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.
Supermarkets in Noord — closest to the villa
Save More Food Stores
Everyday essentials · $ · Noord
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A local favourite with well-priced fresh produce, quality meats, and all everyday staples. Trusted by residents and returning villa guests alike — a great first stop for stocking up the kitchen on arrival.
- Hours:
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM; Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address:
- Boegoeroei 45, Noord ↗
Super Do It Center
Groceries & villa supplies · Noord
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Aruba’s largest locally owned store — a supermarket, hardware, and home goods store all in one. Ideal for the arrival day run: pick up groceries, charcoal, pool towels, and anything the villa needs in a single stop.
- Hours:
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM; Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Address:
- Shaba 3, Noord ↗
- Phone:
- +297 583 1111
Super Food Plaza
Supermarket · delivery · Noord
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Aruba’s most popular supermarket — broad international selection, consistently fresh produce, and the convenience of online ordering with delivery to the villa. A reliable choice for a full weekly shop or topping up mid-stay.
- Hours:
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM; Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Address:
- Bubali 141A, Noord ↗
- Good to know:
- Online ordering with home delivery to the villa.
Ting Wei Supermarket
Convenience · nearest to villa · Noord
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The closest stop to the villa for quick picks — snacks, drinks, and last-minute essentials. A favourite for grabbing bags of ice before a beach day at Arashi or Palm Beach.
- Hours:
- Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–9 PM; Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address:
- Rooi Santo 10D, Noord ↗
Drinks, wine & bulk
Must tryRomar Trading — Cash & Carry
Wine, beer & spirits · Oranjestad
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Aruba’s leading drinks distributor, open to any walk-in. The most comprehensive wine cellar on the island — Concha y Toro, Santa Margherita, Laurent Perrier, Banfi — alongside Heineken, Molson Coors, DIAGEO spirits, and Brown Forman. The place to curate the villa’s drinks for the week.
- Hours:
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; Sat 8 AM–12 PM; Closed Sun
- Address:
- Schotlandstraat 71, Oranjestad ↗
- Phone:
- +297 523 4600
- Good to know:
- Officially a wholesale warehouse — no membership needed. Walk in, grab a trolley, and stock up at distributor prices.
PriceSmart Aruba
Warehouse club · bulk · Oranjestad
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Aruba’s Costco equivalent — ideal for loading up on drinks by the case, fresh produce in volume, American brands, and household essentials for the full week. Particularly convenient for larger groups.
- Hours:
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM; Sun 9 AM–2 PM
- Good to know:
- Foreign PriceSmart cards work in Aruba. No membership? A complimentary day pass is available at the service desk (10% added at checkout).
Plan your week
- Can we arrive to a stocked fridge?
- Both Super Food and Ling & Sons offer home delivery. Place your order a day or two before arrival and step straight into villa life — pool, drinks, dinner — without an errand run on day one. Delivered before check-in, the villa crew receives it and fills the fridge for you (USD 75 service fee); delivered after arrival, there is no extra fee.
- When is the best selection?
- Fresh stock arrives on Thursdays. Thursday through Saturday is when Ling & Sons has its finest cuts, freshest fish, and best-stocked shelves. Sunday tends to be lean — plan accordingly.
- Are stores open on Sundays?
- Aruba restricts Sunday trading to around four hours — most stores open 9 AM–1 PM. If you’re arriving on a Sunday, delivery pre-ordered the day before is the most seamless option.
- When should we do the drinks run?
- Romar Trading closes at 12 PM on Saturdays and is shut Sundays. Visit Monday to Friday to have the full range available — and time to chill everything before the weekend gatherings.
- Where do locals buy what?
- Wine, beer & spirits: Romar (distributor prices). Premium meat & fresh fish: Ling & Sons. Dutch cheese & Jumbo products: Super Food. Fresh vegetables at accessible prices: Do It Center. Everyday staples: Save More. Bulk & household: PriceSmart. BBQ supplies & charcoal: Do It Center. Ice & quick top-ups: Ting Wei (opens 6:30 AM).
Local picks worth knowing
- What’s the local beer?
- Balashi — Aruba’s own beer, brewed on the island. Light and well-suited to the climate, the natural choice for pool days and BBQ evenings. Widely available across all stores.
- Which cheese should we try?
- Aruba is part of the Dutch Caribbean — aged Gouda and Edam are a local staple. Super Food carries the finest selection on the island, beautifully matched with wines from Romar.
- What fish should we put on the BBQ?
- Fresh mahi-mahi is Aruba’s signature fish — mild, meaty, and excellent on the BBQ. Ask at the Ling & Sons fish counter Thursday onwards for the freshest stock.
- What if we don’t feel like cooking?
- Ling’s prepared food bar is the best indoor food bar on the island — a wide selection of freshly prepared dishes, perfect for a relaxed evening at the villa when cooking isn’t on the agenda.