Our vacation @Divi Aruba Phoenix ends today. You will not be disappointed at this resort. It has spectacular views of the beach, we were in rm 1104, a studio in the old tower. The studio is a very large room with full top gas range, frig & microwave. Laundry facilities are on the 3rd floor. All rooms in the old tower are oceanfront as opposed to the villas & new tower has some obstructed views. The negative-bathroom really is small and needs a reno. The furniture needs updating but they make up for it in quality of service. Last year, we stayed at the Playa Linda which is also very nice, however, I believe I prefer the Divi Phoenix for the beach and oceanfront views from the old tower. Karaoke was really a blast! The employees really are more than friendly and the manager who's retiring after 40+ years made certain to interact with guests (very pleasant gentleman).
We also stayed 3 days @ Renaissance. It was nice as well, but again, I prefer the Divi Phoenix. Hubby wants to return next year; not that I mind, but I really would love to visit Destin, Florida. Unfortunately, in 3 years of searching, I can't seem to land a great deal in Destin. If Destin does not come through next year, we will be returning to Aruba.
We went horseback riding through National Park, which is really the desert. You ride up to the 3rd highest point which again was spectacular! As far as food, you can't go wrong with anything on the Island. Divi Phoenix restaurants were fabulous as well. I hope this review helps with your decision, as I have echoed what others have said.