We've stayed at both, funny thing Divi was our very first trip. I said to my wife when we were discussing where to stay. I said (Stupid me) "OH I don't want to stay anywhere near the airport!" Little that I didn't know, how much fun I was missing out on watching the planes come in and out! As far as noise goes, there are heavier days than others, mostly from 1pm to 4pm-ish! It really is a "Happening" to watch! We stayed at "R I" back on 2016. Even back then, everything worked great! NOW?? It's a brand new hotel after Irma ripped her to shreds!! Stay at "R I" The location IMHO is far better. You won't need a car!!! If you don't want too!!

Sand Gravity, got to love it!