Aruba Surf Resort vs JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

Same City · Gold Coast Distance: 4.7km
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Aruba Surf Resort

★★★★ 4-Star
7.7 618
Gold Coast
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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.9 473
Gold Coast
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.8 (1,603)
9.0 (2,613)
Booking.com
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9.0 (1,803)
Trip.com
7.5 (49)
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Overall Average
7.7 (1,652)
8.9 (4,416)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Aruba Surf Resort JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Strengths Strengths
+ Excellent location near Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and tram stations + The lagoon pool and snorkeling facilities are exceptional and feel like a real beach
+ Spacious rooms with pleasant balconies + Rooms are modern and clean following the renovation
+ Friendly and helpful staff + Staff are attentive and friendly, with Korean-speaking staff available
+ Well-maintained pool and garden areas + The breakfast buffet offers a wide variety of high-quality food
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Infrequent or insufficient housekeeping and towel replacement - Food and beverage prices within the resort are quite high
- Reports of maintenance issues like unannounced water outages or fire alarm malfunctions - Some rooms may have obstructed views or be subject to external noise
- Lack of basic amenities such as toothbrushes in some rooms - Some guests found the pool jacuzzi temperature to be too cold

Recommended For

Shoppers and Tourists Families

Recommended For

Family Travelers Couples

Guest Reviews

Aruba Surf Resort

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Perfect location, friendly staff, and well-maintained facilities

Trip.com 3.5 Solo traveler

Unannounced water outage and lack of housekeeping services

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Close to shopping centers and spacious apartment

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Comprehensive facilities and good value for money

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

Agoda 9.6 Family

The lagoon pool and snorkeling are amazing, perfect for kids.

Booking.com 8.0 Couple

Modern, clean rooms and excellent breakfast.

Food and drinks are quite expensive.

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.7km

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