Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort

"The Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba is the only property in downtown Oranjestad, flanked by colorful Dutch colonial-style buildings. The resort consists of two buildings, the adults-only Marina building, and the Ocean Suites located across the road. Each building has its own pool, including an adults-only infinity pool that looks over the downtown district and cruise port. The real draw here is Renaissance Island, the resort’s private island accessible by the property’s water taxi. Here you can find private cabanas overlooking the water, hidden hammocks nestled near mangroves, and Flamingo Beach, where a flamboyance of the pink birds wander around the coastline. While it may not be as convenient as having the beach directly outside your hotel room, there’s something romantic about a private island. If you’re in the market for a souvenir, the Marina building also shares space with several high-end retailers, like Louis Vuitton, Prada, and more. The location puts you within convenient walking distance of some notable downtown restaurants, and also offers delicious on-property choices as well, like the table-side butcher experience at L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House. The resort rooms are clean and filled with character, featuring pops of tropical colors and textures, like rattan chairs and lamps and dark wood tones." - Jacqueline Dole

"Famous for its Flamingo Beach, where people come to get up close and personal with wild pink flamingos."

"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." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Upon your arrival at this 555-room resort, you might be disappointed to find a small pool instead of sandy palapas overlooking the sea. But the Renaissance makes up for its location on a busy thoroughfare in the capital city of Oranjestad with its own private island, a 40-acre oasis dotted with pink flamingos and iguanas. After an eight-minute water-taxi ride, you can choose between two distinct beaches—one adults-only, the other designated for families—plus an array of vacation-friendly amenities. A beachside bar and grill serves burgers and wood-fired pizzas; an open-air spa offers massages, facials, and body scrubs; and an extensive water-sports program includes activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and ocean kayaking. If that’s not enough to tire you out for the evening, a steakhouse and casino await back at the main resort." - AFAR Editors

"Upon your arrival at this 556-room resort, you might be disappointed to find a small pool instead ofsandy palapas overlooking the sea.But the Renaissance makes up for its location on a busy thoroughfarein the capital city of Oranjestad with its own private island, a 40-acre oasis dotted with pink flamingos and iguanas. After an eight-minute water-taxi ride, you can choose between two distinct beaches—one adults-only, the other designated for families—plus an array of vacation-friendly amenities. A beachside bar and grill serves up burgers and wood-fired pizzas; an open-air spa offers Swedish and cold stone massages, as well as reflexology; and an extensive water-sports program includes activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and ocean kayaking. If that’s not enough to tire you out for the evening, a steak house and casino await back at the main resort."