Scores at a Glance
Southern Palms Beach ResortTamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Overall
8.2
8.2
Beach
8.5
8.9
Food
—
8.0
Service
—
8.1
Rooms
—
7.8
Luxury
—
6.9
Value
8.0
8.0
Romance
—
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.2
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.3 (3,214)
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
90 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
8.9
—
Food
8.0
—
Service
8.1
—
Rooms
7.8
8.6
Pools
8.1
—
Luxury
6.9
8.0
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
Southern Palms Beach Resort
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from MBA
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AUA
Pros — Southern Palms Beach Resort
- Beachfront on Diani Beach
- Two large freeform pools
- Swim-up bar
- Four restaurants and four bars
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 — Southern Palms Beach Resort
- Official all-inclusive grid is limited
- Premium drinks not clearly included
- Airport transfer extra
Cons — Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- Rooms are more functional than luxurious.
- Beach quality can vary along the property.
- Dining reservations can require advance planning.