Renaissance Aruba Beach resort & Casino

Overall:

"If you want friendly people, great food and drink prices, a private island getaway and shopping at your doorstep - I'd highly recommend this resort." — source Travelocity

"The Blue bar was a great place to gather and meet new people with its open atmosphere." — source Travelocity

"All in all we had a great stay and I would surely consider (assuming the issue with the credit is cleared) returning on my next visit to Aruba." — source Expedia

"This hotel is a great place to relax and it is in the center of shops and restaurants." — source Expedia

"Overall, the trip was great and we are already planning a trip to the same hotel." — source Travelocity

Clean:

"There were other little things like the towels with holes, the bathroom floor which smelled from urine and even after requesting a special cleaning the smell was still there just overpowered for a short while by the flowery spray which was used to cover it up." — source Travelocity

"mis-information about reservations how come no one likes to give out clean linens or towels. The bedsheets were soiledand had to keep requesting for clean linen and they expected us to use the same washclothes & towels for our whole stay." — source Travelocity

"He said we could use the room to shower, freshen up, etc, and he would have the bellhop move our luggage into the room we upgraded to, which was not ready bc it had not been cleaned." — source Travelocity

"The hotel was very nice and clean, but we were surprised to find that it was in the downtown area ;very close to the airport, and away from the other resorts." — source Travelocity

"The room we had was kept clean and the people at the resort made a great effort to remember who you were." — source Travelocity

Service:

"Front staff very nasty, service and hotel need some improvement." — source Orbitz

"Stayed Labor Day Weekend 2008 Nice room ,Great friendly staff,Take the breakfast & lunch package with the $* credit it cost's $* for 2 persons for the 5 days." — source Travelocity

"the only gripe we had at marina hotel was the MIA breakfast we ordered through room service, which turned into a goose hunt with the front desk and room service." — source Travelocity

"Better to eat at restaurants near the hotel and save tthe service charge, but then you have to tip anyway, so I guess it's one or the other." — source Travelocity

"The lobby is very attractive and appealing, but the check-in desk is on the second floor and both escalators were out of service." — source Travelocity

Location:

"My husband and I just returned from our second trip to the Renaissance Resort - we always stay in the Marina Hotel because we love the location, the infinity pool looking out over the marina, the martini bar and all of the restaurants that are around the resort." — source Travelocity

"Only complaint would be the location of my room: 2nd floor looking over the bar/escalator. The room faced in (Marina Hotel) towards the atrium, which was fine, but it was located way too close to the action on the 2nd floor as well." — source Travelocity

"For those that might get too bored with the quietness, the resort is located downtown with high end shops and a casino downstairs." — source Expedia

"The location was great for us." — source Expedia

"Being that the hotel is in the downtown area it is the best on the Island. the high rise area is very spread out and you would need a car or use the bus or taxi's a lot." — source Travelocity

Value:

"We got a room right away and was credited ($125) for the adult indulgence package that was canceled (not a big deal- we still got our 5th night free, we just didn't get the dinner/happy hour deal for a night." — source Travelocity

"The Aquarius restaurant in the hotel is very good, and worth the price." — source Travelocity

"But again, thanx to the staff at Blue, it was well worth the cost." — source Travelocity

"We had an all-inclusive deal but counld not take desserts from the buffet." — source Travelocity

Room:

"Also the in room menu needs some work but there is enough on it to get you full." — source Orbitz