Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

BEWARE Nice hotel, nice beach But very disappointed and stressed over beach and pool chair reservations You need to down load an app and pay $30 per chair per day if you need an umbrella in the front, free umbrellas all the way in the back we’re all gone by 8:05 Am!!!!!! We have paid over $3000 for a premium room here for 5 nights There was no mention of charges for beach chairs when we booked This is a deal breaker Will never stay here again under these conditions

We travel each year to Aruba and stay as a family at the Marriott . Some of the group does the tradewinds level and despite the lounge being closed for repairs for much of the trip Marriott made up for it with daily breakfast and additional room credits. Manager Nik Nunez ensured our trip was relaxing and enjoyable especially looking out for the seniors of the group. Thank you Nik and the rest of the staff that made this trip enjoyable and relaxing.

My wife and I stayed at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino from November 14–23. It was our first time in Aruba, and traveling with experienced friends made the trip absolutely fantastic. I can’t say enough good things about the island—and especially about the Marriott. Our room was amazing. I had booked a deluxe ocean-view room but had no idea we’d end up on the top floor with a direct ocean-facing view. Dumb luck, I think! The balcony was large with a spectacular view, the room had recently been renovated and was impeccable, and housekeeping was excellent—both morning and evening turndown service. The room itself was spacious, with a big TV (65”?), bottled water, a mini-fridge, coffee maker, with all the amenities we needed. The elevators were fast and efficient. I’d read some negative reviews complaining about firm/hard beds, but we did NOT have that issue—we found the beds perfect and slept very well. We also loved our early-morning relaxation time on the balcony. The resort facilities were outstanding. Even though a full renovation was in its final stages during our stay, noise and inconvenience were minimal. We spent most of our time at the adult pool, which was spectacular—quiet, pristine, and relaxing. We never had trouble getting loungers on any of our nine days. The pool staff were great; the attendants were attentive and the bartenders (Jonathan in particular) were fantastic. Entertainment was plentiful and excellent. One night, the resort celebrated a Marriott’s 30-year celebration with live music and an incredible fireworks display. Watching it from our balcony left us speechless—the visuals, duration, and how close the fireworks were to us was mind-blowing. Again, just dumb luck on our part! Serendipitously, we met managers Raymond and Raoul and ran into them many times during our stay. These guys are genuinely welcoming, down-to-earth, and have a great sense of humor. They were all over the property, yet most guests never realized the two managers were constantly circulating and checking on everything. On at least two occasions, even while deep in conversation with other guests or staff, they made a point to say hello, with a handshake, as I passed. A truly pleasant surprise. The Stellaris Casino was lively and busy every night. One of our friends hit a jackpot of over $18,000, and we did much better than expected as well. We had budgeted to lose a certain amount… but happily walked away “about even”! The restaurants and bars on property were excellent. We ate at Mercat several times and at Ruth’s Chris once—both were outstanding. Nearby off-property spots (Malmok for breakfast, especially) were also fantastic. In short, we honestly can’t think of a single significant negative about the resort during our stay. It was fabulous from start to finish!

It was a very pleasant experience. See Ludwig when you are there. He has a wealth of knowledge about the island.We plan on going back.

We stayed on Tradewinds level for second time. Rooms are done over and are very nice. Staff is outstanding especially in the Tradewinds club. The noise from construction was everywhere. Both pools had workers constantly driiling, sawing, etc.There was even construction on the beach near the palapa hut. The staff said there were delays getting materials to the island but this was not communicated beforehand. It was not minimal disruption.