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*Arubalisa* · 04-30-2009, 06:17 PM

In that guests of each resort may use the facilities and amenities of both resorts...

Which do you prefer, the Divi or Tamarijn?

Why do you prefer one resort over the other?

If you have no preference one over the other, what makes each resort so special. Pro's and con's?

BALTIMOREBILLY · 04-30-2009, 07:23 PM

I enjoy the Tam more because all rooms right on the beach and you usually cn sit right in front of your room so if you are on 1st floor you can walk in and out the slider

TEAMARUBA · 04-30-2009, 07:24 PM

Bunker bar is like going to your old nieghborhood bar when you were a youngin'. I'm definitely biased towards the Tam since we have yet to venture down to the Divi for lodging yet. My feel is that the Tam is a little more relaxed and laid back, if going to dinner in flip flops and a T is your cup of tea...now your talking my language. When we went down to the Divi the bar area seemed a little more "upscale" if I can use that term. Total bonus when they started to allow the usage of all restaurants, just for a simple change of scenery. All hotels, high-rise and low-rise areas, allow you to experience all the different aspects of having the choices of being on the beach, close to shopping / nightlife, quiet time, and best of all...just being in AUA!!!

Chadd · 05-01-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAMARUBA

My feel is that the Tam is a little more relaxed and laid back...

Having stayed at both, I disagree completely. On the three trips we stayed at one or the other, we found the Divi to be older (very few children) and much more laid back. The age thing may lead to a slightly more elevated standard of dress, but week to week differences could easily change that.

*Andrea J.* · 05-02-2009, 08:18 AM

i like both but for different reasons

as chadd said divi has less children

and imo, tamarijn is more laid back

all rooms at tamarijn are oceanfront..........(not necessarily beachfront as mother nature changes that with some regularity)

andrea

Liz - Aruba Lover · 05-05-2009, 01:19 PM

I haven't stayed at either the TAM or Divi A.I. but have been on both properties quite a few times especially in the last month. There was lot's of children at the TAM (more than usual as it was Spring break) but i didn't see any kid's at the Divi.

ArubaTeresa · 05-07-2009, 06:16 PM

We stayed at the Divi our first year. My stepson and his friend were 16 and went back and forth from Divi to Tam, whichever one we weren't at. After that we have stayed at the Tamarijn, it is nice to be able to walk from your room out to the beach. We like the bunker bar and the bartenders at the Tam. Since they remodeled the pizza bar it is also nicer than the Divi. All the people we have met over the years go the same time we do and stay at the Tam.

*Arubalisa* · 05-07-2009, 06:22 PM

ArubaTeresa how did you think the rooms compare between Divi and Tamarijn? We don't mind the room size at the Tamarijn. Really only spend time in the shower and the bed.

ArubaTeresa · 05-10-2009, 03:18 PM

I have stayed in the same room each visit to the Tam, so I am comparing 1 room at Tam to 1 room at Divi. I thought both rooms were about the same size, the Tamarijn may have been a bit larger. The bathroom at the Divi was larger and nicer. The A/C worked better at the Tamarijn.

*Andrea J.* · 05-10-2009, 09:33 PM

glad to see your posting teresa
welcome to the forum

andrea

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04-30-2009, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	Divi or Tamarijn In that guests of each resort may use the facilities and amenities of both resorts... Which do you prefer, the Divi or Tamarijn? Why do you prefer one resort over the other? If you have no preference one over the other, what makes each resort so special. Pro's and con's? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba Last edited by Arubalisa; 04-30-2009 at 06:19 PM.

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04-30-2009, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
BALTIMOREBILLY Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: BUNKER BAR AT TAMARIJN BUSTERS SPORTS BAR CASINOS Age: 44 Posts: 114	I enjoy the Tam more because all rooms right on the beach and you usually cn sit right in front of your room so if you are on 1st floor you can walk in and out the slider Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-30-2009, 07:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
TEAMARUBA Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: EAGLE & PALM BEACH ORANJESTAD PADDOCK - MADAME JEANETTE SOLE MARE KUKKO KUNUKOO Posts: 67	Bunker bar is like going to your old nieghborhood bar when you were a youngin'. I'm definitely biased towards the Tam since we have yet to venture down to the Divi for lodging yet. My feel is that the Tam is a little more relaxed and laid back, if going to dinner in flip flops and a T is your cup of tea...now your talking my language. When we went down to the Divi the bar area seemed a little more "upscale" if I can use that term. Total bonus when they started to allow the usage of all restaurants, just for a simple change of scenery. All hotels, high-rise and low-rise areas, allow you to experience all the different aspects of having the choices of being on the beach, close to shopping / nightlife, quiet time, and best of all...just being in AUA!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-02-2009, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,024 Images: 74	i like both but for different reasons as chadd said divi has less children and imo, tamarijn is more laid back all rooms at tamarijn are oceanfront..........(not necessarily beachfront as mother nature changes that with some regularity) andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

05-05-2009, 01:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	I haven't stayed at either the TAM or Divi A.I. but have been on both properties quite a few times especially in the last month. There was lot's of children at the TAM (more than usual as it was Spring break) but i didn't see any kid's at the Divi. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com

05-07-2009, 06:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
ArubaTeresa Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tamarijn Waterfront Grill Red Parrot Restaurant Age: 52 Posts: 14 Images: 1	We stayed at the Divi our first year. My stepson and his friend were 16 and went back and forth from Divi to Tam, whichever one we weren't at. After that we have stayed at the Tamarijn, it is nice to be able to walk from your room out to the beach. We like the bunker bar and the bartenders at the Tam. Since they remodeled the pizza bar it is also nicer than the Divi. All the people we have met over the years go the same time we do and stay at the Tam. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-07-2009, 06:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	ArubaTeresa how did you think the rooms compare between Divi and Tamarijn? We don't mind the room size at the Tamarijn. Really only spend time in the shower and the bed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

05-10-2009, 03:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
ArubaTeresa Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tamarijn Waterfront Grill Red Parrot Restaurant Age: 52 Posts: 14 Images: 1	I have stayed in the same room each visit to the Tam, so I am comparing 1 room at Tam to 1 room at Divi. I thought both rooms were about the same size, the Tamarijn may have been a bit larger. The bathroom at the Divi was larger and nicer. The A/C worked better at the Tamarijn. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

05-10-2009, 09:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,024 Images: 74	glad to see your posting teresa welcome to the forum andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.