aruba hotels?

Original post by mbm750

Jun 30, 2005 01:31 PM

FH and I are trying to decide where to stay... we've heard good and bad about the Hyatt, the Radisson, the Renaissance, and the Marriott... anyone been there recently? Or have other recommendations? TIA!

girlygrl33 Posted: Jun 30, 2005 06:59 PM

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Posted by hsacks23r

is the Radisson all-inclusive???

No but I heard sometimes they have breakfast vouchers. we went with the wyndham b/c they are all inclusive but you know you eat out so much you really dont need it- there are a ton of great restaurants you have to go to. we feel we wasted money on the AI.

kew143 Posted: Jul 01, 2005 08:53 AM

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definitely Radisson. Hyatt is equally as nice but lots of kids. Marriott is nice as well.

kissy27 Posted: Jul 01, 2005 08:55 AM

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We are staying at the Marriott Ocean Club...It is FH's cousin's timeshare

DayBeforeThanksgiving Posted: Jul 01, 2005 09:12 AM

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We're staying at the Renaissance. I've heard nothing but good things about this place. (except for above with being in the heart of town) but for us, that's what we wanted. We wanted to be able to shop, eat, etc. within walking distance. I suppose it's really your own preference. If you go to my photo album, there are pics of Renaissance. It's under album 'All of the Wedding Goodies'

VS11 Posted: Jul 01, 2005 09:13 AM

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The only thing I heard negative about the Hyatt was that the rooms dont have balconies..only the suites do.

OctRo05 Posted: Jul 01, 2005 03:31 PM

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punch into Tripadvisor.com.
Recent reviews from vacationers.

gNi1125 Posted: Jul 01, 2005 04:08 PM

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We stayed at the Radisson and LOOOOOVED it! Can't wait to go back FM me if ya want to see some pics of it.

jar823 Posted: Jul 01, 2005 07:49 PM

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We stayed at the Whydam. We LOVED it!
I think I have a few pics.
One of their options for dinner is Azul. I think you pay a bit extra for it, but it is Dinner on the beach, watching the sunset. It was magnificent!

groovypeg Posted: Jul 01, 2005 08:59 PM

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we stayed at the radisson:

here are some pics. we loved it! the service, the rooms and the food were all outstanding.

Marcela1654 Posted: Jul 01, 2005 09:52 PM

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Dh and I just went to Aruba in May to celebrate our one year anniversary. We stayed at the Marriot Resort and Stellaris Casino and LOVED it. The staff was great, the pool was gorgeous and so was the beach area (not too crowded). We got an ocean and pool view room and it was very spacious, had a nice sized balcony and the view was amazing. While it is true that there is construction going on, we did NOT hear a thing. It was not noisy at all. At least by the Marriot Resort it was not. The construction is being done in the timeshare area which is pretty far from the Resort area.
We went to visit the Hyatt and it was beautiful too and did not look run down at all.

mbm750 Posted: Jul 03, 2005 06:56 PM

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Hi ladies!

I just wanted to thank you all so very much for your help and to update you - FH and I have just booked our trip, and we'll be staying at the Radisson!!! Thanks again for all your feedback and comments!!!

regi Posted: Jul 03, 2005 07:45 PM

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dh and I stayed at the Radisson and only have positive things to say about it. the service was great. they had great restaurants, especially the sunset grille. That was delicious.

cocoa Posted: Jul 03, 2005 10:31 PM

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Posted by teach2be

We stayed at the Hyatt for our honeymoon and it is far from rundown. About five years ago they remodeled the whole place. It is gorgeous and we visited lots of other hotels while we there including the Radisson and the Hyatt was the best!! Very clean, best restaurants, great service!!

ditto. we were there at the same time, right? anyway, if the hyatt is run down, i'd like to see how it is when it is up to par b/c it was BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!