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katym · 01-21-2011, 08:24 PM

hi! i am hoping someone has some ideas! we are getting married in May and have about 60 people coming down, all staying at different hotels...my fiance and i are staying at the marriott stellaris casino and want a meeting place the Wednesday we get in...any suggestions of fun bars in the marriott area so we can tell everyone to meet up?

any suggestions for during the day? can they come to our hotel pool? or would we have to meet at the beach?

Thanks so much for any information!

*Arubalisa* · 01-21-2011, 08:31 PM

I would suggest MoomBa which is a few doors down between the Marriott Surf Club and Holiday Inn.
http://moombabeach.com/component/

Unfortunately I highly doubt the Marriott will permit you to have 60 guests for the day at the resort's swimming pool.

MoomBa is great because they have complimentary chaises on the beach and the bar is right there. Your guests can relax or mix and mingle.

This map is centered on MoomBa and the Marriott Stellaris is the last resort in the top of the frame

arubaislove · 01-21-2011, 08:37 PM

I agree with Arubalisa about Moomba. We stay at the Marriott Stellaris every year and there isn't really a big bar there. They have one in the lobby, but in my opinion, it's kind of boring. And the pool bar is small as well, and I'm not sure they will allow it all those people. The hotel is great though, we love it. Good luck!

katym · 01-21-2011, 09:34 PM

great, thanks for the information! would that be a place to go after our wedding too you think? wedding reception is over at 11, so i know people will be ready to dance and have more drinks!
thanks again!

katym · 01-21-2011, 09:40 PM

thanks for the map, that is awesome!

*Arubalisa* · 01-21-2011, 09:48 PM

MoomBa would be excellent for after the reception as well. If you go to their website, the calendar lists the bands and entertainment for specific evenings.

*Andrea J.* · 01-21-2011, 10:35 PM

wonder how much moomba would charge for 60 lounges ?
is there shade there?

i am wondering if a place like the TROPICANA, a place that is looking for business and looking for some great public relations would allow one of their pools and deck space to be "rented" for a few hours for your get together?

*Arubalisa* · 01-21-2011, 10:50 PM

The last I heard, chaises are complimentary at MoomBa and there is a bit of shade from the trees

katym · 01-22-2011, 03:32 PM

Great info! How is beach in front of Marriott stellaris? Would there be room if some of our friends came from other hotels or is it typically jam packed?

*Andrea J.* · 01-22-2011, 04:00 PM

that beach is always pretty jam packed.
that being said, that beach is PUBLIC so as many folks can be on that beach and in the water as space will allow.

what is NOT public are the chairs, lounges and shade huts (palapas/chickees).
the equipment all belongs to the marriott.

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Great info! How is beach in front of Marriott stellaris? Would there be room if some of our friends came from other hotels or is it typically jam packed?

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,684 Images: 174	I would suggest MoomBa which is a few doors down between the Marriott Surf Club and Holiday Inn. http://moombabeach.com/component/ Unfortunately I highly doubt the Marriott will permit you to have 60 guests for the day at the resort's swimming pool. MoomBa is great because they have complimentary chaises on the beach and the bar is right there. Your guests can relax or mix and mingle. This map is centered on MoomBa and the Marriott Stellaris is the last resort in the top of the frame Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba Last edited by Arubalisa; 01-21-2011 at 08:42 PM.

01-21-2011, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
arubaislove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: On a lounge chair..In a hut..Somewhere on the beach.. Posts: 102 Images: 13	I agree with Arubalisa about Moomba. We stay at the Marriott Stellaris every year and there isn't really a big bar there. They have one in the lobby, but in my opinion, it's kind of boring. And the pool bar is small as well, and I'm not sure they will allow it all those people. The hotel is great though, we love it. Good luck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ~Tracey~

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katym Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20	great, thanks for the information! would that be a place to go after our wedding too you think? wedding reception is over at 11, so i know people will be ready to dance and have more drinks! thanks again! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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katym Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20	thanks for the map, that is awesome! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,684 Images: 174	MoomBa would be excellent for after the reception as well. If you go to their website, the calendar lists the bands and entertainment for specific evenings. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,254 Images: 80	wonder how much moomba would charge for 60 lounges ? is there shade there? i am wondering if a place like the TROPICANA, a place that is looking for business and looking for some great public relations would allow one of their pools and deck space to be "rented" for a few hours for your get together? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,684 Images: 174	The last I heard, chaises are complimentary at MoomBa and there is a bit of shade from the trees Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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katym Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20	Great info! How is beach in front of Marriott stellaris? Would there be room if some of our friends came from other hotels or is it typically jam packed? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook