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Aruba Hotels
Aruba Hotels and Aruba Resorts are practically synonymous, since most Aruba hotels tend to be mega-resorts with a lively ambiance, including casinos and shops. Even timeshare resort properties mingle between the Aruba Hotels without being conspicuous.
It takes a little probing, but, you can also find a few smaller and more intimate hotels, guesthouses and villas.
Our favorite is a “boutique” hotel called the Boardwalk.
Most Aruba hotels are either classified as High Rise or Low Rise.
When I was first told about Aruba Hotels, I thought that catagory was describing their position on a hill. It was later that I realized I was incorrect.
High Rise Hotels (or Palm Beach Hotels)
The High Rise hotels
are tall, some 15, 20, even 25 stories tall. These plush hotels are grouped together by their location on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard, and
Palm Beach, Aruba.
Hotels, restaurants, and nightlife are all in close proximity. The atmosphere of Balm Beach and the High Rise Hotels has been compared to the glamour and activity of South Beach, Florida, with its open-to-the-beach restaurants, shops and beach bars. Each hotel has its own beach front lobby and lush gardens. Inside, are plenty of upscale and trendy shops and boutiques.
It is the "glitter and glam" section of Aruba's resorts.
Low Rise Hotels (or Eagle Beach Hotels)
The Low Rise hotels
are equally large, but low-lying resorts, more spread out. Many of these hotels are no more than 3 stories tall, and some offer private accommodations, separate bungalows or cabins. These hotels are mainly located on Eagle Beach, Aruba, but, also spread across Bushiri, Druif, and Manchebo beaches. Usually a little less expensive, the Low Rise Hotels are also a little less posh than the high-rise hotels. But the low-rises offer more space, and privacy. The area has the feel of an unpretentious beach town.
Oranjestad Hotels
Oranjestad is Aruba's capital and has served as the island's main port since 1797. It is a bustling waterfront marketplace. There are only a few hotels in town since most of the waterfront here is reserved for a marina for the cruise ships and fishing or cargo ships.
Below is an interactive Aruba Hotel Map. The Blue markers are Hotels. The Red markers are Timeshares.
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