Bakval 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.
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.
Butterfly Farm
Encounter some of the world’s prettiest and most delicate creatures at this fascinating tropical garden.
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.
Things to do
De Palm Island Adventure Awaits
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar
Atlantis Submarine Dive Aruba
Aruba UTV, ATV Adventure to Beach with cliff jumping
National Park Arikok Jeep Safari Adventures
Top hotels in Bakval
Modern Hotel Aruba
This place was very cute and quaint! It was in a very quiet neighborhood one street behind the main strip. It had all of the essentials needed. It was easy to get in touch with the property manager whenever I had a question. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Bocobay Aracari Condo Hotel
We keep going back to Aracari. Everything is just perfect.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Arubas Bakval Suites
The complex was clean, comfortable, and convenient to the Palm Beach area. Nice pool and loungers to relax. Plenty of parking spaces and hosts responded quickly to all messages.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Tuscany Residence Aruba
Great residence they are still doing construction but very close to a lot of things to do. Jacuzzi could be heated but other than that it was a great stay
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Bocobay Porta al Sole Condos
We totally love this townhome. Perfect location (5 blocks from palm beach), super clean, fully equipped and super helpful staff. Highly recommended for everyone, especially families with children/toddlers. We’ll planing to go back again next year.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Vacationed with 8 couples, we we're catered to perfection, by the staff. Great pool. Easy access to the airport and entertainment.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bakval
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.
Opal
Though Opal may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palm Beach and Stellaris Casino.
Kamay
While there might not be top attractions in Kamay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stellaris Casino and Hyatt Regency Casino.
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.
Kurimiauw
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kurimiauw and surrounding area, you can visit Stellaris Casino and Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba.
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.
