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Beaches · Oranjestad
Renaissance Island/ Flamingo Beach
A private island with the famous flamingos, reached by boat from the Renaissance Aruba Resort in Oranjestad.
AccessHotel guests firstDay passes when available
Best timeMorningFlamingos and calm water
FacilitiesRestaurant, bar, toiletsShowers and cabanas
Getting thereBy boatFrom the Renaissance resort
About Renaissance Island/ Flamingo Beach
Renaissance Island is a stunning retreat reserved for guests of the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino. However, based on availability, non-guests may pay a fee to visit this 40-acre tropical wonderland, complete with pink flamingoes and iguanas. The island is divided into two protected beaches: one for families and one for adults only, and both sides have luxury cabana rentals.
Before you go
Good to know
Reached only by boat from the Renaissance resort
Restaurant and bar on the island
Toilets and showers on the island
Family beach and an adults only beach
Go in the morning for the flamingos
Plan your visit
How to get to Renaissance Island/ Flamingo Beach
Getting there
By boat: the island is reached by the resort’s water taxi from the Renaissance Aruba Resort in downtown Oranjestad.
Access: the island is for hotel guests first. Non guests can sometimes buy a day pass, depending on availability.
LocationRenaissance Island/ Flamingo Beach, Oranjestad
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Island/ Flamingo Beach
Can non guests visit Renaissance Island?
Sometimes. Hotel guests come first, and non guests can buy a day pass when there is space.
Where is Flamingo Beach?
On Renaissance Island, a private island off Oranjestad, reached by boat from the Renaissance Aruba Resort.
Are there facilities on the island?
Yes. There is a restaurant, a bar, toilets, showers and cabanas.
Is Renaissance Island good for kids?
Yes. The island has a family beach and a separate adults only beach.
Nearby
More to see around Renaissance Island/ Flamingo Beach
18 min walk west
Surfside Beach
An easy, laid back beach just outside Oranjestad, with calm water and planes landing overhead.
6 min drive north
Druif Beach (Divi Beach)
A wide, peaceful stretch of white sand between Oranjestad and Eagle Beach, with calm water and beach bars close by.
8 min drive north
Eagle Beach
A wide, white beach with the famous fofoti trees, palapas and plenty of space, often named one of the best beaches in the world.
9 min drive east
Mangel Halto Beach
A secluded beach with shallow water, mangroves and a reef edge full of fish, on the south coast near Savaneta.
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