Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Went here for our 25th anniversary, Wednesday through Sunday. It was a great experience. Loved that the hotel was right on the beach (vs other hotels where you had a cross the main road) with a great pool, also. Nice spacious room with garden view (which would have been nice if the adult pool wasn't under construction/refurbishment) but they told me that up-front. We went in mid-September, so it was pretty low-key, never had a challenge getting a beach palapa and we could walk to everything along the beach (beachfront restaurants, Pelican Pier where our really great snorkeling trip took off from, etc.)

This is a nice hotel on the north side of Palm Beach. The service has been excellent and the rooms are clean. We enjoyed the option to use a pool or be on the beach. The only thing I would warn people about is while you can walk to some restaurants you likely will need to get a taxi for most trips away from the hotel. The onsite restaurants are nice and for anyone with gluten free needs, you can find some options. I would recommend dining at a local restaurant - we found more options for mid range prices. The food onsite is on the higher cost end but not anything surprising for a resort. Overall the atmosphere was nice and loved how clean the rooms were. We would likely stay here again.

This was our first visit to Aruba and the Marriott, and we had a great time and enjoyed our stay. There were some highs and lows, just like anywhere you go, and wanted to share ours: Highs - Hotel rooms were recently renovated and very roomy. Lobby is nice with shops, restaurants and an onsite casino. - The beach was beautiful and palapas were easy to reserve. Special shout-out to Mario and Benny at the pool and beach who provided us with excellent customer service! - Non-motorized water sports were free and you could rent jet skis or do other motorized sports for a fee. We took advantage of all of it! -There are several restaurants onsite and next door at the Ritz. it was easy to make a reservation via OpenTable. Most of the restaurants were great! The sushi and gelato were our favorites! Lows - We reserved 2 rooms and selected a partial ocean view for both. My kids’ 2 queen room had a great view of the pool and ocean. We had a king room with partial ocean view, but it was mainly of the parking lot and roof. Unfortunately, there were lots of delivery trucks backing into the parking lot each morning starting around 5:30-6:30 am. It was so loud. We asked for another room and they could not accommodate. If you’re in the North Wing facing the Ritz, bring ear plugs! - There aren't a lot of umbrellas at the pool. Get up early if you want a seat with shade or reserve a palapa on the beach. - Food and beverages are expensive! We enjoyed all of the restaurants, but I would skip Ruth Chris. The service wasn't great. Our steaks were not cooked to temperature. The servers didn't check in with us until it was time to pay. It was disappointing given that it was significantly more expensive than the other restaurants at the resort. Overall, this is a great family resort with lots of amenities to enjoy!

I wasn't expecting to love this resort but I totally loved it. I figured it wouks be an average marriot but it wasn't. I felt like i was somewhere tropical from the minute I got there. The rooms were big and clean! The pool was lovely. The swim up bar great. Staff friendly and helpful. Gelato in lobby amazing and food really good! The spa was nice and the massage was great! Would definitely stay again!

We have been to many Caribbean islands but Aruba’s Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino has exceeded all of our expectations. We’ve stayed there for 7 night celebrating our 25 year anniversary. It was clear from day one that The resort is operated by top notch professional team who is highly dedicated to the success and best quality experience of their guests. The most gorgeous white sand beach with most serene and tranquil clear blue water lots of shade and entertainment. All the food on the property is fresh and delicious. Starting from high end steak house and ending with room service snacks all were served and prepared well and tasty. The Tradewinds Private Club is an absolute must add to the trip. The top floor gorgeous and spacious waterfront suites with wrapped around balconies featuring breathtaking views of resort and beach. A dedicated beach palapa closest to the water plus access to the adult pool and private cabanas. It also includes an access to a private lounge with five daily dining options and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage complementaries all day long. But the most highlight of this trip is the stuff and the service they provide. Highly professional, friendly and supportive. Special thanks to Raoul Lemmerling (General Manager), Raymond (Hotel Manager) and their assistant Verna. As well as Nik Nuñez who was with us from day one to the last with lots professional support and kindness. To all girls at the lounge Jeanmarie, Jacqueline and Gabriella. The lovely server Naila as well as Caryl-Lean, Maria, Anastacia, Edeline and Shadee. To all the beach stuff who were always attentive making sure we got everything we needed starting with cold water and all the beach activities. Thank you all for making our anniversary vacation so exceptional, enjoyable and unforgettable. We will definitely miss you and look forward to coming back again soon. Warm regards from Natalya and Oleg!