Socotoro Travel Guide
Oranjestad
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.
Renaissance Mall Aruba
With a visit to Renaissance Mall Aruba, a favourite shopping spot in Oranjestad-West, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.
Aruba Town Hall
Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.
Renaissance Island
Explore the great outdoors at Renaissance Island and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Oranjestad. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.
Manchebo Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Manchebo Beach during your travels in Oranjestad-West? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.
Divi Beach
With its floury sands, swaying fronds and warm tropical waters, this beach is a picture of Caribbean perfection.
Things to do
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar
Atlantis Submarine Dive Aruba
Aruba UTV, ATV Adventure to Beach with cliff jumping
2-Seater UTV Island Tour in Aruba
Aruba: Horseback Ride Tour to Wariruri Beach
Top hotels in Socotoro
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Yes! Very nice. Yes to shops and shopping. Nice variety of price ranges and types of shops. The food was excellent, I'm vegan. The serversans chefs were very helpful and gave good recommendations.🙂 EVERYONE on staff was so welcoming friendly, helpful and professional. Special shout to Chris and ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Rooms are old and need clean carpet or full upgrade
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
Great breakfast every am staff helpful resteraunt waiter hamilton was the best so attentive. Please tell him he is a valuable asset
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
All the staff was friendly and helpful. The convenience of each access from our room was excellent. Excellent location, especially after having driven around the island. The food was excellent with a great choices in a wide variety.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Amazing
Reviewed on 12 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 Socotoro
Rancho
If you're spending some time in Rancho, Royal Plaza Mall and National Archaeological Museum Aruba are top sights worth seeing.
Madiki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Madiki and surrounding area, you can visit Renaissance Mall Aruba and Eagle Beach.
Paradijswijk
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradijswijk and surrounding area, you can visit Eagle Beach and Renaissance Mall Aruba.
Paradijs
While Paradijs may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eagle Beach and Renaissance Mall Aruba.
Ponton
While Ponton isn't home to many top sights, Renaissance Mall Aruba and Aruba Aloe Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hato
While Hato isn't home to many top sights, Eagle Beach and Renaissance Mall Aruba are some notable places to visit nearby.
