Divi Aruba All Inclusive

Updated, clean hotel with excellent amenities. Staff were lovely. What really sets this hotel apart, though, is the location. Close to everything, and that beach! The beach is spectacular, and the location of the hotel is ideal — just a bit outside of the crowded area. If you want great beach access without unbearable crowds, this is the spot for you. Will definitely stay here again.

We honeymooned here 23 years ago and own a timeshare across the street at the Divi Golf and Beach resort. We had 3 nights without kids so we thought this would be the perfect place to spend our time. The location is perfect and the beach, pools and grounds are beautiful. The staff were very friendly overall. While we knew it was all inclusive and did not expect world class food and alcohol, we were nonetheless really disappointed by both. The buffets were ok but nothing really good and they were very similar every day. We ate at the Red Parrot and the food was excellent but we paid $45 for a bottle of Josh chardonnay that was so not worth it. It was however a step above the only white wine choice at any of the bars or buffet which is a really bad pinot grigio. I was craving good food and wine so much that we ended up dining at the Chop House and paying for an amazing meal with very good wine. I don’t know that I would return. We paid close to $700/night and I don’t feel it was worth it. The room was small and did not have bar soap or body lotion. It did have body wash and liquid hand soap from Aruba Aloe which I loved but my husband really prefers bar soap so we ended up biying some. I will stick with the Divi Golf and Beach and buy our own wine at the grocery store and eat out at amazing restaurants like Windows on Aruba, Elements, Omasake and the Chop House.

Great beach. Weather was great the entire time. Sunny or partly cloudy most days (still wear sunscreen). the 'big' rainstorm was a shower/sprinkles for ~10 min which then cleared up. In contrast to a small number of other reviewers, we found all the staff to be very friendly and helpful. We had an oceanview room which had a great view, but could still hear/enjoy on our balcony the evening entertainment from the bar area if we wanted. The all inclusive made life simple - which we needed on this trip. even though we probably did not get the full value / dollar amount of the cost as we don't drink a lot. For dinners we recommend the Red Parrot at Divi Aruba, and Palm Grill at Tamarijn. We were also told by the concierge to make dinner reservations (up to 48h in advance) for the popular restaurants. on one occasion we were able to get a table right away at the Palm Grill without a reservation by walking in and asking at the maitre'd stand (the restaurant was not busy when we asked). Note - the food was not great, and we would not recommend this restaurant compared to others. Take home message - sometimes you can get a table even without a reservation. Breakfast and lunch buffets are ok. But do not change much from day to day i agree with other comments that wifi is not very strong and electrical outlets are limited / minimal - only behind the nightstand or bed and in the bathroom. none near the desk. Tip: if you want a beach umbrella/cabana, get up early to "hold" one by placing your complimentary beach towels on the lounge chairs.