Chapter 02 · Beaches
The beaches we actually keep going back to
12 hand-tested beaches, from the wide white sand you picture to the snorkel coves locals keep quiet. We've been to every one, so you get the truth about each.
Eagle Beach, the wide one with the fofoti trees12 beaches, every one personally tested
Torn between the two big ones? Read our Eagle Beach vs Palm Beach face-off to pick your coast before you book a hotel.
The local team
Wondering which beach fits your trip?
We are a local team, and we know which beach catches the light in March versus August. We will shape it around how you actually want to travel, in English or Dutch.
Where to stay
Sleep close to the good sand
Most of these beaches are a short walk or drive from Palm and Eagle Beach. See what a room runs for the dates you have in mind.
Where to stay
See what your dates cost
Pick a side of the island, set your dates, and read the real numbers on Agoda before anything is decided.
Prices compare right here on the site. Or browse every Aruba stay. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.