Aruba: Marriott Surf Club

Looking for some honest opinions from girls that have honeymooned there....is a good honeymoon spot? Or is it super crowded with lots of families??

I'm torn on making a decision because most of the people that tell me they love it are families.

Thanks in advance!

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i was there 3 years ago with friends for a week...it was a great place but there were TONS of families
the pools and beach was packed with kids

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Posted by pjc92980

i was there 3 years ago with friends for a week...it was a great place but there were TONS of families
the pools and beach was packed with kids

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thanks! That's what I'm nervous about...what month were you there?

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We're going to Aruba and staying at the Bucuti Beach Resort - its a small boutuque hotel, away from the hi-rise section. They do not allow any guests under the age of 18 and it looks super romatic. I can't wait!!! If you're worried about crowds, you might want to look into it.

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Posted by AlexandMike2012

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Posted by pjc92980

i was there 3 years ago with friends for a week...it was a great place but there were TONS of families
the pools and beach was packed with kids

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thanks! That's what I'm nervous about...what month were you there?

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We went in May

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I would tend to think that since you are the beg of September there won't be as many kids. They are all starting school around that time so it's less likey the parents would pull them out for vaca.

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Forgot to add, we have friends that have a timeshare at the Marriott and they LOVE it there - they go a couple of times a year. They do not have kids and have never mentioned a lot of kids there as a problem.

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Posted by chilly313

Forgot to add, we have friends that have a timeshare at the Marriott and they LOVE it there - they go a couple of times a year. They do not have kids and have never mentioned a lot of kids there as a problem.

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awesome, thank you!

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Posted by 2012_Bride

I would tend to think that since you are the beg of September there won't be as many kids. They are all starting school around that time so it's less likey the parents would pull them out for vaca.

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not sure about this...we went in early may - while schools are still in session

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I sent you a long email a few months ago on Aruba .... I go every year for my birthday for the last 15 years!

Marriott is amazing - definately some families, but couples as well. If you don't want a 100% couples resort - I'd go this way and stay here. To get a Marriott property through interval or RCI (not sure which one you guys have) is kinda unheard of because as you said they come up quickly and then someone takes them so there gone in a day or hours!! It's happened to me.

All in all you'll have an amazing honeymoon and be on cloud nine with your hubby!! SO I wouldn't worry about it at all! Honestly.

Hope that helps!!

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Posted by 2012_Bride

I would tend to think that since you are the beg of September there won't be as many kids. They are all starting school around that time so it's less likey the parents would pull them out for vaca.

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good point! the kids will all be back in school by the time alex's wedding happens.

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Alex- your wedding will be the first week of school so I can't see there being many kids! I sent you some info though! ;)

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I've been there... there are a lot of families, but Aruba is what you make of it... it can be quite romantic. I will say, if you are foodies, do not miss it; the restaurants are great! Madame Jeanette's is soo romantic and they served the best steak I've ever had with hollandaise sauce- a caloric indulgence! Also do the restaurant at the lighthouse at sundown. Skip the place where you eat on the beach with the water over your feet- it's uber pricey and the food wasn't very good. Make a reservation and go there for drinks. The casino has a fabulous show that is Cirque du Soleil meets Vegas. As for the Surf Club itself, it's a beautiful facility. I love the lazy river with the swim up bar!