Aruba Gets Caribbean’s First Voco Resort [From 40k Points!]

Updated: December 19, 2025, 2:28pm CST

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First Voco Resort in the Caribbean Now Open
Booking Voco Surfside Aruba
Final Thoughts

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IHG quietly opened a luxurious voco resort in the Caribbean this week — its first in the region.

Voco Surfside Aruba has officially opened just a few minutes’ drive from the airport, and is the debut of IHG’s swanky voco brand in the Caribbean.

Here’s what you need to know.

First Voco Resort in the Caribbean Now Open

The new voco Surfside Aruba has officially opened with 69 guest rooms and suites, ranging from king and queen bedrooms to 2-bedroom suites.

Unlike many Caribbean resorts, this one doesn’t appear to be an all-inclusive property. Still, it offers a ton of great amenities, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, complimentary parking, and pet-friendly accommodations, all for a reasonable price in cash or points.

Voco Surfside Aruba is just 500 feet from Surfside Beach, which is known for its white sand and calm waters, where the resort offers beach chairs, towel service, and umbrellas (for rent).

Voco Surfside Aruba Outdoor Dining — Image Credit: IHG

The capital, Oranjestad, is just a short drive away, and the island’s main airport, Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), is just 5 minutes away by car.

This is a notable opening, as it’s the first voco resort in the Caribbean. If you aren’t familiar, IHG’s voco brand is known for its local feel, personal touches, and a laid-back approach across all its hotels and resorts.

Bottom Line:

While there are 117 voco hotels currently open, with another 100+ in the pipeline, voco has yet to penetrate certain markets, such as Africa. Voco hotels are in city and resort destinations alike, with hotels such as voco Times Square – Broadway and voco Monaco Dubai part of the brand’s portfolio.

Booking Voco Surfside Aruba

Voco Surfside Aruba is officially open for guests and is participating in the IHG One Rewards program, which means you can earn and redeem IHG One Rewards points here.

You can find cash rates as low as $250 per night, which is a fantastic deal for any resort in the Caribbean.

However, you may want to redeem your points instead — we’re seeing award nights available for as low as 40,000 points per night.

Earning IHG One Rewards points is pretty straightforward. You earn points by signing up for one of IHG’s credit cards, staying at IHG properties, or transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio.

Final Thoughts

IHG’s opening of its first voco property in the Caribbean is excellent news. It’s pretty affordable with cash and IHG One Rewards points, and its short distance from the main airport should make it attractive for U.S.-based travelers.