Van der Sloot related that they drove Holloway to the California Lighthouse area of Arashi Beach because Holloway wanted to see sharks , before dropping Holloway off at her hotel around 2:00 a.m. . According to Van der Sloot , Holloway fell down as she exited the car but refused Van der Sloot 's help .
Van der Sloot stated that Holloway wanted them to stay on the beach , but that he had to go to school in the morning .