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The Radisson is non-all inclusive & the Tamarijn is all inclusive
If you are big drinkers
If you are big eaters
Resort ratings
Location
Swimming pools
IMHO, if you cannot decide between the positives of staying at either resort, then let your budget be your guide. There are no bad oceanfront resorts in which to stay in Aruba. We have chosen the Tamarijn for our vacation in June over the Radisson and in doing so will be able to stay a few extra nights because overall it will be less expensive.
For some help with budgeting for meals if staying at a NON all-inclusive see this information:
Price of dinners
How Much Money To Take
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Travel
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 the breakfast buffet is part of your package and be prepared for $50/couple lunches on site at Gilligan's (figure 2 sandwiches & 2 beverages)
- Tamarijn all food and snacks are included at a choice of 8 dining options & 7 bars at either the Tamarijn or neighboring sister resort the Divi (all amenities are shared between the 2 resorts)
Resort ratings
- Radisson considered a 4 star resort
- Tamarijn considered a 3 star resort
Location
- Radisson located on Palm Beach in the busy active high-rise area located on 14 acres including 3 separate towers of guest rooms spread out over the property on a long stretch of beach
- Tamarijn located on Druif Beach in the laid back, low key low rise area with Tamarijn guest rooms all directly oceanfront, right on the beach. Some buildings at the Tam have rocks in front of them to prevent erosion and the resort does take requests to try to honor room/building preferences. Good map of the Tamarijn. Little circles such as those in front of buildings 15 - 18 represent rocks.
- Radisson 2 zero entry free form swimming pools
- Tamarijn 1 plain swimming pool and use of two similar pools at the sister Divi Resort
IMHO, if you cannot decide between the positives of staying at either resort, then let your budget be your guide. There are no bad oceanfront resorts in which to stay in Aruba. We have chosen the Tamarijn for our vacation in June over the Radisson and in doing so will be able to stay a few extra nights because overall it will be less expensive.
For some help with budgeting for meals if staying at a NON all-inclusive see this information:
Price of dinners
How Much Money To Take
- How Many Divi Aruba's Are There?
I know it is extremely confusing...the only actual hotel resorts in the list below are the Divi All Inclusive and Tamarijn All Inclusive. They are full hotels and not timeshares. First I will list the Divi Resorts Divi Phoenix- timeshare Divi Village-...
- 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...
- Aruba Hyatt Vs. The Radisson Vs. The Westin
Dh and I have stayed at the Hyatt once. Very nice resort, top notch as a matter of fact. Beautiful swimming pool with waterslide and swim up bar (if that is a deal maker or breaker for you). Downside is the beach can get crowded and the rooms have only...
- Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive 12/22/07- 1/3/08 Overview
We are a family of 10 comprised of my grandmother age 94, who treated the family to this trip as a Christmas present. My parents are in their late 60’s, my brother, husband and, myself - mid- 40's and children- aged 11, 13, 15 and 18. My parents...
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Even last year when dh and I took dd to Aruba, it dawned on us, that though our dd was staying free in our room at the Radisson, we still had to feed her. I know, naive of us huh? Well, this kid doesn't eat off the kid's menu. No matter what...