Buildings are only two stories and yes, all oceanfront. Here is a view from a room in 1300 building. First floor vs. second floor is personal preference. Some like the advantage of being on the ground floor and the ability to walk right out of your room directly on to the beach. Others think the view from the second floor balconies is better as well as enjoy a sense of security. Ground floor rooms all have security bars for the sliders.
Keep in mind the beach at the Tamarijn is always changing, it has been pretty consistant lately. As of the end of June there was a very nice stretch of beach in front of 1100 - 1300. There are some rocks protecting a large palapa in front of building 1200, but that was it. Photos of the beach at this area of the Tamarijn Aruba can be seen on the top of the page here. Red barriers are turtle nests. Barriers come down once the turtles hatch. They are not a bother.
2100 - 2500 is on a beautiful quiet stretch of beach, but overlooks the harbor and shipping containers and cargo ships. Some people do not like the "far" walk to the Bunker Bar never mind the restaurants and lobby. Other people feel it is well worthwhile for the peace and quiet at the southern end of the resort. Here are photos of the beach at the Tamarijn Aruba from buildinga 1900 - 2500.
As of the end of June, 1500 to 1900 you needed to cross over some rocks on the beach.
1100 offers best of both words, a little bit away from the lobby, pool, buffet and bars, but easy walking distance.
Here is resort map with building numbers.
To contact the Tamarijn Aruba with your request...from their contact page www.tamarijnaruba.com/contact/index.php or Email reservation@megaresorts.com
