Aquarius is the main restaurant inside the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort on Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard in Oranjestad — a contemporary dining experience with a sleek, modern design and a chill atmosphere that offers a pleasant contrast to the more formal fine dining options in the area.
The location inside the Renaissance Marina Hotel gives Aquarius an excellent position overlooking Oranjestad’s marina and harbour. It’s particularly good for breakfast and lunch when the views are at their most vivid, though the dinner menu is worth the visit too.
The Menu: Contemporary Caribbean
The menu at Aquarius covers contemporary Caribbean cuisine with international touches — fresh seafood, grilled meats, and salads that make good use of locally sourced ingredients. The ceviche is clean and well-balanced. The fish dishes reflect the marina location — whatever comes in freshest that day tends to be the best choice.
The breakfast buffet is one of the better hotel breakfast options on the island — extensive, fresh, and well-organised. For those staying in Oranjestad or visiting for the day, it’s worth knowing about. The lunch menu is lighter and equally well-executed.
The Setting: Oranjestad Marina
The marina setting is the real draw. Tables facing the harbour give you a view of the boats, the waterfront, and beyond to the Caribbean. It’s a different perspective on Aruba from the beach-facing restaurants of Palm Beach — more urban, more local, more connected to Oranjestad’s history as a working port.
Practical Information
Address: Lloyd G. Smith Blvd 82, Oranjestad, Aruba (Renaissance Marina Hotel)
Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Price: €€€ — hotel restaurant pricing, expect $50–90 per person
Reservations: Recommended for dinner, especially marina-view tables
For more Oranjestad dining, see our full Aruba restaurant guide.
