Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Atardi

    Located on the beach, Atardi specializes in fresh seafood and spectacular views. See the sunset over the Caribbean here in our Palm Beach, Aruba, restaurant. Spectacular scenery and fresh, succulent seafood combine to create our romantic ambiance.

    Open for dinner.

  • Gelato & Co

    Sweeten your vacation with fresh gelato or an ice cream bar from Gelato & Co. After a day of fun in the sun on the beach, cool down with a sweet treat or refreshing beverage at our casual restaurant located in the lobby of our Aruba resort.

  • H2Oasis Adult Pool Bar

    Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and tasty international fare at H2Oasis Adult Pool Bar. Lounge by the pool or retreat to a private cabana. Our poolside restaurant features a casual welcoming ambiance that is just right for relaxing in Palm Beach.

    Open for lunch.

  • Mercát

    The new destination for Mediterranean cuisine in Aruba is now open at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino! Mercát brings flavors, colors, and piquancy to diners who will immerse in a sharing concept, perfect for families and friends. Blue tones representing the Mediterranean waters, neutral hues for a peaceful dining experience and large windows for views of the beautiful Caribbean oceans are more than enough reason to join us for a journey of a lifetime! Mercát offers curated dishes with fresh ingredients and influences from Spain, Italy, Lebanon, and Greece.

  • Ruth's Chris Steak House

    Treat yourself to a five-star meal at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Palm Beach, Aruba. Our prime cuts and freshly-caught seafood are the stars of our menu, complemented by flavorful sides. Enjoy a premier dining experience at our steakhouse restaurant.

    Open for dinner.

  • Starbucks®

    Fuel up for a day of sightseeing or meetings in Palm Beach with a signature coffee. Enjoy sandwiches and freshly-baked pastries throughout the day in our casual coffee house restaurant.

    Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • The Lobby

    Gather in our sophisticated lobby bar. Order from our extensive cocktail list as you take in live entertainment. Choose from fresh sushi and sashimi options to satisfy your cravings. Our lobby bar is an ideal spot to relax after a long day in Palm Beach.

  • Waves Beach Bar and Grill

    Celebrate on the beach at our popular bar and grill in Aruba, Waves Beach Bar & Grill. Savor delicious, lite bites and specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in our casual poolside restaurant.

    Open for lunch.

On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • All public areas non-smoking
  • ATM/Cash machine†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold
  • Barber shop†
  • Beachfront
  • Beauty shop/salon†
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Accessible rooms
  • All public areas non-smoking
  • ATM/Cash machine†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold
  • Barber shop†
  • Beachfront
  • Beauty shop/salon†
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Business services†
  • Casino†
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange†
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Free parking
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Hot breakfast†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Internet services†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars†
  • Meal Plan Type: European Plan†
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant†
  • Room service†
  • Room service - limited hours†
  • Safe deposit box
  • Shopping mall†
  • Spa†
  • Tennis court†
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports
  • Whirlpool
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Services†
  • Internet Access†
  • Meeting Facilities†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Please contact hotel directly for pricing and availability.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Gambling †
    Stellaris Casino - 18,000 square foot casino open 24 hours.
  • Motorized Water Sports †
    All water sports can be arranged through Red Sail Sports.
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports †
    All water sports can be arranged through Red Sail Sports.
  • Pool

    Resort Pool and H2Oasis Adults-only Pool

  • Spa †
    Mandara Spa Aruba
  • Volleyball
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    Tierra Del Sol Golf Club - 2.5 miles away
    The Links at Divi - 4.5 miles away

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 8140 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Aruba Marriot Resort and Stellaris Casino repeat visit in March 2025

    We enjoyed our week in March 2025, in a Tradewinds room which included breakfast, lunch, snacks and cocktails at certain times in the Tradewinds adult only lounge. Our service was great and we want to say a special thanks to Ludwig Croes, a marketing executive at Marriot, as well as staff members including Naila, Yokasta, Eve, Sylvia, Alix, and Romeo. One downside was that reserving pool and beach side lounge chairs was a process which required signing up for them the day before. Still will be a return visitor to beautiful Aruba, just hope the Marriot will have a better system to provide a spot for all the beach and pool goers in order to enjoy the beautiful pools and beach at The Marriot Stellaris Resort .

    Apr 12, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Really amazing stay! Tradewinds was worth it to us by YMMV.

    Overall we really enjoyed our stay. We booked a discounted (through GovX) Club Suite - Limited View which is Tradewinds level. After reading some of the reviews here about Tradewinds I was expecting it to be a waste of money, but we were pleasantly surprised. The food was mostly very high quality. It comes from the restaurant - the Tradewinds doesn't have its own kitchen. There was good variety and it was consistently excellent. The only thing I tried I did not like was the scrambled eggs, which you can tell by looking at them they're your cafeteria-style, somehow cheapened type. Otherwise the breakfast menu is outstanding daily. Lunch and the evening appetizers were always great. If you like seafood, they will often have red snapper or other fish and it's outstanding. That said, if you don't drink alcohol then I'd say the Tradewinds is not worth the upgrade. If you do drink alcohol then it is definitely worth the upgrade. They have a draft beer system in the Tradewinds. The Chill, which is good when it is ice cold, always tasted slightly warm and off to me from that tap. The Balashi (pilsner) was consistently outstanding. In the refrigerator they offer cans of Miller Lite which was a bummer. I like Miller Lite but would have preferred cans of Balashi or Chill while in Aruba : ) You can take cans to the beach with you, as well as water and assorted soft drinks. A major negative that wasn't a huge deal for us but I can see others would be - if you purchase a discounted room like we did through GovX or Costco etc then you might get the "Limited View" version. We had room 848, which faced the Ritz Carlton, but still had a great wide view of the ocean. But I would say any room on floors 3 and up that are located on the inside of the U-shaped hotel are better. My point: just because you're on the TW 8th floor doesn't mean you get the best view. Elevators - this was something else I recall reading something negative about in a recent review but we never waited more than 10 or 15 seconds for an elevator, which is pretty amazing. Not waiting for minutes for crowded elevators is a big deal over many days. The lady that sings on Tuesday nights in the lobby? She seems to have a cult following. I don't get it. Not my taste. The main pool is nice but if course a lot of kids. We went over to the adult pool for a short visit once and it was the exact opposite - quiet and...to me...boring. : ) Happy hour at the main pool is fun - the one DJ is really fun and clearly enjoys doing it and spins some great tunes. There is another DJ who has a sour puss on his face the entire time and basically just hits play on his macbook and then walks over to the bar and talks to the bartenders lol. The big problem with the pool is that at least 70% of the chairs are consistently unused but people will insist on putting their towels on them anyway. We always went to the beach until ~3 or 4pm we would go to the pool. We always found a couple of chairs but it's slim pickings. I don't understand why people can't simply take their towels with them after they leave so that the chairs are made available to others. Had we wanted to use the pool during the day the lack of consideration from the majority of people there would have been an issue. I did notice if you want to get up by 8AM or so there were chairs available. But please, don't be the people who wrap towels around 4+ chairs and then not use them until noon or later, if at all. Many clearly went unused all day, with untouched towels on them, which is a shame. Now for the big reveal....the palapa situation. Yes, it's very annoying to me that you have to reserve a palapa at 8AM. Fortunately we were up around that time and my wife is an early riser and she reserved one every day. The first day it seemed to error out but when we went down to the TW section and asked, the guy said we did have one reserved and brought us to it. All other days she was able to reserve without issue. I will warn you that you likely won't have much if any view of the ocean from your palapa. We were mostly in the back or middle until the last day we got one of the 2nd row palapas. We didn't reserve one that day - we showed up late after an excursion. We never had an issue getting a palapa, but you do need to reserve and if you don't get one then just ask - the staff are consistently super nice and helpful. Housekeeping was consistently excellent. Turndown service was a nice surprise. Overall we had an awesome time. Did a couple of excursions: Delphi snorkel catamaran - we took a recommendation to use Delphi for this, which is all the way down by the Hyatt so a ~15 minute or so walk. They were great and we had a great time but if did it again would just use the operator right at the Marriott who coordinates them (he's located right next to the TW palapas). One minor thing to me but my wife found to be a big positive - the sand in the ocean in front of the Marriott is very fine after about 3ft. It feels like you're walking on sea moss or mud, which grossed my wife out a bit. The beach in front of the Ritz Carlton is just a short walk over and it doesn't have this issue. Not sure how that is. Otherwise the Ritz Carlton looked to be a pretty boring place to stay - very quiet and in chatting and overhearing many staying there it is mainly a place for business travelers to use up points. We almost chose staying at the Ritz ourselves in a standard room, as it would have been same price as the one we got with the TW upgrade. Definitely glad we went with the Marriott and TW. The staff at the Marriott and really all over Aruba were great - nice and helpful. We didn't run into anyone who was grumpy. We did a couple of excursions and went out to dinner at a few places and the staff everywhere in Aruba is just top-notch. Even at the airport. Of course, as is the case now at all US airports unfortunately, once you clear Aruba customs and security and then go through the US security, the smiles and friendliness turns to frowns and anger as is typical for TSA. Amazing contrast. Speaking of that - we heard horror stories about getting through the security/customs and to the gate. Our taxi driver told us that Saturdays are a problem but otherwise no problem. It took us 1 hour to get through security/customs and to our gate. We filled out the MPC form via the app but never saw an MPC line so not sure if that saved us time but it seemed everyone was just in the same line. Maybe on a Saturday/busy time that would be helpful. All in all, while I made sure to point out the negatives, we loved our stay at the Marriott Stellaris. Would we stay there again? No. Because we're not the type to go back to the same place twice - we like to try new places. And if we were to go back to Aruba, we felt that the walk to the 'downtown' was a bit far. It's only 15 minutes but the sidewalk ends and we kept getting sand in our shoes : ) We would stay at a more central hotel for easier access to all of Palm beach.

    Apr 10, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Worst Run Marriott in the World!

    As a lifetime titanium and ambassador members, we would expect better service from this Hotel. They have absolutely no understanding of the commitment that people make achieving these status….again total amateur hour and reflects leadership of a discount hotel! We typically stay 30-40 consecutive nights each year (last 5 years) at this property. Based on the outright amateur hour of the management team, we will be checking out two weeks early, again this management team is the worst l've ever seen in my life. As with most Marriott global hotels this property is independently own but run by Marriott management. Getting hold of the GM took days, I guess because so many other guests are complaining so the call back list is long!. The GM thinks he is so important running a 400 room property that he can’t speak with guest! Totally unacceptable! We are going to try the Radisson hotel which will accept, titanium and ambassador status. I don’t believe any other hotel in the world could have worse service than this property! Find another hotel property! PC USA Rating: F

    Apr 09, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Ignore the bad reviews and enjoy!

    Enjoyed our first visit to Aruba at the Marriott Stellaris. Was a bit concerned with many of the negative reviews about the property honouring status, being dated and securing a spot on the beach or at the pool. Waited on friends to return from the same property before maintaining our reservations. They had only good things to say and very pleased we stayed. Status was honoured* with complimentary daily continental breakfast which was great. Only complaint is that the coffee could have been hotter (minor point, and they offered a take away each morning to enjoy while starting the day at the beach or pool). *no room upgrades were available but didn’t expect it and the room was very well appointed, not dated, clean, roomy, and very comfortable. Turn down service was a nice touch and towel replacement was key after a long day at the beach. Rooms and common areas are nice. Not quite sure what others are experiencing, but the North side was great. Only negative is a strong musty odor by the elevators in front of Ruth’s Chris. With the humidity being so high on the beach, this is minor and easily dealt with. The hotel communicated that they will be renovating from May through November, so deals are likely to be had, and you’re unlikely to be disappointed. Beach and pool spots are a bit of a game, but if you listen to instructions, download the app, and simply ask for assistance, it’s not that big a deal. For such a large property, it’s understandable that choice spots go quickly. A couple of times, we got less desirable spots and simply went to the towel hut at 10:00 am to ask if anyone had not shown for their reserved spot. Worked out each time. Large pool definitely gets lovely in the afternoon. So, if it is not your scene, the adult pool is very nice. Staff are all very pleasant and accommodating. Met several people that are habitual visitors to Aruba and all chose the Marriott as their go too. We hope to be back for another visit soon.

    Apr 08, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Phenomenal week! Another amazing experience!

    As always, phenomenal! Thank you to Nik, Ella, Claudia for an incredible stay! Check in was seamless and easy. Room was clean and bright. Front desk staff were always helpful and friendly! We had a few unexpected goodies waiting for is in our room- so greatly appreciated. The entire staff was incredible the entire time. Pool staff was accommodating and welcoming. The Mercat breakfast team was attentive and quite fun- especially Francis, aka the Pope😊. We loved the music from 3-5 and the fun vibe at the pool. Happy hour at the pool was always a good time for all ages. The food was great at the pool and sushi bar- and of course the gelato was the star of the show! The location is great and the beach was spectacular! There were 6 of us traveling together and we all had a phenomenal time! Thank you to the entire staff for another special week! ❤️D & R Edelman

    Apr 07, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryEffective immediately, the Aruba Marriott is smoke-free. Guests will not be allowed to smoke in any enclosed area of the hotel. Smoking is still permitted in the casino and open-air restaurants and lounges.
  • AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check- Resort fee: $69.00 (Plus Tax)per room, per night Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
  • AdvisoryWe’re thrilled to announce a complete renovation of guest rooms at hotel, beginning May 5, 2025, and concluding by Oct 2025. This phased transformation ensures minimal disruption, with the resort fully operational. Enjoy modernized rooms featuring ocean-view windows, chic furniture, and luxurious bathrooms. All amenities, dining, and activities remain available, offering the perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence. Experience the charm of hotel embracing the Dutch concept of “niksen.”
General Policy
  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies: Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
    General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.

    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

    The Resort fee includes the following amenities and services.

    - Pool & Beach Chair Setup Service: Enjoy the pool & beach with a Beach Chair Setup Service, to be reserved through the Bon Bini App upon arrival, based upon availability.
    - Non-Motorized Watersports: Make the most of your time by the water with one hour of complimentary non-motorized water sports including stand up paddleboard, snorkel gear, floats, single and double kayaks, water hammocks, and zayaks. 
    - International Calls: Enjoy complimentary 30 minutes of international calls from your hotel room landline. Use this opportunity to stay in touch with your friends and family abroad.
    - Local Calls: Enjoy complimentary 60 minutes of local calls from your hotel room landline.
    - Fitness Classes: From yoga to aqua fitness and dance classes, our professional instructor will guide you through a fitness class to keep you energized during your stay. 
    - Enhanced Internet Access: Stay connected with high-speed internet access throughout your stay. Whether you need to check emails, browse the web, or stream your favorite content, our enhanced internet service ensures a seamless online experience. 
    - Bottled Water: Stay hydrated with three complimentary bottles of water in your guestroom.
    - Welcome Drink: Receive a warm welcome with a refreshing welcome drink.
  • Pet Policy : Pets Allowed: Only service animals for people with disabilities are permitted.

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