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christinew · 08-20-2010, 04:12 PM

My mom and son are traveling to Aruba in a few weeks to attend my wedding. They are staying at the tam and I was looking to get some ideas regarding building/room suggestions. I am familiar with the property but have never stayed as a guest.

I'm looking for something on the second floor and closer to the Divi Beach ( I am staying across the street in a golf villa) but also quiet at night and away from the late night scene. I'm pretty sure they are not going to be out partying until the wee hours of the morning!

Also, do you think we need to request a safe in advance or can this be done at check in?

Thanks!

*Arubalisa* · 08-20-2010, 04:20 PM

Request the room now using the email address at www.tamarijnaruba.com
You would more than likely want the 1100 building it is closest to the Divi Village/Divi Links. It is still a reasonably easy walking distance to the Tamarijn lobby, restaurants and swimming pool.

richconway · 08-23-2010, 08:06 AM

All rooms at the Tam have safes, you just need to request a lock and key during check-in.

*Arubalisa* · 08-23-2010, 10:36 AM

Be aware there is a charge for the safe. $2 per day if my memory serves me correctly.

GHM · 08-24-2010, 01:00 PM

Just got back from wonderful holiday at the Tam (report to follow in due course).

Yes, $2 per day for the safe.

*Andrea J.* · 08-24-2010, 01:08 PM

last time we stayed at the tam, kevin (....aka dear son at age 18) LOST not only the key to the in room safe, but 2 pair of contacts, 1 pair of glasses, 1 pair of prescription sunglasses............total loss in dollars including the $75 penalty for the loss of the key= $500+.

all of this was over a period of 3 days while he was learning to windsurf

paul and i were unhappy with the losses.
to this day we cannot even discuss it.

and there is NO negotiating with the tamarijn re: the key fee.

*Arubalisa* · 08-24-2010, 01:32 PM

Welcome home, great to hear you had a good time!

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Originally Posted by GHM

Yes, $2 per day for the safe.

It is always good to know some of my brain cells still function.

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Originally Posted by Andrea J.

all of this was over a period of 3 days while he was learning to windsurf

Sounds like the lessons were quite engrossing, either that or a pretty instructor!

Quote:

paul and i were unhappy with the losses.
to this day we cannot even discuss it.

and there is NO negotiating with the tamarijn re: the key fee.

Nope, same if you lose your "all inclusive bracelet".

08-20-2010, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
christinew Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22	Tam Room Question My mom and son are traveling to Aruba in a few weeks to attend my wedding. They are staying at the tam and I was looking to get some ideas regarding building/room suggestions. I am familiar with the property but have never stayed as a guest. I'm looking for something on the second floor and closer to the Divi Beach ( I am staying across the street in a golf villa) but also quiet at night and away from the late night scene. I'm pretty sure they are not going to be out partying until the wee hours of the morning! Also, do you think we need to request a safe in advance or can this be done at check in? Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Request the room now using the email address at www.tamarijnaruba.com You would more than likely want the 1100 building it is closest to the Divi Village/Divi Links. It is still a reasonably easy walking distance to the Tamarijn lobby, restaurants and swimming pool. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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richconway Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	Safes All rooms at the Tam have safes, you just need to request a lock and key during check-in. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-23-2010, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Be aware there is a charge for the safe. $2 per day if my memory serves me correctly. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

08-24-2010, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
GHM Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmok, Arikok National Park. Posts: 19 Images: 12	Just got back from wonderful holiday at the Tam (report to follow in due course). Yes, $2 per day for the safe. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	last time we stayed at the tam, kevin (....aka dear son at age 18) LOST not only the key to the in room safe, but 2 pair of contacts, 1 pair of glasses, 1 pair of prescription sunglasses............total loss in dollars including the $75 penalty for the loss of the key= $500+. all of this was over a period of 3 days while he was learning to windsurf paul and i were unhappy with the losses. to this day we cannot even discuss it. and there is NO negotiating with the tamarijn re: the key fee. 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.