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Hotel California

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Aruba Town Hall

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Interior entrance
Bar (on property)
Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed
Standard Room
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Caya G.F. Betico Croes, 152, Oranjestad
  • Place, Aruba Town Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Renaissance Mall Aruba
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Plaza Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed | Living area

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

About the area

Oranjestad

At Hotel California you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Aruba Town Hall and Royal Plaza Mall. Highlights at this hotel include free weekday breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers concierge services, express check-out and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free local cuisine breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Oranjestad hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Renaissance Island and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Divi Golf and Beach Resort.

What's nearby

  • Aruba Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Renaissance Mall Aruba - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Surfside Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Plaza Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Renaissance Island - 19 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wong Sheung Wong - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wilhelmina Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Pastechi House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chubato Beer World - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel with free breakfast, near Aruba Town Hall
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekdays.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Hotel California. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Oranjestad hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel California offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Oranjestad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property does not have a Aruba Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel California?

Hotel California offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel California?

Yep, Hotel California has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel California?

Yep, Hotel California is a short 19-minute walk from Surfside Beach.

What makes Hotel California a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel California.

Does Hotel California serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel California?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel California?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 56 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George, Washington DC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

our stay

Owner very friendly and attention to service was good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel California

Very good. Nice place for the price 10 minute Walk to the port and tourist restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Ihar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall nice stay if you are on the budget
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I never checked in. I walked into the hotel and turned back around and went back into the cab. Expedia should remove from listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic room but only needed a place for overnight flight connection on my way home.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok and clean but the bathroom was really really tiny which was disapointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stand at the front office like half an Hour and no one can to check me in. I leave. The hotel looks terible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Old, bad conditions, must be closed by government. I will prefer to sleep in the street
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Carmen, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff.. súper friendly.. peaceful night sleep..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Customer service excellent ! Staff really friendly . Really helpful people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for

Only good thing about this hotel is it's location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was good, dont expect too much but staff was good and room had AC all day and night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for

Not a hotel but really just a room for rent. So not bad if you are just staying one night.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Veronica, Edmonton

Liked: Staff & service

Bad internet connection

The hotel was ok ... no internet in my room even in the reception the wifi was very poor, the staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is just ok. But fairly good location. Supermarket next door and only 5 blocks away from the main area. Good wi fi. It’s great for a low budget gateway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple hotel, does the job but better options for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Where do I start...

This hotel was unbelievably terrible it shouldn’t be called a hotel. There was not hot water, no amenities, and no hospitality. The copper pipes were exposed and the room was cramped and cold. Expedia should take the listing down off their site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

e r

Liked: Staff & service
Washroom too small
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018