Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club

We were originally booked in the Surf Club in the lock-off studio room. We looked for an upgrade and I guess being an owner, and since they had a last minute cancellation, they gave us an ocean-view one bedroom suite in the Ocean Club that was awesome. Both properties are similar, with the Surf Club a little nicer b/c its newer. However you have to use the beach at the Ocean Club since the Surf Club's beach isn't ready, so it was actually more convenient being at the Ocean Club. The pool at the Surf Club is real nice and the lazy river is a... more

This was my first trip to Aruba and my boyfriend and I like to have some space to spread out, so we rented a two-bedroom timeshare at the Marriott Aruba Ocean Club. We arrived at the Ocean Club on Saturday, July 1 at about 2:30 p.m. We waited in a fairly slow line to check into our room (I already knew all about "island time" so I knew what to expect and wasn't frustrated!) and when we got to the front desk we were told our room wasn't ready, but that it would be ready at 4 p.m. We immediately went over to the Mandera Spa, figuring we could... more

i visited aruba staying at the marriott ocean club from 6/10-6/17. leaving from bwi (baltimore, md) the total travel time was 4 1\2 plus hours with a layover in san juan. the flight was long and well worth it. the sand is white and the water is blue - just what the doctor ordered! :) once in aruba, the 1st taxi ride from the airport to marriott was 25 dollars. my understanding is that the taxi should have been for 20 dollars and even less. if they think you don't know the average price some (not all) will take advantage.<br... more

We just returned from a five day jaunt at the Ocean Club. Very nice accomodations and friendly staff. The villas are comfortable and with the resort being located away from the "other" strip, coming "home" in the evening got us away from the hustle of downtown! Although it is a timeshare property, Marriott did not pressure us while we were enjoying our vacation!

Close your eyes and picture white sandy beaches, small waves lapping the shore and water five shades of blue. Feel the wind caressing your skin and listen to the Caribbean band playing steel drums softly. You’re not dreaming...you’re in Aruba!! My husband and I stayed at the Marriott Ocean Club for our honeymoon a few weeks ago. We got bumped there from the Renaissance because they were overbooked. Let me just say that I am glad we did. Friendly people at the door greeted us when we got there. Check-in was a breeze. The Arubian people go... more

I stayed at the Ocean Club 4/28-5/5. It is a timeshare, however Marriott does not constantly attack you trying to get you to go on the tour. Rooms: The rooms were very nicely decorated, and come with a whirlpool tub. They are quite large, with nice touches such as Granite Countertops, and Fiesta Ware dishes. I had a room about as close to the Surf Club construction as you can get, and I never heard anything, not even when I was out on the balcony. The whirlpool tub was nice, but it could use a few more jets. There was also a... more

We stayed in the Ocean club from 3/13/06-3/20/06. It was great. The rooms were awsome. These are timeshares but you can rent them from Marriott if they're available. If you don't want the kitchen, just a hotel room try the Marriott Stellaris Hotel or the Hyatt is super nice. We visited a bunch of places while we we're there and the Marriott is the best. I would highly recommend it. Any particular questions just send us an email.

We just returned from a 6 night stay at the Marriott Aruba Ocean Club and had a great time. My parents are Marriott timeshare owners and traded up to go to Aruba. I definitely recommend renting a car for at least a portion of the time. We did for three days and used it to explore other beaches as well as to get to some fantastic restaurants. You can rent right at the hotel--take a cab from the airport--it's only $20. The beaches at the Ocean Club (as well as the rest of the hotels on the high rise strip) are adequate but not as... more

I stayed at the marriott ocean club for spring break with my sister and 2 of my sons aged 13 and 16. The list of problems with this resort began at the front door. We stood in line for over 20 minutes in an attempt to check in. I began to get nervous as I watched the line of angry people in front of us. The ocean club is a time share facility; as such, owners are given every priority, from room requests to dinner reservations to beach hut reservations. The units were very nice but with virtually no ocean front and very limited ocean... more

We enjoyed this resort. We stayed here with our three kids (15, 12, and 6) The room was nice, and the pool was also very nice. The swim up bar has good drinks and non alcaholic beverages for the kids. We liked Champion's Sports bar, it had good food, plus you get free shot glasses, hockey and basketball stirrers, and if you order a large drink, it comes in a football shaped, and sized, cup that you can keep. We also tried the Simply Fish, which was also good, except that it is outdoors, so you have to dine with the rotten ocean smell. The... more