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Marriott's Aruba Ocean ClubvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Both Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club and The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba are highly recommended by experts. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba scores significantly better than Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club. The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba scores 88 with endorsements from 8 publications such as Frommer's, Jetsetter and Forbes Travel Guide.
Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club
Frommer's
Jetsetter
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
99 LG Smith Blvd, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $599/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This is Aruba's poshest timeshare resort featuring modern, comfortable one- and two-bedroom suites." Full review
Jetsetter "Breezy family-friendly digs with a beachfront seafood restaurant, two pools and a casino in Aruba’s Palm Beach." Full review
Fodor's "First-rate amenities and lavishly decorated villas have made this time-share the talk of the island." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Marriott resorts take up a long stretch of Palm Beach and offer every amenity."
Star Service "Management has updated—and in some cases, upgraded—the accommodations, lobby and grounds.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba Star Service Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
LG Smith Boulevard, 107, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $629/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "The seven-story Ritz-Carlton, the newest hotel in Aruba's high-rise hotel area, opened in November 2013 on the southwestern portion of Palm Beach." Full review
Fodor's "The high standards of Ritz-Carlton properties are well represented at the Aruba property with rooms that have private balconies, and oceanview rooms that offer sweeping vistas of the Caribbean." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler93.1
"The sea remains calm and shallow for about a half mile out, so conditions are always right for kayaking and paddleboarding." Full review
Afar Magazine "Guests get a taste of authentic island hospitality at the Ritz-Carlton, where 90 percent of the employees are locals." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Breezy Aruba is home to one of the newest Ritz-Carlton resorts, located on the far, quiet end of burgeoning Palm Beach." Full review
Jetsetter "World-class Palm Beach resort overflowing with amenities, including a pair of swimming pools, four restaurants, and an expansive spa." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Creating a formidable bookend on the posh white-sand beach, the hotel provides the island with an upscale alternative that’s especially well equipped to cater to families and very large groups. " Full review
Oyster5.0
"The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba is one of the most luxurious stays in Aruba. It's located directly on a beautiful stretch of Palm Beach and interiors combine a beachy aesthetic with high class..." Full review
Lonely Planet "With yellow and tan hues, and in a prime beachfront perch, the Ritz is easily the most opulent resort in Aruba, and it's got the biggest spa and the glitziest casino to match." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Situated on the beach on Aruba's northwestern coast, this Ritz-Carlton outpost, opened in 2013, lives up to its brand's service, amenities and expectations, according to reviewers. Each..." Full review
