Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club

The ocean club is like our second home after going there for many years. The rooms are extremely clean and comfortable as the photos will show. There is a very functional kitchen that allows eating in rather than going out every night. The bed was a king and very comfortable, and any issues with being provided towels or linens and some time ago. This was a pandemic issue. Housekeeping comes twice per week and you have the option to pay for it if you want more. There is a laundry room on each floor with no charge. There are Keurig coffee makers in the suites. The grounds are beautiful with many species of plants and the other present iguanas that just wanna be left alone and show off for you. The birds are spectacular as well, look for the Aruin ring eyed pigeons. That is the name of the species and you should be able to find one. There is a selection of restaurants on premises, the main one being Malmok which has outdoor dining as well as bar seating and pool bar seating, which is our favorite. The menu is extensive for non-vegetarians, vegetarians and vegans. The bartenders and wait staff have been there for years and greet us warmly. Our favorite are the fish tacos, but please ask for some papaya hot sauce on the side. The other restaurant on site is Campeones (cleverly renamed from champions when it was a sports bar). All you can eat chips and salsa and margaritas that are not all you can drink! The lobby and public areas are also extremely clean and well kept. There are a number of stores with some grocery items, alcohol, souvenirs, and the ocean Café gelato in particular is not to be missed. The pool is lovely, but will be closing for renovations this fall so please check. There are fitness classes and pool classes. Getting chairs at the pool can be difficult depending on the time of year. In April, it was much easier than it had been earlier in the winter on prior years. In general and the busier times you do need to get up early and claim your chairs. The Palapas on the beach are reserved via a webpage and that is fairly easy. There is a charge for the Palapas. What else can I tell you except to go and enjoy.

This property is on what I call the "Marriot *****." It's nestled between the Marriot Surf Club and Marriot Stellaris. The Ritz Carlton is at the end of the *****, next to the Stellaris. This is the smallest property on the ***** and the quietest along w/ the Ritz. The pool is great. It's large w/ a swim up bar, pool bridge and numerous waterfalls and hot tubs. There are sufficient pool loungers and umbrellas. The outdoor lunch restaurants are very good. The outdoor area is well maintained. The beach has palapas, which need to be rented at 7 am for $10 each online. You can also pre-rent a day in advance at the towel desk for $25. The beach is nice with lots of palm trees. Lots of floaties available for use. My only complaint was that they did not clean up the seaweed every day from the beach. It was only cleaned up once during our one week stay. They really need to dig it all up from under the water and clean up the beach like the Ritz Carlton. Their towel policy is also restrictive - you are only given 4 towels for the one bedroom units. You can refresh them once a day, but you must hand in your wet towels. So, you can either cover the back of your chaise lounger or the bottom, not both. On the plus side, the chaise loungers are lightly padded and comfortable! There were blue lizards and iguanas roaming around by the pool area, which the kids loved of course. We had a one bedroom apartment which was very spacious. The unit had a nice view and was all updated and modern, except for the bathroom which needed some TLC. My only complaint about the unit was the bathroom. The building has some gift shops, a convenience store, a Mexican restaurant and an ice cream shop. Service was adequate but not consistent. The property is a short walk from the restaurant/shopping ***** that is bustling at night. All in all, it is a good Timeshare if you are looking for something that is quieter, and not too busy like the Surf Club or Stellaris.

We enjoyed our stay at the Ocean. It was a very nice room with all new appliances. We were on first floor so the view was nonexistent, but the walk to beach was short and easy. A suggestion would be to fill the property with flowers which would be nicer. I also wanted to mention the shower pressure was awesome! The beach was nice and a short walk and pool was even closer. I also liked the Stellaris was close by. I did not deal with many people at Ocean although the bellman were great. Also the security by the pool Christian, and some others helped me get in the bathroom the day we checked out, but still had access to the property. I did want to call out some great people at Stellaris. I took a chair yoga class with Emma which was great. I also met Dala who helped me get to the class. Beverly & Ludwig are also 2 of the best! They understand customer service and are always kind, nice, & helpful. I would have no issue staying at the ocean again. Great location and well kept property.

Another wonderful vacation at the Ocean Club. The Villas are excellent the facility as well. The bars and snack areas are terrific. The pools and the beach area are clean and welcoming. Highest recommendation. Been an owner for 30 years and will for another. Always a great time.

Terrible. Use to be such a great place to come with great service. Desk clerk Dwight was rude and not helpful. Once is old now. Service is non existent. I am a previous owner of this property and current owner at Surf Club and will be sleeping the Surf Club now. Just not worth the maintenance anymore. Overpriced, no service, friendless is long gone , over crowded.

Beautiful resort, great food options near by . Pool is beautiful, did some water aerobics , played bingo and relaxed . Had a fabulous time with friends. The beach view is incredible. Not to far from the main *****. Taxis always available Highly recommend We will definitely be back.