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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
Reception
In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 85, Kralendijk, Bonaire
  • Popular LocationNo Name Beach1 min drive
  • Popular LocationFlamingo Sanctuary1 min drive
  • Popular LocationTe Amo Beach10 min drive
  • AirportBonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.)12 min drive

Room options

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

Studio, Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 59 sq m
  • 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

  • 137 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

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About the area

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

  • No Name Beach - 1 min drive
  • Flamingo Sanctuary - 1 min drive
  • Bonaire Museum - 4 min drive
  • Te Amo Beach - 10 min drive
  • Bachelor's Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪cuba compagnie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Between 2 Buns - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Havana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gio's Gelateria And Caffé - ‬4 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 (24 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.

This Kralendijk resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM - 11 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: USD 24 for adults and USD 24 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 565.00 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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Linda

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019