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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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Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | View from room
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
TV
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 85, Kralendijk, Bonaire
  • Place, Bonaire Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Oranje
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Amo Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Studio, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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 fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, 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 fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
  • 137 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Single Beds
  • Garden view

About the area

Kralendijk

A family-friendly stay in Kralendijk awaits you at Buddy Dive Resort. You'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Bonaire Museum and 6 km (3.8 mi) from Te Amo Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and in-room kitchenettes. .At the resort's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Hato resort include Donkey Beach and Bachelor's Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bonaire Museum - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Fort Oranje - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Te Amo Beach - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Donkey Beach - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bachelor's Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Buddy Dive Resort

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (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, snorkelling 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 kids' activities (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 (limited hours)
  • Staff members are 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 features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 3.5-star resort has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 11 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 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
  • Snorkelling

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 lift

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, 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: from approximately USD 24 for adults and from USD 24 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 27 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 27 (return), (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 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 aged 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.

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 ratings 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

Is parking available at Buddy Dive Resort?

Yep, Buddy Dive Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Buddy Dive Resort?

The closest beach to Buddy Dive Resort is Te Amo Beach (4.1 km).

Does Buddy Dive Resort have a pool?

Buddy Dive Resort has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Is Buddy Dive Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, a playground and 2 outdoor pools, it's no surprise that Buddy Dive Resort is a hit with families.

Does Buddy Dive Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buddy Dive Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6 AM - 11 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Buddy Dive Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Buddy Dive Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buddy Dive Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Buddy Dive Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The dive operation portion of Buddy's resort was exceptional and the staff are wonderful. The drive-thru pickup is also very convenient. However this is been our second stay at buddy dive and we've asked for a king bed and their idea of a king bed is to push two twin beds together and put a comforter over it so you end up as a couple sleeping in the Great Divide between two mattresses. When I complain this time they put a duvet cover over it which did absolutely nothing. And for the weak air conditioning, and I mean one wall air conditioner for the entire apartment that essentially just keeps the bedroom cool and the rest of the apartment stays hot with not even a ceiling fan, we were told that's just the way it is.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel, Piscataway

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient resort for diver, drive thru for tank fill up, reef on site and dock for boat dives on site as well, food could be improved and outlets really need to be replaced (room 409) they barely hold anything, they are completely worn out, it was a struggle to charge devices, this is a cheap easy repair that could really improve the room quality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Murfreesboro

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ac was only in the bedroom but no AC in the living room making the living room & kitchen too hot to stay in there. Electrical outlets were wore out and would not hold our hair dryer and phone charges. There is not a plug in anywhere by a mirror to shave or style hair. The king size was not a king but two twin put together and the seams rubbing your legs then using twin sheets to cover the bed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 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

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

4/10 Poor

Lori

Travelled with group
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

Karen Kimberly

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Elie, PRospect

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

10/10 Excellent

Yukihito, Louisville

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Junnietta

Travelled with group
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

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

Dean

Travelled with group
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

Richard Allan, cary

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

laura

Travelled with group
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

Heather

Travelled with partner
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

Joseph, Cerritos

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Travelled with family
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

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

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