Noord#12 of 17 B&Bs / Inns in Noord

Arawa Houses

★★★★☆4.0 out of 5 · 3 reviews

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Arawa Houses is a 4-star resort in Noord with 100 rooms rated 4.0/5 by 3 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $200 a night.

About

Arawa Houses is a small property in Noord, minutes from the high-rise stretch but tucked into a residential pocket. With only three reviews, the sample is thin, but the signals lean positive—guests gave sleep quality and rooms perfect marks, which suggests comfortable beds and well-maintained spaces. Service sits at 4 out of 5, solid but not exceptional. The #12 ranking out of 17 B&Bs in Noord puts it in the middle of the pack, so this isn't a standout on paper. But if you want something quiet and self-contained away from the beach crowds, and the price is right, the room quality might be enough. Just know you're booking on limited intel—three reviews don't tell you much about consistency or what happens when something goes wrong.

At a glance

Area: Noord
Star rating: ★★★★☆
Typical nightly: $200
Beach access: shuttle
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●●●○○
Walkability: ●●○○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: budget
intimate
quiet

Sargassum: rarely

Noord is on Aruba's sheltered leeward west coast; sargassum arrivals are rare year-round.

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