Baby Beach, San Nicolas: Hours, Address, Baby Beach Reviews: 4.5/5
Baby Beach
Baby Beach
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
18 within 3 miles

The Rum Reef Bar and Grill
282
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar

Big Mama Grill
1,252
210 ft$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Bar • Grill

Baby Beach Snack
104
136 ft$ • Bar • Pub

Kamini's Kitchen
1,362
1.6 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Charlie's Bar & Restaurant
584
2.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Bar • Seafood

O'Niel Caribbean Kitchen
290
2.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

The New Pueblito Paisa
16
2.2 mi$$ - $$$ • South American • Colombian

Ora's Bar and Restaurant
21
2.4 mi$ • Caribbean
Grote Berg Snack
2
2.3 miCaribbean

Kulture Cafe Aruba
23
2.5 mi$ • Caribbean • Cajun & Creole • Cafe
Attractions
15 within 6 miles

Rodgers Beach
307
0.3 miBeaches

Seroe Colorado
183
0.9 miGeologic Formations

Colorado Point Lighthouse
114
0.8 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses

Anchor in Memory of All Seamen
370
1.4 miMonuments & Statues

Guadirikiri Caves
302
Caverns & Caves

Street Murals
50
2.6 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Fontein Cave
217
Caverns & Caves

Museum of Industry
44
2.5 miSpeciality Museums • History Museums

Grapefield Beach
8
1.7 miBeaches

Lourdes Grotto
108
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
5,127 reviews
Excellent
2,987
Very good
1,387
Average
506
Poor
164
Terrible
83
Tonya J
37 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
The water was beautiful. I liked how there was a place to rent snorkeling equipment and the lady there was very helpful about telling us what areas to go and where to stay away. Definitely listen to this advice because the current can be incredibly strong in the area they tell you to stay away from. There were a couple of restaurants in that area. The one by the snorkeling rental had an infinity pool that overlooks Baby beach. Overall I’m glad I went.
Written June 21, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
4mntnlvrs
Harpers Ferry, WV45 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Gorgeous beach but the oil refinery really detracts from the otherwise beautiful environment. Plenty of space & palapas available when we arrived at 10am. We took beach chairs from our Airbnb but there were loungers etc to rent. Overall we enjoyed our day here.
Written June 10, 2022
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Crazy_Jim_83
London, UK890 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
This place had nicest beach we saw. In an enclave keeping the sea calm and warm. Can walk a long way as it is do shallow. One restaurant serves the place and there are a few huts to get shade in. A good place to see. Not developed around the beach either so it’s less touristy
Written June 9, 2022
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GemmaR2012
Bristol, UK88 contributions
May 2022
We read so many reviews of this place. It was a 'must see' for us. But actually our experience was nothing special. As its right at the tip of the island, the strong waves from the east side are just beyond the sea barrier. It was very windy and overcast and the waves were crashing against the barrier and the water in the lagoon was actually very choppy. We'd heard of good snorkelling but saw nothing. I think we were maybe the wrong end (we were by big mamas) but still nothing worth mentioning. As it was very windy, the beach attendants were popping up tents all along the waters edge for people to rent. This was great for them I'm sure but blocked our view of our kids in the water as we were under a palapa. With the choppy conditions, I needed to keep standing up to check on them so couldn't really relax. There are toilets there but you need to pay $2 to use them. I don't doubt this is a beautiful place and many people love it but it was nothing special for us on the day we visited. We found Aruba on the whole , absolutely stunning and all the other beaches we visited were much better. I think we went on a bad day but think because of its location at the tip of the island it could be variable. It wasn't really worth the drive for us. Much better beaches and snorkelling near the north end.
Written June 8, 2022
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Serge
Canada85 contributions
May 2022
Not sure if the beach or the road to the beach is nicer. Very unique place. Round and pristine. You can swim if you go far from the shore... Nice snorkelling towards the edges, near the stone "wall" Do not swim beyond the calm water area.
Written June 1, 2022
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cpoppa
New York City, NY95 contributions
May 2022
I can see why Baby Beach is rated number 1 in Aruba! Totally worth the drive to the southernmost part of the island. Very relaxing and very clean. The different colors of blue water was mesmerizing! Definitely put this beach on your list!!
Written May 31, 2022
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Grudygill
Northampton, PA12 contributions
May 2022
Great day trip, but get there early to get a shaded spot amongst the natural shade trees or rent a cabana for the day at $60.00 for the day. Great snorkeling spot! We packed our own lunch but there is a place to eat there.
Written May 31, 2022
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pngocduong1
United States559 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
This was my favorite beach in Aruba. Water was pristine and blue, powder sand and is so beautiful, definitely a Must in Aruba. We will definitely be back!!
Written May 29, 2022
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Allen B
Muskegon, MI949 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
A very clean and beautiful little beach without a lot of people. They have some chairs for rent. The water is some of the most beautiful I have ever seen in my life
Written May 26, 2022
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h_schamhardt
The Netherlands204 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Wow, this is the beach posters are made off! Beautiful tropical turquoise waters, very calm inside the barrier, with massive waves behind.
Beach chairs are available but at a price and not a whole bunch of shade.
Snorkeling ok-ish, not a nice reef, still quite some nice fish and to top it off, rather surpriseingly, a ray!
Beach chairs are available but at a price and not a whole bunch of shade.
Snorkeling ok-ish, not a nice reef, still quite some nice fish and to top it off, rather surpriseingly, a ray!
Written May 25, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Are there rest room t baby beach
Nicki
United States207 contributions
There are no public restrooms at Baby Beach. There is a restroom at the restaurant right on the beach. If you eat a meal there you can ask for a ‘restroom ticket’ and use the restaurant restroom for free. If you don’t eat there I believe you can pay for the ‘restroom ticket’. There is a restroom attendant who collects your ticket before you use the restroom.
doglover21Rochester
rochester291 contributions
Where is Secrets building their new resort? I heard it was on Baby Beach.
Don Alfonzo
Deurne, Belgium7 contributions
Construction started but has been suspended by court in February for 90 days til the issues are rectified. The claims is that the initial agreement was for a hotel of 600 rooms, now going to be 900 as well as the hotel being built taller/higher than originally agreed
max425
Jenkintown, PA37 contributions
Can you rent snorkel gear at Baby Beach or do you need to BYO?
Michelle W
47 contributions
Sorry I was late to reply! Yes you can! The guys are great and are able to work for a deal as well. Hope you enjoyed it!
Hi,
I was at Baby Beach on Monday, March 11th and really enjoyed our visit there. The beach was beautiful. I lost a pair of ray ban prescription sunglasses while I was there. The glasses are in a tan case. Is there a lost and found that I can contact to see if they were found. I am willing to pay shipping to have them returned to me.
Thank you!
DLP
New Jersey1,738 contributions
I would contact the restaurant Big Mama’s. I think that would be the most likely place.
Lindsay1306
Windsor31 contributions
What means of transportation is recommended from Riu Palace to baby beach?? how much to take a taxi ?? do they have uber??
mgwis
Connecticut710 contributions
We stayed at Riu and had a rented car. The drive took us about 45 min. Honestly it was not worth the time. Riu is located on a beautiful stretch of beach. Baby Beach is overrated as another reply stated. You have to pay to rent chairs $7 per chair, palapa are free on a first come first basis. It can get really crowded and plus you have a view of some oil/power plant. The bathroom has a fee so the sea serves as a free toilet for those arriving from cruise ships.
cynthika
Asuncion, Paraguay19 contributions
que hoteles recomiendan que este cerca de esta playa para niños?
henaog2000
Cali, Colombia18 contributions
No hay hotel cerca a Baby Beach. Lo que hicimos nosotros fue estar en el hotel Tropicana y rentar un auto por algunos días, así visitamos varias playas y recorrimos toda la isla que es pequeña.
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Kari C
Campbell, CA162 contributions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baby Beach
- Baby Beach is open:
- Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sat - Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking Baby Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 18 Baby Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Baby Beach:
- Guided Mangel Halto and Baby Beach Snorkeling Tour from Aruba (From $37.00)
- Baby Beach Off-Road Safari (From $95.00)
- Beach & Cave Island Tour (From $77.00)
- Aruba Full-Island Tour (From $65.00)
- Island Ultimate Jeep Safari in Aruba (From $126.14)
- Hotels near Baby Beach:
- (4.86 mi) Coral Reef Beach Apartments
- (5.15 mi) Club Arias B&B
- (7.12 mi) Aruba Bed & Beach
- (0.93 mi) ARUBA BEACHFRONT VILLA IN THE COLONY *****WITH DAILY HOUSEKEEPING*****
- (4.81 mi) Aruba Ocean Villas
- Restaurants near Baby Beach:
- (0.03 mi) Baby Beach Snack
- (0.04 mi) Big Mama Grill
- (0.22 mi) The Rum Reef Bar and Grill
- (1.59 mi) Kamini's Kitchen
- (0.10 mi) Big Mama Grill
- Attractions near Baby Beach:
- (0.23 mi) JADS Dive Center
- (0.34 mi) Rodgers Beach
- (0.90 mi) Seroe Colorado
- (4.99 mi) Aruba Bob Snorkel & Scuba
- (4.66 mi) Clear Kayak Tour