Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rocky coastline with clear turquoise water and people swimming.
A woman in a red bikini standing on a rock by a clear blue sea with rocky terrain and wind turbines in the distance.
A rocky coastline with a person sitting on a rock formation.
A group of giraffes in a zoo enclosure with a stone wall and metal fencing.
A rocky coastline with clear turquoise waters and a woman sitting on a rock.

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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A nighttime pool area with illuminated lounge chairs and palm trees.
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Cas Ariba

While Cas Ariba isn't home to many top sights, Hooiberg and Renaissance Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Jamanota

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Jamanota and surrounding area, you can visit Arikok National Park Visitors Center and Arikok National Park.

Macuarima

While Macuarima isn't home to many top sights, Hooiberg and Renaissance Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Jet skis on a turquoise beach with clear water and a boat in the distance.
Photo by Lisa Maldonado
Open Photo by Lisa Maldonado

Warawara

Warawara might not have many top sights, but Arikok National Park Visitors Center and Renaissance Island are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Angochi

Angochi might not have many top sights, but Arikok National Park Visitors Center and Renaissance Island are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

WEAVING MILL ARUBA bed and coffee

WEAVING MILL ARUBA bed and coffee

3.5 out of 5
9A Palmitastraat Santa Cruz
The price is 3.019.095 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
3.019.095 ₫
4.131.304 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf residence in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Renaissance Island and Renaissance Mall ...
WEAVING MILL ARUBA bed and coffee
Mammaloes

Mammaloes

2.5 out of 5
Balashi 24B Santa Cruz
The price is 2.651.028 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
2.651.028 ₫
5.400.512 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Renaissance Island and Renaissance Mall Aruba are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews)
"One of our favorite places to stay! You feel right at home with a friendly and welcoming environment! I love all of the beautiful art, colors, and details! We will be back again soon."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Mammaloes
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
J E Irausquin Boulevard 77 Noord
Stay at this beach resort in Noord. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
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WEAVING MILL ARUBA bed and coffee

WEAVING MILL ARUBA bed and coffee

3.5 out of 5
9A Palmitastraat Santa Cruz
Stay at this golf residence in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Renaissance Island and Renaissance Mall ...
WEAVING MILL ARUBA bed and coffee
Coconut Inn

Coconut Inn

2.5 out of 5
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! (511 reviews)
"I paid fully through Expedia yet when I went to go check in, I was charged an additional $81.24 in “taxes”. Nowhere in the listing nor the confirmation email from the hotel did it state this would happen. Mind you, my total price paid prior to the additional fake tax was $402 (including TAXES and ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Coconut Inn
Aruba Blue Village

Aruba Blue Village

2.5 out of 5
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! (318 reviews)
"Nice property with huge room with kitchen available. Nice patio to sit out and enjoy the pool. My only issue was that it was not walkable to the beach, but taxis were easy to get and it was much more economical than staying at the beach. also had a great restaurant on site with free hot breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

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A beach with waves and three kites flying in the sky.
Photo by Kelly Clarke
Open Photo by Kelly Clarke

De Palm Island

8.8/10 (257 reviews)
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.
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A large rock formation with multiple cavities and a bench in front.

Paradera

A clear turquoise sea with a sandy beach and a forested island in the distance.

Pos Chiquito

A cave with a statue of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by flowers and a sign reading "LO ORDES".

San Nicholas Noord

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