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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
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV
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By the ocean, Buddy Dive Resort offers a sun-kissed retreat with a swim-up bar, poolside bar, and beachfront location. Enjoy meals at one of the two on-site restaurants or relax in the garden and playground with your family. Take advantage of free in-room WiFi and stay active with scuba diving or lounging by one of two outdoor pools.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $234
includes taxes & fees
$234 per night
Mar 15 - Mar 16

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 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, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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 - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bachelor's Beach - 13 min drive - 7.4 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
VISIBILITY

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

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

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

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

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
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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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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 11 minutes away by car.

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Buddy Dive Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The pool was dirty. And the landscaping was in need of attention
Linda, 5-night trip

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

very poor quality
Dive shop attendees had bad attitudes, allowed inexperienced divers too close to coral, fins and lack of control damaged coral. Night diving was a joke. Area too cloudy to see anything but debris. Charged $100.00 for 1/2 hour. The food was mediocre at best. Service... incompetent. They did transfer us rooms when we complained about the ants, air conditioner dripping into the electrical outlet, shower leaking into bathroom. They were gracious about that. Electricity went out 3 times in 6 days. To rent a car..... they said they didn't have a truck available as it was going into service. The next excuse was that "their server was down". They finally gave us a van the next afternoon for the price of a truck... which was nice.

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

8/10 Very good

7-night trip

6/10 Good

Pouco conforto
O hotel fica beira mar num local perfeito para quem vai mergulhar; O que deixou a desejar foi o cheiro do quarto e banheiro, vaso sanitário não estava bem limpo; Não tinha secador de cabelos; Reservamos como cama de casal e eram duas de solteiro juntas;
Greice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

14-night trip

8/10 Very good

Eine schöne gepflegte Anlage, die gut organisiert ist. Das personal ist nett und hilfsbereit. Die Zimmer sind zweckmäßig eingerichtet, könnten aber eine Sanierung vertragen. Alles ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Die Lage ist gut. Nicht direkt in der Stadt , die ist mit Auto aber schnell erreichbar. Es gibt keinen echten Strand, ist an einer Klippe. Die Liegen stehen aber auf Sand und man hat einen herrlichen Blick aufs Meer und den Sonnenuntergang.
14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

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 trip

6/10 Good

7-night trip

2/10 Poor

3-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Anders, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Estrutura muito boa para se fazer mergulho. Excelente localização. Um resort descente sem bagunça e sem música alta!!
Andreas, 9-night trip

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 trip

8/10 Very good

La chambre est spacieuse,la literie est moyenne Que la femme de ménage éteigne les lumières de la salle de bain chaque jours....is not good for the Planet !!!!
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nous avons particulièrement apprécié le centre de plongée
7-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

6-night trip

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 trip