Rating8.0
Rating7.9
Rating8.1Seven restaurants and four bars. Three à la carte specialty restaurants (Kyoto, L'Olio, México Lindo) require reservations and have strict dress codes for men — collared shirts, no flip-flops. Arubian Seafood is the beachfront option, reservation required. The Palm buffet is the daily workhorse; Club de Playa handles beach and poolside eating. Room service is available for Royal Level guests only. Slow service at à la carte venues is a documented pattern — build extra time into dinner plans.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arubian Seafood | Included | ||
| Beach Club Restaurant – Club de Playa | Included | ||
| Kyoto | Included | ||
| L'Olio | Included | ||
| Lobby Bar | Included | ||
| México Lindo | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Royal Level Beach Bar | Included | ||
| Royal Level Lounge Bar | Included | ||
| Royal Level Restaurant | Included | ||
| Splash Pool Bar | Included | ||
| The Palm | Included |
Japanese
Japanese à la carte, 6–10 PM, closed Mondays. Features live teppanyaki tables (where a chef cooks at your table), private tatami seating, and a sushi bar. Reservation required. Men need collared shirts and closed-toe shoes; no sleeveless shirts or hats. The teppanyaki show tables are the main draw — book these specifically, not just a standard table. Popular with families and groups.
Signature dishes: Teppanyaki dishes, Sushi
Italian
Italian à la carte, 6–10 PM, closed Tuesdays. Standard Italian menu plus an exclusive Chef's Table: a six-course tasting menu with paired wines and champagnes, offered for an intimate group. Reservation required. The Chef's Table has limited seats — book on arrival day if interested.
Signature dishes: Chef's Table (six-course menu), Carefully selected wine and champagne menu
Caribbean Fusion
Caribbean fusion, outdoor beachfront terrace, 6:30–10 PM. The most atmospheric dining option on property — eating seafood by the ocean at night with a sea breeze. Focuses on fresh seafood and Aruban regional specialties. Reservation required. Semi-formal dress code.
Signature dishes: Exquisite seafood dishes, Aruban and Caribbean specialties
Tex-Mex Mexican
Tex-Mex à la carte, 6–10 PM, closed Tuesdays. Poolside setting, indoor and terrace seating. Tequila and wine list a focus alongside the food menu. Reservation required. Casual but collared shirts required for men.
Signature dishes: Genuine Mexican dishes, Splendid wine and tequila list
International
Exclusive to Royal Level guests. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service — the only all-day dining option beyond The Palm. À la carte dinner, buffet-style for other meals. The main practical benefit of the Royal Level upgrade: priority reservations at all specialty restaurants and a private dining room that bypasses the standard process entirely.
Signature dishes: Pita sandwich (lunch), Garlic bread (lunch)
International Buffet
Main international buffet, breakfast (7–11 AM), lunch (12–3 PM), dinner (6–10 PM). Air-conditioned indoors with terrace pool views. Themed dinner nights: local, Mediterranean, steak, Latin, international, seafood, Spanish. Live cooking stations for burgers, meats, pasta, and omelets — the made-to-order stations consistently produce better results than the pre-set buffet trays. Men must wear collared shirts for dinner.
Signature dishes: Themed nights (local, Mediterranean, steak, Latin, international, seafood, Spanish), Live cooking stations for burgers, meats, pasta, omelets
International Gastronomic (Grilled Specialties)
Beachfront, continuous service 8 AM–5 PM. Grilled specialties, soups, salads, and casual buffet options. Shoes required; no bare feet or swimsuits for breakfast and lunch. The most casual midday dining option with direct ocean views. Grilled-to-order items are the better choice over pre-prepared selections.
Signature dishes: Grilled specialties, Soups, Salads
Bar
Main evening bar, primarily evening hours with live music. Pre-dinner cocktail spot. Note: this is the venue where some guests have reported inconsistent service from staff — the beach bars receive far better reviews.
Bar
Swim-up bar in the lagoon pool. Open during pool hours. Exotic tropical cocktails including Aruba's signature painkiller variations. The most social daytime spot on property.
Signature dishes: Exotic tropical cocktails
Bar
Private indoor bar within the Royal Level lounge, North Tower upper floors. Premium cocktails, wine, and beer. Royal Level guests only.
Bar
Dedicated beachfront bar service for Royal Level guests. Drinks brought to your reserved beach lounger or cabana. Royal Level guests only.
International
24-hour room service, Royal Level guests only. À la carte menu. For non-Royal Level guests, Club de Playa and the Splash Pool Bar cover daytime food and beverage needs outside main meal service.
