Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort
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The Courtyard by Marriott sits on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard in Noord, part of the Palm Beach hotel strip but tucked slightly back from the high-rise cluster. It ranked #2 among Noord hotels and earned a Travelers Choice nod for 2025, which lines up with what the ratings show — cleanliness scores at 4.8, rooms at 4.7, and everything else hovering around 4.6. The four-dollar-sign price tier puts it on the higher end, but the value subrating held steady at 4.5, so guests seem fine with what they're paying for. The property draws couples and families who want the Marriott reliability without the mega-resort feel. Location rating matches the overall at 4.6, meaning beach access and proximity to dining work in its favor. Sleep quality and service both hit 4.6 as well, which suggests the basics are covered and the staff shows up when needed. If you're looking for something between boutique and towering resort complex, this is the middle lane.
At a glance
- Area
- Palm Beach
- Star rating
- ★★★★½
- Typical nightly
- $900
- Beach access
- direct
- Kid-friendly
- ●●●●○
- Party score
- ●●○○○
- Walkability
- ●●●●○
- Rooms
- 100
- Casino
- –
- Swim-up
- –
- Kids' club
- ✓
- All inclusive
- –
- Vibe
- intimatequietfamilyboutiquerelaxed
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