Renaissance Island is set aside for guests of the Renaissance Resort & Casino (adults only) which is where we stayed while there.  Because the hotel is located in the downtown harbor area of Oranjestad, the Renaissance has purchased this private island to offer their guests a sandy protected beach just off shore. A boat comes right into the lobby and takes guests on a short 10 minute ride to the island which has a restaurant, bar, hammocks, plenty of beach chairs, and my favorite, is home to some beautiful flamingos. The hotel also had a great infinity pool and bar if you didn’t want to go to the island.