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Buddy Dive Resort

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

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV
Property amenity
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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

Studio, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 968 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 634 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1475 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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

  • Bonaire Museum - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Te Amo Beach - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Bachelor's Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Washington-Slagbaai National Park - 48 min drive - 6.0 km
  • No Name Beach - 51 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blennies Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ingridiënts Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ingridiënts Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eddy's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Mare Bonaire - ‬5 min walk

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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 73 units
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 6 AM to 11 PM*
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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

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

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.
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 Bachelor's Beach, which is 13 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Buddy Dive Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Always very quiet and the staff is so wonderful to deal with.
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, top notch dive staff, gorgeous location, and they have a tank drive through
brett, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Buddies is great. The room was nice. The diving and people were excellent. The food was very good. We will be back.
Richard Allan, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our 6th stay and it never disappoints. See you next year!
Marcy, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nicole, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
wing, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Don’t expect WiFi access during your stay unless you go to the restaurant. Staff is friendly but service average. Diving was underwhelming due to the destination of the ecosystem by Lion Fish.
Lori, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Diving options
Elie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Daniel, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Junnietta, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

our room has no wifi signal. good kitchen in studio room
Hong, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

There’s no Internet access unless you go to the restaurant and sit down, which was deplorable. And a warning to divers if that’s your reason for going there, the reef has suffered a lot in recent years, probably due to lionfish and there’s very little to see when you’re diving except for a turtle here and there and a lot of little fish Nothing big to see I’m not planning on going back.
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Buddy Dive is right on the water and there are two sets of stairs that lead into the sea for divers to enter and exit easily. The reef is right offshore, and it was fantastic to be able to pick up our air tanks at the dive centre and walk in for our dives at any time of day or night. The dive centre staff are all super friendly and helpful. Blennies restaurant is on site and it is reasonably priced and with good food. You can walk offsite to ice cream and couple of other restaurants, but the town is a bit far to walk. We had a rental truck and unlimited tanks with the dive package so we were able to be quite free with our schedule, which I loved. I also my Advanced Open Water there and had a great instructor. A positive experience all around.
Karen Kimberly, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful staff and for a diver, it doesn't get easier or more convenient of an experience. The reef is nice, different than what I expected putting it up against the Red Sea. Different things to see essentially. Red Sea would be more colorful in hard corals and clams while Bonaire has large gorgonians and massive pipe corals where you simply don['t see in Egypt. A very nice 12 day stay. Red Sea would be more of a highly restrictive dive environment. Buddy dive is the polar opposite. Regulation and restriction is at a absolute minimum. Not unsafe, just wonderfully open and free for an AOW diver to simply just come and do his thing. The only negative which almost every hotel falls short on is for longer stays, the beds simply are never comfortable enough. I will return to Buddy Dive when traveling to dive on Bonaire in the future, there is no reason to stay anywhere else. Brock Seals
Brock, 10-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

8/10 Very good

Ruime kamer direct aan het riff met goede duik en snorkel opties. Tevens 2 restaurants met 1 bar. Meerdere plekken om te chillen in of uit de zon met vriendelijke personeel. Enige minpuntje is dat de kamers wel wat aandacht verdienen alles werkt en is schoon maar is duidelijk vaker gebruikt
Pieternella, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yukihito, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

7-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
laura, 5-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

10/10 Exceptional

Joseph, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kathleen, 5-night trip

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