Aruba’s vegan-friendly hotel scene is growing, offering travelers an array of options from boutique eco-resorts to major global hotels. Whether you’re looking for wellness retreats or the excitement of high-rise hotels, Aruba ensures you don’t have to compromise on your vegan lifestyle.
Vegan Hospitality Certified Hotels
To make your vacation stress-free, you can stay at one of the four Vegan Hospitality Certified Hotels in Aruba. These properties have been audited to meet global vegan standards, with trained staff ready to cater to vegan guests. You won’t need to explain what “vegan” means — the hotel staff already knows and are happy to serve you.
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Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa (Eagle Beach)
For a wellness-focused stay, Manchebo is a top choice. Their restaurant, Ike’s Bistro, offers a vegan menu with dishes like the “Vegan Fish,” a grilled seafood substitute served with cauliflower steak and traditional local polenta fries. Start your day with a vegan breakfast featuring chia pudding, cinnamon French toast, or tofu scramble.
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JOIA by Iberostar
Focused on sustainability, JOIA offers impressive vegan options. Try poolside Nachos with black beans, cauliflower, and cashew cheese. For dinner, Marea presents vibrant options like Impossible Kebabs and Mushroom Curry. The Bucatini Buffet offers a rotating selection of vegan breakfast dishes such as tofu scramble and mushroom croquettes. -
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort (Eagle Beach)
The Caribbean’s first carbon-neutral resort, Bucuti & Tara, offers sustainable options with a beachfront restaurant, Elements, serving dishes like Palmito Ceviche (hearts of palm) and Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup. Their breakfast buffet includes whole-food plant-based options for an energizing start to your day. -
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel (Palm Beach)
A charming boutique hotel with private cottages, Boardwalk features Coco Café, where you can dine in a lush garden oasis. Each casita has a kitchenette and BBQ for you to prepare your own vegan meals. The hotel will even compost your veggie scraps, helping you enjoy your vacation sustainably.
More Vegan Dining Options
While not officially certified, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort is working toward offering more vegan options, and their restaurants are must-visits. Enjoy vegan nachos and bitterballen at Horizons Lounge, or plant-based meals at Passions on the Beach.
Tips for Staying at Major Hotels
Even at larger hotels like the Marriott, Renaissance, orHoliday Inn, you can enjoy vegan meals. Mercat at the Marriott offers a Vegetable Paella and Falafel Platter. Don’t hesitate to ask the chef for custom vegan dishes using fresh ingredients.
Location Tip: Aruba’s high-rise hotels are located near great vegan dining spots. The Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Oranjestad, for example, is steps away from Cuba’s Cookin’ and Poke Ono, both offering vegan-friendly dishes.
Why Aruba’s Approach Works
Aruba does not have 100% vegan resorts, and that’s seen as an asset. By embedding plant-based dining into mainstream tourism, Aruba sets an example where everyone — from vegan travelers to non-vegan families — can enjoy incredible food together. This approach forces the hospitality industry to adapt, ensuring plant-based options are not just a trend but an integral, profitable part of Aruba’s dining culture.
Whether staying at a certified vegan-friendly resort or a major hotel, Aruba’s vegan-friendly accommodations offer something for everyone. Visit VeganAruba.com for a full list of vegan-friendly restaurants near your hotel.
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