Encompassing the northern part of Aruba, Noord is one of the most popular areas on the island. Along with restaurants, cafés, nightclubs, and world-class hotels to stay in, nature is on fine display here, from stunning, white-sand beaches to dramatic limestone cliffs. Your choices for where to stay include both modern and traditional neighborhoods, each offering a unique personality. Participating in great snorkeling, watersports, and golf are some of the activities travelers enjoy here, along with visiting historic sites and wildlife parks. For those looking for nightlife, this is an energetic destination with plenty of options just steps from top hotels.
Where to stay
in Noord
Best Places to Stay for Beaches
To be in the heart of the action, Palm Beach is the place to stay. Luxury high-rise hotels line the beach, along with tropical palm trees to truly set the scene. Watersports are at the top of the agenda, with parasailing, banana boat rides, and water skiing available. Secluded bays and limestone cliffs await sun-loving visitors at Malmok Beach. Finding a room here puts visitors within easy access of fantastic snorkeling across reefs and shipwrecks. Just north, Arashi Beach is a great spot for a family vacation and a favorite of locals, with calm seas and a relaxing atmosphere.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like The Casino at Hilton Aruba and Hyatt Regency Casino, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Noord.
Recommended hotels in Palm Beach
Where to Stay for Outdoor Activities
Fans of both windsurfing and kitesurfing flock to stay at Hadicurari Beach, also referred to as Fisherman's Huts, with excellent conditions and seasonally strong winds that are perfect for flying across the crystal clear sea. For birdwatchers, a hotel near Bubali Bird Sanctuary allows opportunities to spot more than 80 species of migratory birds from an observation tower. If golf is the outdoor activity of choice, Tierra del Sol Golf Course offers a resort, along with an 18-hole championship course, restaurants, panoramic views, and hundreds of acres of natural beauty to enjoy.
Great Neighborhoods for Dining and Nightlife
For those staying in Palm Beach, restaurants, dance clubs, and bars are just steps from hotels. In terms of cuisine, everything from Japanese to Italian and traditional Aruban fare is available to suit every taste bud. The Hyatt Regency Casino offers more than 200 slot machines, along with a bar serving exotic drinks. Try your luck with a stay at or near Stellaris Casino, the island's largest spot for gaming, with a Vegas-style atmosphere. For family-friendly nights out, book accommodations near Palm Beach Plaza, a shopping center with plenty of restaurants, bowling, and cinemas for people of all ages to enjoy.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like The Casino at Hilton Aruba and Hyatt Regency Casino, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Noord.
Recommended hotels in Palm Beach
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