24. Hospitals & Clinics
Aruba's main hospital, Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital (Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Boulevard #1, +297 527-4000) is a modern, well-equipped facility located near Eagle Beach. The hospital has approximately 280 beds, over 20 medical specialties, and a 24/7 emergency department with multilingual staff. You'll find everything from cardiology to neurosurgery, and the hospital maintains partnerships with facilities in the US, Colombia, and the Netherlands for specialized care if needed.
For those staying in San Nicolas or the southern part of the island, Centro Medico Dr. Rudy Engelbrecht (Bernhardstraat 75, San Nicolas, +297 584-8833) offers both routine care and 24/7 emergency services with a full range of specialists. In Noord, near the high-rise hotels, you'll find Urgent Care Aruba (+297 568-0448) for non-life-threatening medical issues—convenient for tourists who need care but don't require a hospital visit.
Most healthcare professionals in Aruba speak English, Dutch, and Papiamento fluently, with many also speaking Spanish. Many hotels have doctors on call who can assess situations and direct you to the appropriate care. For emergencies, call 911 for ambulance service—response is quick and professional across the island.