Aruba Surf Club 3 Bedroom units question?

[billymach4 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close billymach4]

Going to an Aruba Surf Club 3 BR unit in mid September. Of course I would like an ocean view. I have no idea how the buildings are configured. For some insane reason I am secretly hoping that all of the 3 BR units are Ocean view. Can someone please shed some light on the percentage of 3 BR units that have an Ocean View.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Going to an Aruba Surf Club 3 BR unit in mid September. Of course I would like an ocean view. I have no idea how the buildings are configured. For some insane reason I am secretly hoping that all of the 3 BR units are Ocean view. Can someone please shed some light on the percentage of 3 BR units that have an Ocean View.

They are all ocean view but all the way in the back of the building - ask for a high floor - above 5 or 6 for the best view - the lock-off part of this unit is BIG - at least 1 1/2 times as large then the usual studio with a King size (not queen) bed - but that part of the unit has an island view - the higher you are the better.
We stayed on the 7th floor in the lock-off over New Years and the island view was very nice...

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What is the best way to request a higher floor? Do I call resort ahead of time? Do I have to wait until check in? The good thing is that I will actually be at the resort 3 days before I check into the 3 BR.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Call the resort and ask for room control about 10 days before check-in.

[billymach4 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close billymach4]

Pat,

Thank you for the advice. Never heard of a department by the name of Room Control, but I will certainly call.

Thanks again.

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Pat,

I called yesterday. Spoke to someone at the resort. The person I spoke to was not Room Control since they were gone for the day. This person entered my request into the system. However I was told that the day prior to my arrival Room Control will review all of the requests, and make any changes at that time. Does this sound like I am on the right track?

Bill

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Pat,

I called yesterday. Spoke to someone at the resort. The person I spoke to was not Room Control since they were gone for the day. This person entered my request into the system. However I was told that the day prior to my arrival Room Control will review all of the requests, and make any changes at that time. Does this sound like I am on the right track?

Bill

Yes, it does as long as they entered your request
A second call to confirm that your request is in couldn't hurt.

Enjoy your trip...those 3BR units are REALLY nice!

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Bill.....Have a great time in Aruba!! I'd probably give them one more call, just to be sure.

[billymach4 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close billymach4]

I will actually be at the resort 3 days prior to switching over to the 3 bedroom. So I will definitely check with the front desk before they check me into the 3 bedroom.

Thank You so much!