Scores at a Glance
Playa Garden Selection Hotel & SpaTamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Overall
8.1
8.2
Beach
9.0
8.9
Food
7.8
8.0
Service
8.0
8.1
Rooms
7.9
7.8
Luxury
—
6.9
Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
—
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.2
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (3,807)
Google Rating
4.5 (2,782)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $278
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
55 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
9.0
Beach
8.9
7.8
Food
8.0
8.0
Service
8.1
7.9
Rooms
7.8
8.0
Pools
8.1
—
Luxury
6.9
7.8
Value
8.0
8.5
Family
8.1
—
Romance
7.8
—
Nightlife
6.8
—
Quiet
7.3
—
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
7.2
—
Remote work
6.3
—
Accessibility
6.8
Vibes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
Playa Garden Selection Hotel & Spa
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from PMI
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AUA
Pros — Playa Garden Selection Hotel & Spa
- Excellent beach location
- Good family fit
- Apartment-style room inventory
- Optional all-inclusive board
Pros — Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- Outstanding room-to-beach proximity.
- Good fit for families and casual couples who prioritize beach time.
- Access to the larger Divi all-inclusive complex.
Cons — Playa Garden Selection Hotel & Spa
- Not all dining appears fully included
- Some extras can surprise guests
- No strong resort-specific Reddit source found
- Exact kids-club ages need manual confirmation
Cons — Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- Rooms are more functional than luxurious.
- Beach quality can vary along the property.
- Dining reservations can require advance planning.