Hotels in Aruba

The island of Aruba is blessed with an excellent public transport system via their bus service. You can take a bus from your beach hotel to the shopping areas of central Oranjestad and back again. Unlimited travel day passes are available to buy from many outlets including market stalls, bus stations, and hotels. Whilst the one day pass is a very affordable option for easy travel around the island, the fixed-rate taxis are plentiful and offer a great alternative to the bus service. Guests staying at Varadero Marina Airport Hotel travelling by taxi to Eagle Beach can expect to pay in the region of a few pounds for the short ride. As the island is mostly flat, it is also easy to discover the area around your cheap hotel in Aruba on foot. If you are more adventurous, hiring a car to explore the whole island offers greater autonomy than public transport

Aruba island, north of Venezuela, is known for its consistently fine weather and desert landscapes. White sandy beaches are plentiful all along the coast so find a cheap hotel in Aruba near to the beach, such as MVC Eagle Beach, to enjoy a daily seaside stroll. Visitors flock to Aruba to partake in snorkelling and diving, the area is known particularly for its sea wrecks, which play host to a variety of sea life. Along with natural attractions including the Hooiberg volcano, Casibari Rock Formations and natural inland pools, visitors also enjoy trips to the Aloe Vera Factory and Butterfly Farm. Hotels in Aruba will offer day tours of the island, taking in sights such as the pink flamingos at De Palm Island and mini-cruises with snorkelling.

If you book an Aruba hotel, you’ll have the chance to try out Aruba’s local cuisine, which is a delightful fusion of flavours, with influences from South America, Asia, Holland and the Caribbean. Firm favourites include Cabrito Stoba (goat stew) and Keri Keri (fish stew)  accompanied by Pan Bati, a puffed flat bread with a slightly sweet flavour. Seafood and other freshly caught fish are abundant on the island and highly recommended. The island is known as “The Las Vegas of the Caribbean”. Book hotels in Aruba in the north, such as Holiday Inn Resort Aruba, which is close to Palm Beach, to be at the heart of the casino scene. Other favourite night-time activities for tourists visiting the island are the Cigar Lounges, salsa, and comedy clubs.

As with the food, Aruban culture is an exotic mixture of international influences, including Dutch, Caribbean, South American, and Chinese. Book hotels in Aruba like the Magical Garden Hotel, which is close to the charming coastal town San Nicolas, locally known as the “Sunrise City” for its colourful street art and cultural centre. Enjoy the annual music festivals that celebrate international and local artists. The Aruba Soul Beach Music, Aruba Summer Music Festival, and the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival are the largest and you would expect to pay to enter but the island also offers many free festivals including the annual Island Fest.

The least expensive month to stay at a hotel in Aruba is February. On average, it only costs £185 per night in the month of February. Conversely, the most expensive month to visit Aruba is July.

Out of all the tourist destinations in Aruba, our data shows that travellers tend to visit Oranjestad more often than any other city.

At £123 per night, Noord is the most expensive city in Aruba to book a hotel room in. The average cost of £123 is about 7% above the country's average price per night.

At just £32 per night, Oranjestad has hotel room rates that are 22% less than other cities in Aruba.

As of November 2024, there are 2,570 operators available to choose from for hotels in Aruba.

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