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The Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Suites are located just steps from the Tamarijn Aruba at Dutch Village. Dutch Village is an all
suite resort nestled in a tropical
garden and is perfect for families. The Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Suites offer
97 suites, all with fully-equipped
kitchenettes, jetted
bathtubs, and furnished
balconies or patios with
pool or
garden views.
TV's include
internet access and VCRs.
Garden Studio Suite -
air-conditioned, one king size bed with queen sleeper sofa and wing chair, living area, dining area with 4 chair dining set, furnished
balcony or
patio facing
gardens or
pool, fully equipped
kitchenette,
TV with VCR, US/International
cable channels, ceiling fan, jetted
tub/
shower combination.
Garden One Bedroom Suite -
air-conditioned, one king size bed in
bedroom, with queen sleeper sofa, separate living area, 2 wing chairs, dining area with 6 chair dining set, furnished
balcony or
patio facing
gardens or
pool, fully equipped
kitchenette,
TV with VCR, US/International
cable channels, ceiling fan, jetted
tub/
shower combination.
Garden Two Bedroom Suite -
air-conditioned, one king size bed in each
bedroom with queen sleeper sofa in the living area, two full
baths, one half
bath, dining area with 4 chair dining set, furnished
balcony or
patio facing
gardens or
pool, fully equipped
kitchen,
TV with VCR, US/International
cable channels, ceiling fan, jetted
tub/
shower combination. ALL INCLUSIVE INCLUSIONS. The Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Suites at Dutch Village include use of all Dutch Village amenities including three freshwater
pools,
poolside Tiki Tiki Caf serving
lunch and snacks plus use of all Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive and Divi Aruba All Inclusive features and facilities including: 11 dining options (4 located at Divi Aruba, 5 located at Tamarijn Aruba, 1 located at The Links at Divi Aruba* and 1 located at Dutch Village). 8
bars (3 located at Divi Aruba, 4 located at Tamarijn Aruba, and 1 located at Dutch Village). 6 freshwater
pools (2 located at Divi Aruba, 1 located at Tamarijn Aruba and 3 located at Dutch Village). Non-motorized watersports including snorkeling equipment, snorkeling clinic, snorkeling
tour, beginners
windsurfing equipment and Learn to
Windsurf beach clinic, sail boats, floats, kayaks,
bikes, beach
volleyball, beach olympics,
bike tour,
tennis,
casino games master class, table
tennis, lighted
tennis courts. Divi Winds Sports
Center with
fitness center featuring new cardiovascular and strength equipment and rock climbing on 30-foot rock wall, Entertainment nightly.
Ticket to Bon Bini Festival (seasonal). Funbook! with coupons for the nearby Alhambra
Casino. Optional amenities available: In-
room pay
movies,
internet access via
wireless key board.
24-hour taxi service.
Laundry,
dry cleaning.
Baby-sitting services. *Surcharge applies and reservations required at Windows on Aruba, located at The Links at Divi Aruba. Click image for larger view. Tamarijn Aruba Specials. Tamarijn Aruba Family Specials Families traveling with kids enjoy great savings when they take advantage of the Tamarijn Aruba Family Package, which allows Kid's up to age 18 to Stay, Play and Eat Free All Inclusive Year-Round! For reservations and information, call 1-800-554-2008 or 207-594-7888
Tamarijn Aruba - Frequently Asked Questions. Want to learn more about your Aruba all inclusive vacation? Check out the most frequently asked all inclusive vacation package questions: PLEASE NOTE: For US citizens traveling to Aruba, US passports are now required. For citizens from other countries traveling to Aruba, please check with your consulate or embassy. Do the all inclusive rates at the two resorts include taxes, service charges, and airfare? Taxes and service charges are included. Airline fares and
airport transfers are not included. Is it possible to book either property without the all inclusive features? No, both resorts are offered only as all inclusive. What is the difference between the
rooms at the 2 resorts? The Divi Aruba
room categories are 1.
Gardenview
rooms, 2. Beachside Casita
rooms (next to beach but do not have ocean views), 3. Oceanview
rooms, and 4. Oceanfront Lanai
rooms (right on the beach with ocean views). The Oceanfront Lanai
rooms are the resort's best
rooms. There are only 20 Oceanfront Lanai
rooms, with 10 on the first floor and 10 on the second floor. Any
room category at the Divi Aruba includes use of all facilities and features including
restaurants,
bars and other services at the adjacent Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive. The Tamarijn Aruba
rooms are all oceanfront, in two story buildings and steps to the beach. All Tamarijn Aruba guests have full use of the features and facilities of the adjacent Divi Aruba. At both resorts each
room has either a king bed or two queen beds. The
rooms at Divi Aruba are slightly larger than those at the Tamarijn Aruba. Each has a
patio or
balcony. Are
non-smoking rooms available?
Non-smoking rooms are not available, however, the
rooms are well ventilated. Do all
rooms have a
patio or
balcony? Yes, ground floor
rooms have a
patio. All other
rooms have a
balcony. Do the resorts have
hair dryers,
irons and
ironing boards? Yes,
hair dryers,
irons and irong boards are available in all
rooms. Are cribs available at the hotel? Yes, cribs are available at no extra charge. Are there
safes located in the
rooms? Yes,
safes are located in all
rooms. Locks may be obtained at the Front
Desk for a charge of $2.00 per day. What is the electrical current? The electrical current is 110 V 60 HZ, the same as the United States. What are the hours of the food and beverage
outlets? At the
buffet restaurants breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM,
lunch between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM and
dinner between 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The a la carte
restaurants serve
dinner only between 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM. The snack
bars serving sandwiches, pizzas, and other snacks are open between 11:00 AM and 1:00 AM. What type of food is served at the resorts? The two resorts offer wide varieties of food service, both
buffet and a la Carte. Selections range from made-to-order brick oven pizza,
grilled fare, Italian, and fine dining. What types of liquor is available at the resorts? A wide variety of liquor is served at the two properties, including international and local beer, rum, vodka, gin, Scotch, tequila, bourbon, cognac and liqueurs, red and white wine, white zinfandel, and non-alcoholic beer. What are the children's activities at the resorts? There is a Kids Camp for children ages 5 to 12, with activities including t-shirt painting, arts and crafts,
basketball,
movies,
pool games, bingo, scavenger hunt, snorkel clinic,
tennis clinic, soccer tournament, snacks and more. (Note: minimum attendance of 3 children required for camp activities). What are the hours of operation for the Alhambra
Casino? The Alhambra
Casino is open from 10:00AM to 4:00AM. Table
games open daily at 6:00PM. How far are the resorts from the downtown shopping district? The drive is approximately 10 minutes. Can traveler's checks be cashed at the Front
Desk? Yes, traveler's checks can be cashed at the Front
Desk with a maximum of $100 per day. Is
Internet access available? Yes,
WIFI (
wireless Internet access) is available in all
rooms and public areas. The cost is as follows:
24 hours: $15.00 USD, 3 days: $30.00 USD, 4 days: $35.00 USD and 7 days: $50.00 USD. These charges are for continuous access. Additionally, an
Internet lounge for guests of both resorts is located at the Tamarijn Aruba and is open 24/7. (Additional fees apply). Where is the closest
golf course? Opened in 2004, The Links at Divi Aruba, a premium 9-hole course with an on-site
golf school and clubhouse, is adjacent to the Divi Tamarijn All Inclusives. This optional amenity is available at an additional charge. What currency is used in Aruba? The local currency is the Aruba Florin, however US dollars are widely accepted on the Island. What types of watersports are included? Non-motorized watersports are included, including snorkeling and snorkeling lesson, beginners
windsurfing equipment and Learn to
Windsurf beach clinic, catamarans, floats, kayaks. Are beach towels available? The resorts provide beach towels. A towel card is issued upon check-in, which can be used to obtain a beach towel each day. How far away are the resorts from each other? The Divi Aruba and Tamarijn Aruba are separated by a stretch of beach. The walk takes about 5 minutes. Free shuttle service, using
golf cart-like vehicles, is available. It runs between the two resorts, the
Casino and The Links at Divi Aruba
golf course approximately every 15 minutes. How far are the resorts from the
airport? The drive is approximately 30 minutes. What is the price of
airport transfers to/from the resorts? By
taxi, the fare will be approximately $20 U.S., one way. Current as of March, 2008. Features and facilities are subject to change without notice
Tamarijn Aruba
Golf Package. An optional amenity located across from the resorts and designed by leading architects Litten/Viola J.V. of Boyton Beach, FL, The Links at Divi Aruba
golf course offers play on Paspalum grass over water and beautifully landscaped lagoons. The
golf clubhouse, houses a pro
shop and two
restaurants; Mulligans
Golf Caf,
Bar Restaurant** and Windows on Aruba
Restaurant* for fine dining. This 9-hole ocean view
golf course features: 2 par 5 holes, 5 par 4 holes, 2 par 3 holes. Three tee boxes per hole. Gold Tee 2,952 yards. White Tee 2,660 yards. 6 holes play over water or along lagoons. Course marked with distance markers for 200 and 150 yards, as well as distance markings on sprinkler heads. Ecologically and player-friendly Paspalum grass. Course open to the public. Beverage station after holes 3 and 6. No caddie service; cart mandatory. Dress code requires collared shirts by men and women, sleeveless shirts may be worn by women only and must have a collar, no jeans or cut-offs allowed,
golf length shorts are permitted. JOHNSON WALES
GOLF AND
TENNIS LEARNING
CENTER.
Golf lessons provided by
golf professionals from the Johnson Wales
Golf Academy, Miami, Florida.
Video golf swing analysis station. Driving range area (in net). Bunker practice area.
Golf equipment and accessories.
Club repair and regripping facilities.
Tennis clinics and lessons provided by
tennis professionals from Aruba
Tennis.
Tennis equipment and accessories.
Golf and
tennis lessons for individuals and groups. Individual instruction. Group instruction for three or four persons. Several packages that include
video analysis, on-course instruction, etc. GREEN FEES AND TEE TIMES. Rates for Divi Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives guests: Winter/Spring (January 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008). 5-Round package (9 holes): $315. Summer/Fall Rates (May 1 - December 16, 2008). 5-Round package (9 holes): $293. Winter/Spring (December 17, 2008 - April 30, 2009). 5-Round package (9 holes): $338. Above rates include use of a mandatory
golf cart. Rental clubs: $25.00 - $35.00.
GOLF CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES AND
RESTAURANTS. Pro
Shop - Offering
golf equipment and accessories, men's and women's logo apparel and other quality merchandise. Mulligan's Caf,
Bar Restaurant** - Open-air
restaurant overlooking holes number 1 and 9; positioned 9 feet above practice putting greens and surrounded by waterfall. Light
breakfast menu; day-long casual dining menu; service from 6:30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Bar open till 1 a.m. Available to guests staying at the Divi Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives at an additional charge. Windows on Aruba
Restaurant. * - Stylish glass-wrapped contemporary setting, showcasing full views of ocean and
golf course, with night lighting of first and ninth hole; circular
dining room with open
kitchen. Menu features elegant contemporary-international fare; seating for 120.
Dinner nightly from 6-11 pm.
Lunch Monday through Friday 12 pm - 3 pm. * For guests staying at the Divi Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives surcharge applies and reservations required at Windows on Aruba
Restaurant, located at The Links at Divi Aruba. ** Mulligan's Caf,
Bar Restaurant is not included with the Divi Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives all inclusive program