Internet Access in Hotel Room

[bella90210]

I will be staying at the divi villiage golf and beach resort. If I bring my laptop how can I ensure there is the internet connection available? Does it have to be dial up or can it be 24/7 connection at all times? How do I get it hooked up? How do I pay, in American money, right at the front desk?


This is what they say about internet access on the hotel site:

Internet Fees

Dial-up Service






15 mins - $4.00
30 mins - $8.00
1 hour - $12.50
3 hours - $25.00
5 hours - $35.00
Laptop use is available in the room at $12.95 per week.


High-Speed Service

Available at the Tamarijn Kiosk

Wi-Fi Service




24 hours - $15.00
3 days - $30.00
4 days - $35.00
7 days - $50.00


Note: Fees are subject to change without notice.

[Arubalisa]

When we stayed at the Tamarijn in December we used the in-room WIFI at $50 a week. At that time, it was working fine. I have read since then it was working only sporadically.

[EdnaSmith]

We purchase at WIFI card at our resort that costs $35. for the week and use our laptop anywhere.

[trush]

Bella, we stayed at the Links last year, and could not pick up any wifi near there. There are a few restaurants, cafes, that offer free wifi. A couple that I remember are "Salt and Pepper" near Playa Linda, and Charlies Bar in or near San Nicolas. Normally we would go for coffee in the morning to Salt and Pepper, and I would check emails once a day. You can check with the concierge, I'm sure there are a lot more establishments around the island with free wifi.
We will be at the Links next week, I'll give you an updated list when we return.
Tom R

[EdnaSmith]

There are computers in the phone store near the Alhambra Casino. They are open from 3pm to 10pm.

[Arubalisa]

Unfortunately the Divi properties are on their own WIFI network.



Below are the $35 a week hotspots available through WIFI Aruba (Setar). RATES

WIFI Aruba Hotspots http://www.wifi-aruba.com/hotspots.php
"There are several Wi-Fi hotspots in Aruba. At these hotspots you can connect to the internet with your prepaid access code or using your credit card.

Available hotspots:
Riu Palace Aruba (new)
Arawa Park
Aruba Airport Authority
Aruba Beach Club
Aruba Harmony
Arubiana Inn
Biblioteca Nacional
Blue Village
Board Walk Vacation Retreat
Brickell Bay Beach Club
Bucuti Beach Resort
Bugaloe
Casa del Mar
Cellsite Hudishibana
Certified Megamall
Costa Linda Beach Resort
Cruise Terminal
Delifrance
Havana
Holiday Inn Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino
International Airport Reina Beatrix
Kokoa Beach Bar
La Cabana
Manchebo Beach Resort
Moomba Beach
Palm Island
Patiri Appartements
Playa Linda Beach Resort
Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino
Renaissance Marina Yacht Club
Repair Center
Sbarro Airport
Sbarro La Hacienda
Sbarro Renaissance
Scandals
Setar Hendrikstraat
Setar Seroe Blanco
Sunset Beach Studios
Tele Aruba
TeleKiosk Airport
Teleshop Irausquinplein
Teleshop Irausquinplein
Teleshop Palm Beach
Teleshop Palm Beach
Teleshop San Nicolas
Teleshop Santa Cruz
Teleshop Seroe Blanco
The New Havana Beach Club
Universiteit van Aruba
Valero
Wendy's Boulevard
Wendy's Cura Cabay
Wendy's Palm Beach

If you already have an Pre-paid Access Code, you can connect right away.
Prepaid cards are sold at all SETAR hotspots."

[daka630]

Just some data points re: wifi at Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort -
2 weeks - Feb. 2008
used the resort's wifi provider's service. At the Golf Villas and at Divi
Village (C and D bldgs.) - no service/connection problems.
paid $100 for 3 weeks of use (available on provider's site).

1 week - April, 2008 - Divi Village (D bldg) - no service/connection problems. Paid $50 for the 7 days.

The resort does not contain a SETAR WiFi hotspot so do not expect to be able to use the SETAR service.

Did Note on visits in 2007 and this year that the SETAR wifi signal strength, at the resort, was sufficiently strong late at night
(10:30 pm and on) to support connection if one had the SETAR hotspot card account. During early morning and rest of day - signal strength not there...

How to pay? With credit card on the provider's site.

hth

[bella90210]

Thank you for your help. So when I get there do I just go straight to the front desk or hotel management and they will help adjust my internet settings on my laptop?

[Arubalisa]

When you open your browser it should open to the Divi Properties screen. From there are instructions on how to pay and get in. Pretty straightforward.