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Buddy Dive Resort

3.5 star property
Kralendijk beachfront resort with 2 restaurants and pool bar

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is $189
includes taxes & fees
$189 per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 968 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 634 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 85, Kralendijk, Bonaire

What's nearby

  • No Name Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Washington-Slagbaai National Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Flamingo Sanctuary - 1 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Te Amo Beach - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bachelor's Beach - 12 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

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

Located just 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from the airport, Buddy Dive Resort offers a shuttle (available on request). After splashing around at the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 73 units
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 6 AM to 11 PM*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle on site
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1980
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 24 for adults and USD 24 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 27 per person (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 3 and 12 costs USD 27 (roundtrip)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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
Buddy Dive Resort Kralendijk
Buddy Dive Resort Resort Kralendijk

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Buddy Dive Resort?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Buddy Dive Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Buddy Dive Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Buddy Dive Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6 AM to 11 PM on request. The charge is USD 27 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Buddy Dive Resort?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Buddy Dive Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like snorkeling, cycling, and scuba diving. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Buddy Dive Resort?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does Buddy Dive Resort have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
What's the area around Buddy Dive Resort like?
Buddy Dive Resort is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Te Amo Beach, which is 10 minutes away by car.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The pool was dirty. And the landscaping was in need of attention
Linda, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Buddy dive resort is a one stop shop resort when it comes to diving. Everything you need is here. If you do not have something- you can rent it or purchase it here. Communication ahead of time to set up boat dives is recommended. Otherwise shore diving is available on your own schedule.
Dana, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
JaMel, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

14-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Stay was good. Only the internet/wifi was a little poor. Average connection in living room, bad connection in bedroom.
4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jeffery, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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)
8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

They didn’t have our reservation and said that Expedia had not followed through with completing our reservation which was made 6 months prior. They kept us standing around at the front desk for an hour before they told us we had to spend the night at their much cheaper sister hotel for the first night and that we would be in a room at Buddy Dive by noon the next day. We ended up losing a full day of our trip as the room wasn’t ready until 3:00 the second day while we just waited around. The sister resort was significantly “less” than BD (cost was half per night) and when I asked for complimentary breakfast for my husband and myself for the week, I was told no. I was also told NOT to go through Expedia. The dive shop was great. It was tough to get dive tanks due to heavy demand, which is not great when you’ve paid for unlimited tanks. Couple of roaches in our room, one was huge. This was our second trip to Buddy Dive and I would not stay at BD again.
8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The weather was perfect 84 sunny during the day 76 at night. And diving was fantastic. The reef is right in front of the hotel and you can dive as often as you want. Great Vacation
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great service. Wonderful amenities. Couldn’t be more convenient for diving. Short distance to town. Second trip and will do it again!
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Two week visit to Bonaire
Good Wi-Fi, terrible air-conditioning in the older units that we were assigned. Toilet needs better ventilation as there was a continuous sour smell. Misquotes around the resort were constant and irritating
John, 13-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great resort. Great Diving
Lisa, 7-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. I would Stay there again. Loved the views from my balcony. Wonderful house keeping. Everything was just great.
7-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Dive Resort! Great knowledgeable staff!
TheTaylor's, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dive shop excellent. More parking would help as many rent trucks for beach diving.
Roger, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We enjoyed staying at Buddy Dive. We snorkeled at about 10 different places and enjoyed the reef off of the hotel better than a lot of the other places. LOTS of sea life there during our stay. We wish the entire suite would have had a/c not just the bedroom but will definitely stay there again.
Mark, 7-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely the best overall experience we've had on vacation.
Scott, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Average accommodations with a strong focus on diving. Beds were hard, A/C in bedroom only, very uncomfortable outdoor furniture in the living area, the patio was overrun by mosquitos. I even found a scorpion in my closet! My wife and I are divers. If you want to do anything but dive this is not the place for you. There wasn't anybody in the swimming pools other than people doing dive training. The pools were filthy, Loaded with feathers and garbage. In the seven days we visited Buddy Dive we did not see anyone clean the pools. As far as the diving goes. The boat dive sites were good but things were very disorganized. They did not separate groups by skill level. They had very experienced divers and jr. Divers on the same boat doing the same dive. There were many dive sites that we could not visit due to the skill level of those on board. A frustrating situation to say the least. There were some great instructors but that's not enough to bring me back to Buddy Dive especially at a premium price.
Matt, 7-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review