Aruba and Palm Beach tourism have gained a renewed luxury anchor as the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino completes a multimillion-dollar renovation of all four hundred fourteen guest rooms and twenty-four suites, along with major upgrades to the on-site Mandara Spa. The refreshed resort product strengthens Aruba’s position in the Caribbean upscale beach tourism market, giving repeat and first-time visitors a contemporary coastal experience directly on one of the island’s best-known high-rise beachfronts.
The resort, located on L.G. Smith Boulevard #101 on Palm Beach, now enters what its owners describe as a new era of design direction, aligning its interiors and wellness spaces with evolving expectations in luxury leisure, romance and wellness tourism.
Bright coastal room design and enhanced sea views
All four hundred fourteen guest rooms have been redesigned in a bright, modern coastal style, using light sand and taupe tones accented with soft coral and sea-glass hues that reference Aruba’s beaches and Caribbean Sea. The new design emphasises floor-to-ceiling windows, drawing in natural light and framing expanded views over Palm Beach and the wider coastline, an important differentiator for sun-and-sea tourism travellers seeking immersive ocean outlooks.
Updated furnishings now include marble-topped desks, streamlined sofas and armchairs, rattan-inspired lighting and sleeker metallic fixtures, delivering a more contemporary, residential feel for guests combining leisure and remote work tourism. Each room features new flooring and locally inspired photographic artwork showcasing palm trees, shoreline and sea, tying the interiors more closely to Aruba’s natural surroundings.
Reimagined bathrooms and refreshed corridors
Guestroom bathrooms have been completely reimagined with double vanities, marble countertops, back-lit mirrors, open shelving and lightwood finishes that cater to upscale expectations in Caribbean resort tourism. Showers now feature sliding glass doors, rainfall-style shower heads, foot niches and soft grey tile walls, while selected categories introduce oversized soaking tubs tailored to romance and wellness-focused travelers.
The renovation extended into guest floor corridors, which now showcase new carpeting with oversized seashell and aquatic patterns, further underscoring the property’s coastal narrative and providing a more cohesive visual journey from elevators to rooms. These upgrades help the resort compete more strongly within a crowded Palm Beach high-rise strip, where interior freshness and perceived quality are key decision factors for long-stay beach tourists.
Larger suites and elevated adults-only Tradewinds Club
All twenty-four suites, starting from around six hundred twenty-five square feet, were included in the redesign and now offer wrap-around balconies for wider views of Palm Beach and the Caribbean Sea. The enhanced balcony experience adds value for premium tourism segments, including multi-generational families, longer-stay guests and couples seeking additional indoor-outdoor space.
Within this portfolio, three Junior Suites and two Governor’s Suites are part of the resort’s adults-only Tradewinds Club, an elevated, exclusive-access experience that combines upgraded room categories with private lounge services and bespoke amenities. This positioning directly targets high-yield adults-only tourism, including honeymooners and special-occasion travelers who increasingly seek quiet zones and curated services within larger resorts.
Mandara Spa upgrades bolster Aruba’s wellness tourism appeal
As part of the project, the Mandara Spa, described as one of the island’s largest spa facilities at approximately sixty-five hundred square feet, received a significant refresh. Enhancements include new saunas and steam rooms, updated décor across twelve treatment rooms, and an expanded outdoor courtyard featuring a hot tub, cold plunge and additional seating to encourage open-air relaxation before or after treatments.
Mandara Spa’s Balinese-inspired treatments, combined with locally influenced offerings, have long contributed to Aruba’s positioning in wellness tourism. The upgraded spa infrastructure strengthens the island’s ability to attract travellers who prioritise spa, fitness and holistic experiences as central elements of their Caribbean holiday, not just add-on services.
Linked modernisation of Stellaris Casino and on-site amenities
The latest renovation follows recent improvements at the on-property Stellaris Casino, signalling a broader phased modernisation of the resort’s entertainment and gaming tourism offer. Together with the refreshed rooms and spa, these updates create a more consistent upscale environment for guests combining beach relaxation, casino nights and dining during their stay.
The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino continues to market a wide range of on-site amenities, including a family-friendly main pool with swim-up bar, the adults-only H2Oasis pool with private cabanas, Mandara Spa, Stellaris Casino, the Tradewinds Club and around ten food and beverage outlets offering varied culinary concepts. This diversified amenity set is central to attracting upscale leisure tourism, meetings and incentive groups, who often look for resort-style environments that reduce the need to leave the property.
Tourism impact for Aruba’s high-rise Palm Beach corridor
For Aruba’s tourism economy, the multimillion-dollar overhaul at one of Palm Beach’s flagship properties signals continued confidence in the island’s ability to attract high-spend visitorsacross the US, Latin American and European markets. The upgraded rooms, suites and spaproduct allows the Aruba Marriott to compete more effectively with nearby luxury and upper-upscale resorts, supporting rate integrity and helping maintain the area’s reputation as a premier Caribbean resort corridor.
By combining contemporary design, an expanded adults-only offering, and strengthened wellness and casino experiences, the resort is positioned to capture a growing share of romance, celebratory, and wellness tourism, as well as repeat guests who expect noticeable product evolution between visits. These enhancements, in turn, feed into Aruba’s broader brand as a reliable, high-quality beach destination, encouraging longer stays, higher on-island spend and sustained demand for Palm Beach in the years ahead.
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