Parking near hotels - October/December

Shnyda · 09-30-2009, 11:34 AM

When we were in AUA last year in late Oct. we stayed up at the Marriott and were able to walk to most things in the "high-rise" area. A few lazy times we drove and we were able to park in some of the hotel lots because they were not enforcing any parking fees or there were no attendants to note.

This year we will be stayin at the condo up in Gold Coast - so we will have to have a car with us when we come to the "High-rise" area. Any suggestions on where to park? Do the hotels mind if you park there and you arent a guest? What if you want to use the casino in the hotel?

I have a feeling it won't be a problem when we visit in October because things are slow - but we are going to be on the Island for 2 weeks in December/January and I am sure there are a few more cars zipping around the Island that time of year. Are parking rules enforced then? How much is parking if so?

Thanks!

fattypatty · 09-30-2009, 11:37 AM

there's a parking garage in the new mall right by the high rises. i believe they charged us about $2/hr. it's pretty cheap. as for parking in the hotel, im assuming you can get by just by telling them you're going to their casino?

*Liz - Aruba Lover* · 09-30-2009, 02:27 PM

There is parking (free) at South Beach Mall where Hard Rock Cafe is. Drive to the back and turn in by Busters Garage Sportsbar. Parking also at The Village where Chino Latino and Papillon Restaurants are (opposite Radisson).

Chadd · 09-30-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Liz - Aruba Lover

There is parking (free) at South Beach Mall where Hard Rock Cafe is. Drive to the back and turn in by Busters Garage Sportsbar. Parking also at The Village where Chino Latino and Papillon Restaurants are (opposite Radisson).

There was always a bunch of parking next to chino latino in the spring. Every night we hit the strip we left the car there.

Shnyda · 09-30-2009, 04:25 PM

Thanks all! Can't wait to get back to AUA!

islandj · 11-02-2009, 09:38 AM

The garage down by Marriott behind the TGI Fridays and Mr. Jazz charges 1florin a hr, about .65 us. Not bad at all, or you can find street parking, we sometime just hit the dirt when we are over that way.

*Andrea J.* · 11-02-2009, 09:42 AM

by the marriott?

do you mean holiday inn?

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Originally Posted by islandj

The garage down by Marriott behind the TGI Fridays and Mr. Jazz charges 1florin a hr, about .65 us. Not bad at all, or you can find street parking, we sometime just hit the dirt when we are over that way.

Shnyda · 11-02-2009, 09:45 AM

That lot was packed on Saturday night for Halloween - we found some dirt parking over there. I am anxious to see how busy it will be during the holidays!

islandj · 11-02-2009, 10:34 AM

Well yah its across from the Holiday Inn I just said Marriot because more people would prob know where that is since its so big. Its the one behind Fridays and Mr. Jazz. I was there on Friday before Halloween and had to park on the top roof area of the lot.

09-30-2009, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas Age: 31 Posts: 270	Parking near hotels - October/December When we were in AUA last year in late Oct. we stayed up at the Marriott and were able to walk to most things in the "high-rise" area. A few lazy times we drove and we were able to park in some of the hotel lots because they were not enforcing any parking fees or there were no attendants to note. This year we will be stayin at the condo up in Gold Coast - so we will have to have a car with us when we come to the "High-rise" area. Any suggestions on where to park? Do the hotels mind if you park there and you arent a guest? What if you want to use the casino in the hotel? I have a feeling it won't be a problem when we visit in October because things are slow - but we are going to be on the Island for 2 weeks in December/January and I am sure there are a few more cars zipping around the Island that time of year. Are parking rules enforced then? How much is parking if so? Thanks! __________________ -E&K- New Year's in Aruba is Summer trip 2010 is

09-30-2009, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
fattypatty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 370	there's a parking garage in the new mall right by the high rises. i believe they charged us about $2/hr. it's pretty cheap. as for parking in the hotel, im assuming you can get by just by telling them you're going to their casino? __________________

09-30-2009, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,323	There is parking (free) at South Beach Mall where Hard Rock Cafe is. Drive to the back and turn in by Busters Garage Sportsbar. Parking also at The Village where Chino Latino and Papillon Restaurants are (opposite Radisson). __________________ http://dinearuba.com Aruba Lover since 1985

09-30-2009, 04:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas Age: 31 Posts: 270	Thanks all! Can't wait to get back to AUA! __________________ -E&K- New Year's in Aruba is Summer trip 2010 is

11-02-2009, 09:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas Age: 31 Posts: 270	That lot was packed on Saturday night for Halloween - we found some dirt parking over there. I am anxious to see how busy it will be during the holidays! __________________ -E&K- New Year's in Aruba is Summer trip 2010 is

11-02-2009, 09:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
islandj Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 51	The garage down by Marriott behind the TGI Fridays and Mr. Jazz charges 1florin a hr, about .65 us. Not bad at all, or you can find street parking, we sometime just hit the dirt when we are over that way.

11-02-2009, 10:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
islandj Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 51	Well yah its across from the Holiday Inn I just said Marriot because more people would prob know where that is since its so big. Its the one behind Fridays and Mr. Jazz. I was there on Friday before Halloween and had to park on the top roof area of the lot.