Aruba is known for its beautiful beaches and warm waters, and if you’re looking for a place to soak in the sun, relax, and be pampered, you’ll find it at the private island of The Renaissance Aruba. Being surrounded by flamingos is just one of the unique experiences to enjoy at the Renaissance Aruba Private Island. Read about how to visit Flamingo Beach here.
While a full day at Flamingo Beach is luxurious enough on its own, you can take it up a notch and rent one of their private ocean-front cabanas for the entire day for the ultimate beach experience. Keep on reading to see how you can experience this swanky cabana.
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Private Cabana?
First you must decide which beach you would like to rent a cabana at: Flamingo Beach (adults exclusive) or Iguana Beach. Be advised Flamingo Beach is an adults only beach so children are not allowed, meaning you can only rent a cabana at Iguana beach if you have children in your group.
There are four options for the cabanas, which include:
Flamingo Beach Cabanas
Rental cost: $370 USD per day plus 15% service charge
Rental period: 9 am to 6:30 pm
This cabana includes: Bottle of sparkling wine, two bottles of Voss still water (375 ml), two bottles of Voss sparkling water (375 ml), refreshing food amenity, personalized cabana butler service, two water floats, towels and two snorkeling masks. Adults only.
This cabana accommodates up to 4 adults
Flamingo Beach Deluxe Cabanas
These are the larger cabanas. Cabana #3001 has access to a private deck and hammock.
Rental cost: $425 USD per day plus 15% service charge
Rental period: 9 am to 6:30 pm
These cabanas includes: Bottle of sparkling wine, two bottles of Voss still water (375 ml), two bottles of Voss sparkling water (375 ml), refreshing tray-passed bites, two water floats, towels, cabana butler service and two snorkeling masks. Adults only.
These cabanas accommodate up to 6 adults
Iguana Beach Cabanas
Rental cost: $370 USD per day plus 15% service charge
Rental period: 9 am to 6:30 pm
This cabana includes: Bottle of sparkling wine, two bottles of Voss still water (375 ml), two bottles of Voss sparkling water (375 ml), refreshing food amenity, personalized cabana butler service, two water floats, towels and two snorkeling masks. Cabanas at Iguana Beach include kid snorkels.
This cabana accommodates up to 4 guests
Iguana Beach Deluxe Cabanas
These are the larger cabanas. Cabana #4001 has a water slide.
Rental cost: $425 USD per day plus 15% service charge
Rental period: 9 am to 6:30 pm
These cabanas includes: Bottle of sparkling wine, two bottles of Voss still water (375 ml), two bottles of Voss sparkling water (375 ml), refreshing tray-passed bites, two water floats, towels, cabana butler service and two snorkeling masks. Cabanas at Iguana Beach include kid snorkels.
These cabanas accommodate up to 6 guests
Note: Private Cabana rental prices vary by season and are subject to change at any time. You can only reserve a maximum of 2 cabanas per day.
How to Rent a Private Cabana?
In order to rent a private cabana, you must be a guest at The Renaissance Aruba. If renting a cabana is important to you than you must stay at the resort. If you are not a guest at the resort, you may still visit Flamingo and Iguana Beach for a fee. The fee is about $125 USD per adult, children 5-12 years of age are $63, children under 4 are free. Pricing includes a meal and drink.
For cabana rentals, you must book directly through the hotel using their online booking system. You will pre-pay via credit card and receive confirmation and receipt of payment from the hotel via email. Contact at navigator@arubarenaissance.com for all cabana or booking questions. Click here to check cabana availability and book your cabana directly through the hotel. You must have your hotel confirmation booking number in order to book a cabana online. You can not book a cabana without this information so you must book your stay prior to booking a cabana.
Note: Advance reservations are requested. I would suggest reserving months in advance as cabanas are limited and book quickly.
What to Expect?
Once you enter the private quarters of your island home you can expect to have THE BEST DAY!
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere right? We settled in and then opened our cooler of goodies and popped a bottle of bubbly to get the day started!
Note: Each cabana has a flag that you raise and it summons one of the attentive cabana hosts, who can provide refills if you run out of towels, drinks, or would like to order any additional food. Our hosts checked on us several times during the day just to make sure we had everything we needed, but were never intrusive.
My husband and I spent the entire day sipping on cocktails, enjoying the view, sunbathing on our over the water hammock and snorkeling occasionally.
The over the water hammock was one of my favorite places in the cabana. It was so relaxing and comfy and reminded me of one of those hammocks you see in the Maldives.
After lunch, I enjoyed some more sunbathing while swinging on the cabanas private hammock.
While the cabanas do not have any speakers for music, it’s very easy to provide your own music. We brought our own Bose mini speaker and were able to play music from our phones, which was great and really added to our experience. I personally enjoy listening to music while at the beach.
Towards the end of the day, as the sun started to set, a part of me wished that there were more than 24 hours in a day. I was not ready to leave our cabana and actually considered inquiring about purchasing one and taking up permanent residence. Seriously! Who would ever want to leave this paradise?!
Would I Recommend Renting a Private Cabana?
HELL YEAH!!!!!! Two words: Comfort and convenience. You’re on vacation right? Treat yourself! There’s no racing to be the first off the boat to snag one of the few hammocks on the island or that perfect oceanfront sun lounger under an umbrella. You don’t have to remember to pack anything because it’s all included. You have a shaded space to store your belongings, your own personal shower to rinse off and clean up after a swim, and a nice cool place to enjoy lunch and just watch the ocean. Our cabana experience was far more than what we expected! Most people who visit Aruba would tell you to visit Flamingo Beach for the flamingos, however I will tell you to visit Flamingo Beach for the ultimate luxury cabana experience!
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Beautiful! Looks like the perfect relaxation vacation!
It really was! Amazing island and cabana experience at The Renaissance Aruba!
Is there a round hammock in each cabana or only some of them? Thanks
Hi Tracy,
I believe only the bigger cabana at the end has the round hammock chair. All cabanas have a laying hammock attached, but not a round hanging hammock chair. Hope that helps.
A piece of paradise 🍾🥂
Sure is Barbara! 🙂
This has been on my bucket list for a while now, hopefully I get to visit next year. Flamingo Beach looks like a dream. Well the entire place does. Love your pictures!
It really is a beautiful destination! Thank you!
This literally looks like my mothership. This is exactly the kind of stuff I LOVE! I pinned for later, hubby and I have talkedabout Aruba as a destination for our next kid free trip. I also love your swim suit!
It’s a great place for couples getaway! Thank you!
Now that looks like a place to relax!! And not actually too expensive if a few of you club together. 🙂
Exactly! I thought the cabana was very affordable compared to most other places in the Caribbean!
I just love your swimsuit!! Great blog highlighting the paradise that is Aruba. I’ve never been but I’m so tempted with the flamingos and clear water.
Thank you! It’s definitely worth a trip! There is so much more to this island besides Flamingo Beach too.
I so want to do this as I’ve never had a cabana experience before! It looks like paradise! Also I love your bathing suit!
Thank you Samantha! This cabana was the definition of paradise!
If I had that hammock over the water and drinks, I might never leave! Maybe on day 😉
Your photos are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Michelle! It was really difficult to leave the cabana and island at the end of the day.
This looks like such a relaxing day. I’m usually too cheap to go for something like this, but it would be a fun splurge. That over-the-water hammock looks perfect!
It’s totally worth the splurge!
What a perfect way to enjoy summer. One of the places I wanted to visit and experience in the future. Thanks for the inspiration. Love your photos. So pretty!
Thanks Joy!
This is so luxurious! Kind of reminded me of Maldives 🙂 Would love to experience this some day!
I hope you so Chandrika! It’s amazing!
Living the good life…this is the perfect picture of a relaxing vacation. Adding this to my bucket list!!
Enjoy! Hope your visit soon!
I’m honeymooning here in June so I have really enjoyed your posts! You did the Cabana 1, the nicer more private one? Any other tips? 🙂
That’s awesome Amber! You’re going to love it! They are all awesome and yes, cabana one is more private with the swing! Get there early to make the most of your day in the cabana.
looks like a great place to unwind!
Yes!!! You have no idea!
Are the washrooms close to the cabana or do you have to walk over to the other beach?
Good question Suzanne! I don’t know. Lol. Cause I never went to use the restroom, but I can’t imagine they are that far away!
Hi Christine!
I read your article and i have loved it.
I Willy be traveling the next month in Aruba and i wanted to ask you, how do i book the cabana on the island?
What is the total price?
I have reservation in another hotel, not in the Renaissance.
Thank you.
Greetings from Uruguay.
Noel
Thank you so much Noel. If you would like to rent a cabana, you should contact the hotel directly and ask to speak to the front desk coordinator, Leidy. She can assist you in booking a cabana. Also, you could send a general email inquiry through the hotel website and they will direct the message to someone who can help you. Best of luck! Enjoy your trip!
Wow looks so beautiful and relaxing.. I really love your white bathing suit! It’s beautiful!
Thank you! It was a very relaxing day!
Oh wow! I’ve just fallen in love with this – it looks absolutely stunning! I love the idea of being on a over-water hammock, and the little touches, like your name being engraved into the sand, are so cute. Definitely saving this for later!
Right? Those little details add to the experience!
Wow! Such a peaceful and amazing place! I loved your photos.
Very peaceful. Thank you!
Wow, that looks so tranquil, I’d love to rent one of those cabanas. And how amazing does Flamingo beach look? I also love your swimming costume 🙂
Thanks. Flamingo Beach is amazing too!
OK, I was in Aruba two summers ago and had NO idea about this whole flamingo thing! When did that become such a big selling part of the island? Is it new?
Also, I must know where you got that suit from!!!
Oh no, what a shame! I believe they have been there for sometime, but become increasingly popular in the past few years. My swimsuit is from Zaful!
I love this!! Looks like a dream. I can imagine myself there without a problem. 🙂
Absolutely a dream!
wow those cabanas look amazing! Seems like you had a perfect holiday day, just laying down and relaxing! I can’t wait to visit Aruba soon especially that flamingo beach! And now I will def consider renting this cabanas! Thanks for sharing!
Anytime! Hope you have a great time during your visit!
Thanks so much for all the pictures and information about the cabanas Christina!
I am leaving in two weeks for our stay at the Renaissance and have Cabana #1 booked and paid for. Looking forward to an amazing experience.
I just have one question for you. I see that they offer some food. What did they give you during your stay?
How exciting! You’re going to have an amazing time! When I was there we were offered a variety of fruits and snacks. In addition, we purchased some appetizers, which were delicious.
The flamingos, the flamingos! This is the highlight for me! <3
Right!!! Me too!
At first I thought the price was a little steep. But after seeing the over-water hammock and the fresh fruit, I figured it would be a great honeymoon expense!
Exactly! It’s totally worth it!!
I don’t know just about the cabana I want to be on this trip! I agree though renting it would be worth it. While on vacation I always allow for one full day of beach and relaxation. Cabana and in style sounds amazing.
Lol! You would love those place Leslie!
Luxury vacation should certainly look like this. This place looks so gorgeous against those waters and you look amazing as well.
Thank you!
Hi we are honeymooning at Bucuti in June 2018 and we would love to do this! I was reading about the pricing breakdown on your site and was a little confused and didn’t know if you could explain further.
Is the total pricing (for the cabana for up to 4) $150 + an additional $99 if your a non guest? Or is the $99 included in the $150? And also was it an additional price for seeing the flamingos or was that included in the price for the cabana for the day as well? I was trying to figure out if it was $150 + additional $99 + price for the flamingos for non-guests?
Thanks for your help!
There are two different cabana options. One is $150 (for up to 4 guests) and the other is $200 (for up to 6 guests) plus a $99 fee if you’re not a guest at the hotel. The Cabanas are on Flamingo Beach so the flamingos walk around the island. I would email the hotel for more information.
I’m going in August and can’t wait! Who is the designer of your bathing suit? It’s beautiful!
How exciting! You will have an amazing time! I purchased this bathing suit from Zaful.com
Thanks for sharing this awesome post. How far im advance did you book thr cabana?
Thanks for reading! I booked my cabana about 2 months in advance.
I am trying to rent a cabana for a trip this year (dates flexible) do you happen to have a specific email, phone number, travel agent, or way for me to reserve one? We are willing to stay a few nights at that hotel, as I am reading they are giving preferential treatment to guests of the hotel. Thanks!
Hey Allison, I don’t have specific contact information, I would call the hotel and ask them, they are very helpful. Im not sure if they do give preference to hotel guests over non hotel guests, but if you book in advance they should be able to accommodate you!
Thanks!! I called them and you have to book a night wth them to book a cabana right now so I’ll be doing all this in the next month. I’m very excited!!
Yay! Glad to hear that! It’s a beautiful hotel and definitely worth staying there to visit the flamingos and rent a cabana!
Did you have the private cabana at the end of the row? I heard that one is amazing with a private swing or something?
Yes! The one at the end does have a swing, accommodates more people and has a bigger deck area. It costs a little bit more than the others.
Christine
The prices are not what you have listed. Cabanas are $370-$425 USD a day.
Hi Daphne, as stated in my post, prices vary according to season and are subject to change. I visited in September 2017 and pricing was much less at that time. Thank you for letting me know, as I will update the pricing in this post, however I would recommend contacting the resort for the most updated pricing.
Hi Christine! Your post has been very helpful in helping decide if we wanted to rent the over the water Cabana while staying at the resort in Aruba. It looks like paradise and renting the Cabana would be an added bonus especially for our first time on the island.
Thank you so much for your comment Hayley! So happy I could help and hope you enjoy your vacation to Aruba!