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Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn


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Hotel class 2 of 5
P.O. Box 68, Bonaire

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4 of 5 stars
UK
29 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Bruce's Carib Inn is a little gem of a place. We spent a lot of time researching where to stay on Bonaire, getting dispirited by the high prices. At the Carib Inn you get a perfect dive spot and excellent service at a great price. And it's nice and quiet. It's around 5 mins and $15 by cab from the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Texas
26 Aug 2008

I stayed at the Carib Inn Aug 17-24th, and loved it. We had 6 people that rented the three bedroom house. It worked out great, one room had a king and full bathroom, one room had a queen and the 3rd bedroom has twins, and there was also a 2nd bathroom. The house also has a full kitchen, so making... more

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4 of 5 stars
LaPorte, Indiana
25 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Carib for the fourth time this spring. Amazingly, it is like going "home". This is one place where you will see the same staff- and their dogs and children -year after year - which adds to the feeling of friendliness and relaxation. It is no fancy resort, but we prefer the casual ambiance to' atmosphere found... more

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5 of 5 stars
Asheville
3 Feb 2008

I have stayed at Carib Inn four times and highly recommend it. I was not going to do a review since I wanted to keep it to myself however I see the secret is out already. A couple of things. Do not expect breakfast - this is a small hotel. Do not expect luxury. Expect consistently comfortable beds (the best... more

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5 of 5 stars
Marina del Rey, CA
2 Aug 2007

Members of my family have been coming to the Carib Inn for over 15 years and we still love it just as much now as we did in the beginning. The Dive Boats take fewer numbers of Divers - no more than ten, and often less; the Dive Masters are sensational; and Bruce, Kitty, and other members of the staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
Luanda, Angola
29 Jul 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I wished I could have stayed here longer. This is a very relaxing place where divers are treated as grownups as witnessed by the fact that some guests have stayed for 50 times and more! Bruce was the first divemaster on the island in the early 1970s and his inn was also one of the first. The property shows signs... more

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5 of 5 stars
Burlington,Vermont
4 May 2007

We've stayed here 9 times, and it's our favorite place to dive. Accommodations are plain, but the atmosphere is great, and they have the best dive instructors on the island. Very friendly place- all the staff, from housekeeping all the way down to Bruce himself. The small size and staff makes it almost more of a B&B atmosphere. Very quiet.... more

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4 of 5 stars
England
15 Apr 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We recently returned from a thoroughly enjoyable week-long stay at Carib Inn. We had an upstairs seafront apartment and enjoyed having our own kitchen to self cater when we wanted to and a large ocean-side balcony to sit out on. The accommodation is dated but very comfortable, well equipped and captured the breezes from any direction. We never needed to... more

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4 of 5 stars
Oklahoma
7 Mar 2006
12/12 found this review helpful

We spent a week, February 5-12, at the Carib Inn in Bonaire. The inn is located right on the ocean with a very small beach area, somewhat rocky. It is about a 10 minute walk into town where there are many places to eat. Next door is the Divi Bonaire which also has a restaurant. The inn is small, only... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lebanon, NJ
30 Aug 2004
3/7 found this review helpful

The place is clean and well kept. The staff is friendly and courteous. The kitchens/kitchenettes are enough to feed a family with. This is a real good deal for your money. The diving is great right off the dock. There is enough parking for all guests vehicles. Quiet and relaxing. All the guests are usually real friendly and quiet. I... more

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P.O. Box 68, Bonaire