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Buddy Dive Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV
Studio, Garden View | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

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

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 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
  • 90 sq m
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 59 sq m
  • 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
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 137 sq m
  • 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 - 2.1 miles
  • Te Amo Beach - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Bachelor's Beach - 13 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Washington-Slagbaai National Park - 48 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • No Name Beach - 51 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

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

Family-friendly resort by the ocean
A swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Buddy Dive Resort. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and scuba diving. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a bike on site
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All 73 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 24 for adults and USD 24 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

This property does not have a Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is 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

Does Buddy Dive Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Buddy Dive Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Buddy Dive Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buddy Dive Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Buddy Dive Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Buddy Dive Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–11 PM on request. A fee of USD 27 per person applies.

Where is Buddy Dive Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kralendijk resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Washington-Slagbaai National Park, No Name Beach, and Bonaire Museum. Te Amo Beach and Donkey Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Buddy Dive Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always very quiet and the staff is so wonderful to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, top notch dive staff, gorgeous location, and they have a tank drive through
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buddies is great. The room was nice. The diving and people were excellent. The food was very good. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Diving options
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 6th stay and it never disappoints. See you next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Junnietta

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
our room has no wifi signal. good kitchen in studio room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool was dirty. And the landscaping was in need of attention
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Momo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 Good

JaMel

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

Pieternella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yukihito

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Greice

Liked: Staff & service

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;
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025