Michael’s Barcelo Aruba guidebook

Michael
Michael’s Barcelo Aruba guidebook

Nearby Barcelo Aruba

While Barcelo Aruba has some great a la carte restaurant options that are included in the cost. And, if you are looking for a special romantic candlelit dinner on the beach, you just have to ask. But if you want to try some nearby restaurant alternatives, I have included some food and other options that I have experienced over the years. Aruba is known for its great eateries. There is some great local cuisine to enjoy with fusion from different nationalities. For example, cuminda criollo, stoba, galena, carne, cabrito, konkomber, pampona, funchi, or pan bati. There is some Indonesian influence so dishes like bami or nasi goreng served with sate and pinda are popular. Other popular dishes are loempia, pastechi, and keshi yena.
Palm Beach is one of the best beaches in the world. It is a vacationer's dream with soft white sand, gentle surf, and lake-like turquoise water. It is the main departing point for most water activities including sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving off the Antilla shipwreck, tubing, deep-sea fishing, parasailing, windsurfing, and Seaworld Explorer. And the Barcelo Aruba resort is in the center of all the fun and it is only a short walk from your room to the beach!
163 locals recommend
Palm Beach
Palm Beach
163 locals recommend
Palm Beach is one of the best beaches in the world. It is a vacationer's dream with soft white sand, gentle surf, and lake-like turquoise water. It is the main departing point for most water activities including sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving off the Antilla shipwreck, tubing, deep-sea fishing, parasailing, windsurfing, and Seaworld Explorer. And the Barcelo Aruba resort is in the center of all the fun and it is only a short walk from your room to the beach!
Did you forget to bring an essential item? It is not Walmart, but if the Barcelo Aruba resort shop doesn't have what you need, it is reassuring that in a bind Uni Casa Supermarket is 6 minutes (0.5km) walk. Keep in mind Aruba obtains most food from outside the island, so shelves are stocked soon after weekly shipments and thin out towards the end of the week.
11 locals recommend
Uni Casa Supermarket
184 3
11 locals recommend
Did you forget to bring an essential item? It is not Walmart, but if the Barcelo Aruba resort shop doesn't have what you need, it is reassuring that in a bind Uni Casa Supermarket is 6 minutes (0.5km) walk. Keep in mind Aruba obtains most food from outside the island, so shelves are stocked soon after weekly shipments and thin out towards the end of the week.
Yami Yami is a 35 minute (2.7 km) walk or 6 minute drive from the resort. This is a good fast food chinese restaurant at reasonable prices. Try Bami or Nasi!
19 locals recommend
Yami Yami: Dutch Asian Cuisine
69 C Bubali
19 locals recommend
Yami Yami is a 35 minute (2.7 km) walk or 6 minute drive from the resort. This is a good fast food chinese restaurant at reasonable prices. Try Bami or Nasi!
Do you want some hearty pastas and pizzas that are reasonably priced? Terrazza Italiana is 33 minutes (2.8 km) walk or 6 minutes drive from the Barcelo Aruba resort.
Terraza Italiana
64 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
Do you want some hearty pastas and pizzas that are reasonably priced? Terrazza Italiana is 33 minutes (2.8 km) walk or 6 minutes drive from the Barcelo Aruba resort.
The Old Cunucu House (www.theoldcunucuhouse.com) is only 12 minutes (1 km) walk from the resort. The restaurant offers traditional island dishes as well as international favorites. Try keshi yena with pan bati, hasa (plantains), and funchi side dishes.
30 locals recommend
The Old Cunucu House Aruba
Palm Beach 150
30 locals recommend
The Old Cunucu House (www.theoldcunucuhouse.com) is only 12 minutes (1 km) walk from the resort. The restaurant offers traditional island dishes as well as international favorites. Try keshi yena with pan bati, hasa (plantains), and funchi side dishes.
Wacky Wahoo's is only 8 minutes (0.7 km) walk from the resort. It is a seafood restaurant with fresh fish daily. The chef, Harald, is a fisherman. There is limited space, so you might try calling ahead. Or walk-in just after opening or near closing.
109 locals recommend
Wacky Wahoo's
33B Rte 3
109 locals recommend
Wacky Wahoo's is only 8 minutes (0.7 km) walk from the resort. It is a seafood restaurant with fresh fish daily. The chef, Harald, is a fisherman. There is limited space, so you might try calling ahead. Or walk-in just after opening or near closing.
Atardi is 20 minutes (1.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is part of the Marriot at the north end of the Palm Beach strip. It is one of the expensive beachfront eateries, but you pay for the great experience. If you want to make a wedding proposal, it definitely fits the bill :-). It is a seafood restaurant, so its main features are tuna, sea bass and halibut.
8 locals recommend
Atardi
101 L.G. Smith Boulevard
8 locals recommend
Atardi is 20 minutes (1.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is part of the Marriot at the north end of the Palm Beach strip. It is one of the expensive beachfront eateries, but you pay for the great experience. If you want to make a wedding proposal, it definitely fits the bill :-). It is a seafood restaurant, so its main features are tuna, sea bass and halibut.
Bugaloe is a popular nightspot 9 minutes (0.8 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is between the RIU and Radisson resorts (south end of the Palm Beach strip). It has great views of the beach and ocean. It is even open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dinner menu is seafood focused and there are great happy hours.
87 locals recommend
Bugaloe
79 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
87 locals recommend
Bugaloe is a popular nightspot 9 minutes (0.8 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is between the RIU and Radisson resorts (south end of the Palm Beach strip). It has great views of the beach and ocean. It is even open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dinner menu is seafood focused and there are great happy hours.
Carlito's Sports Beach Bar & Grill is only 8 minutes (0.7 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is in the Playa Linda Beach resort. You can watch your favorite sports team over a few drinks. The food is typical American fanfare like burgers, wraps, quesadillas, seafood and steak.
Carlito's Sports Beach Bar
87 J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
Carlito's Sports Beach Bar & Grill is only 8 minutes (0.7 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is in the Playa Linda Beach resort. You can watch your favorite sports team over a few drinks. The food is typical American fanfare like burgers, wraps, quesadillas, seafood and steak.
Eduardo's Beach Shack is 7 minutes (0.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located off the beach in the Playa Linda Beach Resort. It is a good breakfast or lunch option after a short beach stroll. It has some good "vegan" options like smoothies, yogurt, fruits, vegetable juices and acai bowls. Everything is fresh including tropical fruits and coconut milk.
36 locals recommend
Eduardo's Beach Shack
87 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
36 locals recommend
Eduardo's Beach Shack is 7 minutes (0.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located off the beach in the Playa Linda Beach Resort. It is a good breakfast or lunch option after a short beach stroll. It has some good "vegan" options like smoothies, yogurt, fruits, vegetable juices and acai bowls. Everything is fresh including tropical fruits and coconut milk.
Kouzina is only 6 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is a good breakfast or lunch option after a short stroll from the Barcelo Aruba resort to Playa Linda Beach Resort. Greek food such as fresh tomatoes and feta cheese are the main focus. The breakfast burritos, bagels, souvlaki, gyros, beef kebabs are the best.
Kouzina Restaurant
Kouzina is only 6 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is a good breakfast or lunch option after a short stroll from the Barcelo Aruba resort to Playa Linda Beach Resort. Greek food such as fresh tomatoes and feta cheese are the main focus. The breakfast burritos, bagels, souvlaki, gyros, beef kebabs are the best.
Pelican Nest Seafood Grill is on the Pelican Pier between Playa Linda and Holiday Inn only 8 minutes (0.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The feature is the open seafood grill and the great ocean views. Romantic? Try the ceviche or grouper sandwich.
33 locals recommend
Pelican Pier Bar
237 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
33 locals recommend
Pelican Nest Seafood Grill is on the Pelican Pier between Playa Linda and Holiday Inn only 8 minutes (0.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The feature is the open seafood grill and the great ocean views. Romantic? Try the ceviche or grouper sandwich.
Pure Ocean (www.pureoceanrestaurant.com) is 17 minutes (1.4 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is at the Divi Phoenix Resort on the southern end of the Palm Beach strip. Pure Ocean was the first restaurant in Palm Beach to offer a beachside dining experience. Romantic? It has a fresh seafood focus. It also has Italian and steak options. It also has a breakfast buffet for those early strollers.
PureOcean Beachside Dining
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
Pure Ocean (www.pureoceanrestaurant.com) is 17 minutes (1.4 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is at the Divi Phoenix Resort on the southern end of the Palm Beach strip. Pure Ocean was the first restaurant in Palm Beach to offer a beachside dining experience. Romantic? It has a fresh seafood focus. It also has Italian and steak options. It also has a breakfast buffet for those early strollers.
Scott's Brats is 6 minutes (0.5 km) walk from the Barcelo Aruba resort. It is in the Playa Linda Beach Resort area. If you love hot dogs, quesadillas, wraps and sandwiches then this is the place to go. It is a good morning or lunch time stroll option. You can purchase beer with your hot dogs too!
7 locals recommend
Scott's Brats
87 3
7 locals recommend
Scott's Brats is 6 minutes (0.5 km) walk from the Barcelo Aruba resort. It is in the Playa Linda Beach Resort area. If you love hot dogs, quesadillas, wraps and sandwiches then this is the place to go. It is a good morning or lunch time stroll option. You can purchase beer with your hot dogs too!
Café 080 is an authentic Dutch restaurant / bar 26 minutes (2.1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The menu has a section dedicated to fries with various toppings. Try the chicken schnitzel with rookwurst. Also try the Flammkuchen (flatbread). There are great beers too! It is great value on the border of "nearby" from Palm Beach. This restaurant is popular with the Dutch locals!
50 locals recommend
Café 080
50 locals recommend
Café 080 is an authentic Dutch restaurant / bar 26 minutes (2.1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The menu has a section dedicated to fries with various toppings. Try the chicken schnitzel with rookwurst. Also try the Flammkuchen (flatbread). There are great beers too! It is great value on the border of "nearby" from Palm Beach. This restaurant is popular with the Dutch locals!
Blossoms (www.blossomsaruba.com) is an Asian restaurant 10 minutes (0.8 km) walk south from Barcelo Aruba. It is south of the Riu Palace resort on Irausquin Boulevard. It features Chinese, Thai, and Japanese dishes. The decor is elegant and it offers great views of the ocean and Palm Beach strip. If you book in advance, there are teppanyaki and hibachi tables.
18 locals recommend
Blossoms
18 locals recommend
Blossoms (www.blossomsaruba.com) is an Asian restaurant 10 minutes (0.8 km) walk south from Barcelo Aruba. It is south of the Riu Palace resort on Irausquin Boulevard. It features Chinese, Thai, and Japanese dishes. The decor is elegant and it offers great views of the ocean and Palm Beach strip. If you book in advance, there are teppanyaki and hibachi tables.
Tandoor Indian Grill House (www.tandooraruba.com) is an Indian restaurant 3 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba in the Arawak Gardens area. I think this is the place to go in Aruba for authentic East-Indian food. If you like spicy food like I do, they can spice it up for you! And then finish with a dessert like ras golla.
Tandoor The Indian Grill House
Tandoor Indian Grill House (www.tandooraruba.com) is an Indian restaurant 3 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba in the Arawak Gardens area. I think this is the place to go in Aruba for authentic East-Indian food. If you like spicy food like I do, they can spice it up for you! And then finish with a dessert like ras golla.
Salt & Pepper (www.saltandpepperaruba.com) is a Tapas restaurant / bar 2 minutes (0.1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is literally right across the street from the resort. The tapas are outstanding! If you have any unusual salt & pepper shakers, you can donate them and be awarded a free sangria. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is live music too.
76 locals recommend
Salt & Pepper
368A J.E. Irausquin Blvd
76 locals recommend
Salt & Pepper (www.saltandpepperaruba.com) is a Tapas restaurant / bar 2 minutes (0.1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is literally right across the street from the resort. The tapas are outstanding! If you have any unusual salt & pepper shakers, you can donate them and be awarded a free sangria. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is live music too.
Fishes and More (www.fishesandmore.com) is a Caribbean seafood restaurant 2 minutes (0.2 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is literally right across the street from the resort in the Arawak gardens area. Fresh seafood is the focus and there is live music every evening with inside and outside seating. There is a good selection of vegan dishes and there are chicken and meat options.
9 locals recommend
Fishes & More, The Restaurant
370 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
9 locals recommend
Fishes and More (www.fishesandmore.com) is a Caribbean seafood restaurant 2 minutes (0.2 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is literally right across the street from the resort in the Arawak gardens area. Fresh seafood is the focus and there is live music every evening with inside and outside seating. There is a good selection of vegan dishes and there are chicken and meat options.
Casa Tue is an Italian (pizza) restaurant 2 minutes (0.2 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is right across the street from the resort in the Arawak gardens area. Sometimes I just crave some great quality pizza. Will you? And it is conveniently just across the street. And did I mention you can listen to live music from restaurants in the area?
110 locals recommend
Casa Tua Pizzeria (Arawak Garden)
370 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
110 locals recommend
Casa Tue is an Italian (pizza) restaurant 2 minutes (0.2 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is right across the street from the resort in the Arawak gardens area. Sometimes I just crave some great quality pizza. Will you? And it is conveniently just across the street. And did I mention you can listen to live music from restaurants in the area?
Tango Argentine Grill is a steak house 2 minutes (0.2 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is right across the street in the Arawak Gardens area. Tango is a first class parrilla (iron grill barbecue) which prides itself on using the best cuts for beef. They have inside and outside dining options with live music in the evening with local musicians and special performances. Try the Argentinian churrasco with chimichurri.
7 locals recommend
Tango Argentine Grill
370 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
7 locals recommend
Tango Argentine Grill is a steak house 2 minutes (0.2 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is right across the street in the Arawak Gardens area. Tango is a first class parrilla (iron grill barbecue) which prides itself on using the best cuts for beef. They have inside and outside dining options with live music in the evening with local musicians and special performances. Try the Argentinian churrasco with chimichurri.
The Soprano's Piano Bar is a bar 3 minutes (0.2 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is in the Arawak Gardens area. This is a great place to grab a drink, smoke a cigar outside and listen to live music! If you get a chance to listen to Jen Porter, you will be amazed! She is worth more than the cost of the meal!
101 locals recommend
The Soprano's Piano Bar
370 Lloyd G. Smith Blvd
101 locals recommend
The Soprano's Piano Bar is a bar 3 minutes (0.2 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is in the Arawak Gardens area. This is a great place to grab a drink, smoke a cigar outside and listen to live music! If you get a chance to listen to Jen Porter, you will be amazed! She is worth more than the cost of the meal!
La Fonda is a Colombian restaurant is an 11 minute (0.9 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is open for lunch and dinner and has daily specials that are awesome value! For example, last time I was there, I had a lasagna for 12 Afl (~$7 USD).
8 locals recommend
La Fonda Aruba
164A Palm Beach
8 locals recommend
La Fonda is a Colombian restaurant is an 11 minute (0.9 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is open for lunch and dinner and has daily specials that are awesome value! For example, last time I was there, I had a lasagna for 12 Afl (~$7 USD).
Cheo Corner is a small kiosk serving Venezuelan food 8 minutes (0.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is next to the carousel in the Paseo Herencia mall. Cheo is an enthusiastic and charming owner and serves the Venezuelan staple, arepas (cornmeal buns cut open and filled with cheese, chicken or other meat). Try the arepa con queso (with cheese). Delicious. Cheo corner is another option for a leisurely stroll for lunch.
Cheo Corner
382A J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
Cheo Corner is a small kiosk serving Venezuelan food 8 minutes (0.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is next to the carousel in the Paseo Herencia mall. Cheo is an enthusiastic and charming owner and serves the Venezuelan staple, arepas (cornmeal buns cut open and filled with cheese, chicken or other meat). Try the arepa con queso (with cheese). Delicious. Cheo corner is another option for a leisurely stroll for lunch.
Kalin's Mexican Food is a Mexican restaurant 10 minutes (0.8 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is in the center of the Palm Beach Plaza mall. It is also a bar in the evening. Notably it is Aruba's first Mexican restaurant. It has the typical fanfare of Mexican food featuring fajitas, quesadillas, and nachos. I recommend trying the ceviche. Live music is available on Fridays and weekends; enjoy mariachi, salsa, merengue or bachata!
Kalin's Mexican Food
384-A L.G. Smith Blvd
Kalin's Mexican Food is a Mexican restaurant 10 minutes (0.8 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is in the center of the Palm Beach Plaza mall. It is also a bar in the evening. Notably it is Aruba's first Mexican restaurant. It has the typical fanfare of Mexican food featuring fajitas, quesadillas, and nachos. I recommend trying the ceviche. Live music is available on Fridays and weekends; enjoy mariachi, salsa, merengue or bachata!
La Braise Rotisserie is a French restaurant 8 minutes (0.7 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It occupies the ground-floor mall of The Cove luxury apartment complex across from the Holiday Inn (north end of the Palm Beach strip). It is across the street from Cheo corner. This is the only Aruba restaurant serving free-range birds on a rotisserie. In addition, there are escargot, frog's legs and French cheeses. While the focus is rotisserie chicken, you may also order rack of lamb and there are great desserts and lattes available. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It is a little more expensive than most restaurants, but that is par for French restaurants.
Rotisserie La Braise Aruba
284 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
La Braise Rotisserie is a French restaurant 8 minutes (0.7 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It occupies the ground-floor mall of The Cove luxury apartment complex across from the Holiday Inn (north end of the Palm Beach strip). It is across the street from Cheo corner. This is the only Aruba restaurant serving free-range birds on a rotisserie. In addition, there are escargot, frog's legs and French cheeses. While the focus is rotisserie chicken, you may also order rack of lamb and there are great desserts and lattes available. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It is a little more expensive than most restaurants, but that is par for French restaurants.
Papillon (www.papillon.com) is a French restaurant 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is at the rear of the Village mall across from the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort. I recommend the lobster bisque for an appetizer and the classic duck à l’orange for the main. Various cuts of steak and fresh Atlantic fish are also served. There is a 3-course meal special that includes a glass of wine that is reasonable given this is a French restaurant with more expensive pricing.
17 locals recommend
Papillon
348-A J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
17 locals recommend
Papillon (www.papillon.com) is a French restaurant 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is at the rear of the Village mall across from the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort. I recommend the lobster bisque for an appetizer and the classic duck à l’orange for the main. Various cuts of steak and fresh Atlantic fish are also served. There is a 3-course meal special that includes a glass of wine that is reasonable given this is a French restaurant with more expensive pricing.
Anna Maria's (www.annamariasaruba.com) is an Italian restaurant 17 minutes (1.4 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It serves authentic southern Italian cuisine and is owned by the local chef and her husband, Christian. Anna Maria's is located in a residential area because it started out of their home. It is a labor of love for the owners! They serve typical Italian fanfare and I recommend the chupe de camarones for an appetizer and linguini al frutti di mare for the main.
Anna Maria's
Anna Maria's (www.annamariasaruba.com) is an Italian restaurant 17 minutes (1.4 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It serves authentic southern Italian cuisine and is owned by the local chef and her husband, Christian. Anna Maria's is located in a residential area because it started out of their home. It is a labor of love for the owners! They serve typical Italian fanfare and I recommend the chupe de camarones for an appetizer and linguini al frutti di mare for the main.
Sole Mare is an Italian restaurant 10 minutes (0.9 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. Sole Mare is a popular award-winning restaurant with locals and tourists alike, so I recommend making a reservation well in advance. Some recommendations are pasta in parmesan, osso buco, branzino al sale and there is an early-bird special with 3-courses.
36 locals recommend
Sole Mare Ristorante Italiano
23 3
36 locals recommend
Sole Mare is an Italian restaurant 10 minutes (0.9 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. Sole Mare is a popular award-winning restaurant with locals and tourists alike, so I recommend making a reservation well in advance. Some recommendations are pasta in parmesan, osso buco, branzino al sale and there is an early-bird special with 3-courses.
Ché Bar & Cocina Argentina (http://chebararuba.com) is an Argentinian sidewalk grill for lunch and dinner and World of Pancakes for breakfast. It is 8 minutes (0.7 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. Che Bar has a mixture of American burgers and sandwiches and Argentinian mains like entraña (skirt steak) and Tira de Asado (beef short ribs). I recommend the Churrasco. World of Pancakes specializes in pancakes and French toast, but also includes egg sandwiches and breakfast burritos.
Ché Bar
382A J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
Ché Bar & Cocina Argentina (http://chebararuba.com) is an Argentinian sidewalk grill for lunch and dinner and World of Pancakes for breakfast. It is 8 minutes (0.7 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. Che Bar has a mixture of American burgers and sandwiches and Argentinian mains like entraña (skirt steak) and Tira de Asado (beef short ribs). I recommend the Churrasco. World of Pancakes specializes in pancakes and French toast, but also includes egg sandwiches and breakfast burritos.
New Wei Tai is a Chinese barbecue grill 16 minutes (1.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. On Sundays there is a popular weekly special with huge portions of ribs and chicken on a heap of fried rice. You can take it to go and walk back to eat it on the beach! You can also have a good sit-down meal.
11 locals recommend
New Wei Taai Restaurant
4 Route 3
11 locals recommend
New Wei Tai is a Chinese barbecue grill 16 minutes (1.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. On Sundays there is a popular weekly special with huge portions of ribs and chicken on a heap of fried rice. You can take it to go and walk back to eat it on the beach! You can also have a good sit-down meal.
Texas De Brazil (www.texasdebrazil.com) is a Brazilian rodízio steak house restaurant 6 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. Waiters will visit your table in a continuous stream offering you various cuts of beef, chicken, pork and lamb. You just have to nod. and ye shall receive. The cuts are cooked over an open wood fire. This is a great deal if you happen to be super hungry. There is a great salad bar too! Reservations are advised because the restaurant is often popular.
27 locals recommend
Texas de Brazil
382 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
27 locals recommend
Texas De Brazil (www.texasdebrazil.com) is a Brazilian rodízio steak house restaurant 6 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. Waiters will visit your table in a continuous stream offering you various cuts of beef, chicken, pork and lamb. You just have to nod. and ye shall receive. The cuts are cooked over an open wood fire. This is a great deal if you happen to be super hungry. There is a great salad bar too! Reservations are advised because the restaurant is often popular.
Papiamento (www.papiamentoaruba.com) is a Mediterranean restaurant 19 minutes (1.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is a wonderfully restored 1886 landmark country manor. It is considered a must see in Aruba. You dine outdoors in a garden next to a swimming pool! It is considered a romantic destination and some of the lucky ones have been proposed at the Papiamento. Try the keshi yena, Cazuela (shrimp and lobster in coconut milk chowder), or the Aruban bouillabaisse. Queen Beatrix herself has visited this restaurant and it is known to be her favorite in Aruba. Reservations are highly recommended.
144 locals recommend
Papiamento Restaurant
61 Washington
144 locals recommend
Papiamento (www.papiamentoaruba.com) is a Mediterranean restaurant 19 minutes (1.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is a wonderfully restored 1886 landmark country manor. It is considered a must see in Aruba. You dine outdoors in a garden next to a swimming pool! It is considered a romantic destination and some of the lucky ones have been proposed at the Papiamento. Try the keshi yena, Cazuela (shrimp and lobster in coconut milk chowder), or the Aruban bouillabaisse. Queen Beatrix herself has visited this restaurant and it is known to be her favorite in Aruba. Reservations are highly recommended.
Local Store (www.localstorearuba.com) is a breakfast and gourmet burger and wings restaurant 17 minutes (1.4 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. Local Store is located in a traditional Aruban house and back in the day it used to be a well-known "Caribbean" store. For breakfast there is a mix of hearty waffle sandwiches, pancakes, Aruban style egg choices as well as their specialty papa di maishi rabo (cornmeal porridge) with light granola and berries. I recommend the porridge and the chubato chicken and waffle sandwich. With dinner there is a good selection of local beers and try their funchi fries and wings!
124 locals recommend
Local Store Aruba
124 locals recommend
Local Store (www.localstorearuba.com) is a breakfast and gourmet burger and wings restaurant 17 minutes (1.4 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. Local Store is located in a traditional Aruban house and back in the day it used to be a well-known "Caribbean" store. For breakfast there is a mix of hearty waffle sandwiches, pancakes, Aruban style egg choices as well as their specialty papa di maishi rabo (cornmeal porridge) with light granola and berries. I recommend the porridge and the chubato chicken and waffle sandwich. With dinner there is a good selection of local beers and try their funchi fries and wings!
La Vista is a buffet 20 minutes (1.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Marriot Resort & Casino at the north end of the Palm Beach strip. On Wednesday the buffet serves unlimited king crab and shrimp and costs more. On Saturdays there is baked whole Caribbean lobsters. There is a nice terrace adjacent to the beach and you can watch the sunset! Drinks are a little expensive given that they are free back at the resort and the overall buffet experience is similar. I did have to ask myself why? Perhaps to feel sorry for Marriot guests that have to pay for this restaurant every meal in addition to their similar room charge :-).
La Vista
101 L.G. Smith Boulevard
La Vista is a buffet 20 minutes (1.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Marriot Resort & Casino at the north end of the Palm Beach strip. On Wednesday the buffet serves unlimited king crab and shrimp and costs more. On Saturdays there is baked whole Caribbean lobsters. There is a nice terrace adjacent to the beach and you can watch the sunset! Drinks are a little expensive given that they are free back at the resort and the overall buffet experience is similar. I did have to ask myself why? Perhaps to feel sorry for Marriot guests that have to pay for this restaurant every meal in addition to their similar room charge :-).
Dushi Bagels & Burgers (www.dushibagelsandburgers.com) is a gourmet bagel restaurant 5 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Playa Linda Resort. The restaurant bakes numerous varieties of bagels fresh every morning. For dinner, they serve burgers, wraps, fish, wings and quesadillas. There is also a bar which serves exotic cocktails.
Dushi Bagels & Burgers
#87 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
Dushi Bagels & Burgers (www.dushibagelsandburgers.com) is a gourmet bagel restaurant 5 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Playa Linda Resort. The restaurant bakes numerous varieties of bagels fresh every morning. For dinner, they serve burgers, wraps, fish, wings and quesadillas. There is also a bar which serves exotic cocktails.
Chicken & Lobster (www.chickenandlobster.com) is a seafood and chicken restaurant is 5 minutes (0.4 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It serves fresh caught lobster and roasted free-range chicken. It also serves breakfast with eggs, fresh baked bread and meats. Unlimited coffee and tea! It is a nice atmosphere and the food is great!
10 locals recommend
Chicken & Lobster
87 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
10 locals recommend
Chicken & Lobster (www.chickenandlobster.com) is a seafood and chicken restaurant is 5 minutes (0.4 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It serves fresh caught lobster and roasted free-range chicken. It also serves breakfast with eggs, fresh baked bread and meats. Unlimited coffee and tea! It is a nice atmosphere and the food is great!
Arawak Gardens is a bustling center for shopping, dining and nightlife 1 minute (0.1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The best places to eat are mentioned above, but apart from that the area attracts a lot of interest from tourists and locals alike. There is great live entertainment in the evening that you can experience just walking around. There is a lot of selection of a diverse range of music at the various restaurants and bars.
6 locals recommend
Arawak Garden
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
6 locals recommend
Arawak Gardens is a bustling center for shopping, dining and nightlife 1 minute (0.1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The best places to eat are mentioned above, but apart from that the area attracts a lot of interest from tourists and locals alike. There is great live entertainment in the evening that you can experience just walking around. There is a lot of selection of a diverse range of music at the various restaurants and bars.
Craft Coffee & Bar (www.craftbar.com) is a night spot 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The bar has an extensive range of craft beers and cocktails. And it is also famous for its Nicaraguan coffee in a good selection of lattes. The place even serves waffles for breakfast and lunch. It has a great happy hour and weekly events like Taco Tuesday and Sunday brunch!
50 locals recommend
Craft
348A J.E. Irausquin Blvd
50 locals recommend
Craft Coffee & Bar (www.craftbar.com) is a night spot 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The bar has an extensive range of craft beers and cocktails. And it is also famous for its Nicaraguan coffee in a good selection of lattes. The place even serves waffles for breakfast and lunch. It has a great happy hour and weekly events like Taco Tuesday and Sunday brunch!
Azia Restaurant & Lounge (www.giannisgroup.com) is a Pan-Asian restaurant 7 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is open until 3am so it is a great spot for late-night snacking. It has a good mix of Asian food from India, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Indonesia. The ornate Asian decor is inviting and even displays a famous Buddha statue. The statue was shipped from Indonesia and covered in gold leaf from Colombia!
25 locals recommend
Azia Restaurant & Lounge
348 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
25 locals recommend
Azia Restaurant & Lounge (www.giannisgroup.com) is a Pan-Asian restaurant 7 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is open until 3am so it is a great spot for late-night snacking. It has a good mix of Asian food from India, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Indonesia. The ornate Asian decor is inviting and even displays a famous Buddha statue. The statue was shipped from Indonesia and covered in gold leaf from Colombia!
Dream Bowl (www.dreambowlaruba.com) is a bowling alley 10 minutes (0.8 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. Dream Bowl offers bowling with great decor and lighting. There are happy hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with bargain buckets of beer. On Thursday there is Red Pin Night where if you hit a strike when the read headed pin appears, you win a free drink!
Dream Bowl
Dream Bowl (www.dreambowlaruba.com) is a bowling alley 10 minutes (0.8 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. Dream Bowl offers bowling with great decor and lighting. There are happy hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with bargain buckets of beer. On Thursday there is Red Pin Night where if you hit a strike when the read headed pin appears, you win a free drink!
Gusto (http://gustoaruba.com) is a night club 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is a cozy night club that allows casual dress and there is no cover charge except for special events with celebrity DJs! The music varies with trance, house, hip-hop, salsa and merengue. There is a happy hour (9pm - 11pm) with half price drinks!
173 locals recommend
Gusto Night Club Aruba
348A J.E. Irausquin Blvd
173 locals recommend
Gusto (http://gustoaruba.com) is a night club 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is a cozy night club that allows casual dress and there is no cover charge except for special events with celebrity DJs! The music varies with trance, house, hip-hop, salsa and merengue. There is a happy hour (9pm - 11pm) with half price drinks!
Moomba Beach Bar & Restaurant (http://moombabeach.com) is restaurant with 2 bars 12 minutes (1.0 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located on the beech between the Holiday Inn and Marriott Surf Club towards the north end of the Palm Beach strip. It is a happening place in the evenings with great bands playing on the weekends.
251 locals recommend
MooMba Beach Bar & Restaurant
230 J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
251 locals recommend
Moomba Beach Bar & Restaurant (http://moombabeach.com) is restaurant with 2 bars 12 minutes (1.0 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located on the beech between the Holiday Inn and Marriott Surf Club towards the north end of the Palm Beach strip. It is a happening place in the evenings with great bands playing on the weekends.
The Casino (www.tcaruba.com) is a casino 5 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Hilton Aruba Caribbean resort south of Barcelo Aruba.
31 locals recommend
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
81 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
31 locals recommend
The Casino (www.tcaruba.com) is a casino 5 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Hilton Aruba Caribbean resort south of Barcelo Aruba.
The Excelsior Casino (www.excelsiorcasino.com) is a casino 10 minutes (0.8 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Holiday Inn resort on the north end of the Palm Beach strip.
Excelsior Casino
230 J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
The Excelsior Casino (www.excelsiorcasino.com) is a casino 10 minutes (0.8 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Holiday Inn resort on the north end of the Palm Beach strip.
Stellaris Casino (www.stellariscasino.com) is a casino 23 minutes (1.9 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located at the Marriott Stellaris Casino & Hotel at the north end of the Palm Beach strip. It is the largest casino in Aruba!
Stellaris Casino
Stellaris Casino (www.stellariscasino.com) is a casino 23 minutes (1.9 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located at the Marriott Stellaris Casino & Hotel at the north end of the Palm Beach strip. It is the largest casino in Aruba!
Riu Antillas's Orchid Casino is a casino 12 minutes (1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Hotel Riu Palace Antillas at the south end of the Palm Beach strip.
Orchid Casino
77 J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
Riu Antillas's Orchid Casino is a casino 12 minutes (1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Hotel Riu Palace Antillas at the south end of the Palm Beach strip.
The Hyatt Regency Casino is 3 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino next door to Barcelo Aruba.
26 locals recommend
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa And Casino
85 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
26 locals recommend
The Hyatt Regency Casino is 3 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino next door to Barcelo Aruba.
The Casino at the Ritz-Carlton is 22 minutes (1.8 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is at the very north end of the Palm Beach strip.
33 locals recommend
Casino at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
107 L.G. Smith Blvd
33 locals recommend
The Casino at the Ritz-Carlton is 22 minutes (1.8 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is at the very north end of the Palm Beach strip.
South Beach Lounge (www.southbeacharuba.com) is a bar 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The bar is popular among young vacationers. You can watch sports or dance salsa and bachata in front of a local artist on Saturdays.
97 locals recommend
South Beach Aruba
55D 3
97 locals recommend
South Beach Lounge (www.southbeacharuba.com) is a bar 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The bar is popular among young vacationers. You can watch sports or dance salsa and bachata in front of a local artist on Saturdays.
Terrafuse (www.arubaglassceramics.com) is a glass-making workshop 29 minutes (2.4 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. They offer classes in glass bead-making with imported glass from Italy. Participants will leave with their very own glass souvenir. If you book a class, you can walk there, and they will provide you a ride back to your resort
8 locals recommend
TERRAFUSE glass art, ceramics, sculptures
8 locals recommend
Terrafuse (www.arubaglassceramics.com) is a glass-making workshop 29 minutes (2.4 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. They offer classes in glass bead-making with imported glass from Italy. Participants will leave with their very own glass souvenir. If you book a class, you can walk there, and they will provide you a ride back to your resort

Nearby Barcelo Aruba continued

I Love Hookah (http://i-love-hookah-aruba.business.site) is a Hookah store 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. They sell hookahs, and smoking gear, including Cuban cigars.
I Love Hookah Aruba
I Love Hookah (http://i-love-hookah-aruba.business.site) is a Hookah store 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. They sell hookahs, and smoking gear, including Cuban cigars.
The Mopa Mopa outlet The Mask (www.mopamopa.com) is 7 minutes (0.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall). The store sells decorative art only available in Aruba! The art was originated by the Quillacingas tribe and they have been using the same process for 2000 years!
The Mask Aruba - The mopa mopa experience
382A J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
The Mopa Mopa outlet The Mask (www.mopamopa.com) is 7 minutes (0.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall). The store sells decorative art only available in Aruba! The art was originated by the Quillacingas tribe and they have been using the same process for 2000 years!
Kristies Jewels is a jewellery store 7 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall.
Kristies Jewels
382 J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
Kristies Jewels is a jewellery store 7 minutes (0.5 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall.
De Olde Molen is the site of a windmill that was built in 1804. It is 12 minutes (1.0 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is also the site of a strip of nightspots and kiosks.
De Olde Molen
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De Olde Molen is the site of a windmill that was built in 1804. It is 12 minutes (1.0 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is also the site of a strip of nightspots and kiosks.
Paseo Herencia is a shopping mall 7 minutes (0.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It offers shops, cinema, dining and night life. The shopping brands include Aldo, Alheli Massage, Amore Siciliano, Arosa, Arte Solo Jewlery, Aruba Aloe, Arubabank, Aruba Forever, Art 4 Life, Beach n Flips, bombaztea, Calvin Klein, Caribbean Cinemas, Caribbean Breeze, Carmen Steffens, Che Bar, DLG, Delicia Jewlery, Drunk's Denial, Free Spirit, Fly Fit Studio, Harley-Davidson, Iguana Cantina, Island Vibes, King Churro, Kok Optica, Kristie's Jewels, Little Switzerland, Maggy's, Mimo's Ice Cream Rolls, Nike, Pandora, Pearl Gems, Psycho Bunny, Resveralife, Sole Sunglasses, Starbucks, Sunset Shack, TGI Friday's The Athlete's Foot, The Hot Box, The Humidor, The Mask, The Minimarket, The Range Airsoft, Time Square, Tommy Hilfiger, Vadavas, and Yolo Burgers & Shakes. At 7pm, there is a light and musical water show!
259 locals recommend
Paseo Herencia Mall
382A J.E. Irausquin Blvd
259 locals recommend
Paseo Herencia is a shopping mall 7 minutes (0.6 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It offers shops, cinema, dining and night life. The shopping brands include Aldo, Alheli Massage, Amore Siciliano, Arosa, Arte Solo Jewlery, Aruba Aloe, Arubabank, Aruba Forever, Art 4 Life, Beach n Flips, bombaztea, Calvin Klein, Caribbean Cinemas, Caribbean Breeze, Carmen Steffens, Che Bar, DLG, Delicia Jewlery, Drunk's Denial, Free Spirit, Fly Fit Studio, Harley-Davidson, Iguana Cantina, Island Vibes, King Churro, Kok Optica, Kristie's Jewels, Little Switzerland, Maggy's, Mimo's Ice Cream Rolls, Nike, Pandora, Pearl Gems, Psycho Bunny, Resveralife, Sole Sunglasses, Starbucks, Sunset Shack, TGI Friday's The Athlete's Foot, The Hot Box, The Humidor, The Mask, The Minimarket, The Range Airsoft, Time Square, Tommy Hilfiger, Vadavas, and Yolo Burgers & Shakes. At 7pm, there is a light and musical water show!
The Village is a shopping mall 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The Village offers food, drinks, shopping and night life all in one place. The cuisines are varied, including Mexican, French, American, street food, and Japanese. The brand offerings are Lola Taqueria, Fat Tuesday, Craft Coffee & Bar, Bowls Noodle Bar, Lobby Restaurant & Bar, Papillon Restaurant, Koquetas Souvenirs, 2ndson Streetfood, Aloe Aruba Store, The Market, Island Gypsy Souvenir, Muscle & Lungs Cross Fit, Inkspiration, Gusto Nightclub, and Vacation Store. There is a flea market every day at 6:30pm which is the time this mall becomes vibrant in the evening.
9 locals recommend
The Village
348 A J.E. Irausquin Blvd
9 locals recommend
The Village is a shopping mall 4 minutes (0.3 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. The Village offers food, drinks, shopping and night life all in one place. The cuisines are varied, including Mexican, French, American, street food, and Japanese. The brand offerings are Lola Taqueria, Fat Tuesday, Craft Coffee & Bar, Bowls Noodle Bar, Lobby Restaurant & Bar, Papillon Restaurant, Koquetas Souvenirs, 2ndson Streetfood, Aloe Aruba Store, The Market, Island Gypsy Souvenir, Muscle & Lungs Cross Fit, Inkspiration, Gusto Nightclub, and Vacation Store. There is a flea market every day at 6:30pm which is the time this mall becomes vibrant in the evening.
The Butterfly Farm (www.thebutterflyfarm.com) is 12 minutes (1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located between the Divi Phoenix and Riu Plaza Resorts at the south end of the Palm Beach strip. For a fee you get up close to hundreds of varieties of butterflies and moths within a meshed enclosure. They will even land on you! Great practice for photographers.
132 locals recommend
The Butterfly Farm Aruba N.V.
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
132 locals recommend
The Butterfly Farm (www.thebutterflyfarm.com) is 12 minutes (1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is located between the Divi Phoenix and Riu Plaza Resorts at the south end of the Palm Beach strip. For a fee you get up close to hundreds of varieties of butterflies and moths within a meshed enclosure. They will even land on you! Great practice for photographers.
Aruba Watersports Center (www.arubawatersportscenter.com) is 2 minutes' walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is between the Barcelo Aruba and Hilton resorts. They offer a great selection of water activities for a fee, including scuba diving, sailing, water skiing, tube riding, parasailing, catamaran, paddleboard and wave runner rentals. They also have great snorkeling tours to the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina. They also have a good shop to pick up beach sundries like boxes and sunblock.
22 locals recommend
Aruba Watersports Center
81-B J.E. Irausquin Blvd
22 locals recommend
Aruba Watersports Center (www.arubawatersportscenter.com) is 2 minutes' walk from Barcelo Aruba. It is between the Barcelo Aruba and Hilton resorts. They offer a great selection of water activities for a fee, including scuba diving, sailing, water skiing, tube riding, parasailing, catamaran, paddleboard and wave runner rentals. They also have great snorkeling tours to the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina. They also have a good shop to pick up beach sundries like boxes and sunblock.
Octopus Cruises (www.octopusaruba.com) offers a set of tours and rentals for water activities. It is 8 minutes (650 m) walk from Barcelo Aruba between Holiday Inn and Playa Linda resorts. The company offers half day catamaran snorkel tours. Highlights are the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay. They also cater to private tours. And you can also rent their Aqua Donut boats to create your own tour to the beaches around Aruba.
7 locals recommend
Octopus Aruba Sailing & Snorkeling - Private Charters - Champagne Brunch, Sunset Tours, Boat Rental
7 locals recommend
Octopus Cruises (www.octopusaruba.com) offers a set of tours and rentals for water activities. It is 8 minutes (650 m) walk from Barcelo Aruba between Holiday Inn and Playa Linda resorts. The company offers half day catamaran snorkel tours. Highlights are the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay. They also cater to private tours. And you can also rent their Aqua Donut boats to create your own tour to the beaches around Aruba.
Jolly Pirates (www.jolly-pirates.com) is a tour company 15 minutes (1.2 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. They offer snorkel tours in schooners along the coast of Aruba. They visit Boca Catalina and Antilla shipwreck for snorkeling! The morning tour serves a great lunch with open bar, and they even have a rope swing. The tours depart from the Hadicurari Pier by Moomba beach.
26 locals recommend
Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises & Snorkeling
Berea di Piscado
26 locals recommend
Jolly Pirates (www.jolly-pirates.com) is a tour company 15 minutes (1.2 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. They offer snorkel tours in schooners along the coast of Aruba. They visit Boca Catalina and Antilla shipwreck for snorkeling! The morning tour serves a great lunch with open bar, and they even have a rope swing. The tours depart from the Hadicurari Pier by Moomba beach.
Aruba Surf and Paddle School (http://www.arubasurfschool.com/wp/) is a surf and paddle board outfitter 13 minutes (1.1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. They offer both surf and paddleboard lessons and tours. Aruba is not known to be a surfing destination by Dennis and the team are very knowledgeable about the best times and locations to hit some decent surf. The paddle board tour is focused on getting away from the hustle and bustle of the resorts and experience nature.
7 locals recommend
Aruba surf and paddle school
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
7 locals recommend
Aruba Surf and Paddle School (http://www.arubasurfschool.com/wp/) is a surf and paddle board outfitter 13 minutes (1.1 km) walk from Barcelo Aruba. They offer both surf and paddleboard lessons and tours. Aruba is not known to be a surfing destination by Dennis and the team are very knowledgeable about the best times and locations to hit some decent surf. The paddle board tour is focused on getting away from the hustle and bustle of the resorts and experience nature.
If you need a rental car, Barcelo Aruba has a Top Drive location on site.
Aruba Car Rental - Top Drive
83 J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
If you need a rental car, Barcelo Aruba has a Top Drive location on site.

Food scene

If you would like to venture further from Barcelo Aruba for some great food experiences! Food options are more affordable further from the resort areas.
Wilhelmina (www.wilhelminaaruba.com) is a Dutch restaurant 15 minute (8.1 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Oranjestad city center. It is one of the best restaurants in Aruba and I recommend you make reservations. It is named after Queen Wilhelmina, the longest serving Dutch monarch, and appropriately priced to be fit for a queen. The chef also owns Carte Blanche and Olivia. It is closed on Mondays. The cuisine is a mix of fresh seafood, steaks and pasta. There are gluten free and vegan selections.
22 locals recommend
Wilhelmina Restaurant
74 Wilhelminastraat
22 locals recommend
Wilhelmina (www.wilhelminaaruba.com) is a Dutch restaurant 15 minute (8.1 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in the Oranjestad city center. It is one of the best restaurants in Aruba and I recommend you make reservations. It is named after Queen Wilhelmina, the longest serving Dutch monarch, and appropriately priced to be fit for a queen. The chef also owns Carte Blanche and Olivia. It is closed on Mondays. The cuisine is a mix of fresh seafood, steaks and pasta. There are gluten free and vegan selections.
Excelencia is an island restaurant 15 minutes (7.9 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in downtown Oranjestad. It is a good choice for lunch if you would like to experience local food with great service and affordable. I recommend the red snapper!
Excelencia
21 Wilhelminastraat
Excelencia is an island restaurant 15 minutes (7.9 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in downtown Oranjestad. It is a good choice for lunch if you would like to experience local food with great service and affordable. I recommend the red snapper!
Carte Blanche (www.carteblanchearuba.com) is a restaurant 15 minutes (8.1 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in downtown Oranjestand is closed on Sundays and Mondays. It is a popular cozy fine dining experience, so reservations are highly recommended via website. Chef Dennis prepares a 5-course meal that changes frequently. They serve a good selection of wine with the meal.
Carte Blanche Restaurant
74 Wilhelminastraat
Carte Blanche (www.carteblanchearuba.com) is a restaurant 15 minutes (8.1 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in downtown Oranjestand is closed on Sundays and Mondays. It is a popular cozy fine dining experience, so reservations are highly recommended via website. Chef Dennis prepares a 5-course meal that changes frequently. They serve a good selection of wine with the meal.
Smit & Dorlas Coffee House (http://coffeehousearuba.com) is a cafe 13 minutes (8.4 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in Oranjestad. It is Aruba's first coffee shop and offers 14 freshly ground coffees from around the world, including Jamaican Blue Mountain, Café Angelica, Colombia Supremo, Almond Amaretto, Kenya AA, Café Barista roasted in Curacao and of course a variety of Smit & Dorlas Coffee Blends which are roasted in the Netherlands. It also offers teas, including loose teas. They have free wifi for guests.
Smit & Dorlas Coffee
30 de la Sallestraat
Smit & Dorlas Coffee House (http://coffeehousearuba.com) is a cafe 13 minutes (8.4 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in Oranjestad. It is Aruba's first coffee shop and offers 14 freshly ground coffees from around the world, including Jamaican Blue Mountain, Café Angelica, Colombia Supremo, Almond Amaretto, Kenya AA, Café Barista roasted in Curacao and of course a variety of Smit & Dorlas Coffee Blends which are roasted in the Netherlands. It also offers teas, including loose teas. They have free wifi for guests.
Red Fish (www.redfisharuba.com) is a seafood shack 7 minutes (4.3 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is walking distance from Manchebo and Eagle Beach in the Orange Mall). It is open for lunch and dinner and its focus is on fresh local fish, especially the red snapper, at affordable prices. I recommend the Paella with lobster and shrimp.
25 locals recommend
Red Fish Aruba
50 Italiestraat
25 locals recommend
Red Fish (www.redfisharuba.com) is a seafood shack 7 minutes (4.3 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is walking distance from Manchebo and Eagle Beach in the Orange Mall). It is open for lunch and dinner and its focus is on fresh local fish, especially the red snapper, at affordable prices. I recommend the Paella with lobster and shrimp.
Elements Restaurant (www.bucuti.com) is a world-class European restaurant 8 minutes (5 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is adults-only and was rated #1 restaurant in the Caribbean by USA today and TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice Awards as one of the top 10 fine dining restaurants in the Caribbean. Elements focus is on natural and organic ingredients and there is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes for health-conscious guests. They can organize romantic dinners on the beach in a private palapa for you! For lunch, I recommend the grilled chicken breast salad.
11 locals recommend
Elements Restaurant
55B J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
11 locals recommend
Elements Restaurant (www.bucuti.com) is a world-class European restaurant 8 minutes (5 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is adults-only and was rated #1 restaurant in the Caribbean by USA today and TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice Awards as one of the top 10 fine dining restaurants in the Caribbean. Elements focus is on natural and organic ingredients and there is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes for health-conscious guests. They can organize romantic dinners on the beach in a private palapa for you! For lunch, I recommend the grilled chicken breast salad.
Senses (https://sensesaruba.restaurant/) is a fine-dining restaurant 10 minutes (5.2 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The feature is a luxury 4-course brunch special every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Or for dinner, there is a luxury 8-course special every day. Reservations for both lunch and dinner from the website are required and the restaurant is adults-only.
Senses Fine Dining Restaurant
97-A J.E. Irausquin Blvd
Senses (https://sensesaruba.restaurant/) is a fine-dining restaurant 10 minutes (5.2 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The feature is a luxury 4-course brunch special every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Or for dinner, there is a luxury 8-course special every day. Reservations for both lunch and dinner from the website are required and the restaurant is adults-only.
Zeerover is a seafood shack 26 minutes (20.5 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is one of the best restaurants on the island for fresh local fish. It is located on a dock where fishing boats come in and you line up to order. The menu depends on what is available that day e.g. grouper, wahoo, marlin, or snapper. I recommend the papaya pica relish with your fish. You enjoy your meal in a terrace on the dock. It is a great option for lunch.
265 locals recommend
Zeerovers
270 Savaneta
265 locals recommend
Zeerover is a seafood shack 26 minutes (20.5 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is one of the best restaurants on the island for fresh local fish. It is located on a dock where fishing boats come in and you line up to order. The menu depends on what is available that day e.g. grouper, wahoo, marlin, or snapper. I recommend the papaya pica relish with your fish. You enjoy your meal in a terrace on the dock. It is a great option for lunch.
O'Niel Caribbean Kitchen is quaint restaurant 32 minutes (24.6 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in San Nicolas and a good lunch option for your trip to San Nicholas to see the murals and other amazing art. The focus is fresh fish, local and Jamaican regional favorites. I recommend the oxtail soup and the whole steamed snapper
21 locals recommend
O'Niel Caribbean Kitchen
15 Bernard van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat
21 locals recommend
O'Niel Caribbean Kitchen is quaint restaurant 32 minutes (24.6 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is located in San Nicolas and a good lunch option for your trip to San Nicholas to see the murals and other amazing art. The focus is fresh fish, local and Jamaican regional favorites. I recommend the oxtail soup and the whole steamed snapper
Café Maryli is a small café 10 minutes (6.9 km) drive in local traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The focus is on local stews and soups made using fresh ingredients. The menu is posted on a chalkboard and changes daily. It is a good choice for take-out lunch.
Café Marily
72 Caya Ernesto O. Petronia
Café Maryli is a small café 10 minutes (6.9 km) drive in local traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The focus is on local stews and soups made using fresh ingredients. The menu is posted on a chalkboard and changes daily. It is a good choice for take-out lunch.
La Trattoria El Faro Blanco (www.faroblancorestaurant.com) is an Italian Restaurant 13 minutes (7.1 km) from Barcelo Aruba. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My favorite is the fettucine con gamberoni alla vodka.
58 locals recommend
Faro Blanco Restaurant
58 locals recommend
La Trattoria El Faro Blanco (www.faroblancorestaurant.com) is an Italian Restaurant 13 minutes (7.1 km) from Barcelo Aruba. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My favorite is the fettucine con gamberoni alla vodka.
Kukoo Kunuku offers several party bus tour options. All the tours offer resort pickup. It is a good option to experience Aruba's night life with a guide, meet new people and above all have a great time!
34 locals recommend
Kukoo Kunuku
128 p noord
34 locals recommend
Kukoo Kunuku offers several party bus tour options. All the tours offer resort pickup. It is a good option to experience Aruba's night life with a guide, meet new people and above all have a great time!

Essentials

Quickie Lickie (https://quickielickielaundromat.business.site/) is a laundromat 6 minutes (2.5 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. You may drop off your laundry in the morning and pick it up later after getting some shopping and lunch covered. Your laundry will be nicely folded. They also offer a pickup service and can request a quote on their website. Unfortunately, Quickie Lickie Laundry moved in 2019 and they are now outside walking distance from Barcelo Aruba for most folks - alternative is via taxi.
Quickie Lickie Laundromat
85 Boegoeroei
Quickie Lickie (https://quickielickielaundromat.business.site/) is a laundromat 6 minutes (2.5 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. You may drop off your laundry in the morning and pick it up later after getting some shopping and lunch covered. Your laundry will be nicely folded. They also offer a pickup service and can request a quote on their website. Unfortunately, Quickie Lickie Laundry moved in 2019 and they are now outside walking distance from Barcelo Aruba for most folks - alternative is via taxi.
Ling & Sons is a supermarket 8 minutes (5.5 km) drive in local traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It has a great selection of popular brands with efficient service.
168 locals recommend
Ling & Sons IGA Supercenter
168 locals recommend
Ling & Sons is a supermarket 8 minutes (5.5 km) drive in local traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It has a great selection of popular brands with efficient service.
Botica Santa Anna is a pharmacy 4 minutes (1.7 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba.
28 locals recommend
Santa Anna Pharmacy
41B Noord
28 locals recommend
Botica Santa Anna is a pharmacy 4 minutes (1.7 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba.

Recreation

Divi Links (www.divigolf.com) is a 9 hole golf course 16 minutes (5.6 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. You can play 2 rounds to get your 18 holes. It is nice course with natural wetlands and bird species.
9 locals recommend
The Links at Divi Aruba Golf Course
93 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
9 locals recommend
Divi Links (www.divigolf.com) is a 9 hole golf course 16 minutes (5.6 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. You can play 2 rounds to get your 18 holes. It is nice course with natural wetlands and bird species.
Tierra Del Sol Country Club and Golf Course (www.tierradelsol.com) is a world-class 18 hole golf course 11 minutes (5.6 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. You can play with beautiful ocean views! It plays host to the Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament at the end of August or early September.
72 locals recommend
Tierra del Sol Golf Course
72 locals recommend
Tierra Del Sol Country Club and Golf Course (www.tierradelsol.com) is a world-class 18 hole golf course 11 minutes (5.6 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. You can play with beautiful ocean views! It plays host to the Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament at the end of August or early September.
Jads Dive Shop (http:/jadsaruba.com) is 41 minutes (32.1 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. They offer the best way to dive some of Aruba's awesome reefs. They offer both resort courses and full PADI certifications. While they are located on the other end of the island from most resorts, they include resort pick up in their packages. The advantage is they are much closer to the great diving spots on the east end of the island.
13 locals recommend
JADS Dive Center
Baby Beach
13 locals recommend
Jads Dive Shop (http:/jadsaruba.com) is 41 minutes (32.1 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. They offer the best way to dive some of Aruba's awesome reefs. They offer both resort courses and full PADI certifications. While they are located on the other end of the island from most resorts, they include resort pick up in their packages. The advantage is they are much closer to the great diving spots on the east end of the island.
Dive Aruba is a scuba diving center 11 minutes (6.6 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The offer resort courses or fill PADI certification by appointment. The dive trips are targeted to certified divers. They have a super-fast boat and their packages include resort pick up. They depart from the Oranjestad harbor. You will receive a "Dive with Clive" souvenir t-shirt!
Dive Aruba
Dive Aruba is a scuba diving center 11 minutes (6.6 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The offer resort courses or fill PADI certification by appointment. The dive trips are targeted to certified divers. They have a super-fast boat and their packages include resort pick up. They depart from the Oranjestad harbor. You will receive a "Dive with Clive" souvenir t-shirt!
Tranquilo (www.tranquiloaruba.com) is a tour company 16 minutes (7.1 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is located at the Renaissance Marina in Oranjestad. Tranquilo offers a great sailing tour Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am - 3pm called South Side Lunch Cruise. It offers sailing, snorkeling and an excellent lunch in one tour. The tour is famous for Mom's Dutch Pea Soup served at lunch. On the way back they will troll for fish so it is a fishing and sailing tour in one. Sometimes you will see dolphins playing by the vessel!
Tranquilo
Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard
Tranquilo (www.tranquiloaruba.com) is a tour company 16 minutes (7.1 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is located at the Renaissance Marina in Oranjestad. Tranquilo offers a great sailing tour Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am - 3pm called South Side Lunch Cruise. It offers sailing, snorkeling and an excellent lunch in one tour. The tour is famous for Mom's Dutch Pea Soup served at lunch. On the way back they will troll for fish so it is a fishing and sailing tour in one. Sometimes you will see dolphins playing by the vessel!
Aruba Trikes (www.trikes-aruba.com) is a tour company is 6 minutes (2.9 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The company offers 3-hour tours on trikes. The tour goes to California lighthouse, Spaans Lagoen, and Mangel Halto.
Aruba Trikes
462-486 L.G. Smith Boulevard
Aruba Trikes (www.trikes-aruba.com) is a tour company is 6 minutes (2.9 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The company offers 3-hour tours on trikes. The tour goes to California lighthouse, Spaans Lagoen, and Mangel Halto.
Rancho Loco (www.rancholocoaruba.com) is a ranch 21 minutes (15.3 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The ranch offers a horse-riding tour through Arikok National Park to Conchi Natural Pool and a lovely sunset tour.
Rancho Loco
Rancho Loco (www.rancholocoaruba.com) is a ranch 21 minutes (15.3 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The ranch offers a horse-riding tour through Arikok National Park to Conchi Natural Pool and a lovely sunset tour.
Skydive Aruba (http://skydivearuba.com) is sky dive outfit 5 minutes (2.3 km) drive in light traffic from Barelo Aruba. It is the only sky diving outfit on the island. You can book an appointment on the website. Jumps are tandem attached to a veteran instructor. You can even get your jumped filmed and a DVD purchased afterwards.
13 locals recommend
Skydive Aruba Air Adventures
440 L.G. Smith Blvd
13 locals recommend
Skydive Aruba (http://skydivearuba.com) is sky dive outfit 5 minutes (2.3 km) drive in light traffic from Barelo Aruba. It is the only sky diving outfit on the island. You can book an appointment on the website. Jumps are tandem attached to a veteran instructor. You can even get your jumped filmed and a DVD purchased afterwards.
Aruba Active Vacations (https://www.aruba-active-vacations.com/) is a recreation outfitter 8 minutes (2.3km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. They are located at the very north end of Palm Beach past the Ritz Carlton. They have great reviews and offer windsurfing, kitesurfing, hobiecat, blokarting and mountain biking lessons. You can also rent all the equipment once your are confident to adventure on your own. What could be better than to plan of some hair-raising fun with safe supervision.
44 locals recommend
Aruba active vacations
44 locals recommend
Aruba Active Vacations (https://www.aruba-active-vacations.com/) is a recreation outfitter 8 minutes (2.3km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. They are located at the very north end of Palm Beach past the Ritz Carlton. They have great reviews and offer windsurfing, kitesurfing, hobiecat, blokarting and mountain biking lessons. You can also rent all the equipment once your are confident to adventure on your own. What could be better than to plan of some hair-raising fun with safe supervision.

Sightseeing

Philips Animal Garden (www.philipsanimalgarden.com) is an animal farm 10 minutes (4.7 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is names after Philip Merryweather who at age 12 created a haven for neglected and abused exotic animals. Some of the animals include, jaguarundis, potbelly pigs, Shetland ponies, rattlesnakes, capuchin monkeys, caymans, bengal cats, alpacas, cattle, red kangaroos, skunks, donkeys, mules, pigs, ocelots, boa constrictors, Burmese pythons, axis deer, and Nigerian dwarf goats.
57 locals recommend
Philip's Animal Garden
116 Alto Vista
57 locals recommend
Philips Animal Garden (www.philipsanimalgarden.com) is an animal farm 10 minutes (4.7 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is names after Philip Merryweather who at age 12 created a haven for neglected and abused exotic animals. Some of the animals include, jaguarundis, potbelly pigs, Shetland ponies, rattlesnakes, capuchin monkeys, caymans, bengal cats, alpacas, cattle, red kangaroos, skunks, donkeys, mules, pigs, ocelots, boa constrictors, Burmese pythons, axis deer, and Nigerian dwarf goats.
California Lighthouse (https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/california-lighthouse) is located 12 minutes (6.9 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is named after a US cargo ship that sunk in 1898. It is known for the great views when you can now climb to the top. Of course, sunsets are the best views, and you can plan this around a night out at Faro Blanco.
249 locals recommend
California Lighthouse
2 Hudishibana
249 locals recommend
California Lighthouse (https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/california-lighthouse) is located 12 minutes (6.9 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is named after a US cargo ship that sunk in 1898. It is known for the great views when you can now climb to the top. Of course, sunsets are the best views, and you can plan this around a night out at Faro Blanco.
Hooiberg (Haystack mountain) is 18 minutes (12 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. There is a short challenging mountain trail to the top that offers some fantastic views of Aruba and the mountains of Venezuela!
69 locals recommend
Hooiberg
69 locals recommend
Hooiberg (Haystack mountain) is 18 minutes (12 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. There is a short challenging mountain trail to the top that offers some fantastic views of Aruba and the mountains of Venezuela!
Casibari rock formation is 16 minutes (9 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The rocks are made of quartz diorite and there is evidence of prehistoric rock drawings. There are tunnels and byways through the rocks which makes things easier. There are safety ropes too.
Casibari Stones & Gardens
Casibari Stones & Gardens
Casibari rock formation is 16 minutes (9 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The rocks are made of quartz diorite and there is evidence of prehistoric rock drawings. There are tunnels and byways through the rocks which makes things easier. There are safety ropes too.
Donkey Sanctuary (www.arubadonkey.org) is a refuge and natural park 25 minutes (16.3 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is a great opportunity to feed donkeys that are gentle and friendly! Bring some carrots or apples that the donkeys love or buy food there. The sanctuary is a holdover from the days before cars when donkeys were a mode of transport.
34 locals recommend
Donkey Sanctuary Aruba
34 locals recommend
Donkey Sanctuary (www.arubadonkey.org) is a refuge and natural park 25 minutes (16.3 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is a great opportunity to feed donkeys that are gentle and friendly! Bring some carrots or apples that the donkeys love or buy food there. The sanctuary is a holdover from the days before cars when donkeys were a mode of transport.
Natural bridge is a rock formation 26 minutes (13.9 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The huge bridge rock formation formed from natural ocean erosion. Unfortunately, it collapsed in 2005. There is now a baby natural bridge nearby. It is a smaller version attached to the fallen section. There is a refreshment stand and souvenir shop.
102 locals recommend
Natural Bridge - Rock Garden
102 locals recommend
Natural bridge is a rock formation 26 minutes (13.9 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The huge bridge rock formation formed from natural ocean erosion. Unfortunately, it collapsed in 2005. There is now a baby natural bridge nearby. It is a smaller version attached to the fallen section. There is a refreshment stand and souvenir shop.
Conchi Natural Pool is 31 minutes (16.3 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba (rugged terrain). You can spend a short trip or entire day swimming in the pool. There are fish in the pool and an underwater cave feature. There are terraces to jump from. There are many tours that stop by the natural pool for a short time. It is a popular spot. You will need a 4WD vehicle that can handle rugged terrain Don't even try in an ordinary car!
Natural Pool
Natural Pool
Conchi Natural Pool is 31 minutes (16.3 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba (rugged terrain). You can spend a short trip or entire day swimming in the pool. There are fish in the pool and an underwater cave feature. There are terraces to jump from. There are many tours that stop by the natural pool for a short time. It is a popular spot. You will need a 4WD vehicle that can handle rugged terrain Don't even try in an ordinary car!
Quadirikiri cave is 47 minutes (30.4 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. The Quadirikiri and Fontein caves are close to each other, so it is a good idea to visit them in one trip e.g. a tour. The cave has amazing pictographs created by the Caquetio tribes and early European settlers. The chambers available for tourists are easy to navigate and well lit. There are local bat populations.
28 locals recommend
Guadirikiri Caves
28 locals recommend
Quadirikiri cave is 47 minutes (30.4 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. The Quadirikiri and Fontein caves are close to each other, so it is a good idea to visit them in one trip e.g. a tour. The cave has amazing pictographs created by the Caquetio tribes and early European settlers. The chambers available for tourists are easy to navigate and well lit. There are local bat populations.
Fontein Cave is 43 minutes (22.3 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. The Quadirikiri and Fontein caves are close to each other, so it is a good idea to visit them in one trip e.g. a tour. The cave has amazing pictographs created by the Caquetio tribes and early European settlers. The chambers available for tourists are easy to navigate and well lit. There are local bat populations.
18 locals recommend
Fontein Cave
7
18 locals recommend
Fontein Cave is 43 minutes (22.3 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. The Quadirikiri and Fontein caves are close to each other, so it is a good idea to visit them in one trip e.g. a tour. The cave has amazing pictographs created by the Caquetio tribes and early European settlers. The chambers available for tourists are easy to navigate and well lit. There are local bat populations.
Lourdes Grotto is 37 minutes (25.5 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is rock formations featured with a statue of the Virgin Mary, a shrine to Saint Bernadette, the Lady of Lourdes. It is known to offer healing properties like the one in France.
Lourdes Grotto
Weg Sero Preto
Lourdes Grotto is 37 minutes (25.5 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is rock formations featured with a statue of the Virgin Mary, a shrine to Saint Bernadette, the Lady of Lourdes. It is known to offer healing properties like the one in France.
The Museum of Industry is 37 minutes (24.8 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is open Monday to Friday 10am - 2pm and is in the San Nicolas landmark of Nicolaas Store. The museum describes the impressive impact that San Nicolas, Aruba's second largest city, has had on Aruba. It is a multi-culture community.
21 locals recommend
Museum of Industry
Torenstraat
21 locals recommend
The Museum of Industry is 37 minutes (24.8 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is open Monday to Friday 10am - 2pm and is in the San Nicolas landmark of Nicolaas Store. The museum describes the impressive impact that San Nicolas, Aruba's second largest city, has had on Aruba. It is a multi-culture community.
Atlantis Submarines and Seaworld Explorer (www.depalmtours.com) is 11 minutes (7.1 km) drive in local traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The Atlantis Submarine tour takes guests over reefs and a few small wrecks on the south side. The submarine will go to depths of 46 meters. Guests look out potholes on each side of the submarine. The Seaworld Explorer semi-submarine tour departs from the De Plam Pier in Palm Beach and takes guests over the Antilla shipwreck and other reefs. The vessel has wide all-around picture windows for a great panoramic view.
20 locals recommend
Atlantis Submarines Aruba
20 locals recommend
Atlantis Submarines and Seaworld Explorer (www.depalmtours.com) is 11 minutes (7.1 km) drive in local traffic from Barcelo Aruba. The Atlantis Submarine tour takes guests over reefs and a few small wrecks on the south side. The submarine will go to depths of 46 meters. Guests look out potholes on each side of the submarine. The Seaworld Explorer semi-submarine tour departs from the De Plam Pier in Palm Beach and takes guests over the Antilla shipwreck and other reefs. The vessel has wide all-around picture windows for a great panoramic view.
Arikok National Park is Aruba's largest natural preserve and makes up 18% percent of the island. The park offers some great sightseeing and recreation features. It contains 32km of hiking and biking trails. It contains tons of unique coves and beaches to explore for some unique swimming, bodyboarding and surfing experiences. And don't forget the Quadirikiri and Fontein Caves, and the Conchi Natural Pool. And for photographers and nature lovers, the park has a lot of unique flora and fauna to discover. One of the best ways to see Arikok is via one of the many tours or for those adventure seekers, rent a 4WD or boat to explore on your own.
211 locals recommend
Arikok National Park
70 San Fuego
211 locals recommend
Arikok National Park is Aruba's largest natural preserve and makes up 18% percent of the island. The park offers some great sightseeing and recreation features. It contains 32km of hiking and biking trails. It contains tons of unique coves and beaches to explore for some unique swimming, bodyboarding and surfing experiences. And don't forget the Quadirikiri and Fontein Caves, and the Conchi Natural Pool. And for photographers and nature lovers, the park has a lot of unique flora and fauna to discover. One of the best ways to see Arikok is via one of the many tours or for those adventure seekers, rent a 4WD or boat to explore on your own.

Beaches

Eagle Beach is 7 minutes (3.7 km) drive in local traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is one of the best beaches on the island and is a resort center like Palm Beach but with fewer people. Eagle Beach has some surf compared to Palm Beach. Notable are the twin fofoti trees at the north end of the beach.
219 locals recommend
Eagle Beach
219 locals recommend
Eagle Beach is 7 minutes (3.7 km) drive in local traffic from Barcelo Aruba. It is one of the best beaches on the island and is a resort center like Palm Beach but with fewer people. Eagle Beach has some surf compared to Palm Beach. Notable are the twin fofoti trees at the north end of the beach.
Fisherman's Huts is a beach 6 minutes (2.5km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is a popular location for windsurfing and kitesurfing. It is a great location and opportunity to learn windsurfing and kitesurfing. Or watch the talented surfers. It is also a great area for walking and cycling.
30 locals recommend
Fisherman Huts (kite and windsufing)
30 locals recommend
Fisherman's Huts is a beach 6 minutes (2.5km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is a popular location for windsurfing and kitesurfing. It is a great location and opportunity to learn windsurfing and kitesurfing. Or watch the talented surfers. It is also a great area for walking and cycling.
California Dunes is 13 minutes (6.4 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is a scenic place for long walks along the coast with cacti and aloe near the California lighthouse on the north end of the island. It is also known for nude sun-bathing.
California Sand Dunes
California Dunes is 13 minutes (6.4 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is a scenic place for long walks along the coast with cacti and aloe near the California lighthouse on the north end of the island. It is also known for nude sun-bathing.
Andicuri Beach is 26 minutes (13.4 km) from Barcelo Aruba. The surf here is a bit larger than at Palm and Eagle Beach near the resorts. Unfortunately, you need a 4WD to access the beach due to the rough terrain. Many of the tours will have a short stop at the beach so that is another way to access.
27 locals recommend
Andicuri Beach
27 locals recommend
Andicuri Beach is 26 minutes (13.4 km) from Barcelo Aruba. The surf here is a bit larger than at Palm and Eagle Beach near the resorts. Unfortunately, you need a 4WD to access the beach due to the rough terrain. Many of the tours will have a short stop at the beach so that is another way to access.
Black Stone Beach is 26 minutes (13.5 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is not far from Andicuri Beach and requires a 4WD due to the challenging terrain. It is near the natural bridges. The sand is black due to the erosion of lava from magma bubbling in the deep sea.
6 locals recommend
Blackstone beach
6 locals recommend
Black Stone Beach is 26 minutes (13.5 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is not far from Andicuri Beach and requires a 4WD due to the challenging terrain. It is near the natural bridges. The sand is black due to the erosion of lava from magma bubbling in the deep sea.
Baby beach and nearby Roger's beach are located 42 minutes (31.4 km) from Barcelo Aruba. Roger's beach is named for Captain Robert Rogers, who convinced oil company leaders to invest in the local oil refinery. Baby beach is a great place for swimming and the lagoon can even accommodate toddler thus the name. It is popular for locals given its distance from the resorts and tourists.
267 locals recommend
Baby Beach
267 locals recommend
Baby beach and nearby Roger's beach are located 42 minutes (31.4 km) from Barcelo Aruba. Roger's beach is named for Captain Robert Rogers, who convinced oil company leaders to invest in the local oil refinery. Baby beach is a great place for swimming and the lagoon can even accommodate toddler thus the name. It is popular for locals given its distance from the resorts and tourists.
Mangel Halto is a beach 23 minutes (18.3 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is a secluded beach surrounded by pretty greenery. There are a series of interconnected coves which is a potential opportunity to sun bath away from the crowds. There can be mosquitos so bring protection.
168 locals recommend
Mangel Halto
168 locals recommend
Mangel Halto is a beach 23 minutes (18.3 km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is a secluded beach surrounded by pretty greenery. There are a series of interconnected coves which is a potential opportunity to sun bath away from the crowds. There can be mosquitos so bring protection.
Dos Playa is a beach 26 minutes (21.9km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. Dos Playa consists of 2 coves divided by unique rock formations. It has some nice waves compared to the vacation resort beaches. It is a great spot for body boarding and surfing. It is for stronger swimmers only. It is within Arikok National Park and will typically require a 4WD to access.
12 locals recommend
Dos Playa
12 locals recommend
Dos Playa is a beach 26 minutes (21.9km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. Dos Playa consists of 2 coves divided by unique rock formations. It has some nice waves compared to the vacation resort beaches. It is a great spot for body boarding and surfing. It is for stronger swimmers only. It is within Arikok National Park and will typically require a 4WD to access.
Boca Prins is a beach 28 minutes (23.3 km) from Barcelo Aruba. It is a large cove with beach located in Arikok National Park via the Rooi Prins Trail from the visitor center. It is for strong swimmers only who are experienced with rip tides and currents.
7 locals recommend
Boca Prins
7 locals recommend
Boca Prins is a beach 28 minutes (23.3 km) from Barcelo Aruba. It is a large cove with beach located in Arikok National Park via the Rooi Prins Trail from the visitor center. It is for strong swimmers only who are experienced with rip tides and currents.
Boca Keto is a beach 28 minutes (14 km) from Barcelo Keto. It is called quiet beach for a reason because you can only get there with a 4WD all-terrain vehicle. It is located near the Conchi natural pool. It is a secluded beach! It is not for the faint hearted because the swimming can be a bit treasonous. So strong and experienced swimmers only.
Boca Keto
Boca Keto is a beach 28 minutes (14 km) from Barcelo Keto. It is called quiet beach for a reason because you can only get there with a 4WD all-terrain vehicle. It is located near the Conchi natural pool. It is a secluded beach! It is not for the faint hearted because the swimming can be a bit treasonous. So strong and experienced swimmers only.
Boca Catalina is a beach 10 minutes (4.7km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is known for its great snorkeling and many of the tours visit this beach.
125 locals recommend
Boca Catalina Beach
125 locals recommend
Boca Catalina is a beach 10 minutes (4.7km) drive from Barcelo Aruba. It is known for its great snorkeling and many of the tours visit this beach.
Daimari Beach is a short walk (500 meters) from Conchi Natural Pool north along the Natural Pool trail. TI has 2 coves divided by cliffs. Like most of the beaches on the north coast, Daimari caters more for stronger swimmers that enjoy body boarding.
6 locals recommend
Daimari Beach
6 locals recommend
Daimari Beach is a short walk (500 meters) from Conchi Natural Pool north along the Natural Pool trail. TI has 2 coves divided by cliffs. Like most of the beaches on the north coast, Daimari caters more for stronger swimmers that enjoy body boarding.
Arashi Beach is 11 minutes (5.5 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. Arashi is located at the very north end of the Malmok waterfront homes. It is a good beach for a day trip because there are nearby facilities, and it is a public maintained beach. Consequently, it can be crowded.
284 locals recommend
Arashi Beach
284 locals recommend
Arashi Beach is 11 minutes (5.5 km) drive in light traffic from Barcelo Aruba. Arashi is located at the very north end of the Malmok waterfront homes. It is a good beach for a day trip because there are nearby facilities, and it is a public maintained beach. Consequently, it can be crowded.