Number of rooms: Approximately 555 rooms and suites across Marina Hotel (18+) and Ocean Suites (all ages)
Distance from airport(s): Queen Beatrix International (AUA) ~2 miles / ~5–10 minutes by road
Closest reputable hospitals: Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Hospital (Oranjestad) ~10–15 minutes; Urgent Care Aruba (Noord) ~15–20 minutes
Pools
- Adults-only infinity pool at Renaissance Marina Hotel (harbor views)
- Two resort-style pools at Ocean Suites, including a lagoon-style pool with swim-up bar
- Man-made beach/sea lagoon at Ocean Suites
- Renaissance Island beaches: Flamingo Beach (adults-only) and Iguana Beach (family) with overwater cabanas
- No water park or lazy river
Restaurants
- À la carte (5):
- L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House – classic steakhouse
- Fresco – Italian, alfresco (breakfast/dinner)
- Papagayo Bar & Grill – Caribbean/wood-fired pizzas (Renaissance Island)
- Mangrove Beach Bar & Fish Shack – casual seafood (Renaissance Island)
- The Lounge / Midnight Grill – late-night burgers and bites
- Buffet/market (1):
- Aquarius – seafood-forward international buffet (also à la carte options)
- Snacks/Café (2):
- Solé – casual grill & poolside bites (Ocean Suites; swim-up service)
- Starbucks – coffee, pastries, grab-and-go
- Reservations: Usually not required; recommended for L.G. Smith’s and special set-seating experiences
- Dress code: Daytime Resort Casual (cover-ups/footwear in venues). Evenings Smart-Casual in specialty dining (no beachwear; dress shorts or trousers suggested for men at the steakhouse)
Bars
- BLUE – signature lobby/martini bar (Marina Hotel; DJ/live sets select nights)
- Solé Pool Bar – poolside/swim-up (Ocean Suites)
- Papagayo Bar – beach bar on Renaissance Island
- Mangrove Beach Bar – beach bar on Flamingo Beach (island)
- L.G. Smith’s Bar – steakhouse cocktails and wine list
- The Lounge – late-night bar overlooking the casino
Spa & Wellness
- Okeanos Spa with treatment rooms and hydro areas; Spa Cove cabanas on Renaissance Island; fitness center and daily classes
Resort Activities
- Day: Private-island beach time, cabana rentals, snorkeling off the island, fitness classes, boutique shopping at Renaissance Mall, casino gaming, paddle/sea activities (weather permitting)
- Night: Live music/DJ at BLUE on select evenings, steakhouse and seaside dinners, lounge events, 24-hour casino
Popular excursions in the area
- Sailing and snorkel to the Antilla and Catalina shipwrecks
- De Palm Island day pass (waterpark features, snorkeling)
- UTV or Jeep safari through Arikok National Park and Natural Pool
- Sunset catamaran on Palm Beach
- Baby Beach snorkel day trip
- Horseback riding along the north coast dunes and beaches
- Downtown food tour and Aruba Aloe factory visit
- Kayak or SUP mangrove and coastline outings
- Philips Animal Garden visit (family-friendly)
Spots fill quickly — secure your excursions today! Contact us now to book the above experiences and more before they sell out.