How To Visit Flamingo Beach in ARUBA. FULL GUIDE.

You are probably wondering how to visit the Flamingo Beach in Aruba. Whether you just want to watch flamingos roam around freely or just relax in the warm Aruba sun, the Renaissance Island in Aruba is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world that you definitely don’t want to miss. I will try to make this post as straightforward as possible, so let’s get to it!

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KNOW BEFORE VISITING FLAMINGO BEACH IN ARUBA

So, are there flamingos in Aruba? Yes! But, the first thing you should know before you book your trip to Aruba is that flamingos are not native to the island, and you will not see any of them roaming around the main island at any time. Before our trip to Aruba, I thought that the island was all about the pink flamingos and that they would be seen everywhere. After all, everyone has a famous picture with flamingos, right?

Nothing could be further from the truth. It took me a lot of time and a lot of research to figure out how to actually get to the Aruba Flamingo Beach, so we have put together this complete guide so you can save a lot of time and actually enjoy your vacation!

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WHERE TO SEE FLAMINGOS IN ARUBA?

In order to see the flamingos, you have to visit the private island, the Renaissance Island, which is the private property of the Renaissance Aruba Resort, operated by Marriott.

You can also see flamingos on the de Palm Island in Aruba, but they are often behind a fence and not as pink as the ones on the Renaissance Island. Many people have mentioned not being able to hang out with the flamingos on the de Palm Island in Aruba or that the flamingos were simply not there, so it is truly a 50/50 if you will be able to hang out with them there or not. We didn’t want to risk it and, as a result, we have created this complete guide on how to visit the famous Flamingo Beach in Aruba.

⚠️ There are only three ways to get to Flamingo Island in Aruba: ⚠️

#1 BOOK THE HOTEL ROOM AT THE RENAISSANCE RESORT

The first way, which is probably the easiest but also the most expensive, is to stay at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort. The cheapest option starts at about $330 per night, including taxes, and gives you access to Flamingo Island for the entire duration of your stay.

The most important question we had when we were considering booking a room at the Renaissance Aruba Resort was: Can I visit Flamingo Beach before I check in to the Renaissance Hotel?

The answer is “YES!” I called the hotel ahead of time and was told that we would be able to visit the Flamingo Beach in Aruba any time between 7 AM and 7 PM, either before we check in or after we check out, and they would be happy to hold our bags while we enjoy the Flamingo Island.

If you want to spend more than one day enjoying the Flamingo Beach and the Iguana Beach at Renaissance Island, the price of a room for one night might actually be a great deal. Especially for two people. However, if you are on a tight schedule and want to see more of what Aruba has to offer, I think one day on the Flamingo Island should be more than enough. And believe me when I say that Aruba has so much more to offer.

A quick disclaimer, and something we were completely unaware of before visiting Aruba, is that the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort is actually located on the main island, not on the private Renaissance Island. So, even if you book a hotel room, you will still have to take the boat every day to visit the Flamingo Beach in Aruba and leave by 7 PM.

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#2 BOOK THE RENAISSANCE ISLAND SPA COVE TREATMENT

The second way, which is still pricey but a bit cheaper than booking a hotel room, is to book a spa treatment through the Renaissance Aruba Resort. However, this cannot be just any spa treatment. The treatment HAS TO be booked through the Island Spa Cove on Aruba’s Renaissance Island. Otherwise, you may have just gotten yourself a nice, refreshing facial without the possibility to visit the Flamingo Beach. You definitely don’t want to make that mistake.

Booking the Island Spa Cove will cost you around $160 for one person or $295 for two people. Also, there is an extra charge of $25 per person if you are not a guest at the Renaissance Hotel. Oh, and don’t forget the tips. But on the bright side, the price includes a towel and one frozen drink, which may be a sweet deal for some.

Tip: We tried to book the Island Spa Cove treatment about three weeks before our trip to Aruba, but they were already fully sold out for the entire month (even in October, which is considered a slower season), so keep that in mind as the spots may go pretty fast.

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#3 PURCHASE RENEISSANCE ISLAND ARUBA DAY PASS

The third way, which is definitely the most confusing but also the most affordable way to get to the Flamingo Beach in Aruba, is to purchase the Renaissance Aruba Day Pass. Now, don’t just go to their website. Read what I’m about to say first, because if you don’t, you’re setting yourself up for failure (I’d know. I’ve been there).

This option will cost you $125 per person and includes one drink and a meal. It also includes a boat ride to the Flamingo Beach, a towel and all of the water sports equipment like paddle boards, snorkeling gear, and kayaks… at least supposedly—keep on reading.

We visited back in October 2022, and the Flamingo Beach Aruba Day Pass sales would open every Saturday, early in the morning, at 9 AM and they would sell them for the entire following week. This, however, could change at any time without notice.

What I would recommend you do is:

1. Check the website at 6 AM Aruba time, or 9 AM on Saturday, to see if any spots are available. (However, one time, the resort would open the day pass sales at around 10 AM with the explanation that management was busy at the moment. Don’t forget that they’re still on island time, so don’t expect things to always be right on the dot) or;

2. Simply call the Renaissance Resort and ask them how and IF they are currently selling the day passes to the Flamingo Beach. This will save you a lot of time, especially since the resort stops any sales of day passes when the hotel is at full capacity. Also, make sure to call the actual Renaissance Hotel in Aruba, not the toll-free number, because only the one in Aruba will know the answer to your question. Keep in mind that this may add some international calling charges to your phone bill.

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IS THE FLAMINGO BEACH IN ARUBA WORTH IT?

Now, is the Flamingo Beach in Aruba worth it? The short answer is, “absolutely!” We used the Renaissance Island Day Pass to get access to the Flamingo Island, and honestly, being able to spend the whole day on the beach with the pink flamingos was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The price of the day passes also included dinner and a drink. There was only one thing that was a bit odd and disappointing, though. We were supposed to have full access to the kayaks, paddle boards, and snorkeling gear, but once we arrived at the flamingo island, we were notified that all of the equipment was broken and out of service. This made us unable to use any of the promised water sports equipment. A bit odd, in my opinion.

The Flamingo Beach in Aruba may be worth the high price of $125 per person if all of the advertised equipment was in service. However, hanging out with the flamingos was definitely an absolutely amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience that we would recommend to anyone who is still on a fence.

WERE THE FLAMINGOS IN ARUBA CAPTURED FROM THE WILD?

Another thing you should know about the Aruba flamingos is that they are not native to Aruba but are native to nearby islands such as Bonaire. They are undeniably a tourist trap, but they were bought out of a zoo and thankfully not removed from the wild.

⚠️ Their wings were clipped to keep them safe because they would not be able to survive in the wild if they were to fly away. ⚠️

From my personal experience, flamingos don’t seem to be bothered by people; they are free to walk around the island, and they actually seem to enjoy the attention the visitors give them. If the island staff notices any mistreatment of the flamingos, the person is immediately escorted off the island.

When the island closes and the last boat with workers leaves at 7 PM, you can see the flamingos just walking around and enjoying the entire island. They are not being caged or put away, and they get to enjoy the rest of the day without anyone around.

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