Guido’s guidebook
Food scene
This Asian Fusion restaurant is one of my favourites on the island. Try the dish 'Aruba Rocks', you won't be disappointed :)
25 locals recommend
Azia Restaurant & Lounge
348 J.E. Irausquin BlvdThis Asian Fusion restaurant is one of my favourites on the island. Try the dish 'Aruba Rocks', you won't be disappointed :)
The best USA Black Angus Steak or Roasted Rack of Lamb on the island.
19 locals recommend
Chalet Suisse
246 J.E. Irausquin BlvdThe best USA Black Angus Steak or Roasted Rack of Lamb on the island.
Bohemian is one of newest restaurants in Aruba. You'll sit in a beautiful garden and the food is amazing.
33 locals recommend
Bohemian Bar & Restaurant
83 Unit 1 J.E. Irausquin BlvdBohemian is one of newest restaurants in Aruba. You'll sit in a beautiful garden and the food is amazing.
Nice to sit in the garden and have some amazing food. I especially loved the crab filled shrimp, though I'm not sure it'll always stay on the menu...
66 locals recommend
Yemanja Woodfire Grill
2 WilhelminastraatNice to sit in the garden and have some amazing food. I especially loved the crab filled shrimp, though I'm not sure it'll always stay on the menu...
Loved this Italian restaurant in the Ritz Carlton Aruba. Lovely service and the dishes were great. Live background music is a nice touch.
Casa Nonna Aruba
107 L.G. Smith BoulevardLoved this Italian restaurant in the Ritz Carlton Aruba. Lovely service and the dishes were great. Live background music is a nice touch.
Italy In The World-Wine Restaurant
2 OranjestraatVery cute must try restaurant. Dishes are great!
Locally caught fish and made only in the deep-fryer. Local favourites like 'pan bati (corn bread)' and awesome tartar sauce.
265 locals recommend
Zeerovers
270 SavanetaLocally caught fish and made only in the deep-fryer. Local favourites like 'pan bati (corn bread)' and awesome tartar sauce.
Sunday à la carté brunch with bottomless mimosas and great food.
8 locals recommend
Windows on Aruba Restaurant
93 J.E. Irausquin BlvdSunday à la carté brunch with bottomless mimosas and great food.
Great 4 course lunch with wine-pairing or 8 course dinner with wine-pairing.
Senses Fine Dining Restaurant
97-A J.E. Irausquin BlvdGreat 4 course lunch with wine-pairing or 8 course dinner with wine-pairing.
OH MY GOD, This new gem has absolutely one of the best menu's in Aruba. The lobster, The Alaska King Crab Leg, the Skirt steak, try them all. This is a MUST VISIT.
9 locals recommend
Brutto Beach House
374 J.E. Irausquin BoulevardOH MY GOD, This new gem has absolutely one of the best menu's in Aruba. The lobster, The Alaska King Crab Leg, the Skirt steak, try them all. This is a MUST VISIT.
The Bulldog Aruba
Drinks, Snacks and Karaoke, just a fun time with a group.
Neighborhoods
One of the most beautiful beaches in Aruba. Just a 5min drive from Gold Coast. Super blue water and a great beach shack for snacks and such.
Arasji
One of the most beautiful beaches in Aruba. Just a 5min drive from Gold Coast. Super blue water and a great beach shack for snacks and such.
Boca-Catalina, best for snorkeling and just around the corner. About a 3minute drive.
12 locals recommend
Malmok
Boca-Catalina, best for snorkeling and just around the corner. About a 3minute drive.
Sightseeing
Traveling with or without kids, this is a beautiful beach that you have to have been while in Aruba. Bring your cool-box and have an amazing time snorkeling and soaking up the sun.
267 locals recommend
Baby Beach
Traveling with or without kids, this is a beautiful beach that you have to have been while in Aruba. Bring your cool-box and have an amazing time snorkeling and soaking up the sun.
Rent a UTV, ATV or Jeep and drive along the north-coast of Aruba. It's amazing, and you won't be disappointed.
102 locals recommend
Natural Bridge - Rock Garden
Rent a UTV, ATV or Jeep and drive along the north-coast of Aruba. It's amazing, and you won't be disappointed.
It’s beautiful for photo’s and to jump from the rocks in the water!
7 locals recommend
New Small Natural Pool
It’s beautiful for photo’s and to jump from the rocks in the water!
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Cool-Box and Beach Chairs in Condo for your convenience
Get some beach groceries and take the cool-box to the beach, that way you don't have to pay for drinks and food when hanging on the beach.
Don't miss
The California LightHouse
This LightHouse has amazing views of the beautiful island that is Aruba
Book before you go
Aruba ED-card, Covid-19 test and visitors insurance
This has since been completely digitised and is an essential process that all visitors (including children) must follow prior to traveling to Aruba. It includes online functionality for the following components:
- providing basic traveler information,
- submitting a personal health assessment,
- uploading a negative COVID-19 test result,
- purchasing Aruba Visitors Insurance,
- declaring one’s consent to Aruba government mandates.
The above components are described in detail below and all are part of the online ED Card process that needs to be done at edcardaruba.aw.
Useful phrases
Thank you in Papiamento
To say 'thank you' in the local language 'Papiamento' = Danki
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Restaurant or Spa Reservations
Should you desire reservations for anything prior to your arrival, you can let me know and I will be able to make those for you.
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Covid-19 Insurance AS OF AUGUST 1 2021
Insurance premiums are a flat rate per stay of $15 per person for persons aged 15 years and older. Persons aged 0-14 are free of charge.
Who needs to purchase the insurance?
This insurance is mandatory for all foreign nationals with the exception of visitors who arrive and leave the same day, Crew Members, Aruban students who return to Aruba and transit/transfer passengers who don't need to recheck their luggage.
How do I purchase the insurance?
The Aruba Visitors Insurance must be purchased at edcardaruba.aw in advance of travel as part of the online ED Card process.