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.
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
Aruba: Horseback Ride Tour to Wariruri Beach
Sunset Sailing Cruise by Catamaran with Snacks & Cocktails
Aruba North Coast ATV Desert Adventure
Palm Pleasure Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch & Open Bar
Noord: Arikok National Park Jeep Tour with Baby Beach Visit
Top hotels in Opal
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
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Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
The only complaint I have is that one night I came to my room with a friend who wanted to see the room so that she can book for next time. We are adult women and were harassed by the security guards who try to keep away the spring break stragglers. I was very upset because we were taking a walk and ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
Everything was amazing. No negative feedback!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
For an all-inclusive resort, the food was lacking. The main restaurant that services breakfast lunch and dinner had minimal options and it was not self service for the most part.. having been to many all-inclusive resorts with buffet restaurants I can say this one did not meet my expectations at ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Hotel facilities were ok. Staff was “ok” at best. No real desire to work or be there. All restaurants on site were full and no ability to eat dinner anywhere else but to go to another hotel about 1/2 mile down to eat. On site restaurants took forever to clean the tables for breakfast and lunch. Tables ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino
Overall it was a great hotel, very clean and friendly stuff. However, food was tasteless and they were charging extra for their sunbeds and their papalas in their own beach which was a turn off.
Reviewed on 10 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.
