Socotoro Travel Guide
Oranjestad
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.
Renaissance Mall Aruba
With a visit to Renaissance Mall Aruba, a favourite shopping spot in Oranjestad-West, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.
Aruba Town Hall
Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.
Renaissance Island
Explore the great outdoors at Renaissance Island and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Oranjestad. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.
Manchebo Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Manchebo Beach during your travels in Oranjestad-West? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.
Divi Beach
With its floury sands, swaying fronds and warm tropical waters, this beach is a picture of Caribbean perfection.
Top hotels in Socotoro
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
There was a cockroach crawling in our hotel room. I also saw another one near the entrance of the hotel upon leaving. Overall, it was a nice hotel but I am worried about the hygiene and cleanliness of this place.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
This trip was our third time to Aruba and first to the Aruba Marriott Stellaris. The Stellaris was outstanding. Cleanliness was great - micro level (bathroom, bedroom, hallways, patio, etc) as well as macro level (beach had zero trash, restaurants, pool area). We felt very comfortable everywhere ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
The food was excellent
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Did not like having to go to pool around 7am to 8am to get a chair same with beach for a hut. Beach should be controlled more as locals took over some of the huts for guests. Wasn’t able to ever get a reservation at one restaurant when there for 5 days.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
The only thing we didn’t like was the beach. It has improved but to go in the water there it was rocky I had an accident at the airport and the hotel staff provided me with a wheelchair all week The pool lady Joanne was great. The beds at the pool for free was a great perk Our cleaning lady on floor ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino
Great location, fantastic beachfront, kids pool with slide and adult pool with cabanas, excellent restaurants all within a 5 minute walk.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Socotoro
Rancho
If you're spending some time in Rancho, Royal Plaza Mall and National Archaeological Museum Aruba are top sights worth seeing.
Madiki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Madiki and surrounding area, you can visit Renaissance Mall Aruba and Eagle Beach.
Paradijswijk
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradijswijk and surrounding area, you can visit Eagle Beach and Renaissance Mall Aruba.
Paradijs
While Paradijs may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eagle Beach and Renaissance Mall Aruba.
Ponton
While Ponton isn't home to many top sights, Renaissance Mall Aruba and Aruba Aloe Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hato
While Hato isn't home to many top sights, Eagle Beach and Renaissance Mall Aruba are some notable places to visit nearby.
