Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba ResortvsAruba Beach Villas
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino ranks significantly higher than Aruba Beach Villas. Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is ranked #5 in Aruba with recommendations from 6 reviews including Fodor's, oyster.com and Jetsetter.
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
 Frommer's
 Fodor's
 Oyster
 DK Eyewitness
 Star Service
 Jetsetter
 U.S. News & World Report
 Travel + Leisure
 Lonely Planet
 Travel + Leisure
L G Smith Boulevard 82, Oranjestad, Aruba
From $322/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 
 "This resort has two distinct hotel choices: the adults-only Renaissance Marina Hotel and the family-friendly Renaissance Ocean Suites." Full review
 "This landmark property right on the port offers guests the best of both worlds." Full review
 Upscale
 "Located in the bustling cruise-ship center of Oranjestad, the modern, upscale 556-room Renaissance hotel... offers an exceptional casino... and its own private island." Full review
 "This resort is based in the town, but has a private island with access by free water taxi and an upscale open-air shopping mall." 
 "Once aligned with Sonesta Resorts, this compelling Marriott offshoot continues to uphold its reputation as one of the liveliest on the island, competing with the best on Palm Beach." Full review
 "Downtown Oranjestad resort with an award-winning steakhouse, adults-only sections and exclusive access to one of Aruba’s only private islands." Full review
5.0
 "Sitting on 40 acres in Aruba, the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino caters to both couples and young families with its two distinctive areas: the adults-only Renaissance Marina Hotel and..." Full review
 "In Aruba, stay at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort for access to the hotel's 40-acre private island, home of the Instagram-famous flamingos" 
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 "There's no beach here, but there is a 40-acre private island, complete with beach, spa and swimming lagoon. All three sites are linked by water taxi." Full review
 "Guests can choose rooms in the adults-only Marina building or at the nearby Ocean Suites...one of the highlights of this property is the complimentary access via water taxi to Renaissance Island" 
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Aruba Beach Villas
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
462 L.G. Smith Blvd, Malmok Beach, Aruba
From $160/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 - Kitchenette
 
Budget
 "An ideal self-catering option for those who want to be on the beach, windsurf until the sun goes down, or just enjoy nightly panoramic sunsets away from the hustle and bustle of Aruba's tourist drags." Full review
 "Nicely located near Hadicurari Beach, the 31 units here are basic but bright, with kitchenettes and private patios." Full review