Title: Hotel California Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel California Hotel with free breakfast, near Aruba Town Hall ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11350000/11349800/11349784/b924a242.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11350000/11349800/11349784/b9adf46d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11350000/11349800/11349784/5665a792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11350000/11349800/11349784/612576cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11350000/11349800/11349784/d7562b0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel California in Aruba offers a convenient base with free breakfast and on-site shopping. Guests can enjoy local coffee or walk to Royal Plaza Mall. The property provides in-room WiFi and dry cleaning, while multilingual staff help plan authentic island experiences. 6.0 ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 17 - Sept 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=11349784&PinnedHotelID=11349784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=11349784&PinnedHotelID=11349784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 18 - Sept 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&selected=11349784&PinnedHotelID=11349784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&selected=11349784&PinnedHotelID=11349784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=11349784&PinnedHotelID=11349784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=11349784&PinnedHotelID=11349784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=11349784&PinnedHotelID=11349784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=11349784&PinnedHotelID=11349784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Standard Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11350000/11349800/11349784/7f1fd4cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Satellite channels Daily housekeeping - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Basic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11350000/11349800/11349784/a43e2e04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Satellite channels Daily housekeeping - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11350000/11349800/11349784/621e13a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay films](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11350000/11349800/11349784/c3104a49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Kitchenette Fridge Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Stovetop - 14 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Betico Croes, 152, Oranjestad #### What's nearby - 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 - Divi Golf and Beach Resort - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - Eagle Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles #### Getting around - Oranjestad (AUA-Queen Beatrix Intl.) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The West Deck - ‬13 min walk - ‪El Gaucho - ‬5 min walk - ‪Driftwood - ‬10 min walk - ‪Wilhelmina Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪Pinchos - ‬10 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel California Hotel near Aruba Town Hall Located close to Royal Plaza Mall and Renaissance Island, Hotel California provides free breakfast (local cuisine), shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Other perks at this hotel include: - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and concierge services - Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at Hotel California offer perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with premium channels - Fridges and daily housekeeping ## 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 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per vehicle (one way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 ### Is Hotel California pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Hotel California? > Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Hotel California? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Hotel California? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Hotel California provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15.00 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Hotel California located? > Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Aruba Town Hall and Royal Plaza Mall. Renaissance Island and Divi Golf and Beach Resort are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel California Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 14 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 13 ### 6.6/10 Cleanliness ### 6.8/10 Staff & service ### 5.8/10 Amenities ### 5.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### George 3 Mar 2020 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. ##### George Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 3 Jan 2020 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### our stay Owner very friendly and attention to service was good ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Thor 17 Dec 2019 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. ##### Thor Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Jan Aabel 2 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Noe slitt og trangt. Ellers greit, hverken mer eller mindre. ##### Jan Aabel Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Giuseppe, Miami 14 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Vicina al centro e alla spiaggia.Struttura semplice con servizi essenziali.Personale e propprietari molto disponibili. ##### Giuseppe Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Nov 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 27 Oct 2019 Las instalaciones en malas condiciones. Me gusto el trato del personal ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Apr 2019 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 25 Mar 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karoline 22 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Karoline Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### bryan 18 Mar 2019 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 ##### bryan Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 21 Feb 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities no me gusto el baño de la habitacion, demasiado incomodo. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Ihar 14 Feb 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service Overall nice stay if you are on the budget ##### Ihar Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 29 Jan 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 15 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Very basic room but only needed a place for overnight flight connection on my way home. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 7 Jan 2019 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities The room was ok and clean but the bathroom was really really tiny which was disapointed. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 7 Jan 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 Jan 2019 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities Old, bad conditions, must be closed by government. I will prefer to sleep in the street ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 29 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Carmen, Miami 16 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very nice staff.. súper friendly.. peaceful night sleep.. ##### Carmen Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 2 Nov 2018 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Room comfort Customer service excellent ! Staff really friendly . Really helpful people. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 19 Mar 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### You get what you pay for Only good thing about this hotel is it's location. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 24 Feb 2018 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam-Hotels-Mercure-Hotel-Amsterdam-Sloterdijk-Station.h10470230.Hotel-Information) > > [Victoria Falls Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Falls-Hotels-Victoria-Falls-Safari-Lodge.h5637495.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h6619186.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Innsbruck](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Innsbruck-Hotels.d6051204.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord-Hotels-Aruba-Marriott-Resort-Stellaris-Casino.h24250.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton-Aruba-Resort.h76165797.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Holiday Inn Resort Aruba](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Holiday-Inn-Resort-Aruba.h16068945.Hotel-Information) > > [The Magnolia Resort - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kefalonia-Hotels-The-Magnolia-Resort-Adults-Only.h44981572.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Hot Tubs in Canterbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Hotels-Hotels-With-Hot-Tubs.0-0-d4596-tHotelsWithHotTubs.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Bandos Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bandos-Island-Hotels.d6145207.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Balocco](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arzachena-Hotels-Hotel-Balocco.h1110839.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Ayr](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ayr-Hotels.d5583.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord-Hotels-Courtyard-Aruba-Resort.h40884.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Aruba-All-Inclusive.h454078.Hotel-Information) > > [Pet-Friendly Hotels in Paignton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paignton-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d4408-tPetFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [St Helens Coastal Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ryde-Hotels-St-Helens-Coastal-Resort.h33460120.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Aruba-Resort-And-Casino.h25606.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord-Hotels-Barcelo-Aruba-All-Inclusive.h424923.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Durham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durham-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-0-d4628-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Ma'In Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/MaIn-Hotels-MaIn-Hot-Springs.h524919.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Aruba](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord-Hotels-Radisson-BLU-Aruba.h54138159.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort and Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noord-Hotels-Hilton-Aruba-Caribbean-Resort-And-Casino.h21372.Hotel-Information) > > [High Range Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-High-Range-Hotel.h2632335.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Bristol (BRS) to Zeta Municipality (TGD)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/brs/tgd/bristol-to-podgorica) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/yvr/london-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Cumbernauld](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/6130006/flights-from-cumbernauld) ### Activities > [Things to do in Dinan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dinan.d602683.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Palawan Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palawan.d601955.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [The Wizarding World of Harry PotterTM](https://www.expedia.co.uk/The-Wizarding-World-Of-Harry-PotterTM-Florida-Center.d6277909.Attraction) ### General > [Visit Albert Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Albert-Park.dx6134347)