Esmeralda
Noord
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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.
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.
Butterfly Farm
Encounter some of the world’s prettiest and most delicate creatures at this fascinating tropical garden.
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.
Things to do
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar
Atlantis Submarine Dive Aruba
Aruba UTV, ATV Adventure to Beach with cliff jumping
Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes Sunset & BBQ
Aruba: Horseback Ride Tour to Wariruri Beach
Top hotels in Esmeralda
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Wonderful experience! Staff was attentive and an wonderful location!!l. Looking forward to returning!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
We had a wonderful stay in Aruba! We enjoyed the breakfast buffet every morning. The staff there were so friendly especially Rosa who greeted us every time she saw us. The room was clean and comfortable. Our only complaint was the beach was a little dirty. We often saw garbage laying in the sand. ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Excellent
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino
Word for the wise! If you pay for the “huts” on the beach for your entire stay, make sure you claim them daily between 7-9am or they are forfeited and given to other guests. You are not charged but you don’t have your hut. Many guests were upset as that is the reason you rent them so as not having ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
The disappointment of the beach being across the street AND so rocky and murky is a deterrent for our next visit. There were some great things but that is a big deal for us. We walked down the street and the water was clear and almost no rocks.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Divi Village All Inclusive Villas
We love this swim bar
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Esmeralda
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.
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.
Opal
Though Opal may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palm Beach and Stellaris Casino.
Bakval
Bakval might not have many top sights, but Stellaris Casino and Palm Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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, Palm Beach Plaza and Stellaris Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.