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Divi Aruba All InclusivevsJW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Four-Star·4.4
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Five-Star
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Divi Aruba All InclusiveJW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

Quick Stats

8.3
Overall Score
8.7
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (2,806)
Google Rating
Price / Night
$800+
No
Adults Only
No
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
10 min
Airport Transfer
90 min

All Scores

9.0
Beach
8.5
8.1
Food
8.8
8.2
Service
8.6
7.6
Rooms
8.9
8.2
Pools
9.3
7.0
Luxury
9.0
8.1
Value
7.6
8.0
Family
8.7
8.0
Romance
8.6
6.9
Nightlife
6.8
7.6
Quiet
8.8
7.7
Adventure
8.7
7.3
Wellness
9.1
6.5
Remote work
7.4
6.7
Accessibility
7.0

Vibes

Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Lively
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
AdventureRomanceQuiet

Activities

Divi Aruba All Inclusive
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
SpaWater sportsnatureGolf

Divi Aruba All Inclusive

  • 5 pools
  • 12 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 15 min from AUA

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

  • 315 guest rooms
  • 11 dining options
  • 17 swimming pools
  • 16000 sq ft spa

Pros — Divi Aruba All Inclusive

  • Excellent beach setting on Druif Beach.
  • Good dining and pool variety through the larger Divi complex.
  • Relaxed, approachable all-inclusive option for families and couples.

Pros — JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

  • Large luxury all-inclusive footprint with extensive pools and dining.
  • Strong wellness positioning with a substantial spa and fitness program.
  • Beachfront Costa Elena location with nature and water-sport appeal.

Cons — Divi Aruba All Inclusive

  • Room quality can feel uneven depending on category.
  • Not as upscale as Aruba’s higher-end luxury resorts.
  • Some dining experiences require planning around reservations.

Cons — JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

  • Limited mature guest-review history.
  • Remote location may feel isolated for travelers who like to explore towns independently.
  • Likely premium pricing compared with established regional all-inclusive options.
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