Get More Savings on Your Trip to Oranjestad, Aruba

Where to Find the Most Affordable Accommodations

When a tourist thinks of comfort and hospitality, they usually think of luxurious upscale resorts with first-class accommodations and service. Oranjestad ensures that its visitors experience the best comforts and enjoyment, whether they stay in a small family-operated lodging place or a major hotel chain like Marriot or Westin. Accommodation rates are quite expensive in Aruba but if you have more than enough money to spend, four-star resort hotels like Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Riu Palace Aruba, and Aruba Marriott Resort And Stellaris Casino should be considered.

On the other hand, travelers on a budget would surely prefer to stay in less expensive but respectable hotels. One tip that can save you a great deal on accommodation costs is to rent a room outside of the city center. The rates tend to go lower here and you get more of that laid back island feel instead of the busy activities at the center of town. There are a number of inns, apartments, and bed & breakfast in Oranjestad with low nightly rates but already come with pleasing amenities. Hotels offering value-for-money accommodations in the city include Paradera Park, Arubiana Inn, Coconut Inn, Andicuri Inn, Wonders Boutique Hotel, Hidden Eden, and Mar y Sol Apartments. Watch out for special deals and promos so you can significantly cut down the cost of your accommodation in Oranjestad.

Additional Money-Saving Tips

While there may be a shortage of stores that sell high-quality products in Oranjestad, the city does have a lot of jewelry stores that sell precious stones and metals at much lower prices compared to the United States. Many American visitors who buy diamonds and other precious metals here are pleased when they return home and find that their purchases have a much higher value than their original purchase price.

The city is blessed with very beautiful climate and riding a bike on a windy day is the cheapest way to see the town. However, when the weather gets too hot, a cab ride is the next best thing to get you around the city. Locals will tell you that you can take a bus, bike, cab, or even a free golf cart ride, but if you are still unfamiliar with the area, a cab ride is the cheapest way to go. And for reasonably priced meals, be sure to check out the lunch special at The Paddock which offers a great view of the cruise ships.

Of course, you cannot leave Oranjestad without getting the chance to explore it. Aside from shopping, there are other fun things that you can do in the city without spending a fortune. Interact with butterflies, parrots and other animals at the Butterfly Farm. See what art scene in Oranjestad is all about by dropping by the Numismatic Museum, and Archeological Museum of Aruba. Delve into the city’s colorful past by dropping by Fort Zoutman and Museo Aruba. Or, have some fun time outdoors with family and friends at Wilhelmina Park.