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bkid33 · 03-20-2009, 01:44 PM

I have both places booked for a May honeymoon and would like to get opinions on each. If people have stayed at both places, maybe a pro and con to each. We are pretty easy going. Want to be able to be active during the day, maybe play golf, do watersports etc. Nightlife/casino at night. Want a beach to not be TOO crowded, just relaxing weather ocean or pool.

Thanks in advance!!

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

OR

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

fattypatty · 03-20-2009, 03:08 PM

simply put:

ren - not a beachfront resort. it's in the middle of downtown. you have to take a speed boat out to their own private beach (secluded). i've never stayed here so i can't comment on the hotel itself or the rooms.

stellaris - beachfront, small pool, largest casino (24/7 slots, table games are open mid afternoon). largest balcony, recently renovated rooms and lobby. overall, not a bad place. but it is the farthest hotel from the main attractions of palm beach - 15 min walk.

bkid33 · 03-20-2009, 03:22 PM

What hotels would you suggest?

*Arubalisa* · 03-20-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bkid33

What hotels would you suggest?

Best resorts on Palm Beach in no particular order:
Marriott Stellaris (Palm Beach)
Hyatt
Raddison
Westin

All Inclusive Resorts (Palm Beach)
Riu
Occidental

bkid33 · 03-20-2009, 03:26 PM

I have never been, is Palm Beach the place to be???

I was told that the Renn- Marriott was on the beach, that is false?
I know they have 2 sides, marina and ocean something.

arubasurfclubcanada · 03-20-2009, 05:23 PM

marriott Stellaris would be the place to stay at, we stay next door aat the Surf club, there beach is perfect, not overcrowded as there is no hotel on the north side, plus it's close to the strip where al the restaurants and shopping are.

bkid33 · 03-20-2009, 05:29 PM

The last guy said it was 15 minutes from stuff???

princess · 03-20-2009, 06:52 PM

If you are looking for the shortest walking distance to the best restaurants and bars in the high rise area, Radisson is the best choice, located just across the street from where it all happens. They have the most beautiful garden, the beach is great and not too crowded, and the same goes for the pool area. The staff is unique in making you feel welcome and special. Their casino is also very good. I would highly recommend it for a honeymoon!

*Arubalisa* · 03-20-2009, 07:48 PM

On Palm Beach: from south to north are:
Phoenix, Westin, Riu Palace, Radisson, Occidental, Hyatt, Playa Linda, Holiday Inn and then a ways down the beach are the Marriott Vacation Clubs: Aruba Surf Club and Ocean Club and the Marriott hotel. All are next to one another except the Marriott that is located further down the beach.

Marriott Ocean Club

Marriot Stellaris
click on thumbnails to enlarge

The Renaissance (Marriott is downtown) and does offer a Marina Tower as well as Ocean Suites (Tower). The Marina Tower has a roof top pool overlooking the marina and the ocean suites has a man-made beach as well as their own swimming pool. Their biggest attraction however IS their private island.

Renaissance Ocean Suites

Renaissance Marina Tower

rob o · 03-20-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkid33

I have both places booked for a May honeymoon and would like to get opinions on each. If people have stayed at both places, maybe a pro and con to each. We are pretty easy going. Want to be able to be active during the day, maybe play golf, do watersports etc. Nightlife/casino at night. Want a beach to not be TOO crowded, just relaxing weather ocean or pool.

Thanks in advance!!

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

OR

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

The nicest place in Aruba is the private beach/island associated with Renaissance

03-20-2009, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
bkid33 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Marriott to stay at??? I have both places booked for a May honeymoon and would like to get opinions on each. If people have stayed at both places, maybe a pro and con to each. We are pretty easy going. Want to be able to be active during the day, maybe play golf, do watersports etc. Nightlife/casino at night. Want a beach to not be TOO crowded, just relaxing weather ocean or pool. Thanks in advance!! Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino OR Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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03-20-2009, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
fattypatty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: moomba, stellaris casino, baby beach, Posts: 479	simply put: ren - not a beachfront resort. it's in the middle of downtown. you have to take a speed boat out to their own private beach (secluded). i've never stayed here so i can't comment on the hotel itself or the rooms. stellaris - beachfront, small pool, largest casino (24/7 slots, table games are open mid afternoon). largest balcony, recently renovated rooms and lobby. overall, not a bad place. but it is the farthest hotel from the main attractions of palm beach - 15 min walk. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

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bkid33 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	What hotels would you suggest? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-20-2009, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
bkid33 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	I have never been, is Palm Beach the place to be??? I was told that the Renn- Marriott was on the beach, that is false? I know they have 2 sides, marina and ocean something. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-20-2009, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
arubasurfclubcanada Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6	marriott Stellaris would be the place to stay at, we stay next door aat the Surf club, there beach is perfect, not overcrowded as there is no hotel on the north side, plus it's close to the strip where al the restaurants and shopping are. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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bkid33 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	The last guy said it was 15 minutes from stuff??? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-20-2009, 06:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
princess Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 144 Images: 1	If you are looking for the shortest walking distance to the best restaurants and bars in the high rise area, Radisson is the best choice, located just across the street from where it all happens. They have the most beautiful garden, the beach is great and not too crowded, and the same goes for the pool area. The staff is unique in making you feel welcome and special. Their casino is also very good. I would highly recommend it for a honeymoon! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-20-2009, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	On Palm Beach: from south to north are: Phoenix, Westin, Riu Palace, Radisson, Occidental, Hyatt, Playa Linda, Holiday Inn and then a ways down the beach are the Marriott Vacation Clubs: Aruba Surf Club and Ocean Club and the Marriott hotel. All are next to one another except the Marriott that is located further down the beach. Marriott Ocean Club Marriot Stellaris click on thumbnails to enlarge The Renaissance (Marriott is downtown) and does offer a Marina Tower as well as Ocean Suites (Tower). The Marina Tower has a roof top pool overlooking the marina and the ocean suites has a man-made beach as well as their own swimming pool. Their biggest attraction however IS their private island. Renaissance Ocean Suites Renaissance Marina Tower 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