Villa Esmeralda offers guests a free Aruba concierge service: curated local guides covering restaurants, grocery shopping, yoga, car rental, Renaissance Island and island recommendations, plus a gated guest area with the house manual, wifi and check-in details.
Villa Esmeralda · Aruba
Your Aruba concierge
Meet Jimmy — the island local behind our concierge service. These are his guides to eating, exploring and settling in, written for our guests and kept honest.
Eat and drink
The best restaurants in Aruba — a local’s guide
Hand-picked restaurants for every mood — from toes-in-the-sand casual to candlelit fine dining.
Grocery shopping in Aruba — the villa kitchen guide
Where to stock the villa kitchen — supermarkets, the island’s best wine cellar, bulk runs and delivery to the door. All within a 5–20 minute drive.
Explore and get around
Things to do around the villa
Beach guide
Yoga in Aruba — studios, beach classes & SUP
Hand-picked studios, beach classes & unique experiences for every level.
Renting a car on Aruba — what villa guests should know
Getting around Aruba is easiest with a rental car — when to book, what to choose, and the partner our guests trust.
Renaissance Island & Flamingo Beach — how to actually get in
Aruba’s private flamingo island: day-pass prices, the Saturday 9 AM sale drill, the two beaches, and insider tips.
Our Aruba recommendations — the shortlist we give every guest
Everything you need to enjoy your stay to the fullest — our favourite spots and local recommendations.