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"While it's not a luxury hotel, buddy dive is a great experience. I have now made the trip several times with a local dive shop here in town and you c
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Family-friendly beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools
On the beach
A stay at this resort places you within half a mile (1 km) of Leeward Antilles and 6 miles (10 km) of Donkey Beach. Bachelor's Beach and Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Onsite dining, 2 outdoor pools
2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and a swim-up bar are among this resort's featured amenities. Spend a day at the beach snorkeling, or relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. There's fun for all ages with a children's club and a playground, and in-room childcare is an added bonus.
Free WiFi, kitchens
The 73 guestrooms feature well-equipped kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves, as well as TVs with cable channels. Free WiFi, sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers are also available.
Buddy Dive Resort ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
3.5
out of 5
3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition0.0 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Buddy Dive Resort
4 out of 5
Better than you think
While it's not a luxury hotel, buddy dive is a great experience. I have now made the trip several times with a local dive shop here in town and you couldn't ask for a more relaxing vacation. DO NOT MAKE THIS TRIP UNLESS YOU ARE A DIVER!!! The diving is wonderful and extremely convenient. There are over 100 dive site on the island and all are amazingly beautiful. I have only done a few boat dive which are easy if you intend to go to a reef that is a little hard to access. The rooms are adequate and cleaned everyday. Personel are extremely friendly as everyone on the island. Breakfast is offered buffet style every morning. Remember there are no cows on the island so the milk is powdered. I recommend the fresh omelets they prepare for you. Lunch is usually eaten at the resort. Burgers are great and the chicken pita is very good. Most dishes have a rather ethnic flavor. The best part is dinner although the place fills up fast and that is the Lion's Den restaurant. Amazing food that's fresh. The owner whom I've met several times is from England and makes wonderful food and there wait staff is fantastic. If you eat late however prepare to wait. Wonderful vacation experience.
Posted by a verified traveler on Jan 11, 2009
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3 out of 5
Recommend Resort for Beach Diving
Food was acceptable to poor. Because most restaurants are outdoors, insects made the dining experience unpleasant. Bring bug spray. Recommend going to local grocery store to stock up for quick meals. Room has refrigerator, stove and oven. Although there were several bait traps for roaches in the room, we saw none. Bonaire has fantastic reefs and coral formations, however, marine life tended to be small. If you enjoy beach diving, Bonaire may be for you; however, if you enjoy boat diving, I recommend another location. Resort offers only 1 boat dive a day (subject to availability) and there are few outside boat operators to engage for additional boat diving. Because of unusual currents around Bonaire at the time, visibility in water for diving was okay during the day and poor at night. Wireless internet service in the room rarely worked. Because suite had only a 5 gal. hot water heater, showers were luke warm at best, but rarely were cold. There is no room service. Because tipping by other travelers was poor and therefore most expect little to no tip (we were the only people who tipped dive masters), service in most restaurants and other establishments both at the resort and in town was poor and slow. The park at the end of the island was disappointing. You can see most things of note (flamingos, wild donkeys and goats, iguanas and trees) within a few miles; however, because It is a series of one way roads, you must go through the entire park (about 1 - 1 1/2 hours). Because of the risk of break in, resort recommends that vehicles remain open at all times with no valuables left inside. Diving with all valuables was inconvenient.
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 swim-up bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are 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
Bar by the pool
Swim-up bar
Bar or lounge
Kid's club (surcharge)
Supervised kid's activities (surcharge)
Childcare (surcharge)
Beach lounge chairs
Towels for the beach
Umbrellas for the beach
Poolside lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the pool
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Wedding services available
Library
Terrace
Garden
Gift shop
Computer for guest use
Onsite shopping
Smoking in designated areas
Family Friendly Amenities
Family property
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Playground on site
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Internet
Available in all rooms:
Free WiFi
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
, WiFi (surcharge)
, Free wired Internet
Parking
Free self parking
Transport
Airport: Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.) (6.1 km / 3.8 mi)
Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
Parking: Free self parking
Room Amenities
Buddy Dive Resort offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
In-room kitchen
Sitting area
Television
Cable channels
Refrigerator (full size)
Microwave
Stove
Coffee maker
Kitchenware
Shower
Housekeeping (daily)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Hair dryer available
Safe
Toiletries (free)
Telephone
Blackout drapes
Exterior corridor access
Air conditioning
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Buddy Dive Resort has 2 restaurants serving breakfast only.
Nearby Activities
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Snorkeling on site
Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Playground on site
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Boat tours nearby
Scuba diving on site
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Check-out
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts credit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
One child stays free
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
Temperature checks are not available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Contactless check-out is not available
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Debit cards not accepted
Protective clothing is not available to guests
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is not available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually-wrapped food options are not available
No gap period between guest stays
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: USD 565.00 per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
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: USD 19.00 for adults and USD 19.00 for children (approximately)
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 43 per week (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per person (roundtrip)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25.00 (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.
Hotel Names
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
Buddy Dive Resort Kralendijk
Buddy Dive Resort Resort Kralendijk
You should know
Buddy Dive Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.
This resort offers free self parking.
Buddy Dive Resort is 3.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Buddy Dive Resort features 2 outdoor pools.
This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
There are no spa services available at this resort.
Free breakfast isn't provided at Buddy Dive Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 19.00 for adults and USD 19.00 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM - midnight.
Buddy Dive Resort offers an airport shuttle from 6 AM to 11 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 25.00. per person, roundtrip.
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
