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Buddy Dive

3.0 of 5
Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 85, Kralendijk, Bonaire
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Buddy Dive
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Louisville, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I stayed at Buddy's in May 2011 (not 2013). We still talk about it. May is hot, humid and wonderful. Buddy's is well organized and well-run. We rented BCDs and regs and were very pleased the BCDs were weight-integrated. We would wake up right as the dive boats and early morning enthusiasts were leaving and have our... More

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Sacramento, California, United States
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Spent a week at Buddy with a group of more than 20 divers. Some had it worse than I did and maybe some had no complaints. I found the house keeping and breakfast staff to be lacking. Room was never fully cleaned the entire week. I had to rip the sheets off the bed and put them on the floor... More

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Jackson, Missouri, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Spent a week at Buddy dive and had a fantastic time! The resort was nice-not fancy but we weren't there for fancy. The staff was very friendly-the breakfast buffet was excellent! We had a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment on the second floor so there was a spacious balcony. The apartment was a good size with larger bathrooms than expected.... More

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Aurora, CO
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Ok, so this was our groups (3 of us) first time in Bonaire and our first stay of course with Buddy Dive. With that, I will say we visited Curacao last Spring and have traveled from Maui, to St Croix, to Grand Cayman, to other parts of Hawaii and the Caribbean over our many dive vacations. We stayed in a... More

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New Mexico
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Just spent a week at Buddy Dive in Bonaire. Great pick up at airport and clean rooms. The local restaurant had excellent seafood and so did the one next door, Captain Dons Habitat. Diving is very laid back on your own schedule which is great when on vacation. Shore dives with local wildlife. For excitement do a night dive with... More

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Utah
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Buddy dive really focuses on the dive experience and it is SUPERB at it. The dive staff (Nathalia, Irene, Guan) and the people on the dive shop were excellent. The employee courtesy was present everywhere, from room cleaning to restaurant services. The boats, drive through tank fills, and equipment storage were great. So why a four star stead of a... More

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Washington DC
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60 reviews 60 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Wonderful service, friendly staff, comfortable bed, everything you could want in a dive place. We went there because a friend recommended it and we are glad we went. The location is good, the diving from their pier is terrific, their dive shop is awesome.....it was a great place to spend a week and we didn't want to leave :o) We... More

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Bonaire
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

The title says it all, really. Even though the place was jam-packed with guests, the front desk staff were always available, helpful and friendly. The breakfast buffet was nice too. My only complaint was that I rented some fins, lost them, and after paying for new ones still got charged for the rental by the diving shop. But at that... More

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White Hall, Arkansas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The hotel is nice! Some of the rooms have ac in the bedroom only, so the living area can get quite warm. The drive-thru fill station is awesome! You just grab your tanks & go. The dive site in front of BDR is a really nice dive. They are growing coral which I think is great. Some of our group... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

My son and his finance are the divers and my daughter and I are the snorkelers. We can't say enough about our 2 bedroom apartment and the balcony with the sunset views, the food and service was great at the Pool Bar, the happy hour drinks were delicious, the breakfasts were exceptional, the apartment was kept clean every day, the... More

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What travellers say

  • House reef(14)
  • Shore diving(13)
  • Pool bar(10)
  • Very nice(8)
  • Rental truck(6)
  • Very good(6)

Additional Information about Buddy Dive

Address: Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 85, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Region: Caribbean > Bonaire > Kralendijk
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#1 Family Hotels in Kralendijk
#2 Top resorts Hotels in Kralendijk
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Experience Bonaire and Buddy Dive Resort. An unhurried, unspoiled natural paradise offering spectacular sunsets, gentle breezes and crystal clear, turquoise waters. Buddy's is a resort where you can DIVE DIVE DIVE, take part in a multitude of activities or just sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. At Buddy Dive, we're known for our casual atmosphere, personable staff, spacious accommodations and a dive operation that has something for every diver: comfortable boats, complete rental and retail center, exceptional staff, and a unique "Drive Thru" with a two-lane air/nitrox fill station. No matter which apartment you are staying in, you're never further than a giant stride away from our popular and lively house reef which is perfect for diving and snorkeling, day and night. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Buddy Dive Kralendijk
Buddy Dive Hotel Kralendijk
Buddy Dive Bonaire/Kralendijk

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