If you are a family with children, you won't be disappointed in the Marriott. The rooms are very spacious and clean. We had requested an ocean view, but initially got a room overlooking the parking lot. When we went to the desk, they promptly moved us to a room on the top floor overlooking the pool and ocean.

I would NOT recommend ...

-Power went out on 10/20/08 for 6 hours from 6pm to 12am marriott didn't offer explanation or flashlight
-Power went out for two hours on 10/22/08 the hallway lights were also out, no help, no expanation and no flash lights.
-We were charged an extra 120.98 for no reason we are working on figuring this out
-This was our Honeymoon and it was ...

I am in the Surf Club as I write this. What I have learned over the last 7 days is that joining the Marriot Vacation Club is a Big Mistake. They are very decietful as we have uncovered from their many lies this week.

My family bought a timeshare in the Aruba Surf Club last year. As part of the purchase, they were guarenteed a free room for ...

The worst customer service in my life. Do not waste your money on Marriott Vacation Club.

First off I would like to state that my wife and I love Marriott and have been rewards members for many years. We have been everywhere from Costa Rica to JW in Cairo and never been dissapointed like we were with our trip to the Aruba Surf Club, heck I can't remember ever being dissapointed with Marriott. We have booked a trip down with many ...

I loved the whole expierience of the surf club. I'm so glad i joined. I'll bring my family back many times for a great vacation. I'm going to suggest the surf club to all my family members

The Aruba Marriott Surf Club is a wonderful facility and the staff is very friendly. The pool area and lazy river are fun and usually not crowded.

There are some problems:

Aruba is all about the beach and the beach access for the 600+ Surf Club units is very, very limited. For some reason the ocean floor in front of the club is ...

We used our Diney Vacation Club timeshare to exchange through intervale international. Of all the Marriotts in Aruba I loved the surf club the best. It has the best pool area. Upon our arrival we checked in and was told we had a garden view room on the 2nd floor. I wanted a pool or ocean view higher up. They were only too happy to grant my wish and ...

My family Loved our vacation to this hotel. That is why we bought a time share on this vacation. We can't wait to go back.