Palm Beach has everything a beach day needs: soft white sand, calm turquoise water, restaurants and beach bars close by, and a view of the sunset to finish. What it often lacks, by mid-morning, is a free spot in the shade. This guide to Palm Beach in Aruba explains how the day works and how to reserve a beach umbrella and chairs ahead of time.
A day on Palm Beach
Start with a swim while the water is at its calmest, then settle in for the middle of the day. Aruba’s sun is intense and the trade winds make it feel cooler than it is, so plan for shade, water and reef-safe sunscreen. When the heat eases, walk the shoreline, grab a drink at a beach bar and stay for the sunset.
Palm Beach vs Eagle Beach
- Palm Beach: livelier, close to the large resorts, lots of food, drinks and watersports
- Eagle Beach: wider, quieter and more relaxed, with low-rise hotels
- Both: calm water, white sand and sunshine nearly every day
Our calendar lets you choose a different beach for each day of your booking.
Beach umbrella rental on Palm Beach
Your Palm Beach beach umbrella rental includes one umbrella and two chairs, set up and waiting from 10 AM to 4 PM. The price is $100 a day plus 20% tax and fees. There is nothing to carry and no race to claim a palapa.
Reserve a beach umbrella on Palm Beach
Check dates and reserve
Palm Beach FAQ
Is there shade on Palm Beach?
Some, but free palapas and resort shade go quickly. Reserving an umbrella in advance is the dependable way to have shade.
What does a Palm Beach beach umbrella rental include?
One umbrella and two chairs, set up from 10 AM to 4 PM, for $100 a day plus 20% tax and fees.
Can I book for several days?
Yes. Select each day in the calendar and choose the beach for each one.
Is Palm Beach or Eagle Beach better?
It depends on the mood. Palm Beach is lively and convenient, Eagle Beach is wider and calmer. You can book both.
Reserve a beach umbrella on Palm Beach
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