Marriott's Aruba Surf Club

Great property with lots to do either on-site or very close by. The lazy river pool is worth the stay alone. Very relaxing. Bring your own inner tube or buy on in the gift shop. Walking distance to the Marriott hotel and Casino. Plenty of shady areas around the pool with waterfalls. Special pool for the very little ones and a separate "adult pool" (Serenity) for a more quiet experience.

Service is excellent, rooms are clean and large with Free Internet and amenities. Two bedroom suites are comfortable and not cramped with adjoining doors for larger families who want their privacy. Private balconies for each bedroom. Aruba is one of the friendliest islands we've visited. The beach (which is part of the hotel) is very clean and expansive with plenty of places to sit. You can rent a car at the Ocean Club (next store) for a very reasonable rate from Hertz. I would recommend this as taxis could get expensive. Nice downtown shopping area. Best to go when the ships are in as all store are open and ready to make a bargain.

Plenty of restaurants to choose from...from upscale to fast food. Two large grocery stores to do your shopping to stock your kitchen if that is your thing. BBQs available for outdoor cooking. Most rooms have an ocean view. The Surf Club is within walking distance of the outdoor mall with more restaurants, shops, movie theatre, and outdoor shows.

The week flies by. One nice thing is that U.S. customs is done in Aruba when you leave, so you do not have to go through customs again when you return the U.S.

One of our all-time favorite places to vacation.

Check in is horrible. This is do to only having 2 or 3 at most front desk staff at any given time. This was evident even walking thru the lobby during the morning and evening. The complex is in great shape though! Captain's Galley restaurant had two different buffet nights that had fantastic food and so reasonably priced! It is a definite must try!!!! Never had a bit of trouble getting a chair at the pool. Down side:( in the general parking the foul odor of sewage smell is enough to make you gag!!!!

Second year there and it was great. Not as crowded this year as last so it was easy to reserve a chair or hut. Most people came down around 7 - 8AM. Pools, food, and weather were perfect.

Nice resort, gets real crowded durning prime weeks. Palapas are tough to get and there is no control in the pool area.