Oranjestad Hotel Guide. Hotels in Hato, Oranjestad, Aruba

"If you have another option for staying somewhere, please choose it. Additionally, please be sure you receive the type of room you paid for, as I did not. I paid for resort view & I was put in a parking lot view room. My room was right outside a nightclub that played music every single night until midnight. There was no rest to be had and that’s something I was hoping to do at night. Rest. It was vacation. My slippers were dirty (on the bottom) after a week of walking on the carpet, the carpet had crumbs on it when I arrived, there is nothing extra in the bathroom. This is basically a no frills resort. Everything is a charge, the umbrellas, the palapa reservation, etc., you receive one towel at the beach / pool per person, everyone asks for a tip - including the person offering cool refreshments upon checking in. I asked for the manager’s information upon checking out and it was truly an ordeal to get it. This vacation was the opposite of relaxing & I did not get my money’s worth for what I paid. "

"We were only there two nights, but it was a great stay. This was by far the best Marriott property as far as recommending my loyalty status -Everybody in the whole place. Loved the pool, but coulda used more loungers in the sun. Food and drinks were excellent, as was the service at all (especially the private island - Jennifer). And speaking of the private island, we loved every bit of it - The boat ride, the loungers on the peninsula, the food and service, and plenty of towels. The shuttle drivers were great between facilities. The only negative was the checkout process, which was extremely slow - There should be a separate desk."

"Amazing resort"

"The scenery was overwhelmingly beautiful. The rooms were cleaned and refreshed everyday with new beach towels and bath towels. There are complimentary water bottles in each room. There are dehumidifiers in the rooms which gives a perfect balance of air within the room. The pools were clean. The beach was exquisitely beautiful. Plenty of beach seating and shade. There were multiple bars, and shopping stores throughout. There is a large gym colocated overlooking the water. There is a large casino and shops colocated. It was quiet and peaceful in the day and live music at night. Lastly there are so many food options included that I barely ate at half of them. There are several restaurants, the Pelican most convenient buffet style- food cooked to order. Some restaurants require reservations. The staff throughout very kind and helpful. The front desk assisted with shuttle and taxi calls. "

"Was not impressed with the stellaris. We had high expectations, but thought we were nickel and dimed through our stay. We did not expect the $70 per day resort fee on top of the expensive rates. Drinks and food were very expensive and sub par. Staff was just ok. The issue with renting palapas was also very frustrating, as we had to spend another $30 to rent, as there were very limited palapas for free. Would not stay again. Marriott overall was disappointing ."

" The Hyatt wins on atmosphere, the grounds, pool, and beach are stunning and clearly a step above the Marriott Stellaris where I stayed the week before. The outdoor experience alone feels worth it, and the common areas carry that same upscale energy throughout. But the rooms don’t match. The bathroom is outdated and the lighting is dim throughout, which kills the luxury feel the moment you walk in. For what I paid expecting an upgrade from the Marriott Stellaris, the room itself was a disappointment. The Marriott actually felt more polished inside. A little disappointed on the “resort and ocean view” your view is really other building resorts and would need to lean out over the ledge to see the ocean. Also worth noting: the Hyatt is located near the strip, so if you enjoy being close to restaurants, nightlife, and activity, you’ll love it. Personally, I prefer peace and quiet, and the busier surroundings weren’t really my thing. Everything surrounding the room earns 5 stars. Renovate the rooms to match and this place is easily one of the best resorts on the island. Staff is great and super helpful! "

"Hotel was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely visit again."

"Staff was very friendly and helpful "

"Room was clean, food was amazing. All inclusive is definitely the way to go at this resort. Fantastic vacation for a family of four and the room setup was great. "