Alhambra Casino

Translated from the Dutch meaning Orangetown, is Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba and also its largest city. In its first days, the town was referred to as the Bay Of Horses (Dutch: Paardenbaai) until it received its namesake from King Willem Van Oranje-Nassua. Today, locals may refer to the area as simply Playa, in the native Papiamento. Spend some time shopping at the Renaissance marketplace or Royal Plaza, haggling for mementos or picking up souvenirs for back home.. Popular attractions in the area include Fort Zoutman and Willem III Tower or the Civil Registry on Wilheminastraat. Use your afternoons visiting the docks, playing golf, checking out galleries and museums, or hitting the marina, the butterfly farm, and other historical sites. Walk around admiring the colonial architecture. Visit the beaches for sunning, swimming or taking part in water sports like snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing and deep-sea fishing. Dine on authentic Caribbean cuisine at one of one several local restaurants, followed by nights at the bars and clubs.

Gaming

There's a lot to do in the city as well as the resort, but you may find the time to actually hit the casino with its decent offerings. The casino has 300 classic and video slot machines and video poker terminals, ranging from as low as one cent, up to $10. Table games include the likes of blackjack, 3 card, Caribbean stud, craps and roulette.

Hotel/Accommodations

Ask about play and stay packages with Divi Resorts. Standard rooms here come in studio suite, one bedroom suite and two bedroom suite. Their new Beach Tower suites come in studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, two bedroom penthouse and three bedroom penthouse. Enjoy 24 hour room service. Amenities include a swimming pool, whirlpool, restaurant, deli, market, fitness centre, spa, tennis courts and complimentary transportation. Speak to the hotel about arranging an island tour. Ask staff about recommendations on popular local eateries, hot spots for bars and clubs and lesser-known local attractions.

Dining

Dine at The Cove, a full service restaurant serving standard fare such as appetizers, salads and burgers. In town, there’s several restaurants one can find just from walking about. Find one which best suits your budget or tastes or find one serving authentic Caribbean cuisine. Challenge yourself to some spicy signature island dishes or new seafood.

Entertainment/Nightlife

At the resort, pamper yourself in the spa, swim in the pool or take in a round of golf. Hit the ocean for some swimming, sunning, snorkelling or scuba diving. Hop into town checking the markets and malls like Renaissance marketplace or Royal Plaza for some afternoon shopping. Visit local attractions like Fort Zoutman and Willem III Tower or the Civil Registry on Wilheminastraat, the marina or docks. Try the museums, galleries or the butterfly farm. The town has an assortment of bars, clubs and restaurants. Try new island drinks and Caribbean cuisine while chatting up locals.

Rewards/Deals

The Player’s Club allows for cash back from accrued points. Ask about weekly slots tournaments. The casino holds various contests and promotions so be sure to find out which ones are running during your stay.