Travel
Dh and I had stayed on Palm Beach over a dozen times before our first stay at a low rise resort, specifically, the Tamarijn. It was also our first all inclusive in Aruba. Hearing a lot of good and bad, truthfully we were not sure what to expect. Honestly it took us a good 4 or 5 days to adjust from the high rise resorts we had stayed in, mainly the Westin and Radisson, to a "plainer" low rise resort. It finally dawned on us, that everything was a tradeoff, and the positives at the Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive far outweighed any negatives. Mainly the oceanfront rooms and a nice family friendly resort with very good (not gourmet though) food.
The rooms at the Tamarijn are plain, people complain they are small, but we also take cruise vacations so are used to small cruise ship cabins. Bathrooms are outdated, but clean.
If traveling with children, I think the Tamarijn is a great idea. If you have an infant, not only is it easy to run in and out of the room with a first floor room, but you can sit under a palapa with a baby monitor and be only steps away. Older kids can make quick bathroom stops. Forget something in your room once you are out on the beach? Your room is steps away from the beach. The view from inside of room 1313 in the 1300 building.
Beach Conditions Buildings 1100 - 1800 March 2009
Beach Conditions Buildings 1900 - 2500 March 2009
Beach Conditions Buildings 1100 - 1800 June 2008
Beach Conditions Buildings 1900 - 2500 June 2008
Many visitors to the Tamarijn like to request the building where they would like stay. It is a personal preference. Some people prefer the quieter ends of the resort, building 1100 or the south end buildings 1900 - 2500. Some prefer to be closer to the lobby, restaurants and bar in buildings 1400 or 1300. We like 1100 to 1300 for it's proximity to the swimming pool and Pizza per Tutti (bar, snacks & lunch). The pool, though not fancy, is a kid magnet so our dd spends a lot of time in it. To coordinate your building request with location use this map. There are photos of the beach side of each building starting here.
- Best Building At Tamarijn Aruba (updated)
Buildings are only two stories and yes, all oceanfront. Here is a view from a room in 1300 building. First floor vs. second floor is personal preference. Some like the advantage of being on the ground floor and the ability to walk right out of your room...
- Druif Beach At The Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
March 2009 Building 1200 This is by far the best description of beach conditions at the Tamarijn that I have ever read. It is not scientific, but it surely is fact. Link: The waves at Druif Beach... June 2009 Building 1200 -1300...
- Best Building At Tamarijn Aruba?
Buildings are only two stories and yes, all oceanfront. Here is a view from a room in 1300 building. First floor vs. second floor is personal preference. Some like the advantage of being on the ground floor and the ability to walk right out of your room...
- Radisson Aruba Vs. The Tamarijn All Inclusive
The Radisson is non-all inclusive & the Tamarijn is all inclusive If you are big drinkers Radisson drinks are $$$Tamarijn drinks are "free" (top shelf liquor is at least included in what you already paid) If you are big eaters Radisson make sure...
- Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive- The Beach
Another huge topic among those who discuss the Tamarijn on the internet is “the rocks”. There are a substantial number of rocks the length of the resort. Yes, it was a slight inconvenience, but again there are many positives of the Tamarijn which...
Travel
Palm Beach Aruba vs. Druif Beach & the Tamarijn Aruba
Dh and I had stayed on Palm Beach over a dozen times before our first stay at a low rise resort, specifically, the Tamarijn. It was also our first all inclusive in Aruba. Hearing a lot of good and bad, truthfully we were not sure what to expect. Honestly it took us a good 4 or 5 days to adjust from the high rise resorts we had stayed in, mainly the Westin and Radisson, to a "plainer" low rise resort. It finally dawned on us, that everything was a tradeoff, and the positives at the Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive far outweighed any negatives. Mainly the oceanfront rooms and a nice family friendly resort with very good (not gourmet though) food.
The rooms at the Tamarijn are plain, people complain they are small, but we also take cruise vacations so are used to small cruise ship cabins. Bathrooms are outdated, but clean.
If traveling with children, I think the Tamarijn is a great idea. If you have an infant, not only is it easy to run in and out of the room with a first floor room, but you can sit under a palapa with a baby monitor and be only steps away. Older kids can make quick bathroom stops. Forget something in your room once you are out on the beach? Your room is steps away from the beach. The view from inside of room 1313 in the 1300 building.
There have been complaints of rocks on the beach at the Tamarijn and I have seen them first hand as evidenced by the photo to the left from June 2008. Rocks are at the whim of Mother Nature. Right now, there are no rocks with the exception of in front of about 1500 to 1800. Do be aware though conditions can change drastically from one month to the next and one year to the next. At this very moment beach conditions at the Tamarijn are better than they have been in years. Witness how much the beach has changed from the above photo by the one below.
Beach Conditions Buildings 1900 - 2500 March 2009
Beach Conditions Buildings 1100 - 1800 June 2008
Beach Conditions Buildings 1900 - 2500 June 2008
Many visitors to the Tamarijn like to request the building where they would like stay. It is a personal preference. Some people prefer the quieter ends of the resort, building 1100 or the south end buildings 1900 - 2500. Some prefer to be closer to the lobby, restaurants and bar in buildings 1400 or 1300. We like 1100 to 1300 for it's proximity to the swimming pool and Pizza per Tutti (bar, snacks & lunch). The pool, though not fancy, is a kid magnet so our dd spends a lot of time in it. To coordinate your building request with location use this map. There are photos of the beach side of each building starting here.
- Best Building At Tamarijn Aruba (updated)
Buildings are only two stories and yes, all oceanfront. Here is a view from a room in 1300 building. First floor vs. second floor is personal preference. Some like the advantage of being on the ground floor and the ability to walk right out of your room...
- Druif Beach At The Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
March 2009 Building 1200 This is by far the best description of beach conditions at the Tamarijn that I have ever read. It is not scientific, but it surely is fact. Link: The waves at Druif Beach... June 2009 Building 1200 -1300...
- Best Building At Tamarijn Aruba?
Buildings are only two stories and yes, all oceanfront. Here is a view from a room in 1300 building. First floor vs. second floor is personal preference. Some like the advantage of being on the ground floor and the ability to walk right out of your room...
- Radisson Aruba Vs. The Tamarijn All Inclusive
The Radisson is non-all inclusive & the Tamarijn is all inclusive If you are big drinkers Radisson drinks are $$$Tamarijn drinks are "free" (top shelf liquor is at least included in what you already paid) If you are big eaters Radisson make sure...
- Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive- The Beach
Another huge topic among those who discuss the Tamarijn on the internet is “the rocks”. There are a substantial number of rocks the length of the resort. Yes, it was a slight inconvenience, but again there are many positives of the Tamarijn which...