Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

We have been going to Aruba for 28 years. This place will make you feel like home if you just let it. Everyone is welcoming and so service orientated. Retention on hotel staff is 2nd to none. They have beach chair set up people who have been there 28- and 30 years. This resort is going thru a renovation. The results are magnificent. I have seen and heard some very stupid complaints over the past. People leave there Privacy on there door and wonder why the room is not done or they missed the floor rotation time. People will complain just to complain. Especially during a renovation no understands really what going on, and how much harder it is on the staff to keep people happy. The amenities and access pool and beach service are fantastic. Walking distance to shopping restaurants, casinos. Cabs are cheap. Restaurants are authentic. The GM is the most connected man I have ever seen with a a resort campus of this size. He is always interacting with guests, making sure your happy and getting what you need. Please go here, go to relax the sunsets alone are stunning.

We just left Aruba Saturday after spending eight nights at this Marriott. This review will be detailed, but I cannot say enough good things about our experience - staff, cleanliness, beautiful grounds, operation of hotel, drinks, and food. I’ll start with the minimal cons: The mattresses are extremely firm. This may be a complete personal preference, but both my adult sister and I actually found them painful. To the point that our backs hurt when we woke up and we had to rotate sleeping positions throughout the night because our hips hurt. I’ve experienced this before at another resort when traveling. That said, we asked the front desk for mattress toppers, and they had two people up there with two mattress toppers in less than 15 minutes to put them on the beds. Honestly, they didn’t really help but the hotel definitely made the effort. I never went back and told them there were still firmness issues so that is on me. Also… I’m not a big fan of their down pillows. They’re just so flat once you have put your head on them for five minutes. My sister swapped him out for foam and she said they were much more comfortable. The other con is what they use as their shower door/curtain. It’s literally a piece of glass that is approximately half the width of the shower. We tried very hard, but literally the water was always on the floor outside the shower and the mats were soaking wet. I’m honestly not sure how this isn’t a bigger problem and they don’t deal with a lot of water damage. Annoying, but not a dealbreaker as a guest. OK, now the pros: We booked our trip through Costco, which also included some additional benefits, and I am a Bonvoy member. I thought the resort would be nice, but it far exceeded our expectations. I would 100% stay here again when I come back to Aruba. The location is great on Palm Beach because you can walk everywhere. But what really made the experience special was the staff. They were incredible! Every person we encountered was friendly and helpful. Varun checked us in upon arrival and he was very thorough with all of the resort amenities, how out Costco benefits would apply, made great restaurant recommendations and he was just top notch all around! And when we came back throughout our stay with questions… He was always very thorough in answering them. I would 100% want this guy representing my business. Junaidy also helped us a couple times and she was absolutely lovely as well! Had drinks at the lobby bar a couple evenings… And that staff was incredible as well! The bar manager explained their unique sushi on our first night… Which we could not wait to try! The drinks were amazing (hibiscus margarita and regular margaritas to name a couple) and we had sushi one night at the lobby bar which is probably the best sushi I’ve had in a really long time. Plus, they have a nice festive vibe in the lobby in the evenings so loved all of that. We did spend most nights out at more local restaurants, which was easy because we could walk to everything. Our room was great! I’m assuming we had one of the newly remodeled up over the pool… Looking out toward the ocean… I’m not sure though. It was clean, floors and bathroom all seemed fairly new… did not seem outdated to us at all. And while the beds were firm, the bedding was actually very comfortable and felt very clean. The grounds are beautiful! We actually walked around quite a LOT just exploring the Palm Beach area (and Eagle Beach) … checked out some other hotels… and have to say they we felt like our resort was one of the best in the area. Beautiful pool and beautiful beach area. We know we were there during off-season, but even the guys working in the pool and the beach area a were amazing at helping us find chairs when everything looked like they were full. And we loved being right there on the water. I mean, the location is great. And the adult pool was beautiful as well. Great service and chill vibe. Also, the hotel has a two-level fitness center! This is actually very important to me when I travel and I avoid hotels where they have minimal equipment because I want to ensure that I can exercise when I want to exercise and not have to wait or come back. The gym was pristine… clean, great equipment, and fresh infused water and fruit every day. Plus, by booking through Costco, we had additional room/resort credits … and another 10 to 15% off food being a Bonvoy member… so we felt it was incredibly reasonable for a pretty extraordinary resort. But even without all of that, I would 100% stay here again. Thanks to the staff for the amazing experience! Cannot wait to come back!

We stayed for 3 nights for a girl’s weekend- booked three rooms. The people that work there are extremely unfriendly (and at times rude). The place is going through a renovation- I had a renovated room and it was lovely. My friends had a non-renovated room and it was depressing. The room is the only positive thing I have to say about this place. We are all Gold or Platinum elite and will never return. Hyatt is my favorite comparable place on the island and I cannot recommend it enough. St Regis or Ritz for luxury.

We stayed at the Marriott Stellaris in Aruba this past September for my friend’s 60th birthday trip, and it was such a fantastic getaway! There were four of us, and we all agreed the resort was beautiful, clean, and in the perfect location. It’s far enough from the busier part of Palm Beach that it feels peaceful and private, but still close enough to walk or grab a quick cab to shops and restaurants. (Best martinis on the island are an easy walk to Damy & Kelly at Moomba!) The beach was gorgeous — plenty of chairs and palapas every day, soft sand, and the water was warm and crystal clear with no seaweed or debris at all. The resort offers rafts, kayaks, and paddleboards, which was such a nice perk. We loved the beachside drink service (happy hour deals were great!) and wish I could remember the name of our waitress because she was amazing. Also, a special mention to Daniella at the gelato shop in the lobby — she was so sweet and friendly every time we stopped by. Before our trip, we were a little nervous after reading some reviews about construction, but honestly, it was a non-issue. Other than the pool bar being closed, it didn’t bother us one bit. We stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms, which was bright, clean, and very comfortable. If I had to give one small critique, it would be that the staff overall didn’t feel as warm or friendly as we experienced elsewhere on the island. No one was rude, just not as outgoing — which stood out a bit because Aruba really does live up to its “One Happy Island” reputation. But it didn’t take away from our experience. We had such a fun trip and would absolutely come back to the Marriott Stellaris. Between the beach, location, and amenities, it’s a great choice for a fun and relaxing Aruba vacation!

This was our 7th trip in a row to Aruba. Overall, it was great as usual. My wife and I love the resort, pool, beach etc which are just fabulous. We love Agustin and the excellent service at Mercat. (One of our favorite things is knowing and talking to Agustin over the years. We take a photo each year and have kept them all.) Also give a shout to Ivan and Pope at Mercat... The service at the Stellaris is always great and the workers are very friendly. Love going to the fitness center in the morning. Enma does a fantastic job keeping that place running. Wave's bar/grille serves the best fish tacos for lunch. We will be back for trip #8 next year. Thank You Brian and Jennifer from Pittsburgh PA.