Scores at a Glance
PortoBay Blue OceanTamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Overall
8.3
8.2
Beach
8.1
8.9
Food
8.0
8.0
Service
8.2
8.1
Rooms
8.4
7.8
Luxury
—
6.9
Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
—
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.2
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (2,226)
Google Rating
4.5 (2,782)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $278
No
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.9
8.0
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.1
8.4
Rooms
7.8
8.6
Pools
8.1
—
Luxury
6.9
7.8
Value
8.0
—
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
PortoBay Blue Ocean
- 4 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from FAO
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AUA
Pros — PortoBay Blue Ocean
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 — PortoBay Blue Ocean
Cons — Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- Rooms are more functional than luxurious.
- Beach quality can vary along the property.
- Dining reservations can require advance planning.