Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

We had a great time at the Aruba Marriott Stellaris! Check-in was easy and we received a warm welcome from Jadeon, who was very competent and kind. Our room was great. It was very clean and had a great view over the pools to the ocean. The rooms can use an update, which we understand will happen soon. Breakfast was very good, The beach was beautiful, but there were no waves here. We were able to get a palapa every day on the app; we just set a reminder for the times that the reservations were available, 5pm the night before or 8 am the day of. No issues for us. The food and drink service at the beach was good. The vibe of the resort is fun and lively; it is not a quiet, peaceful place. Lots of activity in the lobby in the evenings. No issues getting a taxi to go for dinner. Overall, a great stay.

After staying there for previous years, this stay was the most disappointing. We had a guaranteed upgrade which they wouldn't honor. They room they gave me overlooked the roof of their casino with no view of the ocean. They failed to clean my room on two consecutive days. Their system to get a palapa at the beach was a disaster. You had to be on line at exactly 5:00 and if you were a second late, you might not get a palapa for the following day. No guarantees. Lastly, their casino was not fun as they made all their blackjacks table a $25 minimum. I played at the Holiday Inn casino where their minimums were $10 and $15. Unless things change for the better, I will not return there. Nobody will probably read this and nobody cares.

Honestly after seeing mixed reviews I was terrified of what I might find at the stellaris. I am happy to report that this hotel is FABULOUS! First off the room- we had was ocean view 2 queen on 6th floor looking at the family pool. The view was stunning. Room was clean and well-apportioned. The front desk workers were kind and helpful. I’m a high level bonvoy member and there was chilled proseco waiting and nightly chocolates. The stellaris has the BEST sandy wide open beach. Bonvoy elite members get free use of water toys for 1 hour per day per person. We found the family pool was crowded and noisy with loud music so we opted for the adult pool. The adult pool was lovely and quiet with carded access. The pool personnel were courteous and helpful and greeted us every day, remembering what we liked. The happy hour pool drinks were great. We tried several of the restaurants and they were great. There is a hotel cat who hangs out in the garden along with lots of iguanas, geckos, lizards, beautiful birds.

My recent stay at Marriott Stellaris Aruba (April 16-22, 2025) was an absolute disgrace. What was supposed to be a relaxing vacation turned into a dangerous health nightmare due to black mold contamination in our room’s ventilation system. This wasn’t just a minor issue—our entire room was compromised, exposing my family to toxic conditions and damaging our belongings. I have photos and videos proving this blatant health violation. But what’s even more appalling? Marriott’s complete and utter failure to take responsibility. Instead of immediately addressing this severe safety hazard, management was dismissive, rude, and shockingly negligent. They showed zero concern for the well-being of their guests—even after being informed that my wife has an autoimmune disease, making her extremely vulnerable to mold exposure. And here’s the worst part: Rather than shutting down the contaminated room, they allowed new guests to stay there, fully aware of the danger. This is not just incompetence—it is reckless endangerment. To add insult to injury, Marriott had the audacity to offer a pitiful 15% refund in points and a reimbursement of taxes and fees, claiming that this was fair compensation. Let me be clear: exposing guests to a serious health hazard and then brushing it off with a fraction of what was paid is beyond insulting. This was not a minor inconvenience—it was a major health risk, and their response only underscores their blatant disregard for guest safety. Marriott Stellaris Aruba has demonstrated a complete lack of ethics, responsibility, and basic human decency. If this is how they handle life-threatening health hazards, I can’t even begin to imagine how they treat everyday guest concerns. DO NOT risk your health by staying at this hotel. Marriott, your failure here is inexcusable. Shame on you.

I am a Marriott person. We stay in Marriotts exclusively if one is available. This one was disappointing. The beach palapa fiasco is horrible. They do not warn you in advance that your chances of getting a palapa are minimal unless you are willing to stand in line every afternoon. So you would think it would be easy just to sit in a lounge chair on the beach. But since there is limited space you have to move at 315 pm or so for them to set up the restaurant on the beach. The only way this place has high scores is from people that have never stayed at a good beach resort.