#6 of 12 hotels in Noord

Marriott's Aruba Surf Club

★★★★☆4.2 out of 5 · 3,643 reviews

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Marriott's Aruba Surf Club sits on Palm Beach, on the high-rise strip where the sand is wide and the water stays calm year-round. It's a timeshare property, so you're getting full kitchens and separate living areas — less hotel, more condo resort. The 4.5 location score reflects what you'd expect: walk to restaurants, easy beach access, and the main tourist corridor right outside. Ranked #6 out of 12 hotels in Noord, it lands in the middle of the Palm Beach pack. Cleanliness and sleep quality both score above 4.3, which matters when you're staying more than a night or two. Service runs at 4.2 — competent but not exceptional. The value rating sits at 4.0, which is fair for a top-tier property where you're paying for space and location over bells and whistles. If you want a full kitchen and proximity to everything on Palm Beach without needing a standout experience, it does the job. Just know you're trading boutique attention for square footage.

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