Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Our room was great. If you are getting a pull out bed, just know the bed is not the greatest. Ask for more pillows as my wife and I needed 2 for under our head. The front desk staff were very friendly and made sure we were comfortable with everything. The food and drinks are a bit expensive for what you get but figured that would be the case with any tourist area. Overall great time.

Overall, a decent property with a few large issues. The rooms are large, not overly-dated, and our air conditioning worked well for our entire stay. The service was also pretty good at the front desk and at the amenities. They will set up a spot for you on the beach and serve you (very expensive) drinks and food. Out front, there are usually taxis ready to take you wherever you need to go. However, there was ongoing construction around the resort. While we were informed of this at check-in, we were told that the construction was isolated to the south tower, so we should not be affected in the north tower. Imagine our surprise when we got off the elevator on our floor and were greeted with a large construction wall and the smell of welding right outside the door to our room. This was a bad start, but it only got worse when our relaxation time by the pool was interrupted multiple days by loud hammering, cutting, and drilling. Another, even more permanent, downside to the resort is the fact that you are constantly bothered by timeshare people. They try to present themselves as typical hotel concierge staff and are very hesitant to be honest with you, so naive guests may be roped into something they do not want to be a part of. In summary, a fine place to stay if the price is right, but in my opinion there are higher quality places to go on the island.

rarely leave negative reviews but I feel compelled to share my experience so others can make an informed decision. I recently stayed at this Marriott expecting the level of quality and relaxation I’ve come to associate with the brand, especially given that this was advertised as an “ocean view” room. Let me be clear. There is no true ocean view. What I got was a partial glimpse of the water over a sea of parked cars. I’m not exaggerating. My “view” was primarily a parking lot. Calling this an ocean view is not only misleading, it’s disappointing for anyone hoping to wake up to serene beach vibes. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere felt off. There was no welcoming island vibe, no attention to detail, and definitely no wow factor. For a destination hotel, especially in a place as beautiful as this, the experience was flat. It felt more like a mid-tier motel with a high-end price tag. I’ve stayed in Aruba before at resorts that were peaceful, polished, and true to their marketing. This was not that. If you’re planning a special trip and want something that feels like a relaxing, luxurious escape, this probably isn’t the place.