Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort vs Marriott's Aruba Surf Club
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino and Marriott's Aruba Surf Club are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino scores significantly higher than Marriott's Aruba Surf Club. Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is ranked #6 in Aruba with endorsements from 7 sources like DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Star Service.
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
L G Smith Boulevard 82, Oranjestad, Aruba
From $322 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This resort has two distinct hotel choices: the adults-only Renaissance Marina Hotel and the family-friendly Renaissance Ocean Suites."
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Fodor's
"This landmark property right on the port offers guests the best of both worlds."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Located in the bustling cruise-ship center of Oranjestad, the modern, upscale 556-room Renaissance hotel... offers an exceptional casino... and its own private island."
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DK Eyewitness
"This resort is based in the town, but has a private island with access by free water taxi and an upscale open-air shopping mall."
Star Service
"Once aligned with Sonesta Resorts, this compelling Marriott offshoot continues to uphold its reputation as one of the liveliest on the island, competing with the best on Palm Beach."
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Jetsetter
"Downtown Oranjestad resort with an award-winning steakhouse, adults-only sections and exclusive access to one of Aruba’s only private islands."
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U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Sitting on 40 acres in Aruba, the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino caters to both couples and young families with its two distinctive areas: the adults-only Renaissance Marina Hotel and..."
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Travel + Leisure
"In Aruba, stay at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort for access to the hotel's 40-acre private island, home of the Instagram-famous flamingos"
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Lonely Planet
"There's no beach here, but there is a 40-acre private island, complete with beach, spa and swimming lagoon. All three sites are linked by water taxi."
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Travel + Leisure
"Guests can choose rooms in the adults-only Marina building or at the nearby Ocean Suites...one of the highlights of this property is the complimentary access via water taxi to Renaissance Island"
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Marriott's Aruba Surf Club
103 LG Smith Boulevard, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $411 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"One of 3 beachside Marriott resorts side-by-side, the safe, family-oriented Surf Club has clean, comfortable rooms."
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DK Eyewitness
"The lazy river is the hot feature at this timeshare resort."
Star Service
"It is an upscale, down-home experience for Marriott loyalists in search of a stunning setting on Aruba's best beach."
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Afar Magazine
"You've come to the right place if you're after a bit of pampering on the beach."
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