Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club Reviews & Ratings

Far and away the most laid back timeshare in Aruba. It’s a well run and the long term staff treat you like family coming for a visit. Nothing like the Surf Club next door. This is a very quiet property.

Buyer beware that OCEAN VIEW does not guarantee a view.

This property unlike most MVCs only has OCEAN VIEW and OCEAN FRONT. We bought a week thinking we were going to have a ocean view. If you looked really hard leaning over the balcony yes you could see the ocean but it was really an ISLAND/RESORT view we had. Stay over at the MARRIOTT SURF CLUB where OCEAN VIEW is a true ocean view. Plus the pool/lazy river at the surf club are not open to guests of the Ocean Club.

Glad I don't own at the Marriott Aruba Ocean Club.

Our home away from home. Have been owners for 18 years and have gone every other year (only bc we need variety on off-years). Simply love everything about it. We have rented before and have had great success helping others enjoy this great location and Marriott's wonderful hospitality. Happy to offer lots of tips on great restaurants and things to do while on the Island. It is a wonderful happy place - Bon Bini!

This was our second stay at the Ocean Club. They are doing a complete building upgrade, but we found our room spotless and fully stocked IF we wanted to cook. Staff could not have been more helpful. Needed emergency care and was guided to an Urgent Care Center which was fast, professional and "saved our vacation." We rented a palapa on most days and sat poolside one day. Made some new friends and was so pleased with our experience, just bought a 2 BR lockout from Redweek. MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE than buying directly from Marriott. We are looking to split our unit for a 2 week visit next year. We LOVE that the Ocean Club is much smaller than the Surf Club. Beach and Pool were not crowded nor did we feel the crunch of too many tourists. While the Surf Club does offer a favored Lazy River, their pool was crowded with all pool chairs taken and on top of one another. Ocean Club is in the Palm Beach area and within walking distance to many wonderful restaurants such as: Gianni's; Iguana Cantina; Fishes and More; Smokey Joes BBQ, our favorite WACKY WAHOO for the best grouper in town, to name a few. We truly relaxed in warm 80 degree weather with a constant breeze making beach time delightful!!!

The most beautiful place on earth!! The clear blue ocean , pristine beach, outstanding food. We can't wait for our vacation every year!! The resort is in constant upgrade mode. Marriott Ocean Club the ideal place to unplug!!!

Marriott has the BEST and biggest properties on Aruba. We walked the shoreline and none compare to Marriott.

Excellent location. Walk to restaurants and shops.

It is the perfect island life.

Great resort for families and couples. Convenient location and clean resort.

Quiet lovely rooms with all the amenities and more.,not the crazy pace of the surf club. Pool is less busy and noisy. Staff helpful. Everything is beautiful.

Great vacation place. Great location and great service.

We Fell In Love with Aruba and the Marriott Ocean Club several years ago .. and it continues to be the Best Vacation spot we have been to. Guaranteed weather most times of the year with the Breezes always present, to keep you cool and relaxed. Upscale property with the feel of home. Not as congested as the Surf Club Next Door. Activities if you wish, very relaxing atmosphere, something for everyone. Never disappoints!!

It appears that a more current review for the resort is needed! Checked in was smooth and our room request was once again fulfilled! The Coconut Trading Company has been replaced by a beach shop otherwise all others remain the same. Complex looks in great shape and the gardener's work meticulously during the day keeping up with the landscaping! Pool maintenance and cleaning starts at sunrise! The towel hut line remains the place to congregate very early in the morning! Seems like the spot to catch up with friends made from years past when you can't sleep. Would be nice to see more straight chairs placed around the pool. The beach is cleaned daily. Staff is still as friendly as ever..... Some down sides if you want to know:( in desperate need of new washer/dryers and the activities leave a lot to be desired! The price of drinks at Happy Hour are ridiculous! We find that most of our friends go to a different resort during that time or make in the room and bring down to the pool. Found security sleeping at pool one morning:(

We have owned 2 weeks in a 1 BD unit at the Ocean Club since 1999 and have been using them almost every year. We were there recently from 10/26/12 - 11/9/12 and couldn't be more pleased about the condition of the units and the friendliness of the people. The beds sleep wonderful.

We also love the casino in the Marriott hotel next door, and for those who don't know, if you sign up for a player's card, you can get room comps for food and beverage on your Ocean Club unit when you check out. That is a nice plus for those who like to visit the casino.

The pool area is nice, but nothing seems to change about the reserving of chairs. I was pleasantly surprised that the pool personnel WILL address people who attempt to smoke in non smoking areas (you always have those who think rules don't apply to them).

We ate at Ruth's Chris Steak House at the hotel and the food was superb as usual. We also ate at Champion's at the Ocean Club a couple of times.

There is so much shopping, entertainment, and food venues nearby that it would be hard not to find something to do.

My family prefers the Ocean Club to either the hotel, or the Surf Club, because it is approx 25% the size of the Surf Club, and quieter than either the hotel or the Surf. The advantage is that you are in an uncrowded resort (especially around the pool), situated in between the other two resorts. The hotel has the best casino on the island, the spa is at the ocean club and all 3 resorts offer a variety of restaurants in every price range. All of Marriott's Aruba properties are beautiful and well maintained. I own at both the Ocean Club and the Surf club. You can't go wrong with Aruba, and Marriott has the best places on the island. Walk along the beach and you can easily access all the other hotels, their restaurants and casinos. New shopping malls, multi-plex cinema, many new restaurants, and bowling are all in walking distance.

We have been staying at both Marriott Ocean and Surf Clubs for a few years. Both are great resort. We've found Ocean Club more to our liking. It's more upscale than Surf and not crowded at all. We try to stay at the Ocean Club a few weeks per year. It's more expensive than Surf but its well worth it.

We just spent a week at Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club. Is a beautiful resort and we could not find a single thing to complain about. Taxi from the airport to the resort was $25.00. We rented a beach hut every day for $15.00 per day. Is money well spent. The pool area is beautiful and spacious. The resort is beautiful. The landscaping is out of this world. The word "paradise" kept going thru my mind. Food and drinks reasonably priced. We had maid service one day of the week and that was fine. The condos have everything you need. My only wish would be that they had a washer and dryer. But there are washer and dryers on each floor. Many restaurants to choose from. Casinos aren't vegas style and I don't think you would ever really win much if anything on the machines, but it was fun. Drinks are free if you are playing. There is a grocery store nearby, for $15 taxi ride. Our driver waited for us while we grocery shopped. We made sure it was worth his while, since he was so nice in offering. The airport doesn't open until 7 am, so if you have an early flight, don't make the mistake we did, in getting there at 6:30. The airport is very nice with quite a few shops and restaurants. We had a view of the Iguana sanctuary-which was nice. Lots of visible security, so we never felt that safety was an issue. I would definitely recommend this resort to anyone. Its absolutely beautiful, very clean. The beach is beautiful, one of the best places we have ever been and we have been to alot of places. Very family oriented. Loved it!

We have been very pleased with the resort in total. Beach is reserved for Ocean Club owners and guests and not crowded like Surf Club's beach. Gorgeous property. Great for families or a couples getaway.

I really depend on these reviews, to help me make a decision on my destination, so here goes. The resort is very good, no problems except the "beach". We have been to quite a few Caribbean islands at Christmas time and I have never been so disappointed in a beach in all the times we have traveled. It is so crowded that there is nothing beautiful or relaxing about it! We have never seen so many cabanas and every one of them packed with chairs and people all day long. The beach water is also disgusting! The so called beach appears "man made". If you really want to spend your money and time at a typical beautiful tropical beach, do not stay at this resort.

Visited the week of June 7th. It was a fabulous property. We were very happy with our stay at the Ocean Club.

Staff very friendly and efficient.

D and L. Piteo