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Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris CasinovsHotel Riu Palace Aruba
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Riu Palace Aruba. Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino comes in at #4 in Aruba with approval from 8 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
L.G. Smith Boulevard 101, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $471/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Not your typical business-trip Marriott. A $50-million face-lift in 2008 kitted out all 411 rooms with new flat-screen TVs, Jackpack technology, and bedding."
Fodor's "The gentle sound of the surf and splashing waterfalls create the backdrop of this sprawling compound, where everything seems to run smoothly." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"A comfortable, modern getaway for families with a great pool, gym, spa, and casino, the Marriott Resort is fancier than its only neighbors, the Marriott Surf Club and the Marriott Ocean Club." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Fresh from a 2008 $40 million renovation, this resort has a 24-hour casino, along with 411 guest rooms and five restaurants." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Large rooms and balconies, with big beds and luxurious down pillows. The bathrooms have two sinks and each room also has a sofa bed."
Star Service "This Marriott continues to cut an impressive profile, impressing a wide swath of fans that include groups, commercial gatherings and individuals enamored with big, bustling full-service hotels." Full review
Lonely Planet "Located at the northern end of the high-rise resorts, this massive property has some 400 rooms with large balconies offering a glimpse of the ocean." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"With eight floors, beach access and the Stellaris Casino, the Aruba Marriott Resort certainly doesn't lack activities." Full review
Frommer's "Combining the amenities of a large resort with the island charm of Aruba, this hotel is a favorite among travelers for its prime location on Palm Beach and its vast range of facilities and room types" Full review
Hotel Riu Palace Aruba Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Gayot Star Service U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
79 JE Irausquin Blvd, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "This white wedding cake of a resort towers over Palm Beach with one 8-story and two 10-story towers."
DK Eyewitness "This large complex offers almost every amenity and comfort, all-inclusive, right on the beach."
Gayot "Resembling a vast sand castle and towering above a warm beach cove in Aruba, this all-inclusive resort welcomes the waves of the Caribbean that splash at its door."
Star Service "Perched on spectacular Palm Beach, this is the best of Aruba's all-inclusive resorts, offering a taste of the sophisticated Riviera Maya just outside of Oranjestad." Full review
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Avoid at all costs the rooms facing the entrance or motley service entrances.
U.S. News & World Report12.0
"Perched along Palm Beach on Aruba's northwestern edge, Hotel Riu Palace Aruba offers 450 guest rooms and suites with double or king-sized beds, satellite TVs, minibars and beverage dispensers." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on Palm Beach, the 400-room all-inclusive Hotel Riu Palace Aruba boasts two pools and a kids pool, as well as a beach with loungers, umbrellas, and volleyball"
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