A Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Palm Beach. Palm Beach: lively, high-rise.
Our verdict
Freshly renovated, with dual pools (family plus adults-only) and ten places to eat.
The catch
Casino-centric and busy after dark, and a resort fee applies.
Near the door, from our guide
Hadicurari Beach (Fisherman's Huts) (620 m), Palm Beach (700 m). Straight-line distances.
Booked direct nearby
Parasailing, $70 per person, on Palm Beach.
Opens the sample week, Dec 5 to 12. Change the dates on the next screen.
B The St. Regis Aruba Resort
Palm Beach. Palm Beach: lively, high-rise.
Our verdict
Opened in January 2025 with 252 rooms, six pools, six places to eat and drink including the rooftop Akira Back, butler service and the first St. Regis casino.
The catch
Not all-inclusive and one of the island's most expensive stays, with a nightly resort fee on top. Advisors who stayed found the beach in front less crowded but not as wide.
Near the door, from our guide
Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill (360 m). Straight-line distances.
Booked direct nearby
Parasailing, $70 per person, on Palm Beach.
Opens the sample week, Dec 5 to 12. Change the dates on the next screen.