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Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 85, Kralendijk, Bonaire
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Buddy Dive
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
Bill D Murphy, Texas
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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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Murphy, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We didn't stay at Buddy Dive, but we might on our next trip just because of how helpful their photo shop was. Again, even though we weren't guests at Buddy Dive, the gentleman in the photo shop (I forgot his name) really went out of his way and above and beyond to help my wife and I with a camera... More

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Marin County, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Yes, we choose Buddy Dive Resort because it was well known for the entire dive experience. Well, we found out differently and will not stay there again. My husband and I just came back from a week of diving with Buddy Dive Resort. Upon arriving at the resort we were given an ocean view room without air conditioning in the... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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41 reviews 41 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Not my first trip to the rodeo so I can honestly say I'm at a loss for why this place continues to receive such strong reviews. We were booked in room 202, a one bedroom apartment on the ground level. It had a lovely patio that I would have loved to use just once, however, the mosquitos were so fierce... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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59 reviews 59 reviews
39 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Excellent rooms, dive equipments, recal, car, excellent saff and food ! Structure 100% recomended ! Nitrox free, courses, dive operations. The staff talk in ducth, portuguese, english, spanish, german and others.

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Erie, Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Four of us visited here in February, having paid in advance through a travel agency for a whole package from Buddy's, including hotel, breakfast, airport transport, and a 5 day boat dive package. We were scheduled to fly out through Newark on Friday February 8 but all the flights in the northeast were cancelled because of an impending snow storm.... More

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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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71 reviews 71 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013 via mobile

We traveled long way for a week of diving at Bonaire and selected Buddy Dive Resort simply because it is well promoted. We can confirme many opinions that we heard and read about the place, namely: it is functional but no more than that, the pool bar food is terrible, the toilets stink, the rooms are spacious and equipped but... More

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Marietta, Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

My wife and I stayed at Buddy Dive Resort from May 18 – 25, 2013. We selected a studio room with daily breakfast buffet and the drive and dive package that included a truck and unlimited Nitrox for the week. This was our first time to Bonaire and we chose Buddy based on its complete “one stop shopping” approach to... More

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Jackson, Mississippi
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The resort seems to be run down a bit. The roads need to be repaired and the rooms are nothing speacial. The air condition in our room was only in the bed room. It would not cool enough to cool the whole unit. There were cracks under the doors and we fought mosquitos the whole time we were there. Our... More

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Thunder Bay, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We just got back from a 2 week stay at Buddy Dive and honestly can't say enough good things about it. It was my brother's first dive trip and the facilities and staff met all our needs. The diving was terrific and the reefs are almost pristine. Food was very adequate and the service good. Prices are affordable. Boats good... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

We just returned from our first visit to Bonaire and Buddy Dive. We flew on a Dutch carrier and arrived from Curacao on a Saturday evening. Our ride was waiting for us, picked up our key at the desk and took us right to our one bedroom apartment. The room isn't fancy but very functional. House keeping could have been... More

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Also Known As:
Buddy Dive Kralendijk
Buddy Dive Hotel Kralendijk
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 (per night): S$164 - 182
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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