Paradise!

We had a fantastic stay because of wonderful staff, amazing food, local entertainment, ambience and such a beautiful part of the island! We enjoyed the long beach but even longer boardwalk connecting sister resorts. We saw many birds, geckos, iguanas and fish while swimming. We enjoyed a full island tour but enjoyed our time at this resort even more!

Review of Tamarijn Jan 2025

We are returning quests to this resort. We flew Westjet Premium and it was fine. Luggage did not get priority off load in Toronto but since they couldn't figure out what carousel to offload the baggage, it hardly mattered. Rooms are basic & clean. If you are looking for direct access to the beach, request building 1400 or 2000 - 2500 as rocks ,make entry difficult elsewhere. We always request ground floor rooms and each time we have sent a request for a room in a particular section, while not [... read more] guaranteed, our wishes were fulfilled. Buffet for breakfast & lunch was OK & we were always able to find something to eat and staff were great. Dinners at the a la carte were pretty good for an AI. Our favorite was Ginger, then Red Parrot & Paparazzi. Make reservations as far out as you can usually for 3 nites. You can either go to the concierge @ 8:00 or use the APP..when it works. Club Margot is new this year and as a result, there is no dinner buffet @ the TAM. If you want a dinner buffet, you need to go to the DIVI. We didn't like Club Margot - just not for us however the dessert is outstanding...lol. We also rented a car from Wheels2Go as in previous years - pickup & drop off at hotel. No issues & highly recommend them. Went to the Donkey Sanctuary for our annual visit & fed them several bags of carrots that we picked up at Super Foods. Went out to eat for dinner a few times. P F Changs was good. Wilhelmina was also good as was El Goucho.

Amazing !

The hotel was smaller and spread out so it never felt crowded . The shuttle service to and from the Divi was great but it was a very easy walk too. The ocean was beautiful and the beaches really nice. The a la cart restaurants were great! Great vacation !

Lyne

We had for the most part a nice time however we had a few situations that were uncomfortable Starting with when we checked in we were told we could not have ground level ,,, I can’t do stairs then was told there was only 2 double beds availible and we booked king Then we get to the room to take a shower and it is plugged with hair Had reservations at paparazzi for new years and food was terrible, then went to the lobby bar a couldn’t get anyone’s attention until we pulled out money Las [... read more]tly we went to the spa to book a massage on the beach and was told that the phoenix was the only spot. Went to the front desk to ask if the shuttle was able to take us and was told absolutely. Booked the spa went out to dinner and came back and felt I should make sure they could take us and was told by another employee that yes indeed the shuttle could take us. Woke up the next morning went to the front desk and was told that no one would have told us this I was upset with the person who spoke to me like that Asked for the manager and all she could say was who was the ppl that told us that. I then said it was not our error but the hotels and that they should pay for a taxi for the hotels error and the manager said to us no they would not and that it was only 10 dollars both ways to go. I am an ex hotelier and found it all very u comfortable and surprising

Great time

The hotel is in a great area with access to a beautiful beach area on the Divi side. Food was really good. Just note that you should download the app as reservations can only be booked 2 days in advance and start at midnight so if you wait for concierge to open in the morning, most good bookings are gone already. If I had one negative, it would be the inefficient check in and out but that was minor compared to all the other great services

Great Resort

We just returned from the Tamarjin Beach Resort. The rooms are nice and comfortable. We originally paid for a Premium 2 Queen Bed Room and by comments made on the facebook page it seemed as though the location we were in was not the correct room. Went to reception and addressed the issue. They immediately fixed the problem and moved us to the correct block location. The customer service was excellent. The restaurants and food quality was very good. We only had one complaint with the Ginge [... read more]r restaurant. The service was extremely slow and it seemed as though we did not exist. When the fool came my husbands was totally cold. The food was still good and maybe it was just a bad night for them. The staff and bartenders were amazing. Very friendly and attentive. The beach was a little disappointing. Some areas had a lot of big rock that you could not access the ocean. The areas that you could access the ocean you needed water shoes. There were a lot of smaller rocks and broken shells. It was hard on the feet to get into the ocean. Once you past the first two feet the water was beautiful. Crystal clear and warm. The pool was on the small side for the size of the resort. We were up and about by 9:00 a.m. and could never get a chair by the pool. We walked over to the Divi and the beach was much nicer on that side. We would definitely go back to this resort. We really could not complain about the food or staff.

A terrific vacation spot in Aruba

The Tamarijn Beach Resort was everything we hoped for during our first visit to this quaint Caribbean island. The resort which is located right on the beach (between Divi and Druif beaches) is comprised of a series of two story buildings where every spacious room has a balcony or patio directly overlooking the beach. This creates a private, secluded atmosphere compared to the several high rise resort hotels located on Palm Beach up the coast. The beautifully landscaped property stretches out a [... read more]long a mix of sandy and rocky beach front. In some places it is like having your own private beach! The all-inclusive package at the Tamarijn provides access to facilities at the Divi All-Inclusive Resort a 5 minute walk up the beach as well. Shuttle service is offered between the two resorts as well as the Divi Village Golf resort just across the street. Between the two locations you have all-inclusive access to 8 restaurants, several bars, 4 or more swimming pools. gift shops, spa services etc. The food and beverages were the best we have ever had at an all-inclusive resort. There are also three pay as you go restaurants on the sister properties. No need to leave the resort at all other than to take one of the several excursions that can be arranged at the concierge desk. We will definitely return for another perfect relaxing beach vacation.

Excellent resort!

This place was amazing! Food was awesome beaches were beautiful.. was planning on touring the island but stayed at hotel. . Will be going back next yr for sure! Pool was nice but we prefer the beach..

Great Resort

Hotel is close to airport, right on the beach, it's about a 30 minute walk into town, great beach to walk to see other hotels. Lobby has shops, snack bar, bars, restaurants. We were given 2 refillable water bottles and beach bag at check -in, which came in handy, lots of water and ice stations at the resort for fill up. Divi Golf Resort is across the street, they have a golf tournament on Wednesdays and Fridays. We signed up and played in the Friday 2 person scramble, that included 9 holes, c [... read more]art, rental shoes, sleeve of balls and 2 drinks after the round. Price was $80.00 US per person, and prizes for 1st and 2nd. Food at the hotel is very good, We ate at the buffet for breakfast, sometimes lunch and dinner when we didn't have a reservation at one of the other restaurants. We ate at the Italian and also the restaurant where you cook your food on the table, we went to the Divi next door and ate at the red parrot as well, as it had been recommended,we also ate at their buffet, just to see if different from our buffet. We enjoyed the snack bar in the lobby area at lunch, good variety of food and quick. We did find the rooms small compared to other resorts where we have stayed, but someone said how much time do you really spend in your room ? We had 2 queen beds and small table and 2 chairs. Another thing that was different from other hotels we have stayed at, is they usually have a stocked fridge with water, pop and beer, ours was empty, so we asked at the front desk and they said no they don't stock them, if we need anything we could get at the bars or restaurants.

Aruba- Beautiful Family Resort

Beautiful clean resort. Everything is a second away from the beach. Rooms are seconds away from the ocean, you walk out into the sand. Buffet was really good with a different variety everyday. They have lots of restaurants to choose from. Our best choices were palm grill and red parrot. All the staff were friendly and kind. Beach and sunsets were out of this world! The view from all the rooms are spectacular. We are making it a yearly trip! See you soon!

Amazing Holiday!!! Definitely going back

Resort/Hotel Rooms - nicely decorated, clean, and great for a vacation. VERY VERY close to the BEACH, actually approx 20 feet from the ocean. All rooms are Ocean Front, great to wake up looking at the beach, water, cruise ships and the palm trees. Enjoyed the low rise environment over the high rise area because it is more personal. Staff and people were fantastic. Beach - Great for swimming, can walk for miles on the beach, snorkelling, sand and coral bottom, in some areas definitely advi [... read more]se wearing your water shoes. Restaurants- Enjoyed everything about the restaurants. We enjoyed the buffet as well as the others. We are not scheduled type people so being able to eat when you wish was our choice. Island - can walk anywhere or travel by local transportation. A very safe island with many options for day trips if you choose. I can't say enough about ARUBA and the Tamarijn Resort, we will definitely be back. Not alot of night entertainment, but after a day in the sun, beach, water, food, did not really matter for night entertainment.

Great resort

Loved everything about the resort. Plan to make Tamarijn in Aruba our vacation spot. The staff was extremely friendly. Hotel is steps from the beach. Free shuttle to Divi and the casino. Enjoyed the food. Buffet was quite good and restaurants were great.

Fantastic resort!

We were very happy with this resort. Everything was clean, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Food at all restaurants was yummy. We would go back. Aruba is beautiful. Nighty entertainment was fun.

Tamarijn Beach Resort

The room are not as expected could use a refreshing, but was clean and comfortable, also cleaned very well every day cleaning staff did a good job. The grounds of the resort was kept clean. The restaurants and food was very good no bad meals at the Tamarjin and The Devi Aruba, staff at all restaurants were very good. The Beach at the Devi Aruba was better the Tamarjin was small with some rocks. The bar staff was excellent with serving and very helpful with the kids. Checking in and out was  [... read more]not a problem and room was ready when we got there. Overall the Resort I will rate as a 3.5 because of the rooms.

Beautiful resort on the ocean

The rooms are nice & clean almost in need of an update. The view is amazing and you walk outside and the ocean is right there. The buffets are good as are the restaurants. Lots to do such as excursions, shopping, entertainment at the resort. We love it there.

Beautiful Resort!

The Tamarijn Beach Resort was just beautiful. Very clean resort and hotel rooms. We had an ocean front view room on the 2nd floor and we would totally recommend this, so nice to walk out onto your balcony and see the beautiful ocean and white sands. The buffet & restaurants on site were very good. The nice thing about this resort is that you can also go to the sister resort next door and use their pools and restaurants as well, you just hop on the free shuttle and you are there in 5 mins. Whe [... read more]n they say Aruba is one Happy Island they are not kidding, everyone was happy and very accommodating with directions or a simple question. There are many excursions you can take while you are there, I would highly recommend the Off road Jeep Safari it was just amazing, you stop at 5 different places and you can see the whole island of Aruba!! I would definitely come back here again, I didn't want to leave!!!

Very good experience!

Good experience, overall clean and good position to enjoy the island. Staff available and ready to meet request. The rooms are okay, but the oceanfront position is great. The food was good both buffet and restaurants à la carte.

Great resort!

We stayed in the last building farthest from the bars and the lobby, but it was so peaceful and relaxing. It felt like we had our own piece of paradise. Food was great! Beach was stunning! I would ask for beverages in our fridge daily, that was the only disappointing thing. We would absolutely go back!

Amazing beach!!!

This vacation was about the white sand beach, clear water, sunsets and relaxation! The rooms were clean, resort was easy to get around, and the island is safe. Would have liked bottled or canned beer. Only draft available so we had to purchase a cooler and bottled beer from the nearby grocery store. Some restaurants are better than others. We enjoyed the Red Parrot and the Paparazzi (Italian). Buffet was very good, lots of fresh options. Service was good also. You drag lots of sand in you [... read more]r room, would have been nice to have a broom available to sweep it up. Overall...fantastic resort!!! A must see for the room with a stunning ocean view!!!

Amazing resort

This was a great location. Very close to the white sand beach. Food was good, staff were great, room was very pleasant/updated. Did not feel like I could not go off the resort - felt safe. Good choice of excursions. Sister resorts were also great to visit and eat at. Nice beaches to walk. Great sunsets. Staff made everything very easy to do - there to help you with anything you want. Within walking distance to the middle of town. Shopping was great.