voco Surfside Aruba by IHG

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Voco
7.8 (228 reviews)
LG Smith Blvd 2 , Oranjestad , AW
+297 524 3300

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good/very good location near airport, beach and restaurants
Generally very clean rooms and public areas
Friendly and attentive staff reported by many guests
Comfortable, modern rooms and furnishings
Pool and gym well regarded
Positive remarks about restaurant and breakfast in multiple reviews
Cons:
Nighttime and street noise affecting some rooms (bars, traffic, loud cars)
Value concerns: extra charges, duplicated billing, and pricey F&B
Some isolated bad service/billing incidents reported
Open/unsecured Wi‑Fi mentioned as unsuitable for sensitive work
Room service sometimes late in the afternoon (guest report)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple reviews repeatedly note rooms and facilities as 'súper limpio', 'erg schoon en netjes', and 'clean' — housekeeping generally praised.
Service
7.8
Service is often highlighted positively ('Excelente atención', 'vriendelijk', staff praised), but there are a few strong negative experiences (rude/standoffish staff, billing dispute) that lower the score slightly.
Location
8.2
Location is consistently praised for proximity to airport, beach and restaurants ('buena ubicación', 'next to the airport'), but several guests report significant nighttime/street noise which reduces the score.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms described as comfortable, modern and well finished ('súper cómoda', 'Furniture and finishings up to date', 'rooms are perfect'), though some rooms suffer from noise and light bleed from corridors.
Amenities
8
Pool, gym and restaurant receive positive mentions ('piscina me encantó', 'Academia bem equipada', 'instalações novas'), overall amenities are good for the hotel tier.
Value for Money
6.2
Several guests complain about extra/duplicated charges, expensive food/drink pricing and unexpected breakfast fees — value is a clear weak point in reviews.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Food quality gets mixed-to-positive notes ('comida súper rica', 'restaurante espectacular', 'excellent restaurant'), but complaints about pricing/portioning and billing issues temper the rating.
Overall Experience
7.8
Most guests describe a pleasant or wonderful stay and would return, though a minority report very negative experiences (noise, service/billing issues) — overall aligns with the target rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:21

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
Located just one mile from Queen Beatrix International Airport, Talk of the Town & Beach Club by GH Hoteles offers easy access and convenience. The hotel boasts an outdoor pool and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Comfortable Rooms with Tropical Decor
Each room at Talk of the Town features a microwave, refrigerator, cable TV, and a private bathroom. The tropical décor and large windows create a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Aruba.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Guests can enjoy dining at the pool-side restaurant or grab a drink at the lobby bar, providing convenient options for relaxation. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to Oranjestad offers shopping, dining, and easy access to the beautiful Caribbean Sea.

Book your stay at Talk of the Town & Beach Club for a memorable Aruban experience!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges

The property is currently closed as it is being renovated and will be expected to reopen on December 1st under a new name Voco by IHG. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused your future vacation plans for our destination.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AUA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 228 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 6.2
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 7.8
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TH • solo_traveller • cw
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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De La Torre • couple • ec
10
Pros:

Excelente atención súper limpio comida bien, la zona es cercana a todo.

Cons:

En la noche se reúnen al frente del hotel a a hacer bulla

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • pa
10
Buena ubicación buena comida y el restaurante espectacular todo fue bueno.
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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laura • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Zeer attent vooral medewerker marc

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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laura • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Geweldige ervaring!
We komen snel terug

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Abdellatif • couple • us
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Franciscus • couple • cw
9
prettig verblijf
Pros:

erg schoon en netjes, goede lokatie

Cons:

wifi is open netwerk, zonder paswoord, ongeschikt voor werk en geldzaken. oke voor whatapp etc.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Rosalba • couple • do
10
Una escapada maravillosa
Pros:

La habitacion estaba súper cómoda y limpia , la ubicación del lugar estaba excelente cerquita del aeropuerto y de los restaurantes y la playa justo al frente , la piscina me encantó y la
Comida estaba súper rica 😍volvería otra vez

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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ANA MARIA C • extended_group • br
10
Voltaria para o mesmo hotel ao retornar à Aruba.
Pros:

Excelente café da manha, quarto silencioso, localizacao proxima ao centro da cidade, instalaçoes novas, restaurante excelente. Agua gelada disponivel gratuitamente.Academia bem equipada.

Cons:

Da cobrança quando pedi um hamburgue no quarto e paguei taxa de serviço + um acrescimo de entrega. Por sorte a gerente do restaurante suspendeu uma das cobrancas após eu questionar a duplicidade de pagamento.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • pl
8
Pros:

Located just next to the airport, you can watch plane take off and landing, but this doesn't bother your stay. Hotel is nicely done.

Cons:

Room with the street view: there is no really a view but the room is super loud. You can hear music from bars at night and some drivers that need to show their ego with super loud cars. Really annoying. There is a light coming to the room from the hotels corridor through the gap between the doors and the frame. If you want to sleep in, you can't because from 9am onwards all you can hear is "housekeeping, housekeeping ".

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Carlos Alberto • couple • ar
10
Muy buena la calidad de atención , cercanía a la playa, muy confortable el hotel. Volvería!!
Pros:

La ambientación, el cuidado del hotel

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • nl
5
I would rather chew my arm off than stay at this “hotel”.
Pros:

Furniture and finishings were up to date and very nice.

Cons:

Everything, I fcuking hated it. The location is terrible. Impossible to sleep with traffic and party noise. The staff are awful. My bag was delivered late by the airline. Instead of bringing it to me or calling, they put it in a storeroom. They refused to provide an invoice until I behaved like a goon. The food and Bev is terrible value for money. How can you serve a $22 club sandwich without bacon? There is NO WAY that this horse stable can be charging $250 a night. Avoid this property, even a tent would be better.

Never, ever and ever again.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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jose virgilio • solo_traveller • co
9
Pros:

Instalaciones y ubicación

Cons:

Q no tengan plan todo incluido

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Maria Gabriela • family_with_children • cl
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • at
7
Cons:

Zimmerservice oftmals sehr spät am Nachmittag 16:00 Uhr.
Man sollte unbedingt ein Auto mieten, da in der unbedingt nicht so viel ist.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jiamin • solo_traveller • bq
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
1
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Pablo Lloret • solo_traveller • ar
10
Excelente
Pros:

Gracias a todos por la amabilidad de su atención el lugar es excelente en ubicación y comodidad. Una experiencia única destacó la atención del personal de Voco surfside Aruba

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • br
10
Incrível!
Pros:

Conforto

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Katherinne • couple • cl
10
Estadía muy relajada
Pros:

Todo excelente , limpio y el personal muy cordial.

Cons:

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2026-07-20 • via Nuitee