Malmok, Aruba
Low-density villa territory on the northwest tip, beside the calmest water on the island.
What Malmok is like
Malmok is where Aruba's high end concentrates: large villas on generous plots, very low density, and the sheltered snorkelling water at Boca Catalina and Arashi minutes away.
What it is. A quiet, low-density residential area north of Palm Beach, running up the coast towards Arashi and the California Lighthouse.
Who buys there. The top of the market — villa buyers, many of them international, who want space and quiet and are prepared to pay for both.
What you get. Substantial villas on real plots, private pools, and in the best positions direct sea views. This collection's Malmok homes run US$ 2,000,000 and above.
The trade. Little walkable infrastructure. You drive for groceries and for dinner. Almost nobody who chooses Malmok minds.
Homes in Malmok
These 2 properties are currently listed in this collection. Nicolás also sources beyond it — if nothing here fits, say what you need.
What buying here involves
Foreigners buy in Aruba without restriction. Budget 4–7% above the price: transfer tax of 3% on the first AWG 250,000 and 6% above it, plus notary fees of about 1–2%. Allow six to eight weeks from signed agreement to transfer of title.
See the buying guide for the full process, and Aruba house prices for what budgets buy across the island.
Questions about Malmok
Why is Malmok more expensive than Noord?
Low density, larger plots, proximity to the calmest water on the island, and a very limited supply of comparable homes. Malmok cannot expand.
Is Malmok good for swimming?
It is the best swimming and snorkelling water on Aruba. Boca Catalina and Arashi are sheltered and calm, which is precisely why the area developed as it did.
Are there apartments in Malmok?
Very few. Malmok is overwhelmingly villas and low-rise. If you want an apartment on that coast, Palm Beach is the realistic option.
Looking in Malmok?
Tell Nicolás your budget and what the house has to do. He will tell you honestly whether Malmok is the right area for it.
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