Picolo recommends · Hotel in Oranjestad, Aruba
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
A harbourside hotel in Oranjestad where a boat leaves from inside the lobby for a private island and a beach where flamingos walk on the sand.
The boat pulls away from inside the lobby, slides out of the harbour, and a few minutes later you step onto an island where pink flamingos stroll along the waterline. Renaissance Island is the reason most people choose this hotel, and Flamingo Beach is one of the most photographed spots in Aruba.
Back on the mainland, you are in the heart of Oranjestad, the capital, with its pastel Dutch buildings, shops and restaurants right outside. The hotel is split into two wings, and one of them is reserved for adults.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
We chose the Renaissance because it gives you two holidays in one: the town on your doorstep and your own island beach minutes away by boat. No other hotel on the island offers quite that combination.
Flamingo Beach is for adults only, so families with children will be limited to the other beaches on the island. This is a town hotel, so do not expect to roll out of bed onto the sand.
What you get
- Boat from the lobby to a private island
- Flamingo Beach on Renaissance Island
- Wing reserved for adults
- Restaurants in Oranjestad outside
- Cabanas over the water on the island
A day at Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
- Morning
- An early boat to the island before the flamingos get company.
- Midday
- A lazy midday in a cabana over the water.
- Afternoon
- A walk through the colourful streets of Oranjestad.
- Evening
- Dinner by the harbour as the lights come on.
Location
Oranjestad, Aruba
Open in MapsQuestions about Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Can children visit Flamingo Beach at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba?
No. Flamingo Beach on Renaissance Island is for adults only. Families can still use other parts of the island and the many beaches around Aruba.
How do you get to Renaissance Island?
Guests take a boat that leaves from inside the hotel lobby in Oranjestad. The crossing to the private island is short.
Is Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba in the town centre?
Yes. It sits on the harbour in Oranjestad, so shops, restaurants and the capital’s pastel streets are just outside the door.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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