Royal Cabana Casino Oranjestad (Aruba's capital) Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 8 miles (13 km.) Driving directions from Queen Beatrix International Airport: Exit the airport and turn left onto the main road towards Oranjestad. Continue west past the city and turn left into the low-rise hotel area. Hotel is on the right. Getting there: There is no shuttle service from this airport so taxis are the best way to arrive. Fares are in the $16–$25 USD range. Rental cars are available online for more than $36 USD. Arubus public buses run from across the road from the airport to the main terminal in the Oranjestad dock area where a transfer onto Bus #10 or #10A takes passengers to the hotel area. Fare is less than $5 USD. Fees are subject to change without notice. Getting around: Guests can walk to some neighboring restaurants, but apart from hotel facilities and the evening-only Alhambra Bazaar half a mile away, this district offers little choice in the way of shopping so visitors head to the downtown stores. Public buses run from in front of the hotel into downtown for fares of less than $5 USD; taxis are $5–$15 USD. Bicycles can be rented for $16–$25 USD a day and mopeds for more than $36 USD a day. Fees subject to change without notice. Because main roads are well-maintained and well-posted, driving (right-hand side) is a popular option. |