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Gutzy · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:10 am Post subject: If you could choose....

to stay at the Marriott or Playa Linda which would you pick? We like people around and don't want it quiet. There will be us and then a couple of 25 yr olds. We will be there sometime in February. Like swim up bar, take our own cooler down to the pool and people watch. Thanks!

~Amy~® · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:52 am Post subject:

You will find alot of people at both places - especially in Feb.

Marriott has a swim-up bar and Playa Linda does not.

If you want a kitchen, then Playa Linda since they're timeshares.

I'm assuming you're talking about the Marriott Stellaris, correct? That is a full service hotel so you'll find more amenities there.

Gutzy · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:14 pm Post subject: which one?

Thanks Amy. We are actually looking at renting a condo (at either place). We have stayed at the Marriott a few years ago and loved it. We do realize that February is busy but love getting away from Minnesota during that month. We were just curious on how the 2 places compared.

~Amy~® · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:29 pm Post subject:

Which Marriott are you looking at? There are 3. Marriott Stellaris (hotel), Marriott Ocean Club (timeshares), and Marriott Surf Club (timeshares.). All 3 have slighly different amenities and you're only allowed to use the amenities at the one you're staying at.

For example, Marriott Stellaris is the only one of those 3 with a swim-up bar. The Surf Club has a lazy river but only those staying at the Surf Club are allowed to use it.

So before comparing to Playa Linda, need to know which Marriott you're considering.

Gutzy · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:07 pm Post subject:

Last time we stayed at the Marriott Surf but we had a swim up bar that was connected to the pool (the one that had the lazy river). Did things change? I am thinking we want to stay at the same one. We loved the pool. I was thinking there were only 2 Marriotts when we were there--Ocean & Surf. It has been a few years.

~Amy~® · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:47 pm Post subject:

Gutzy · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks Amy. You and this board are definitely helpful when planning a trip to Aruba. We truly appreciate all of your help.

~Amy~® · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:29 pm Post subject:

Suzie Q · Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:00 pm Post subject:

ruba4ever · New Member Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 7 Location: Pa

As a side note....the Ocean Club also has a swim up bar.