Workspaces that enhance your workation experience

Recent events have normalized working remotely. Whether working from home or the cafe down the street, companies are now open to working out of the office. Workspaces were the place for entrepreneurs and small business owners to get some work done outside the home. But now, with the normalization of working remotely, you see many workspaces popping up worldwide, making it less challenging for the digital nomad. Aruba is no different. Working remotely has never been easier in Aruba than it is now. Of course, part of a workation is the flexibility to work from your hotel or rental, by the beach or the pool. But sometimes, you need that place you can focus and get the work done more efficiently. Maybe you need to have a business meeting and need a quiet space or you want to have creative brainstorming sessions that work better when everyone is together. You can do all of that on One Happy Island! There are a few workspaces to choose from; all different and great in their own way, as you’ll learn more below. You’ll have to select the one that works best for your situation and maybe even the one that fits your personality best, as they are all unique.

Here are some workspaces in Aruba to make your workation a productive one:

1. Workspace Aruba

The very first workspace in Aruba opened its doors in 2015. It’s called, well… Workspace! Founders Tristan Every and Rudy A. Croes, both tech-savvy and creative entrepreneurs, thought Aruba needed this flexible concept for the digital nomad. The cozy yet inspiring space is located in the center of Oranjestad. Workspace is precisely what you would expect such a concept to look like. It gives off a digital urban-coffee-shop vibe that invites innovation and collaboration. All that was missing was some alternative rock and jazz playing softly in the background. Workspace includes both open desk spaces and meeting rooms. Private rooms are also available for rent, depending on availability. The meeting rooms can accommodate up to 8 people while the 3 private rooms are a bit smaller and accommodate 4 people. The meeting room has a flat-screen tv for presentations and is perfect for brainstorming sessions. Workspace promotes collaboration and wants guests to leave inspired.

Workspace: Key Features 

Workspace founders: Tristan & Rudy

2. Impact Hub

The only truly flexible workspace of the bunch, Impact Hub means business. The space is serene and created for focus and collaboration. Impact Hub is global, with spaces in over 60 countries. The open space concept allows members to work comfortably from the sofa/seating area, sit in a booth, or the open-desk space. Meeting rooms can also be reserved for a certain amount of hours per month. It’s all about the entire Impact Hub community and giving equal rights to all members. Located in the Harbour House Condominium complex, you’ll be just a short walk from the shopping area. Perfect for the little breaks in between.

Impact Hub: Key Features

3. Piso Tr3s

Let’s make work fun! That’s what the founders of Piso Tr3s, QueenAnn Bergen and Zilha Wever, envisioned when they created the work center. Located within a historical building in Oranjestad, with a direct view of Mainstreet, Piso Tres is industrial meets business meets color. The minimalistic approach to design is edgy and cool. A giant mural on the wall of the conference room sets this workspace apart from the others. This is the only workspace with a bar area, which can be used during larger conferences. The atmosphere is different from the moment you step out of the elevator. Ambient lights illuminate the entire space, allowing you to set the mood of your meeting or conference and the choice of changing the lighting colors to your company’s brand style. Meeting rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs for presentations and can accommodate up to 8 people.

Piso Tres: Key Features

Piso Tres founders: Queeny & Zilha

4. Futura Spaces

The Futura workspace opened in June 2021 and is a bit like walking into another dimension. The futuristic feel, including the bean-bag meeting area complete with hanging string lights, is very modern. Futura offers 4 meeting spaces: Discovery, Endeavor, Voyager, and Campfire. Flex desks are also available for the digital nomad looking for a place to focus. The open Campfire space can also hold approximately 50 people for events or conferences. They are located just a short walk from the Ling & Sons supermarket. Perfect for snack breaks between sessions!

Futura: Key Features

5. The Hub

While most of these workspaces are in the Oranjestad area, San Nicolas—where creativity literally paints the town—is home to The Hub,  where work, creativity, outreach, and faith mingle together for the benefit of the community as a whole.

The Hub, which opened its doors in February 2021, offers young entrepreneurs in the San Nicolas area an affordable option to the expense of renting traditional office space.  Open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 3pm, the cozy environs foster calm and balance to induce stress-free and productive work sessions. There’s a meeting/conference room for up to 30 people, with full set-up of tables and chairs.  And the ultimate breakroom—Art.ish Café—is on the premises, selling coffee, tea, and nourishing snacks and meals. 

The Hub San Nicolas

The Hub San Nicolas’ Community Outreach

Just as important as offering workspaces for the community is The Hub’s menu of outreach workshops and faith-based events, including workshops to navigate relationships, a Kid’s Club, events for teens, and a choir.  Every Saturday, the disadvantaged and those in need are invited for a hot breakfast and lunch, and are welcome to the donated clothes and shoes if needed.  The Hub spreads its good work beyond its location to families in need, delivering meals, grocery supplies, and clothing every week. 

Learn more about the workspaces

Workspace

Impact Hub

Piso Tres

Futura Spaces

The Hub