Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino

Description:

• Divi is the comeback kid, having reinvented itself after a massive restoration that began at the beginning of the millennium. Modern furnishings, paint, tiles, and rejuvenated air-conditioning have made this once-tired waterfront hostelry more comfortable than it's been in years. Originally a seedy cluster of flimsy wooden bungalows used to intern German prisoners in World War II, today the resort consists of individual cottages and seafront rooms with private balconies. These accommodations rest on piers above the surf so you can stand on your balcony and watch rainbow-hued tropical fish in the waters below. The resort's original rooms are supplemented timeshare units, forming Club Flamingo. These are the best accommodations, and each can be rented by the day or week. The timeshare units are clustered in a neo Victorian pavilion facing a curving pool, and each comes with a kitchenette with carved cupboards and cabinets of pickled hardwoods. All units have well-kept bathrooms with tub/shower combinations. Chibi-Chibi and Calabas provide satisfying, straightforward meals featuring fresh local seafood and Continental specialties.

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010