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Hotel California

2.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Aruba Town Hall

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Front of property - evening/night
Standard Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway
Reception
Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
In the heart of Aruba, Hotel California offers a vibrant stay with free breakfast and on-site shopping. Enjoy local flavors at the coffee shop or explore nearby Royal Plaza Mall. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and multilingual staff available to help you navigate your trip.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Stovetop
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Stovetop
  • 1.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is $47
$56 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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About the neighborhood

Map
Caya G.F. Betico Croes, 152, Oranjestad

What's nearby

  • Aruba Town Hall - 12 min walk
  • Renaissance Mall Aruba - 13 min walk
  • Renaissance Island - 3 min drive
  • Divi Golf and Beach Resort - 6 min drive
  • Eagle Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA) - 6 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The West Deck - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Gaucho - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wilhelmina Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Santos - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel California is just 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Aruba Town Hall and Renaissance Mall Aruba are within a 15-minute walk.

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hotel California Aruba Oranjestad
Hotel California Aruba
California Aruba Oranjestad
California Aruba
Hotel California Aruba/Oranjestad
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Aruba
Hotel California Oranjestad
Hotel California Hotel Oranjestad

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel California offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel California does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel California?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel California?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15.00 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel California?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Wind Creek Seaport Casino (14-min walk) and Alhambra Casino (6-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel California and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Aruba Town Hall (12-min walk) and Royal Plaza Mall (15-min walk), along with Renaissance Island (1.2 mi) and Divi Golf and Beach Resort (2.7 mi).

What's the area around Hotel California like?

Hotel California is a short 6-minute drive from Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA) and 12 minutes' walk from Aruba Town Hall.

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Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

6.0

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything. All staff were very helpful in every way. AC was great. I stayed in room 3. I felt like I was at home with friends. George and Candice.
George, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

6-night trip

6/10 Good

our stay
Owner very friendly and attention to service was good
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Greit hotell i lavere prisklasse. Ligger litt usentralt til, men likevel nær gamlebyen. Ikke hotellet for dem som vil tilbringe mye tid på rom, men greit overnattingssted for den som ikke vil bruke for mye penger på hotell.
Thor, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Noe slitt og trangt. Ellers greit, hverken mer eller mindre.
Jan Aabel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Vicina al centro e alla spiaggia.Struttura semplice con servizi essenziali.Personale e propprietari molto disponibili.
Giuseppe, 14-night trip

8/10 Very good

We were given what seemed to be a newly remodeled room. It was larger than other rooms, it had a kitchenette and fridge. The bathroom and bed were very nice for a low budget hotel. The service was good. I would have prefered healthier breakfast choices next to “pastechi, empanada, arepa”. But they were delicious! There was the option of toast with eggs.
4-night trip

6/10 Good

Las instalaciones en malas condiciones. Me gusto el trato del personal
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and friendly
A great stay with really nice hosts. The area was quiet and not too far from the downtown/beach area. Good local breakfast and comfortable room. No hot water, but after a hot day, that's perfect!
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Karoline, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel California
Very good. Nice place for the price 10 minute Walk to the port and tourist restaurants
bryan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

no me gusto el baño de la habitacion, demasiado incomodo.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall nice stay if you are on the budget
Ihar, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I never checked in. I walked into the hotel and turned back around and went back into the cab. Expedia should remove from listing.
4-night trip

6/10 Good

Very basic room but only needed a place for overnight flight connection on my way home.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was ok and clean but the bathroom was really really tiny which was disapointed.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

I stand at the front office like half an Hour and no one can to check me in. I leave. The hotel looks terible.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old, bad conditions, must be closed by government. I will prefer to sleep in the street
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice staff.. súper friendly.. peaceful night sleep..
Carmen, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Customer service excellent ! Staff really friendly . Really helpful people.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

You get what you pay for
Only good thing about this hotel is it's location.
7-night trip

2/10 Poor

We did not stay
Photos do not show accurate presentation of hotel plus location is not in good area nor close to beach. We did not check in and scrambled to find other accommodations. Our taxi driver was most helpful.
2-night trip