Tamarijn Aruba - All Inclusive

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4490 reviews

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  Was a good time

  We had a lovely time. We have done quite a few all inclusives at this point in our lives, mostly when we are with the kids. Our favorites are usually Club Med. This was nice, however. The restaurants were some of the best we have had at an all inclusive. They were eclectic and weren’t simply repurposed buffet from the same kitchen. Each restaurant had very unique and individually prepared meals and the ambience in each was fantastic. Our favorites have been Red Parrot (NYE dinner) and Club Margot. Tonight is our last night and we will be eating at Ginger. The rooms are fine for an all inclusive. We are two adults and two young teenagers. And while we would have preferred a suite like option, they were totally manageable for the four of us. The rooms faced the ocean, which was quite nice. The beach that connects the Tamarjin with the Divi was fantastic and it was barely a walk. There was also a smaller beach at the Tamarjin, which would probably be better suited for parents with little ones so they can also enjoy themselves while the kids play. The fitness center was one of the better ones we have been to at an all inclusive. We spent 5 mornings there and enjoyed it a great deal. The various beach bars and small grills were fine. The hospitality of the staff of the hotel and small grills were okay. Nothing to rave about, but nothing to complain about either. The restaurant staff were excellent. The golf carts to take you around were very convenient. We are a very active family so we walked back and forth between the resorts all day long. Was not an issue at all. We have been to resorts were the walks are much, much longer. But if you’re not active, you will be grateful for the golf carts. We spent NYE here and the party at the Tamarjin was fantastic. We all had a really good time and danced the night away. Our two teenage girls roamed the resorts into the evening and we felt generally comfortable about that and safe. We left the resort three times. Once to meet friends, once to go downtown, and once to go on a catamaran trip. Taxis weren’t as easy as we had hoped at this end of the island, they seem to concentrate on Nord, which is much much more commercial. We give it four stars, primarily because we have been to all inclusives where the attention to guests was much more focused from the minute you get off the airport transfer (they don’t have one) to the minute you leave. But don’t let that dissuade you. It was a great vacation, we spent a week here. The kids loved it. The resort is well laid out. The Divi and Tamarjin are essentially the same resort, you get to enjoy all of it. If your considering an all inclusive, moderately priced for a family, this is a good option. We would probably come back.

  Jan 03, 2025
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  Great Experience!

  What a fantastic all-inclusive! First, it is really nice that the resort is only 15 minutes from the airport. Sadly, they do not have airport transport - but I set up a private transfer using Viator and that worked well. The resort itself is really nicely decorated. The front desk was helpful and the place was really clean! I don't think I saw any trash anywhere on the beach and the rooms were comfortable. I stayed at the Tamarijn and the ocean view is spectacular! The rooms are not fancy but they have everything you need. It was nice to be able to use the pools at Divi and the golf carts to get around the resort were nice - because the resort is really large and spread out. The beach was beautiful and it was nice to be able to just walk out into the soft sand and swim or snorkle. Even in December the water was not too cold! The food was actually amazing! While the dinner buffet was nothing special, the restaurants were delicious! My favorite was Ginger and my least favorite was Red Parrot. Really the only downside of the place was that Tamarijn guests could not order at some of the Divi locations. That made it a little awkward when some of the group stayed at the Divi and others stayed at the Tamarijn. I would also say that I went over Christmas and while there were some Christmas trees and lights, it really didn't feel like Christmas and they weren't really playing any Christmas music or anything (which was fine just had different expectations). I would definitely come back!

  Jan 03, 2025
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  Fabulous stay at the Tam. Highly recommend the resort.

  We (2 adults and 2 kids) stayed at the Tam for 4 nights as part of our 8 day vacation to Aruba and Curacao. Our stay at the Tamarijn was fabulous. We stayed in building 2300 which had a great beach right in front. The beach along buildings 1900 - 2500 is great. The beach before that is pretty rocky. At the Tam you are spoiled for options - you have full access to all the pools, beach (the beach is much better at the Divi) and restaurants at both the Tamarijn and Divi. Plus you also have pool access to Divi Dutch Village (though we did not use it). The shuttle between Tam and Divi is pretty convenient and we used it multiple times each day and never had to wait more than 5 mins. We also loved the walk between the 2 properties. It was about 15 mins from building 2300 to Divi and about 10 mins from the main lobby at Tam to Divi. The food was awesome. Both the breakfast and lunch buffets were great with plenty of options. For Dinner, we tried the Red Parrot, Ginger and Pure Lime. Red Parrot and Ginger were great, Pure Lime was ok.

  Dec 28, 2024
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  Hoping for a better future

  We spent our week at the Tamarijn as usual, enjoying the weather, snorkeling, and the warm ocean water. We were pleased to see they have updated Palm Grille. The remodel is remarkable, although the dining experience at the new "Club Margot" was not for us. The menu was not typical, very limited, and the choices were not our taste. We were disappointed that we can no longer enjoy our buffet breakfast in an open experience with our front row seat to the water. (they no longer seat buffet guests in the former Palm Grille) The wait staff was typical for our experience, they are attentive and very polite and friendly. Anthony and Nelson are our favorites, but almost every one of the wait staff is excellent. The food was all great except for Club Margot, just not our thing, and the pancakes, french toast, and waffles at the Tamarijn buffet were not warm and fresh like in the past. Fruit could be a little fresher, and please find a way to deal with the flies and birds. I know this is an "open concept" dining experience for the most part, but there has to be something that can be done. The grill staff has a few workers that sort of tarnished the trip. They weren't as cheerful as they usually have been on our past trips. This time it was as if they didn't want to be bothered. Hopefully that changes for our next trip. Losing the evening buffet option at the Tamarijn was really inconvenient, it was always our go-to option when we have a busy day of activities. That is a real downer to put it mildly! Now we have to go to the Divi buffet and hope to find a table. The restaurants are not always available for reservations, yet it seems that not all the tables have guests. It would be really nice, especially for the price that we pay to stay here, to be able to have a coffee bar at the Tamarijn as well as the dinner buffet. Currently we have to go to the Divi in the morning for a real cup of coffee at the coffee shop there. 5 stars to the resort for their efforts in battling the ever receding beaches. We know that is an ongoing struggle to maintain the beaches. It would however be nice to have access into the water in each section without having to climb over the rocks. Little things, like our second floor balcony door not locking properly should be addressed by staff, it's not like the housekeeping staff doesn't know about the issue. They open it every day to clean the balcony. We also noticed they had a hard time keeping up with the trash that the tourists are too lazy to clean up after themselves. In summation, with a few tweaks this resort can get back on track to being a real top contender of best resorts in Aruba. It's not the fanciest resort by any stretch, but its location directly on the beach, and proximity to the center of the island make it a great location to stay. We will be back in early 2025, hope to have a better experience.

  Dec 18, 2024
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  Home away from home

  The Tamarijn is our home away from home. Love the friendly staff, amazing views, clean rooms, excellent food & fun nights. Donny & Zef always give us a great bike tour on the e-bikes & make the days fun with good music & pool vball. 5x here. More to come!! The new lounge pool is just the ticket and Club Margot is fantastic!

  Dec 18, 2024