Opal Travel Guide
Noord
Popular places to visit
Eagle Beach
Spot fish swimming in the crystal-clear waters, look for turtle nests on the shore and photograph Aruba’s famous windswept divi-divi trees.
Palm Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Palm Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Noord. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Arashi Beach
Take shade under the palapa huts of this small yet uncrowded strip of sand, where there are snorkeling opportunities suitable for all skill levels.
Boca Catalina Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Boca Catalina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Noord. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Butterfly Farm
Encounter some of the world’s prettiest and most delicate creatures at this fascinating tropical garden.
Malmok Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Malmok Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Noord. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Opal
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Easy to get everywhere. Nice beach!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Average, needs updating .
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
Great breakfast every am staff helpful resteraunt waiter hamilton was the best so attentive. Please tell him he is a valuable asset
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Always a beautiful stay. 1 happy island
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Food was good, but buffet only open at 1 resort for dinner. Beach towel management is very poor. They provide 1 towel per person in the room for the day. Towel hut buildings are closed so no exchanging of towels. Guest must carry wet, sandy towels through the resort to leave in the room creating ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino
Everything was awesome from the food to the bars the pools and the beach!!! 5 Stars!!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Opal
Bakval
Bakval might not have many top sights, but Stellaris Casino and Palm Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Esmeralda
When in Esmeralda, you can plan a visit to Tierra del Sol Golf Course and Malmok Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westpunt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westpunt and surrounding area, you can visit Tierra del Sol Golf Course and Malmok Beach.
Malmok
Malmok is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tierra del Sol Golf Course and Malmok Beach.
Boroncana
While Boroncana isn't home to many top sights, Stellaris Casino and Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba are some notable places to visit nearby.
Saliña Cerca
While Saliña Cerca isn't home to many top sights, Stellaris Casino and Hyatt Regency Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.
