The Bent Page

In previous posts, we looked at a high-rise on Palm Beach, a low-rise on Eagle Beach, and now we’re going to have a glimpse of the Renaissance Hotel, which is located in downtown Oranjestaad, Aruba. The hotel fronts the main road which runs the length of the island.

On the opposite side of the road is a handsome marina where you can charter a fishing boat or go on a submarine ride to see the undersea life up close. I’ll show that in a separate post on those subjects. Here is the bar and lobby area.

I should note here that this area is a full level above the street. When you take a few steps up from here, you’ll come to the pool which has a spectacular view of the marina, out to sea, as well as the street below. Have a look for yourself.

That fellow over there is standing at a glass wall so don’t worry. No doubt he’s having a gander at the Adventure of the Seas in the distance. At night, this is a great place to watch the coming and going of both the cruise and cargo ships. This pool is very nice and worth a second photo.

The tent in the rear of the shot is used for events such as weddings, retirement parties, and so forth.

So, now I’ve posted about the various types of hotels that can be found in this part of the island. I’ll be adding some more, names you may recognize from the international brands as well as one-of-a-kind establishments. As this blog continues to grow, I’ll also add guest houses, and small joints where I used to stay before I had a house here. Hopefully, you’ll get an idea of the variety and quality that can be had here in Aruba.