Buddy Dive Resort

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

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 85, Kralendijk, Bonaire
  • Te Amo Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bachelor's Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • No Name Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 137 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

About the area

Kralendijk

A family-friendly stay in Kralendijk awaits you at Buddy Dive Resort. You'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Washington-Slagbaai National Park and 3.2 km (2 mi) from No Name 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 Kralendijk resort include Bonaire Museum and Lac Bay.

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

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

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

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

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 Bachelor's Beach (5.1 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.