Hello from the Marriot Surf Club in Aruba

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Great pics!
Thanks for sharing them. Looking for pool shots too!

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Thanks, great pics!!!! Boy, they really have me missing the place.

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the first large photo shows the NEWLY finished (it appears) RIU resort - the 3 buildings with the 'cupcakes' on top. Of those 3 buildings, the smallest one in the forground was the old Aruba Grand resort - remodeled to look the same as the 2 new buildings - these buildings are REALLY going to block some of the wonderful view the the old Wyndam Hotel - now Westin (think Starwood) had on that side.

The Westin is also building TS units to the right of the hotel which will be next to the construction of the new units at the Aruba Phoenix....getting to be a busy part of town!

Love your iguana photos!

Where did u get all those crab legs!!!

I just realized from looking at the pictures again that u were in the 3 Bedroom unit - it looks very nice!
I had the lock-off of that unit for New Years week last year - and the lock-off is 50% bigger then the standard lock-off.
I was on the 7th floor - what floor were you on?

I also see that the Marriott has done away with their lovely nautical themed bedding and replace it with 'hotel style' duvet....at least u know they are being washed



Soon I will be sitting out on my verandah!


Snorkeling up the beach at Malomak


...and sitting on my 'bimini' lounge chair


Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Pat.....You're right, it really is going to get very busy there. Not sure if that's a good thing. There was other construction going up, when I was there. More shops, restaurants, etc. So, that's good, at least.

So, what kind of view do you think the Westin is going to wind up with? There will probably be a small number of rooms with a really good view.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Pat.....You're right, it really is going to get very busy there. Not sure if that's a good thing. There was other construction going up, when I was there. More shops, restaurants, etc. So, that's good, at least.

So, what kind of view do you think the Westin is going to wind up with? There will probably be a small number of rooms with a really good view.

Looks pretty darn nice....


and the property is not 'deep' between the ocean and the street so the resort will be 'wide' affording really nice views.



Here is something you and I will NEVER see - a 3BR lock-off!
Look at the patio space and private hot tub - appears those units will be on the far right side of the building.
The 3,172-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath lockoff villa offers you a variety of vacation options and plenty of personal space. It comfortably sleeps up to 10 adults.


and a 2BR lock-off - that splits into a 1BR and a studio
At 1,312 square feet, this two-bedroom, two-bath villa sleeps eight adults comfortably and includes a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of vacation options.
Even the studio lockoff has a washer/dryer 432 square feet*
1BR side is 880 squ ft


and a 2 BR non-lockoff
The two-bedroom, two-bath villa sleeps up to six guests. With 1,729 square feet of living space, it has its own living room, dining area and a fully equipped kitchen.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Hey, never say never! Although I agree, it ain't likely.

[billymach4 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close billymach4]

Flickr Photo Download: Aruba 310

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Great pics!
Thanks for sharing them. Looking for pool shots too!

Everybody lets jump in the POOL! (At Night) Woo Hoo!!!!


This one here is my favorite!
Flickr Photo Download: Aruba 310

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Nice pics!!! Thanks, now I really can't wait to get back there.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Are buildings 'C & D' open?
Have they moved the Kids club over there and expanded the gym in the check-in 'B' building yet?

[billymach4 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close billymach4]

No. The building construction is completed. Looks like they are fitting out the interior, and putting the finishing touches on the landscaping. I did see a kids playground over there, but no kids. I was told this would open in december.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

No. The building construction is completed. Looks like they are fitting out the interior, and putting the finishing touches on the landscaping. I did see a kids playground over there, but no kids. I was told this would open in december.

Thanks!

[suskey Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close suskey]

Thanks for all the pictures. I am heading to Aruba on Saturday(Casa Del Mar). We have been going down there since 1979....and it is our favorite spot in the Caribbean.

Bon Bini !

Susan

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Thanks for all the pictures. I am heading to Aruba on Saturday(Casa Del Mar). We have been going down there since 1979....and it is our favorite spot in the Caribbean.

Bon Bini !

Susan

Enjoy, we have stayed ay CDM and liked it a lot!
Say hello to Roger the Giant at Alhambra Casino

[m61376 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close m61376]

Have they re-landscaped the pool area yet to provide additional lounge area? Any updates as to whether they are going to build another pool that they were talking about?