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Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris CasinovsRenaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino ranks marginally better than Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino. Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino scores 90 with accolades from 8 sources including Frommer's, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
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
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort Frommer's Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness Star Service
Jetsetter U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
L G Smith Boulevard 82, Oranjestad, Aruba
From $322/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "This resort has two distinct hotel choices: the adults-only Renaissance Marina Hotel and the family-friendly Renaissance Ocean Suites." Full review
Fodor's "This landmark property right on the port offers guests the best of both worlds." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Located in the bustling cruise-ship center of Oranjestad, the modern, upscale 556-room Renaissance hotel... offers an exceptional casino... and its own private island." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This resort is based in the town, but has a private island with access by free water taxi and an upscale open-air shopping mall."
Star Service "Once aligned with Sonesta Resorts, this compelling Marriott offshoot continues to uphold its reputation as one of the liveliest on the island, competing with the best on Palm Beach." Full review
Jetsetter "Downtown Oranjestad resort with an award-winning steakhouse, adults-only sections and exclusive access to one of Aruba’s only private islands." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Sitting on 40 acres in Aruba, the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino caters to both couples and young families with its two distinctive areas: the adults-only Renaissance Marina Hotel and..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In Aruba, stay at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort for access to the hotel's 40-acre private island, home of the Instagram-famous flamingos"
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Lonely Planet "There's no beach here, but there is a 40-acre private island, complete with beach, spa and swimming lagoon. All three sites are linked by water taxi." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests can choose rooms in the adults-only Marina building or at the nearby Ocean Suites...one of the highlights of this property is the complimentary access via water taxi to Renaissance Island"
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