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Tamarijn Aruba All InclusivevsVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Tamarijn Aruba All InclusiveVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.2
7.8
Beach
8.9
7.9
Food
8.0
7.7
Service
8.1
8.0
Rooms
7.8
7.4
Luxury
6.9
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Value
8.0
7.5
Romance
7.8
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
7.8
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (2,782)
Google Rating
4.4 (7,788)
From $278
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
10 min
Airport Transfer
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All Scores
8.9
Beach
7.9
8.0
Food
7.7
8.1
Service
8.0
7.8
Rooms
7.4
8.1
Pools
7.8
6.9
Luxury
—
8.0
Value
7.5
8.1
Family
8.0
7.8
Romance
—
6.8
Nightlife
8.2
7.3
Quiet
6.8
7.8
Adventure
—
7.2
Wellness
—
6.3
Remote work
7.0
6.8
Accessibility
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Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AUA
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Full-service spa
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.
Pros — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Flexible room-only or all-inclusive booking model.
- Beachfront hotel-zone location with easy access to Puerto Vallarta.
- Suite-style rooms support families and longer stays.
Cons — Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
- Rooms are more functional than luxurious.
- Beach quality can vary along the property.
- Dining reservations can require advance planning.
Cons — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Older property feel comes up in guest commentary.
- All-inclusive is optional and may not match a full luxury all-inclusive model.
- Vacation-club or timeshare pressure is a recurring concern.