful fish 🐟 for you to enjoy. Felt "dushi" at Renaissance Island.

Beautiful place to visit. Family side and adult side. Bar and restaurant in the island. They provide towels if staying in room along with floating mats and snorkel equipment.

Rare opportunity to wade in the waters with flamingoes. If there aren’t any around the beaches during your visit try looking along the nature walks and the backside of some of the amenities

This beautiful beach and island offer a unique opportunity to see flamingos up close, and it's a dream come true for anyone who's ever fantasized about this kind of encounter. The setting is stunning, with clear turquoise waters and soft sandy shores. A few tips for your visit: Skip the cocktails as they're mostly water and sugar—stick to the beer for a better drink experience. Cabanas are often sold out, but don't lose hope; they sometimes become available even the day before due to cancellations. Planning ahead is crucial, but it's definitely worth the effort. If you’re not staying at the Renaissance Hotel, day passes are sold at 9 am every Saturday (as of now) Bring sunscreen, you don’t want to be paying 31$ like we did for when ours finished. As a kid, I dreamed of coming to Aruba just to meet the flamingos on this island, and while seeing them was wonderful, I learned that they are actually kept in captivity and they just can’t leave. I hope this changes in the future to allow for a more natural habitat for these beautiful birds. I didn't want to bother the flamingos too much, it was so nice to see them roaming around freely. I also hope the island provides better food for them in the future instead of dog food that tourists pay for. Seeing the iguanas enjoying a giant bucket of fresh fruits for lunch all together made me super happy. Small adjustments could go a long way.

I went here yesterday and had the time of my life honestly, the interaction with the animals on the island is top tier for sure !

Visited Renaissance Island since it was included in our stay at the hotel. The journey from the hotel dock took about 5-7 mins by water taxi. There is a side of the island for families and kids, and another side for adults only. We spent all day on the adults side and were lucky enough to snag lounge chairs front row on the beach. The service is great (from the guys manning the equipment who offered to carry our floaties for us to our server who checked in with us regularly to make sure our drinks were filled). The drinks were delish. Our favorite dish from the Mangrove Beach Bar & Fish Shack was the covina in a pouch - sooo flavorful! "The "beach" is protected, so no waves and very little wind - great for floating in the water. A few pink flamingos roamed around and we saw quite a few people feeding and interacting with them (we left them alone). It was worth it since access was included with our stay, but we didn't feel it would be worth it if we paid for a pass. It was fun to see, but probably wouldn't go back. The actual beaches in Aruba are much more interesting.

I think I was most excited about the close encounter with the flamingos…but they could honestly care less about us! And when I tried to feed them they weren’t hungry. However the island is absolutely gorgeous and it’s a great place to relax and get some instagramable pics and videos! The only downside was the airplanes constantly taking off the runway parallel to the island. The massages we booked to get on the island were absolutely amazing! Worth every penny!!! For my hubby and I for the day at the island including floats, towels, lounge chairs, 2 entrees of our choice from the menu, 2 mixed drinks, 2 50min Swedish massages in a hut that opens to the ocean with the waves as our background music it was $385. It was perfect! A great way to spend the day! I’d most definitely go back for those massages! The food and drinks were excellent! And the service was phenomenal. And be patient with your servers! Island time runs a little bit slower and more relaxed! But everyone was so kind!

Nice beach. Decent snorkelling. Lots of turtles and fish but not much coral.

Our favorite beach on the island. It has an area to chill and float. There is also many areas to snorkel to see many types of fish and sea turtles. Beware and keep feet high as there are a few sea urchins

Boca Catalina is a beautiful and peaceful spot in Aruba, perfect for snorkeling. The water is clear, calm, and full of colorful fish and corals. The beach itself is not soft sand but mostly gravel, rocks, and stones, so water shoes are very helpful. It’s quieter than the big tourist beaches and has easy parking close by. A great place if you’re looking for excellent snorkeling and a more relaxed atmosphere away from the crowds.

We went in the morning, and it was peaceful with very few people around — perfect for a calm beach day. I’d definitely recommend it if you want to escape the crowds and enjoy Aruba’s natural beauty.

One of my favorite beaches along with Tres Trapi Beach. Both these beaches are next to each other. I was able to swim to Tres Trapi from Boca Catalina Beach and got lucky by seeing a turtle under water. It was the highlight of the day for me. The water here is beautiful and crystal clear. You can snorkel and see a lot of different fish. There are a couple of palapas but you need to get here early in the morning. We arrived at about 8am and there were about 3 palapas left. There are no restrooms here or place to buy food or drinks. You will need to go to Arashi beach for restrooms and food, but it's not far from here.

Gorgeous experience. So many fish if you swim out towards tres trapi on the left. Cute little beach to sit and lots of pelicans fly around looking for food. Crabs can be spotted in the rocks too

A tiny beach for local residents. The lack of a toilet or restaurant does not attract tourists and allows to enjoy the peace of paradise beach. Lots of fish to watch while snorkeling.

Enjoyed sitting here for a sundowner. Only reason I marked it down was because of the music from the boats and ATVs going past and there is quite a bit of litter compared to other beaches in Aruba.

This is by far the best snorkel spot we found on our visit to Aruba. We stuck to spots we could swim to; we did not do any of the excursions during our stay. There is a shallow shipwreck a few hundred yards off the coast of Malmok that some of the tours were stopping at, but it was way too far out to swim to. The way into the water is shallow, slick, and pretty hard on the feet. Swim shoes are a massive help. The sand is a little rocky at the water, too. The waves knocked us around a bit while we were getting out. You'll probably be better off tossing your fins up on the sand so you have your hands free. There was not a wide variety of ocean life there, but there was a lot of what few fish we found. We went there one evening and enjoyed it enough to go back the next morning. The differing times didn't seem to really matter as far as the variety of fish we found. The water seemed a tad cooler earlier in the day, though. If you're in Aruba to snorkel then this may be the best place you can get to from the shore.

Great place to hang out and sight see but no good access for swimming and snorkeling.

This is by far the best beach on the island. It’s not sandy, but easy to walk on without shoes… it is absolutely gorgeous, the water is so clear, and if you have snorkeling gear, this is the place to do it. It’s rocky, but you can walk into the water barefoot, just go slowly. Once you’re in, swim out past the first cliff and start swimming in the right direction, following along the cliffs edge. It’s very deep and very clear and so many fish to see. We saw a large turtle on our last visit there just a couple of days ago. Malmok Beach is by far my favorite place on the entire island. It has 4 built in to the rocks/sand umbrella tables, so if you get there first, you claim one and you’ll have some shade. It’s mostly rocky terrain, so just be prepared for that. If you have water shoes, I would recommend wearing those. But it’s not impossible to walk without them. Best time to snorkel the area is morning time. Highly recommend this beach. So glad we did. Also the perfect spot to watch the sunset.

Great beach for snorkeling. Clearest water in the whole island. Extra points for the free built-in umbrellas on the shore. Definitely a must-visit beach in Aruba

All beaches in Aruba are beautiful and free. This happens to be a secluded spot because it's on the side road and it is an old coral reef skeleton. You will need water shoes and a plan to get back up. Its rocky and different. Water is clear and there are a lot of pelicans. There is a spot on the right side where you can walk into the water. Jumping is not recommended!

Nice place for snorkeling Saw 3 Turtles in deeper water And some fishes next to rocks and Stones

Small but cute place and the tour was free. Gives some history and you’ll learn some thing’s. The guy giving the tour had an attitude when I approached him to ask about the tour. He then gave a great explanation and was upbeat during the tour. You get to go upstairs and see the workers. It’s interesting. Of course you shop and they have special deals. The bathroom was clean.

We had a nice tour with JC who was very friendly. He told us a lot about the history of aloe on the island and how the aloe is processed. We got to try lots of products and the cashier provided helpful information. The bathrooms were nice; it was very much appreciated. It's worth a stop, especially for a free tour if you like historical info.

Aruba Aloe Factory was a cool stop. The short presentation/demonstration on aloe processing, usage, and history was unique and knowledgeable. You can walk through the factory which was super cool too. Would recommend when in Aruba.

Our airbnb shower featured products from here so we were super excited to come. We toured the facility and purchased a bunch of stuff right after. I love the products so far!

A must-visit in Aruba! 🇦🇼🌿 The Aruba Aloe Factory & Museum offers a free tour that’s both educational and inspiring. You’ll learn about aloe cultivation, sustainable practices, and the company’s deep loyalty to their staff—plus they’ve even earned a Dutch quality seal! 🇳🇱 🌱 You can sample products along the way, then end in the gift shop where you can score a free gift by joining the VIP club. Honestly, I wish I had brought an empty suitcase just for the deals and high-quality products—they’re that good! 📸 Don’t miss the aloe fields and cute photo spots! This place is a gem, and it's clear they’re doing meaningful work for both their team and the environment.

Excellent store! It has high-quality, locally produced products. There was a guided tour with explanations about aloe production. It's definitely worth a visit. It's free.

The tour was very informative. I liked walking above the factory part to see how it's all made. Plus you get to try the stuff. Oh and it's free.

Picture-Perfect Paradise Without the Crowds! Eagle Beach is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. If you're looking for the quintessential Caribbean paradise, this is it. The sand is the first thing you'll notice—it's pure, powdery white and feels cool and soft under your feet. The water is simply breathtaking. It's a stunning shade of calm, turquoise blue and is so crystal-clear that you can see your toes perfectly, even when you're waist-deep. It was absolutely perfect for swimming and just floating around for hours. What truly sets Eagle Beach apart is the wonderful sense of space. We had visited Palm Beach by the high-rise hotels and found it to be beautiful but very busy and crowded. Eagle Beach was a world away. You can always find a peaceful spot for yourself. You never feel like you're sitting or swimming on top of other people. It's the perfect place to truly relax, listen to the gentle waves, and soak in the serene atmosphere. We will be back!

Eagle Beach is absolutely stunning! The soft white sand and turquoise water are picture-perfect — it truly looks like something out of a postcard.

It’s one of the best beaches in the caribbean I have visited many in the caribbean and this it’s in the top. Natural sand all across the beach and turquoise cristal clear water. You can have one of the best views of the sunsets in the beach. Inside the water you can see the bottom even in the deep and it’s all sand without rocks. The beach has plenty of area to bring your chairs and umbrella and enjoy if you don’t have they have available for rent in the area.

Found the most perfect pocket of quiet at Eagle Beach through a walkway across the street from Screaming Eagle. The sand was white and fine, the water was calm. I took a swim to and saw that the areas north and south of where we were seemed busier. Regardless, still a very peaceful and less touristy beach. It was perfect!

Such a lovely beach. It can get crowded at certain parts due to the popularity. I did manage to find a great spot where it is less crowded in the early morning a few days ago and then came to a very populated area yesterday. Great to just be here to relax and swim. As for snorkeling, there was not a lot to sed.

A nice beach, although not all that it's hyped up to be. I enjoyed Palm Beach more, but the same water and sand. The water felt amazing and possibly slightly cooler than other beaches, although it is bath water and a beautiful temperature. Lots of parking if needed and close to the grocery store rather than eating out all the time.

Large, beautiful beach. Plenty of space and it does not feel crowded. Great place to watch the sunset.

My husband and I went for a visit while we were on our honeymoon. When we arrived, we were greeted quickly and received cups with treats for the animals and were told which ones we could feed. While the website mentioned a tour, we did not receive one and we weren’t sure how to find the tour; it didn’t look like anyone was on a tour when we were there, and it could have been because we visited on a Sunday, but no details were provided. The experience itself was lovely with the animals. The story itself explaining (on the website because there was no tour) was incredible to read. When we were leaving, the staff were not as friendly as we were hoping. They offered to call us a cab and were told we’d wait 15-20 minutes, but we unfortunately waited nearly an hour for a cab. Thankfully we were able to wait where there was shade! We had spoken to 3 separate people checking in for our cab and they confirmed that they had called. When we were offered by the woman inside to call us a cab, we asked if someone had spoken to her about calling one, and she had said no. It was super irritating considering the 3 people we had spoken to were at the front entrance on their phones texting. I hope to return someday with a better experience with the staff and the service. But again, the experience with the animals was super lovely. If you’re visiting consider pre-book a cab or rent a vehicle. We wish we did, we would have left in a better mood.

I am a zoo fanatic. I make it my top priority to try and visit a zoo whenever I explore or visit a new place. Even though this isn't the biggest or nicest zoo I have been too. I still enjoyed myself. I love that we can feed most all the animals (Don't Feed the monkeys lol). This was an experience I will never forget. Definitely , great for the kiddos to get to feed many different animals.

Came here to see animals. I did like the had a good variety of animals. But we wanted to feed the animals and couldn’t find anybody. Very disappointed because the animals acted like they wanted to be fed . The zoo is not super pretty but it definitely something to explore.

This was a great experience, our tour guide June was really awesome! He knew his stuff and explained the history of everything well. Would definitely recommend for everyone to try this out ! The animal sanctuary was so cool as well, I’ve never seen a camel in real life and it may have been the highlight of my day!

I like it. You get to feed the animals. And it’s a sanctuary so some of the animals you can see are hurt. It’s a small little zoo. Nothing big. Staff is very friendly. You can see a python, snake, horses, donkeys, peacocks, baby tiger, ducks, turtles, monkeys, camels, etc.

We came to this place as a meeting point for our ATV tour. The staff was really friendly. Have us some carrots too feed the animals as we waited. Got a chance to spend some time with a baby monkey as well.

It is so wonderful being able to feed and interact with so many animals. Our kids ages 5 to 14 had a great time. Love the mission of caring for rescued animals.

This place has such a nice view of the wild ocean on the north part of the island. Not a beach to swim because the wave and the current are very dangerous, but is nice place to take pictures. You need a 4x4 or similar to get to side of the island. I am glad we were able to go to this place.

One of many beaches along the North coast, but notable for the rock piles people make. Walk down to the shore, collect a variety of stones and make your own addition to this surprisingly lovely garden of stacked towers - then make a wish, or so the saying goes.

This is not a friendly beach for swimming or sunbathing. It’s lava rock and stone and huge waves that will kill you. But it’s definitely something to go and look at because seeing massive waves at the tip of the island is quite beautiful and Awe inspiring. We were able to take a small car but this was as far as we could take it comfortably. And we probably shouldn’t have come this far with the car because of the jagged stone lava rocks and sand we had to go over to get here. Bring a jeep

It’s a nice place on the north coast of the island, not too difficult to reach by car. Gives you a good “nature vibe”, too bad there is so much trash (plastic) on the shore that gets washed up from the ocean.

Great beach, calm waters, great for children, not many restaurants and shopping around, close to Oranjestad.

Loved it here. Very peaceful and saw baby turtle tracks to the ocean.

This beach was full of balancing rocks. This was a great place to come sit relax and meditate.

One of the best, most underrated beaches in Aruba for sure. They have a really nice restaurant right on the beach, and a bar too. The airport runway is right next to the beach too, so you can see airplanes arriving from around the world up close, and if you look back you can see them departing too!

In front of Talk of the town hotel, small beach, a lot of seeweed. Few spaces without. Restaurants and a bar. You can see airplanes landing at the left far end of the beach.

I spent almost everyday in Aruba at The Reflexions Beach Club. It’s a family friendly beach, but trust there’s never many kids running around. Cabanas are $27. Food about $20-30 and the lids menu has a nice variety. I felt sooo exclusive relaxed here. They walked my drink to the beach, served me fresh and well cooked meals, and never skimped on my alcohol.

If you want gorgeous waters, natural tree shade, & a calm place to snorkel, this is the best beach!!! We stopped by quite a few & this was our favorite!! There is also a restaurant for food & drinks!

Calm beach, not a lot of natural shade, lots of parking, you can rent chairs and umbrellas from nearby bar.

It's an ok beach. The sand is nice and the water is shallow, but the beach is small and the water is weedy. Planes fly overhead to land at the airport kind of like Sint Maarten but less dramatic and dangerous. Lots of parking. Two bar/restaurants right on the beach too.

Small but beautiful beach. Little bar at the end with lounge and umbrella rentals. Parking is close, water is clear. Coral is very visible and lots of boats in view (planes too). Additional pics of the beautiful pier we walked to get there. Multiple access points to get in the ocean. We heard lots of birds and saw many different flowers. We did not see any shower spots.

The snorkeling here is one of the best on the island if not the best! The water is clear and the current was not too strong. We had fins and had no problems going against the current. There are plenty of fishes to see and the best part is we got to see and swim with a couple of sea turtles! It was definitely a treat to see the turtles and probably one of the highlights of our trip. We had read that the turtles hang out just on the outside of the buoy ropes directly out in front of the steps near the Tres Trapi parking lot. Arrive early so you can secure parking as space is limited. We actually parked in the Boca Catalina beach parking lot just to the north where there is a small beach area with some shade. We started our snorkeling from that area and saw plenty of fishes before making our way to the buoys where the turtles were near the bottom just on the other side of the ropes. If you wait a while they will eventually swim up for air and that’s where we captured our best videos. Tres Trapi is mostly just rocks and not really much of a beach at all but the snorkeling is what it’s all about! Highly recommended in Aruba!

Tres Trapi is such a beautiful spot! The snorkeling here was amazing—clear waters, colorful fish, and such an incredible atmosphere. The water is absolutely stunning, perfect for a relaxing swim or just enjoying the scenery. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Easy access and plenty of parking. There are a lot of fishes near the rocks and I mean it. We were able to see two turtles and one small sea snake. Fishes are not afraid of swimmers. Many of them swim around me after I stopped moving. Water is crystal clear and the whole place is beautiful when the sun is not blocked by the clouds. Kids can easily stand in the shallow area. People come here and stay maybe one hour just to snorkel among the fishes. Bring a real waterproof case for your phone if you want take underwater photos. The waterproof pouches are really bad for taking underwater pictures.

My wife and I came here on a Sunday about mid day. We were lucky to find parking under a tree. There are a couple of trees in the parking area but you have to get here early to get a nice parking spot. There are no umbrellas areas on this beach. So bring enough water for hydration because the heat is strong. Definitely bring water shoes. You will be walking on rock. Bring your snorkeling gear because this is a nice spot for snorkeling. The water is refreshing and not cold. You have to swim out long distance to get into the deep end. I highly recommend this beach. My wife and I didn't want to leave. I hope this was helpful.

Good snorkelling but busy after 9ish and not a huge parking lot. Lots of turtles especially out further. Good variety of fish and our daughter saw an eagle ray. Worth a morning if you like snorkelling. There was a company in the parking lot renting equipment from a truck that was nice and helpful.

Gorgeous beach with great snorkeling. We saw sea turtles, sting rays, and all kind of fish. Recommend water shoes to walk along the rock and for getting into the water.

Great snorkeling location. Beautiful turquoise bay. Saw 7 turtles inside of the protected buoy area. Some shaded parking under trees.

Such a fun experience. Water was a little cloudy today, but even so we saw lots of colorful fish and can now say we have been in a sub!

This was a neat little excursion. It’s 2 hours ( 1 hour of travel time to and from the sub on a ferry, and around 1 hour on the submarine. The water seemed cloudy the day we went so visibility wasn’t as good as I hoped for. We saw several ship wrecks, a turtle, and some rays in addition to other fish. The tour guide was nice and I enjoyed his commentary.

If it's your first time here in aruba, do it. It's unique, fun, and informational. We saw plenty of fish, coral, sting rays and even a sea turtle!

I went on this trip during our honeymoon and it exceeded my expectations! I had a tour at 1pm so the water was bright and clear. They brought us by a couple shipwrecks as we decended amongst coral reefs and schools of fish. The view was breathtaking and we will cherish the memories. The crew made an effort to turn around at the major viewing sights of the reef and shipwrecks so both sides of the submarine got a good look at the beauty of Aruba's ocean. My wife also really liked how on the boat stopped on the way to the submarine and let us watch as a plane flew directly over us coming in for a landing. I highly recommend this tour and it's a great way to explore the ocean while getting out of the direct sunlight for a couple hours. Shout out to Francis, Eric and Donald. Our captin and crew were very knowledgeable in Marine Biology and they history of the island!

5 star! Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Boat ride is a bonus. Highly recommend to anyone in Aruba. Saw two sunken ships and lots of fish. Memorable moment!

one of the best experience in my life. transport to the submarine with the boat, great crew that are teying to help

Awesome !!! Great staff & captains !! We really had an amazing time under the sea

These guys are awesome! I needed early dives because I was traveling with my wife and kids. I wanted to get it done before or around the time they woke up in the morning and divers of Poseidon came in clutch! We got all the dives done in perfect time! Merrill thank you so much for the adventures we had! I've been dying to see the renaissance planes and Antilla and we got it done! Thank you so much I will be returning for future dives. ( FYI to all who are looking to dive in Aruba I highly encourage early dives since wrecks like Antilla gets super busy)! We had it all to ourselves!

Don’t trust the 1–2 bad reviews. Likely from American Karen’s who think everyone is their servant. Service and dive quality blew me away. Merrill, the owner, personally guided me from the shore. We saw thousands of fish, six stingrays, and stunning coral ended up around 29 meters deep. We had two kids travelling with us, and he even arranged pickup so my wife and I could dive separately while the other stayed home. That’s real flexibility. Solid 5-star company.

Can’t speak highly enough of Merril, Jessica and his instructors. My 9 year old and best friend had been dying to try scuba. We decided Aruba would be the perfect place to do the PADI Bubblemaker. Safety is the utmost important especially for children. The first shop we tried had cylinders that had not been hydrostatic tested in 20 years! The manufacturer mandates every 5. DOP had clean up to date serviced equipment. I explained to Merril that I wanted the girls to have an experience they would always remember. He informed me that although most shops do this program in the pool it’s not part of the standard and we could do it in an area that has pool like conditions. His instructor selected three areas for us to try if for some reason we showed up and the conditions weren’t suitable. All I can say is this was the highlight of the trip and both girls can’t wait to do their Jr Open Water. They saw fish, coral, turtle, and, even able to swim above a small shipwreck! Merril went above and beyond to deliver the most amazing experience I could have asked for.

I just finished my PADI Advanced Open Water with Merril at Divers of Poseidon and WOW—what an experience! Merril is super knowledgeable, patient, and made every dive so much fun. He even gave us awesome tips for things to do around Aruba during our downtime. Couldn’t recommend this shop more—dive here, you’ll love it!

I am very happy with the personalized service I received from Merrill and Rayon. They were amazing to work with and gave me all the patience I needed to feel comfortable deep in the sea. I completed my Open Water Referral with them and we did 4 fantastic dives. Aruba has a lot to see, choosing Poseidon was the best choice on the island! Thanks so much guys...you made a diver out of me!

I just got certified as a PADI Advanced Scuba Diver with Merril. He made the whole process extremely easy and smooth. I really enjoyed his teaching style, it made me feel more confident as a diver. Thanks again!

After 30 years, and with Merrill's encouragement & patient teaching, I upgraded to Advanced Open Water Diver. The night dive was a little scary, but I knew that I was in good hands. Seeing the coral fluoresce under UV light was really amazing! The deep dive (100 ft) had amazing visibility! Merrill taught me about navigating with a compass, and pointed out all the interesting residents of the reef. Using my GoPro3, I got pictures & video of so many types of fish. I hope to see them in the Spring for Nitrox!!

A beautiful place to definitely watch the sunset!! Stunning beautiful beaches!!!

We came here on a Monday afternoon in October and we had the beach all to ourselves. It was super quiet and relaxing. The sand isn’t as nice as the other beaches; There are a lot of small rocks and the water is not as clear compared to the other beaches. Worth a visit if you’re on the island for 2 weeks and want a relaxing beach with no one around, but there are a lot nicer beaches to see if your time is limited (baby, arashi, eagle, manchebo, etc.).

A bit rocky. The sand is more course than elsewhere and there was a lot of seaweed and a bit more detritus than you see on most of the other beaches.

Serene scenes with incredible sunsets, a wild breeze, and blues waters. Calm swimming water that you walk out into the soft sand.

Natural and unspoiled by hotels.

Consistent winds. About 35usd for 2hrs windsurf rental which is incredible compared to european countries. Their average skill level is nice because you can feel safer with the kites and boarders compared to places like bali that are overrun by hazards. Theres a tradeoff between rudder length (therefore board type) since many patches of seaweed will snag you even when very far from the shore especially in lower tides.

Beatiful beach, great for childten, calm waters, no restaurants. Windy there is a wind surf place for wind fans.

Very nice, relaxing beach and a perfect spot to see the sunset. The part we swam at was a bit wavy and quickly turned deep but I think further down it looked calmer so there are options. Its a long wide beach so it feels less crowded evern during the busy times.

Peaceful beach tucked away from/underneath Eagle beach so, less crowded and more sandy area to walk on. There were a bit of current and waves the day we went but overall, Manchebo beach offers the finest and softest sand - which is very rare in Aruba, so very pleasant to walking on the beach! Plenty of parking in the Italian restaurant area since we didn’t stay in the resort right on Manchebo beach

Very beautiful beach, very similar to eagle beach.

Was here today...like others described its amazing...not too many people...and plenty of schools of fish nearby...clear waters in most areas...but steep drop off. Worth the walk fosho.

Staff not very friendly. Spa booked way in advance no slots for walk up guests. Couldn't get in for any treatment over 4 days. No cold drinking service water offered in the room. Can't get cold water or ice except like at a motel by walking over with a bucket to a dirty ice machine self service. The menu was very mid at the outdoor cafe. The pool bar mojitos were great but one day at the beach a family of tattoo covered locals showed up the hotel palapa in front of ours at the beach and even brought their dogs. The hotel staff did nothing to remove them. It seems they are advertising a property they don't actually own. The service was mediocre and so very over priced. Do not waste your money. One night I walked up to the front desk and the hotel porter was having a heated argument with a cab driver who had just dropped someone off. The guests wanted to use the cab but the porter was telling the taxi he couldn't take the guests because he had already called another taxi. You get the gist of the service. Very poor.

The waves are too dangerous. Period. No way I would bring small kids here. The Manchebo beach is the most beautiful beach but is too dangerous, especially for kids. The Palms beach is very calm and nice for kids but less pleasant due to seagrass. The Divi beach is the golden middle.

Fantastic wide beach. Clean sand, plenty of space. Sunsets are incredible from the beach. Due to its size, the beach never feels crowded. The sea is a little more rough than Eagle Beach but this doesn’t detract from it. Plenty of great beach bars and restaurants around this area too.

Staying at the Ritz and seems like there’s a a lot of issues going on. Morning of Aug 18th all key cards stopped working. No one could get in room. Many AC’s not working thankfully ours is. Now the Casino machines they have the slot machines disabled or either error screens. Not a good look for the Ritz.

Great Casino and Bingo Experience Casino and Bingo are offered on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The Sunday event is especially popular with locals. We arrived promptly at noon for the early buy-in, but most of the “good seats” were already reserved by other players. Tip: If you plan to play on Sunday, aim to arrive around 11:15 a.m. to secure a good seat. Be sure to purchase the stamp markers along with your 10-game bingo card when you go up to the cashier. Free non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are available throughout the games, and there are raffle prizes for lucky ticket holders. It was a fun and lively event — our first time playing bingo in a casino — and we really enjoyed it! Overall, we had a great experience at this casino during our stay at the RC as we frequented it a few other times during our trip.

Best casino in Aruba. Larger than competitors, extremely skilled, fast dealers, and blackjack pays 3:2 on $25 min tables (no other casino I’ve found in Aruba pays 3:2). Drinks are high quality, strong, and free to players. Only problem is that some slot machines aren’t working but I prefer table games anyways.

Went there last night to gamble, when we arrived, we used the bathrooms and had to walk around the employees who were just standing in the bathroom talking to each other the entire time we were in there. We then tried some new machine which were fun but we Did not win 😭. The place was clean and inviting but empty, not many guests playing. There were three of us playing at the machines and no matter how often we asked for service, specifically requesting a bottled water, we were ignored. We were playing continually for over an hour and during that time spoke to four different employees asking for bottled water. Each of them said they would either send someone in our direction or bring us water but to no avail. We left the casino in search of water. We will not return to this casino.

Beautiful hotel and casino. Not so friendly staff though. No promotionals at casino. Not impressed with the variety of games either. Come here for the design and beautiful hotel not the casino.

Day 3 of 9. Second time back. Plan on 8 more visits for sure!! Staff is outstanding. On the concierge level and well worth every penny. Sweetest people, super helpful. Probably only (royal pain from my end) is getting a lounge chair on our balcony. Apparently that ain’t happening;) oh well. All else is awesome otherwise. Maybe into our 6th or 7th visit we’ll get those lounge chairs;) This is TRULY the happiest island anywhere.

I spent Halloween in Aruba this year and searched the island for the best events. One of my favorites was the special Fang-Tastic Halloween event at The Casino at the Ritz-Carlton Aruba. As I arrived, I noticed a display of Halloween-themed cupcakes free for the taking along with spooky-colored witches' brew and a live band playing salsa music. One of the employees told me that gamblers with a casino loyalty card earned extra points on this evening and were eligible for up to $11,000 in cash prizes. There are plenty of table games and slot machines at this luxury casino, the highest end one on the island of Aruba.

This place is false advertisement all over. When booking they say they are on the beach and water front. When you get there you have a road separating you from the beach and hotel. It’s is not directly in the beach as said. Once you make it to the beach you have to run around and try to chase a beach attendant to be able to unlock the beach loungers and give you one, another mission on its own. Next you only get services once a week and it’s based on the day you arrive, sure they’ll give you towels and wherever you need but I’ve been to Aruba multiple times and stayed at multiple resorts and never had this. Usually the guest gets to choose whether they want their room services or not. Next be careful charging stuff to your room. Every time you charge to your room they put a hold on your card for $250. By the time we were done we have 4 holds of $250 on my card, another first for me. Usually when you charge to the room you pay at checkout at the end of your trip. Be careful full when booking here, do your research completely because we didn’t expect what we got. I would not recommend nor stay here again.

They are updating the hotel, and the new rooms look incredible! Also updating the main pool, and it looks like it will be amazing. Have to come back to check it out! The beach and water were peaceful with no need for water shoes (but recommend a floaty), and the beach attendants were very nice. There's a hut on the beach where you can order drinks and food. The rum tasting was worth the money! We bought 5 bottles to take home, but don't have too many drinks beforehand. We tasted about 35 different runs! We met some great people, and getting around was simple.

Hospitality has been great. The amenities/shops on site were fantastic. The pool area while under construction have been quiet and clean. The TV isn’t smart if you need that. The water doesn’t get too cold just as a heads up - the shower door needs repaired. The Royal Aloe products are top notch! The location to Eagle Beach is perfect. And… I got complimentary cake for my bday!

Comparing last year to this year, we definitely liked having a room on the ground level. The extra exit through the patio was great. It made parking and avoiding the hotel construction so much easier. Last year, even without construction, it felt like it took forever to get to our room upstairs from the car. This year we walked out the patio door, crossed the street, and we were at the beach. The beds were hard, I don't think I could have managed longer than a week on them. Also the handheld shower attachment holder was falling out of the wall. The tv remotes only kind of worked and one made both TVs turn on and change at the same time. We didn't use them much, so it wasn't a big issue. The rooms in general will be better when they're all updated. It was a nice surprise when they brought my child a piece of cake for her birthday. She was very happy to receive that. The staff was generally polite. They deal with a lot of people, so I get it when they are just doing their jobs. We plan on coming back again. It's a nice place to be so close to the beach.

La cabana is always a great resort . The staff is amazing. Hotel always cleans rooms have been updated . The new bar looks great. Unfortunately the pool was under construction but we dont go for the pool the beach and water are beautiful. I wish you didnt need to get up at the Crack of dawn to get a papalas ( hut ) but besides that 100% worth it walking distance to other restaurant and casinos.

Were here two years ago pool construction the , and now, enough is enough . They built a building right i front of or balcony, we bought a time share in late 90's here for the view, it is no longer a view except a building at the pool. Time to move on from this place. There are a lot of new places that are far better than here. Sorry, been a time share holder here for over 25 years, time to clean out management. They can even order wrist bands to get you into your room.

The location on the beach was unbeatable with cabanas and loungers readily available. Unfortunately the pool was under construction but it looks like it will be beautiful when it’s done! There were other pool options too. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything was immaculately cleaned.

It's hard to see the side with the egrets, herons and pelicans. It was easy to see the ducks, ducklings, and gallinules. There are hundreds of turtles and millions of lizards. The lookout tower had a nice breeze and gave a view of the buildings. Unfortunately the view of where the birds were was covered by vegetation. Can't be too mad that the bird sanctuary has lots of plants though. You could see the Frigatebirds swooping around. We saw ten kinds of birds and we weren't there super long. Birders will like the stop.

Initially a bit disappointed on arrival. However we appreciated the tower where we could enjoy the refreshing island winds, view of the area and especially catch the wildlife in the marsh areas. The drive to the tower is short...easy to find. Road is a mixture of dry areas and water filled pot holes. Limited parking and is free

A decent quick trip to see birds, lizards, and ducks. Path straight across the road from Diana’s pancakes at the old Dutch windmill. The area was clean and free of trash. The area was well maintained. The tower gives a good view. We saw a handful of birds.

It’s a free outdoor public natural land area. By walking around, you can view a variety of birds, such as pelicans and local breeds. It’s nice if not crowded. Don’t expect any tour guides. There’s a rusty structure you can walk up the stairs to get a Birds Eye view. It’s a nice calm stop off. Wear footwear you don’t mind getting dirty.

Very relaxing place. We have not actually seen too many birds (around 10 or so), but the sanctuary was such a peaceful and quite place, with soft sounds of water and some birds flying around. The tower is very easy to climb, and offers a nice view as well!

I walked from Eagle beach, seemed a long walk, once there excellent bird life and lizards, walked around to tower where views over reserve, limited distant views of Osprey, But recommended, My pictures taken with 400mm R7 canon

Great for Aruba and the birds that it exists.... But not great as a tourist attraction (I'm not sure it's even intended as one).. Not many birds visible from the lookout.. I'm sure they're there. I don't think many people on vacation would like that they've taken time out of their day to see this. But it's quick to get in and out so if you aren't sure, give it a look.

Was convenient to visit since we stayed at Eagle Aruba. It was hard to find a slot machine to use since workers and local residents had spaces saved or were playing more than one machine at a time. Took forever to get signed up for a player card. Seemed workers walking up talking took priority over costumers. Drinks are free, press the button on the machine and they will come!Restrooms were clean, and cashing out was quick. ATM on site. Was fun overall!

It was extremely convenient having stayed at La Cabana but it was small and had limited table games along with limited table hours. We had a lot more fun at the casinos on the high rise part of town. Still had enough to keep you entertained at night!

I’ve visited all the casinos on the island, and while this one is okay, it’s not on my must-visit list. I’ve been here a few times, but my most recent experience left a bad taste. They introduced a new jackpot drawing system, which felt unfair. The rules clearly stated that folded tickets would be disqualified. I struggled to fit some slips into the small opening, and they ended up slightly crinkled — it seems those were conveniently ignored. It felt like a setup to exclude entries. On a positive note, I did have a few lucky wins that made the visit worthwhile. But overall, the staff was consistently rude whenever I turned in my tickets, even though I always left generous tips. That kind of treatment really ruins the experience. Sadly, I won’t be recommending this place. Save your money and check out the other options nearby — they’re likely to offer better service and a fairer shot.

Scam Scam Scam!!! Don't go there!! I was up from $200 to $500 and they asked me to leave. Total Scam. It's tiny aswell. There are other casinos on the island, id go to those before this one, any time.

Glitz casino is the best casino on the island! Great machines that pay you well. Great service. They make you feel at home and are always happy to see you and for that reason they guide you so you enjoy the best of your money and evening. It's a smaller casino than many, but it's always busy. The machines pay!!!!! So let's go and have some fun l! Chek it out

Like the night life here and when you gamble you get free drinks..

Great casino in Aruba with a lot more tables and slots than other ones I've been too. Actually won some money too.