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Buddy Dive Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV
Studio, Garden View | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 85, Kralendijk, Bonaire
  • Te Amo Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bachelor's Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • No Name Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Studio, Garden View

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 968 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 634 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kralendijk

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Kralendijk resort, you'll find Washington-Slagbaai National Park and No Name Beach. Also, Bonaire Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Te Amo Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bonaire Museum - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Te Amo Beach - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Bachelor's Beach - 13 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Washington-Slagbaai National Park - 48 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • No Name Beach - 51 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cuba compagnie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Between 2 Buns - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Karel's Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mezze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Havana - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Buddy Dive Resort

Family-friendly beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Bring your whole family to Buddy Dive Resort for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kralendijk resort.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1980
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Buddy Dive Resort offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 24 for adults and USD 24 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycles
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Buddy Dive Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 24 for adults and USD 24 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 27 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 27 (roundtrip), (from 3 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

This property does not have a Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Buddy Dive
Buddy Dive Kralendijk
Buddy Dive Resort
Buddy Dive Resort Kralendijk
Buddy Resort
Dive Buddy
Dive Buddy Resort
Buddy Dive Bonaire/Kralendijk
Buddy Dive Hotel Kralendijk
Buddy Dive Resort Resort
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Buddy Dive Resort Resort Kralendijk

Frequently asked questions

How close is Buddy Dive Resort to the airport?

Buddy Dive Resort is 3.8 mi (12-min drive) away from the Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Buddy Dive Resort have an airport shuttle?

Buddy Dive Resort offers an airport shuttle from 6 AM to 11 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 27. per person, roundtrip.

How close is Buddy Dive Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Buddy Dive Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Buddy Dive Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 24 for adults and USD 24 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Buddy Dive Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Buddy Dive Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Buddy Dive Resort?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Buddy Dive Resort have a pool?

Buddy Dive Resort features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Buddy Dive Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Buddy Dive Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is Buddy Dive Resort to downtown Kralendijk?

Buddy Dive Resort is 1.6 mi away from Kralendijk.

Buddy Dive Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elie, PRospect

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Diving options
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yukihito, Louisville

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Junnietta

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Convient for diving. Furnishings very dated. Water safe to drink but had a metal taste. Parking crowded on resort. Would stay again but will definatley buy something to flavor the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best place to stay in Bonaire. Dive shop, diving and snorkeling right on site is great convenience. Not to mention water taxi to Klein Bonaire is right there too. Only thing I’d ask to improve is, wifi signal is terrible in room, but public area are ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buddy Dive Resort is top notch and works hard to make sure you have everything you want or need. I am impressed with how helpful everyone has been! The shuttle from Buddy Dive Resort was outside and waiting for me even though the airplane arrived about an hour early. The receptionist helped carry some of my bags to my room, and a tech dive specialist made sure I had everything I need to dive my rebreather. He also was my dive orientation instructor. The room and property are beautiful and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Allan, cary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buddies is great. The room was nice. The diving and people were excellent. The food was very good. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you are a diver it is all very convenient. Not the best place in the island and definitely not the worst. Food was great, everyone was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 6th stay and it never disappoints. See you next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is a little ways from town. Car rental on site or at airport. Room was generally very nice quiet and tidy. Bathroom had black mold on ceiling and wood rot on door frame that allowed a couple of cockroaches to hide. Kitchen was a great have. Although the kettle was all rusted inside, there was plenty of cook ware and utensils. Bar/resultant on site is expensive and not that great. Went to run runners next door. Still expensive but better food. Overall I would recommend and return. The staff were great and helpful. Basically the units could use an update but safe and quiet. Great view and direct on beach with access for snorkeling or diving.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always very quiet and the staff is so wonderful to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Cerritos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, top notch dive staff, gorgeous location, and they have a tank drive through
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
our room has no wifi signal. good kitchen in studio room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you’re a diver, this place doesn’t disappoint! The staff is very kind and attentive. The diving around the island is fantastic! Everything you need is right here! Best vacation I’ve had in a while!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool was dirty. And the landscaping was in need of attention
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

JaMel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was always pleasant to me and were ready to assist if need..Dive staff, Boat captains and instructors were awesome, very knowledgable, and willing to give pointers or help. I wished the baggage crew had uniforms or a clear ID they work for the hotel cus it was kind of concerning having someone in regular clothes randomly knock on your door on your check out day and ask for your bags..lol.. I wasn't crazy about rusted locks on lockers (Understood why, but the floors were wet and slippery) but the 2 placement areas made them convenient for grab gear and go. The front door and locks for the rooms were very concerning and I questioned if I should've just left the door unlocked like the vehicle we rented for dives to prevent people from breaking the window and stealing items(Yes petty theft is a problem here regardless how the staff down plays it) on the island..The cashless transaction (Bill to the room) and ticket system for some menu and special night non-regular menu items will require you to review your bill like an auditor for the IRS or pay with card to avoid disputes, and confusion on check out.. Other than that this resort is good to lay your head at night and get up early to scuba dive all day..Non-scuba related activities were very limited so if you bring someone non-scuba certified they will probably get bored really quick..This is a Scuba dive only resort if you’re looking for amenities you won’t find much and I would say this place is a tad over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good. Only the internet/wifi was a little poor. Average connection in living room, bad connection in bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buddy Dive is my new favorite Dive Destination

Buddy Dive is Wonderful. They cater to Diving %100. The atmosphere is so fun due to their motto Eat Sleep Dive
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The drive-through to grab your cylinders is great and the whole staff was great. The full kitchen in the rooms are also a good thing to have. My only "complain" was that it would have been nice to have complimentary coffee with the coffee maker. Our plane came in late and all the stores were closed so I couldn't buy any. The restaurants do serve coffee so it was no big deal. One great thing that I've never had in any hotel was the awesome complimentary little food bag when we checked out at 5 am with a sandwich and some fruit since like they said everything would have been closed. I thought it was a very thoughtful touch. All in all I would highly recommend Buddy's and will for sure go back (hopefully soon)
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019