Playa Linda Beach ResortvsAruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino ranks significantly better than Playa Linda Beach Resort. Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has a TripExpert Score of 90 with approval from 8 reviewers like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Playa Linda Beach Resort
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 87, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $356/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Travel + Leisure
"Time-share property on a stretch of white sand with apartment-like accommodations for weeklong stays." Full review
Star Service
"This architecturally impressive hotel-cum-time-share complex of studios and one- to three-bedroom suites occupies Aruba's best beach, Palm Beach." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Playa Linda Beach Resort is a 214-room time-share property located directly off the sands of Palm Beach." Full review
Fodor's
"The design allows for maximum visibility from individual rooms and means that most balconies open to the sky." Full review
Frommer's
"Attention to detail paid by the housekeeping staff and the friendly attitude of the entire team...range of accommodations is perfect for everyone from solo travelers to large families" Full review
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
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 Report
4.0
"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