Title: Balashi Travel Guide: Best of Balashi, Santa Cruz Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Balashi Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Ferry boat carrying passengers to De Palm island. This off-shore all inclusive resort includes unlimited drinks and buffet, activities such as zip lining, snorkel and bananaboating and a water park! A fun family all day adventure!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/450/6e48e244-6b89-4fd6-8657-d60e1a90e7ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Balashi Gold Mill was built at the tip of the Spanish Lagoon. Remnants of this once bustling mill are still visible in the pituresque setting near the narrow canyon of rocks known as as the ' Frenchman's Pass'](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/450/09870b96-1ac8-47f1-87d8-96c3856ce3c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Balashi

Things to do

- Top hotels in Balashi
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Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort

L G Smith Boulevard 82 Oranjestad 

Stay at this luxury resort in Oranjestad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

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![Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6000/5956/6f50ef2e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG

J E Irausquin Boulevard 230 Noord 

£510

14 Apr - 15 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach resort in Noord. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,717 reviews)

Great stay. Spent day at pool, palapa and with a beach umbrella on three days. Food at Italian, breakfast buffet and dinner beachside was very good. My friend and I were not all inclusive and also enjoyed food up and down the street outside. Very close walk. Would stay again. The beachside bar needed ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

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![Divi Aruba All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/454100/454052/8fd7cd51_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Divi Aruba All Inclusive

J E Irausquin Boulevard 45 Oranjestad 

Stay at this beach resort in Oranjestad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,377 reviews)

The resort it self was very nice, however the first room that I was in need it some love. The chairs were stained and the room was run down. 700 building. Then I was moved to the other side of the resort where the room were newer, with an amazing view! The staff for the most part were very nice an ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

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Blue Residences

J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 266 Noord 

Stay at this beach condo in Noord. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (779 reviews)

Pool nice, ok location, room hot but view of sea. Beach man made ok

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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![Coconut Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82800/82759/5fa4857a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Coconut Inn

Noord 31, Palm Beach Noord 

Stay at this aparthotel in Noord. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

7.8/10 Good! (495 reviews)

Muy limpio y muy servicial el personal

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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![Aruba Blue Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911300/911228/1d41d414_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Aruba Blue Village

Cunucu Abao 37 Noord 

Stay at this aparthotel in Noord. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (297 reviews)

Rooms were clean, food was pretty good. Overall good experience.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Kite surfing in Aruba.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128899/3aeb6c78-50a3-4930-a800-3d208989f784.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### De Palm Island

Enjoy an outing to De Palm Island during your stay in Santa Cruz. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/De-Palm-Island-Santa-Cruz.d6223701.Attraction)

![Conchi Natural Pool featuring general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223699/e95a88b6-168d-41b5-8042-328147edcac3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Conchi Natural Pool

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Conchi-Natural-Pool-Santa-Cruz.d6223699.Attraction)

![Donkey Sanctuary showing zoo animals and animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223707/27b1f1ec-8d71-45da-8d4f-e9d7ba655f95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Donkey Sanctuary

Feed, pet and learn more about these adorable creatures at this non-profit sanctuary devoted to their well-being.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Donkey-Sanctuary-Santa-Cruz.d6223707.Attraction)

![Kite surfing in Aruba.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128899/3aeb6c78-50a3-4930-a800-3d208989f784.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Palm Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Palm Island during your travels in Santa Cruz. Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-Island-Santa-Cruz.d810278614735446016.Attraction)

![Small cove beach inside Arikok National Park #beach #cove #aruba](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128899/db3b6045-9fa6-4c26-8a55-bfb8e4dd9892.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Dos Playa

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dos Playa during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Dos-Playa-Santa-Cruz.d553248635977061625.Attraction)

#### Arikok National Park Visitors Center

Explore the lovely green spaces of Arikok National Park Visitors Center and enjoy the snorkelling in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Arikok-National-Park-Visitors-Center-Santa-Cruz.d553248621551385099.Attraction)

### Things to do

![Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1428834/4867e827-5eea-4a31-a4bb-6623ad915744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

£51

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dolphin-catamaran-snorkel-and-sail-with-open-bar.a1428834.activity-details)

![Noord: Arikok National Park Jeep Tour with Baby Beach Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47971540/f8cf322c-7398-461e-afd8-49cc470de4c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Noord: Arikok National Park Jeep Tour with Baby Beach Visit

£73

per adult

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![Sunset Sailing Cruise by Catamaran with Snacks & Cocktails](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/306750/fa480729-23b9-4c6e-8399-d869cb8ad093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sunset Sailing Cruise by Catamaran with Snacks & Cocktails

£56

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunset-sailing-cruise-by-catamaran-with-snacks-cocktails.a306750.activity-details)

![Palm Pleasure Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch & Open Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/205578/f4497431-a6be-43dc-8388-4c40aec8b9a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Palm Pleasure Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch & Open Bar

£92

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palm-pleasure-snorkeling-adventure-with-lunch-open-bar.a205578.activity-details)

![Aruba: Horseback Ride Tour to Wariruri Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48047940/c379907d-30e7-4383-9db6-82a2387b2ca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Aruba: Horseback Ride Tour to Wariruri Beach

£73

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aruba-horseback-ride-tour-to-wariruri-beach.a48047940.activity-details)

![Exciting Tube Ride in Aruba](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1428858/993dd778-54d9-4a88-a122-10fcf464fb52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Exciting Tube Ride in Aruba

£19

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exciting-tube-ride-in-aruba.a1428858.activity-details)

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## Cities near Balashi

![Oranjestad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/450/4a64d134-fe42-4b5e-bae4-2c21e172b2fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Oranjestad

![Lone Tree on Beach, Savaneta, Aruba, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094882/3d948f16-8f10-4727-8f48-891cd8365f96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Savaneta

![Conchi Natural Pool featuring general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223699/e95a88b6-168d-41b5-8042-328147edcac3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Santa Cruz

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