Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club

Fell in love with the Club

When we got to Ocean Club and got our room, I was disappointed because it was not on upper floors and didn’t really have a great of view. When we asked to be moved, they did not have any rooms to move us to. As the week went on, I realized they were absolutely full and I see why. It’s a time share and many people return year after year. The Marriott is great. It’s clean, great location, best beach area, and nice pools! There is a ongoing fight with the pools. Surf can’t use Ocean and Ocean can’t use Surf. But, people still try and do it and I saw several irritated people complaining about it. The Surf Club has a really cool pool with a lazy river but the Ocean Club’s pool is really lagoon like and not as many kids. Too bad you just can’t use both when you are staying at either place - it really shouldn’t matter but the timeshare owners of each decided you couldn’t. The housekeeping was great and the Ocean Club is very clean. I love Marriott’s BEDS! They were so comfortable. The bartenders at the swim up bar were great! Try Wilma’s Slippery Monkey - it’s De-Lish and a special recipe created by her! Giavanny is great too! Always had a smile for us. We will definately go back next summer and it’s out of the hurricane zone so it’s perfect 90 degrees every day! Very humid though. Stellaris Casino was fun for about 2 days and then you realize you will not win... so go back to the pool and beach and forget it. Spend your money on some great food and excursions!

Traveler's tip on recreational activities

I recommend the ABC all day excursion on the Jeep Land Rovers. It was the best thing we did all week. It was the craziest, bumpiest, fullest day we had. We saw so many things and Curtis was AWESOME! I would have never ventured off to see those things on my own... the roads are really OFF ROAD and rough and to take a rental car there, would be dangerous and could be spendy if you damage the car. Not to mention finding those places without road signs is not easy.

I will go back again in next 3 months

The Marriott location and facility is fabulous. Near the center of the action but also private in location.

Traveler's tip on dining

The food in Aruba is terrific. All restaurants we tried were great. Be adverturous and go downtown for some dinners.

One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed

The staff at this hotel were very friendly and helpful. I can’t say enough about the room. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.