Divi Village

About Divi Village

Divi Village is an independent timeshare resort in Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba. Because it operates outside the big hotel-branded timeshare chains, it's run through its own ownership structure with an RCI affiliation, which gives owners the option to exchange a week in Aruba for a stay at another RCI resort elsewhere in the world. Oranjestad itself is Aruba's commercial and cultural centre, so a week here puts owners within easy reach of the town's shops, restaurants and Dutch colonial streets rather than in an isolated beach enclave.

The area and things to do

Aruba trades on consistent sunshine and calm turquoise water, and Oranjestad sits close to the island's best-known stretches of sand. Eagle Beach, about 4 km away, is often cited as one of the finest beaches on the island, with soft white sand and gentle swimming conditions. Palm Beach, a little further at around 6 km, is the livelier option, lined with watersports operators and beachfront restaurants. In town, Oranjestad's downtown core (roughly 1 km away) covers shopping, local dining and colonial-era architecture. Families often add the Butterfly Farm (around 8 km) or the Ostrich Farm (about 12 km) to a day's itinerary. Aruba sits south of the hurricane belt, so the weather tends to stay settled for most of the year, which is part of why owners value a fixed week here.

Selling or renting a week here

Owners who no longer use their Divi Village week, or who want to generate income from it, can list it for private resale or rent on BidMyTimeshare.com. The process is owner-to-owner: you set your own asking price, write your own listing, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to have the week shown on the marketplace.

Because Divi Village is an independent resort, any resale transfer is processed through the resort's own owners' association or management office rather than a national timeshare brand. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming directly with Divi Village's management what the current transfer fee is, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and what the current annual maintenance fee stands at — these figures vary and aren't fixed by the marketplace, so get them in writing before closing. A resale buyer typically takes on the week itself and the RCI affiliation tied to the unit, but should check separately whether any outstanding fees, special assessments, or exchange credits carry over, since these are set by the resort, not by the sale itself.

Renters, meanwhile, are usually looking for a fixed, known week in a specific unit size, confirmation of what's included (housekeeping, resort access, any resort fees), and a clear sense of what's within walking or short driving distance — in this case, downtown Oranjestad and the main beaches.

Practical notes

Flights land at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), roughly 30 km from Oranjestad, so renting a car or pre-booking a transfer is worth doing in advance rather than relying on availability on arrival. The Aruban Florin is the local currency, though US dollars are accepted almost everywhere, and English is spoken widely enough that navigating shops, restaurants and rental desks is straightforward for English-speaking visitors. November through April is generally considered the most settled stretch of weather, which is also when demand for weeks in Aruba tends to be strongest among renters and exchangers alike.