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Hotel California

2.5 star property

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Interior entrance
Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)
Exterior
Standard Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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 | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Oranjestad

Hotel California places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Aruba Town Hall and Royal Plaza Mall. This 13-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Fort Zoutman - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aruba Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Renaissance Mall Aruba - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Plaza Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Renaissance Island - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Welcome Snack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wilhelmina Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Pastechi House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Gaucho - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Guests of Hotel California enjoy features like coffee in a common area, microwave in a common area, and express check-out. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 15.00 per vehicle one way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a water dispenser, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Refrigerators are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-12:30 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 rating 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

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel California?

Hotel California provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Hotel California?

This hotel is located in Oranjestad, a short 13-minute walk from Renaissance Mall Aruba and also 12 minutes on foot from Aruba Town Hall. You'll also find Renaissance Island and Divi Golf and Beach Resort within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel California?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel California feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel California doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel California?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel California?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe.

Does Hotel California have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel California have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel California serves free breakfast (local cuisine) on weekday mornings from its cafe.

Will Hotel California allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel California.

Does Hotel California have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel California?

The closest major airport to Hotel California is Queen Beatrix Intl. Airport (AUA), which is 2.3 mi away (6 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel California?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel California.

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

our stay

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

8/10 Good

Thor

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan Aabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noe slitt og trangt. Ellers greit, hverken mer eller mindre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness
Vicina al centro e alla spiaggia.Struttura semplice con servizi essenziali.Personale e propprietari molto disponibili.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Las instalaciones en malas condiciones. Me gusto el trato del personal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
no me gusto el baño de la habitacion, demasiado incomodo.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmen

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Veronica

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Noortje

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vriendelijk

Het hotel personeel is vriendelijk, maar het hotel kan wel wat opknappen gebruiken. Je hebt alleen en koude douche, de kamer is klein (wat niet echt erg is), een goed airco, en het electra hangt er wel een beetje bij. Open lamp i de badkamer bijvoorbeeld. Geloof wel dat ze aan het renoveren zijn. Wel handig dat er een supermarkt tegenover is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

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