Papaya Holidays from £1,997

We enjoyed our stay at Divi Dutch Village in Aruba. Pros: Great staff. Easy walkable area, close to beach/pools/restaurant on our site. Good variety of food and drink options nearby. Grocery store within walking distance. The Oranjestad ship port was viewable from the beach; we walked to downtown to the port area. This resort is south of the hotel high-rise area and was quieter and less busy. Cons: Very small room; king studio had no patio/deck or indoor seating area. Signature all inclusive package did not include many restaurants on the beach side of the resort. Most options were at the Divi Golf which was a short walk or shuttle ride away on the other side of the road. The Tiki Bar/Restaurant at Divi Dutch closes at 8pm; no food/drink available on the beach side after that time unless you go to Tamarijn or Divi All Inclusive. Divi Dutch resort seems to close down when it gets dark, very few guests on their patio or deck after sunset.

The staff was very friendly and polite. All areas and room were very clean and well maintained.

Just got back from an awesome stay at the Hotel Riu Palace Aruba, and I'm giving it 5 out of 5 stars. The room was spotless. Bed was very comfortable, everything felt fresh. Perfect for crashing after a long day in the sun. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Everyone from the front desk to the bar folks had big smiles and were quick to help with whatever we needed. Made the whole vibe feel welcoming and relaxed. Food-wise, the restaurants were top notch. Plenty of variety, everything tasted great. The shops on-site were solid too—grabbed a few souvenirs without having to venture far. And the pool and beach areas were fantastic. Right on Palm Beach with that gorgeous white sand and clear water, and the swim-up bar was super convenient. The whole setup just screamed chill paradise mode. Spent most days bouncing between the beach, pool, and a cold drink. Overall, if you're heading to Aruba, this spot is a winner. Would definitely go back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!

Room was nice clean but smaller than i believes it to be from the advertisement on Expedia

Most of our experience was good. The dining room, restaurant service, and beach staff (especially Hudson) were excellent. The front desk was terrible. Checking in, getting service for our TV and a disturbance at 2:30 am (our neighbors door was wide open with tv blaring took 40 minutes for staff to respond) needs improvement. We found the Barcela to be noisy, crowded (not enough beach and pool chairs). We probably will not stay there again.