Port Bonaire Resort was great. Yes it is across the street from the airport, but Bonaire has few flights each day and only once or twice did we hear a plane revving to take off.
The apartments w/kitchen are nicely kept, grounds well groomed, pool lovely, dock and diving facilities top drawer. There is no restaurant, but you are only 5 minutes from the nearest eatery.
Management and dive staff were totally accommodating Our package included a car which was appreciated and necessary for getting around! We would definately return. This was our first visit to Port Bonaire but our 6th visit to this sleepy little island. Don't miss the Donkey Safari tour nearby!

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Port Bonaire this July, 2006. From the outside it is very well kept, and the grounds are very pretty. I found the inside charming, although the walls could use a picture or two. The kitchen was well equipped. We loved the pool area, and got in the habit of hanging out there after a day of snorkeling or diving, at about 4 or 5 pm for a few hours. It was just very peaceful and pretty, and there was some shade if you needed it. The staff was friendly, and the whole place just had a very comfortable feel to it. Housekeeping is normally every other day, which we actually prefer. You can snorkel or dive right off the property - there are ropes to follow that separate you from the boat channel. For snorkelers, Windsock is a quick snorkel away. We had been curious to see what the "airplane noise" would be like, but other than one plane landing and one plane taking off between about 4 and 6am, it was no biggie. You get to the point that you actually wait for them if you happen to be awake, and it happens very quickly, and then it's done. One night either the plane didn't come, or I must have slept through it. This would be a great place for a dive group, or anyone who might enjoy a more intimate low-key atmosphere than The Plaza Resort nearby. Truly enjoyed our stay here!

We stayed at this hotel in spring 2003. I would not return primarily because the airplane noise is horrible at 4:00 am. The staff was nice and we had no problems with our room. The path to the adjoining hotel needs light at night as it really is quite hazardous. The pool was well kept and my son and I enjoyed fishing from the dock.

I have been there in November 2003. On the outside the apartments looks great, directly at see. The swimming pool in your backyard is good and quiet. The garden well maintained. The staff is very friendly. But in the inside of the apartment almost everything was broke or broke down during our stay. The toaster, the oven, the Venetian blinds where all broke. The airco didn t work well. The doors to the terrace where very difficult to open and the handle from the terrace door in the bedroom was missing. The freezer had so much ice that it could not be opened.3 TV s are a luxury, if they would work and one didn t. The sofa in the living room can be turned into a bed, but you won t be lying very well. The moisture has affected the kitchen en makes every cupboard and wardrobe smell. The dishwasher smelt and water was standing in it; we did not even dared to use it. Everything looks worn. This is just a part of the long list I could make. We weren t the only one with problems. We talked to someone else; she had also a long list of things that didn t work.We had a great time on Bonaire, but Port Bonaire really disappointed us. We thought to have booked a luxuries apartment and on the outside it looks that way. And then there are the things that are represented wrong. One bedroom supposed to have two twin beds, they where normal size. Our tickets said someone from the hotel would meet us at the airport. Nobody came, until we called the reception. On there website and our tickets it says you have to check in at the hotel Plaza, but that way you have to walk a long way with your luggage. Port is just on the other side of the road. There is a small reception on Port it self, only open on office hours. The walking path to Plaza is a dirt road next to the water without light. Don t go there at night.The staffs are friendly, but don t expect immediate action even when it is really necessary. Reception may not always answer the phone and maintenance will let you wait even with an emergency.Unless the renovated the complete apartment, I won t recommend going to Port Bonaire.