That is if you are a guest of that resort.
I have heard the Marriott does, what about
the Hyatt,Rad, or Wyndham?

When did Marriott start charging for the huts. I ahve been there every year in OCt and they ahve never charged. It doesnt sound like something they would do.

I have read it on 2 other boards that they
started doing it this winter.

YES MARK, BOTH MARRIOTT HOTEL AND OCEAN CLUB ARE NOW CHARGING FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF USING THERE PALAPAS. CHECK OUT COMMENTS ON WWW.ARUBA-BB.COM UNDER GENERAL Q&A CLICK ON "MARRIOTT UP TO THERE OLD TRICKS" THE GOOD STUFF STARTS ON PAGE 2 AND JUST KEEPS GOING. AFTER READING, PERHAPS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO ALLAN COHEN AT
c20854@aol.com- he is the one, along with marriott,responsable for this policy.

I have stayed at the Hyatt 3 times and the Raddisson 3 times and never paid for a hut. I never heard of any hotel doing that

I just saw and am not happy about this. I sent an email to Alan. WIll also be sending an email to Marriott.

We were in Aruba Jan 7th to the 14th and were some of the first guests who go socked with the $50.00 or $25.00 fee that they were charging for huts. We did split the fee with 2 other couples but it sure put a damper on things. One thing we did was not tip as much as we normaly do. We have stayed at this hotel for the last 10 years. We also vouced our concerns to the management before we left the island as well as when we came home. I understand from a friend who is comming back today, that the price has dropped to $15.00 and $10.00, but they are now charging at the Ocean Club Time Shares as well. Not good for public relations...

Leave it to the thieves at the high rise Marriott. Does "Tricky Dicky" Nixon's brother still have his hand in the Marriott operations? He used to be on the board of directors.

The Marriott is the only hotel that charges and it looks like it may be only during high season. It's a matter of supply and demand. If people are willing to pay then they will continue to charge.