The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba vs Marriott's Aruba Surf Club
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba ranks significantly higher than Marriott's Aruba Surf Club. The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 8 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
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LG Smith Boulevard, 107, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $629 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The seven-story Ritz-Carlton, the newest hotel in Aruba's high-rise hotel area, opened in November 2013 on the southwestern portion of Palm Beach."
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Fodor's
"The high standards of Ritz-Carlton properties are well represented at the Aruba property with rooms that have private balconies, and oceanview rooms that offer sweeping vistas of the Caribbean."
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Condé Nast Traveler
93.1
"The sea remains calm and shallow for about a half mile out, so conditions are always right for kayaking and paddleboarding."
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Afar Magazine
"Guests get a taste of authentic island hospitality at the Ritz-Carlton, where 90 percent of the employees are locals."
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Travel + Leisure
"Breezy Aruba is home to one of the newest Ritz-Carlton resorts, located on the far, quiet end of burgeoning Palm Beach."
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Jetsetter
"World-class Palm Beach resort overflowing with amenities, including a pair of swimming pools, four restaurants, and an expansive spa."
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Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Creating a formidable bookend on the posh white-sand beach, the hotel provides the island with an upscale alternative that’s especially well equipped to cater to families and very large groups. "
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Oyster
5.0
"The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba is one of the most luxurious stays in Aruba. It's located directly on a beautiful stretch of Palm Beach and interiors combine a beachy aesthetic with high class..."
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Lonely Planet
"With yellow and tan hues, and in a prime beachfront perch, the Ritz is easily the most opulent resort in Aruba, and it's got the biggest spa and the glitziest casino to match."
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U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Situated on the beach on Aruba's northwestern coast, this Ritz-Carlton outpost, opened in 2013, lives up to its brand's service, amenities and expectations, according to reviewers. Each..."
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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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