Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort vs Divi Aruba All Inclusive: Which Aruba Stay Fits You?

Dutch Village suits travelers who want space to spread out. Suites, a self-catering-friendly room type and a long run of resort and sports facilities make it a base for groups and longer stays. Guests rate it 8.2 from 266 reviews.

Divi Aruba All Inclusive suits travelers who want a straightforward resort-style stay with breakfast covered and activities close at hand. Guests rate it 9.0 from 575 reviews.

Three room types: the Studio Suite (506 sq ft, up to 4 guests), the King Efficiency (398 sq ft, up to 2 guests) and the One-Bedroom Suite (667 sq ft, up to 4 guests). The King Efficiency has a kitchenette. The suites have a microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, plus a seating area and coffee/tea maker.

Eight Standard Room options, offered with pool, garden, ocean or beachside orientations. They sleep 2 or 4 guests. Each has a balcony or patio, a refrigerator, a coffee/tea maker, satellite channels, a ceiling fan, blackout drapes and free WiFi. Rooms are reached via exterior corridors, and the property has no elevators.

Dutch Village is beachfront, with an outdoor pool, a shallow end, a water slide, a hot tub/Jacuzzi and a pool bar. Sun loungers or beach chairs and sun umbrellas are provided.

Guests get beach sun loungers, pool sun loungers, pool umbrellas and beach towels. Some room types are Beachside, and others have pool, garden or ocean views.

Dutch Village has a restaurant, a bar, a snack bar, an on-site coffee shop and a minimarket. A kid-friendly buffet and kid meals are available, and special diet menus can be requested. Themed dinner nights and happy hour add to the evening.

Free full breakfast is part of the stay, and a snack bar/deli handles lighter bites. The property is called All Inclusive, so confirm exactly what your rate covers at booking.

Dutch Village has a very wide choice: a tennis court (with tennis equipment), bowling, aerobics, a fitness center, a casino, and water sports such as snorkelling, diving, windsurfing and canoeing. Entertainment staff, stand-up comedy and a spa/wellness center with massage services fill out the schedule.

Activities lean hands-on and active: volleyball and rock climbing on site, free bicycles on site, an arcade/game room and billiards or a pool table. There is also a full-service spa, fitness facilities and a free casino shuttle.

Family rooms, babysitting/child services, kid meals and a kid-friendly buffet are available. The pool has a shallow end and a water slide. Larger suites sleep up to 4 guests with a kitchen-style setup.

There is a children's club. One child aged 2 or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding, and free cribs/infant beds are offered in certain room types. Connecting rooms can be requested, subject to availability. Rollaway and extra beds are not available.

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Full payment is required at booking. Facilities for disabled guests and wheelchair accessibility are provided. Arrivals or departures outside desk hours are handled at Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort.

Check-out is at 12:00 PM. Pets are not allowed, and the property has no elevators. It holds EarthCheck sustainability certification. A free breakfast, free newspapers in the lobby and multilingual staff are part of the experience.