Exploring Aruba Marriott Resort on Palm Beach

If variety is the spice of life, Aruba is hot, hot, hot! This self-proclaimed “One Happy Island” is a blend of Caribbean ease, European sophistication and American comfort. Though best known for the pristine beaches along its west coast, Aruba also has a rugged eastern coast and a colonial town center.  It is the rare island where a cactus, palm tree and native Divi-divi tree can all peacefully cohabitate. Looking for a luxury resort in Aruba? Look no further!

Kickback at this Luxury Resort in Aruba

Reflecting the diversity that makes this island unique, the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino, combines the offerings of a large resort with the exclusivity of a boutique hotel. Bon bini:  Welcome. At the Aruba Marriott you will enjoy a vacation filled with variety. Situated on the northern edge of Palm Beach, the Aruba Marriott Resort’s 411 guest rooms are the most spacious on the island. With a 100-square-foot balcony extending from each room, every guest awakens to the sights of sun, surf and sand. If you are seeking a more exclusive experience, check into the deluxe accommodations at the Tradewinds Club. Situated on the top floor of the Aruba Marriott, this 49-room boutique hotel-within-the-resort includes perks such as a personal concierge, all-day complimentary meals with open bar, and secluded beach access.

Exploring Active Options

Regardless of your room choice, every guest at the Aruba Marriott enjoys the resort’s countless options. First, it’s time to get wet. With an average temperature of 82˚ F, and a very convenient location outside the Hurricane belt, visitors enjoy sunny, summer days year-round in Aruba. Take a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea or savor the view from the hotel’s free-form pool.  All that water can make you thirsty: float over to the swim-up-bar where you can sip on a tropical cocktail or grab a bite without ever having to reach for the towel.

If you prefer to keep your feet on dry land, the resort is equipped with courts for tennis, basketball and beach volleyball, in addition to the full-service fitness center.  All that fun can be fatiguing.  It’s time to relax at the 6,500 square foot, on-site Mandara Spa.  The largest professional spa on the island offers a complete menu of spa treatments, so you can “work” on your relaxation for a long, long time.  Overwhelmed with the assignment?  Perhaps what your body needs is an Elemis Aroma Seaweed Massage.  Soothe your muscles with a warm seaweed body mask, followed by a massage of your scalp, feet and, ultimately, your entire body.

Dining, Gaming and Sleeping

After this hardworking day you have earned a delicious dinner at one of the Aruba Marriott’s acclaimed seven restaurants.  Seafood lovers should head to the pop-up restaurant, Atardi (formerly Simply Fish) for a romantic beachside setting. Wiggle your toes in the white sand as you dine on the lobster tail, swordfish and grilled mahi-mahi of the “Aruban Triangle.” Meat enthusiasts can rejoice with a U.S. Prime steak in the newly opened Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Are you hungry for pasta? Sauce it up at La Vista Restaurant. In the mood for sushi? Roll over to Ketsu Sushi Bar.  Keeping track of the game?  Score at Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant.  Don’t worry; the Aruba Marriott has your craving covered.

Now that you are fully refueled, continue the party all night in Aruba’s largest casino. The 15,000 square foot Stellaris Casino offers more gaming tables and slot machines than any other on the island.  Stroke lady luck or relax with live music and cocktails at the new Lobby Bar. A sip of the “Aruba Ariba” or “Orange Citron Mojito” will keep you in the Caribbean spirit all night long.

It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it.  After a full day of exhausting relaxation, dive into Marriott’s Revive bedding for sweet dreams of tomorrow’s option-filled day in paradise.  Bon nochi: Good night.  Delight in being “One Happy Islander” during your stay at the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.

Note: Aruba is open for international travel. Please review the latest information and traveler health requirements here.