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Restaurant Scams in Aruba, Aruba
Inflated bills, hidden charges, tourist menus, and food service tricks. Below are the restaurant scams scams reported in Aruba — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Willemstad, San José, and Havana.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Restaurant Scams Scams
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Total in Aruba
How it works
Some restaurants near the cruise pier in Oranjestad add automatic gratuity of 15–18%, then leave the tip line blank on the credit card slip, hoping tourists add another tip on top. Others add items to the bill for bread, water, or condiments that were never requested and not mentioned as paid.
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10 total warnings across all categories