Your stay — hooiberg 45B
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Casibari Rock Formation — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Aruban Florin, AWG
You can exchange money at the airport or at banks in the city, but be aware that rates might not be the best. For better rates, try a currency exchange office in the Palm Beach area.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, including contactless payments at many restaurants and shops. Mobile pay is also common, especially among locals.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 10-15% at restaurants and bars is appreciated. For taxis, rounding up the fare is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee at a local café will cost around 5-7 AWG (about $3-4 USD).
You can find a lunch at a local eatery for around 20-25 AWG ($12-15 USD).
A budget-friendly dinner at a local restaurant will cost around 40-50 AWG ($23-29 USD) for a main course.
Street food can be found in the area around the bus station and along the waterfront.
You'll find supermarkets like Super Food Services and Goya in the area.
Affordable shopping can be found at local markets and high-street stores like Hato Bieu.
A day pass for the local bus system costs around 8.50 AWG ($5 USD). From the airport, you can take the bus number 10 or 11 to the city center for 5.50 AWG ($3.20 USD).
Consider buying a refillable water bottle to avoid single-use plastic, use the local bus system instead of taxis, and eat at local eateries for more authentic and affordable food.
Emergency Contacts
OranjestadFor general emergencies, a single number covers all services. For non-urgent police matters, call +297 582 0400. The Oranjestad Tourist Assistance Office is at +297 582 6800, open 8am–6pm daily. Download the government 'Aruba Info' app for location-based alerts.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Oranjestad, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at hooiberg 45B
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Montaña Plaza Hotel → Eagle Beach or Palm Beach
💡 Get the hotel’s taxi call number saved in your phone. For beach runs, agree the fare before getting in — fixed rates apply per destination zone. Prices quoted in USD or AWG; pay in local currency for slight saving on exchange.
Bubali bus stop (near hotel, 5-minute walk) → Downtown Oranjestad (bus terminal near Renaissance Mall)
💡 Get a reusable 'Bus Card' from the terminal for 2.50 AWG — it loads credit and saves coins. Route 10 runs along the coastal road; best to board heading south. Last bus leaves downtown around 11:30 PM; check the digital schedule board at the terminal.
Montaña Plaza Hotel (walk 3 mins to bus stop on L.G. Smith Blvd, opposite SuperFood) → San Nicolas (tourist market area) or back to Oranjestad
💡 Route 1 heads south along the coast past Baby Beach — good for a cheap day trip, but schedule is loose. Take a photo of the frequency poster at the stop. Bring small bills and a bottle of water; no A/C on older buses.
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) → Montaña Plaza Hotel
💡 Use the official taxi dispatch desk just outside baggage claim. Fixed rates to downtown Oranjestad are posted on a board. No need to negotiate; they're regulated. Tip 10% if driver helps with bags.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at hooiberg 45B?
Check-in at hooiberg 45B is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near hooiberg 45B?
You can find a lunch at a local eatery for around 20-25 AWG ($12-15 USD).
What is the cheapest way to get around from hooiberg 45B?
A day pass for the local bus system costs around 8.50 AWG ($5 USD). From the airport, you can take the bus number 10 or 11 to the city center for 5.50 AWG ($3.20 USD).
Top Attractions in Oranjestad
💡 Best photo light is just after sunrise (around 6:30am) when the street is quiet and the sun hits the pastel facades.
💡 Visit on Saturday morning for the liveliest atmosphere with local vendors and cooked street food.
💡 Bring bread or fruit pieces to feed the iguanas—they’re used to tourists and will come right up.
💡 Go early (before 9am) to avoid crowds and hotel guest priority. Non-guests can enter after 10am.
💡 Visit during the Bon Bini festival on Tuesday evenings for free live music and dancing in the courtyard.