Buddy Dive Resort

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8.6
/10
Very Good
116 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Brock
10.0
/ 10
Delightful staff and for a diver, it doesn't get easier or more convenient of an experience. The reef is nice, different than what I expected putting it up against the Red Sea. Different things to see essentially. Red Sea would be more colorful in hard corals and clams while Bonaire has large gorgonians and massive pipe corals where you simply don['t see in Egypt. A very nice 12 day stay. Red Sea would be more of a highly restrictive dive environment. Buddy dive is the polar opposite. Regulation and restriction is at a absolute minimum. Not unsafe, just wonderfully open and free for an AOW diver to simply just come and do his thing. The only negative which almost every hotel falls short on is for longer stays, the beds simply are never comfortable enough. I will return to Buddy Dive when traveling to dive on Bonaire in the future, there is no reason to stay anywhere else. Brock Seals
Karen Kimberly
10.0
/ 10
Buddy Dive is right on the water and there are two sets of stairs that lead into the sea for divers to enter and exit easily. The reef is right offshore, and it was fantastic to be able to pick up our air tanks at the dive centre and walk in for our dives at any time of day or night. The dive centre staff are all super friendly and helpful. Blennies restaurant is on site and it is reasonably priced and with good food. You can walk offsite to ice cream and couple of other restaurants, but the town is a bit far to walk. We had a rental truck and unlimited tanks with the dive package so we were able to be quite free with our schedule, which I loved. I also my Advanced Open Water there and had a great instructor. A positive experience all around.
Dean
10.0
/ 10
Buddy Dive Resort is top notch and works hard to make sure you have everything you want or need. I am impressed with how helpful everyone has been! The shuttle from Buddy Dive Resort was outside and waiting for me even though the airplane arrived about an hour early. The receptionist helped carry some of my bags to my room, and a tech dive specialist made sure I had everything I need to dive my rebreather. He also was my dive orientation instructor. The room and property are beautiful and well maintained.
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Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 85, Bonaire, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

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Buddy Dive Resort is a resort is located at Bonaire.

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Have an enjoyable and relaxing day at the pool, whether you’re traveling solo or with your loved ones.

Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Buddy Dive Resort exclusively for you.

Buddy Dive Resort is a resort with great comfort and excellent service according to most resort's guests.

With all facilities offered, Buddy Dive Resort is the right place to stay.

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Things to Do

  • Beach umbrella
  • Outdoor pool
  • Poolside bar
  • Garden
  • Beach towel
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool sun loungers

Hotel Services

  • Tours
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk

Food and Drinks

  • Bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Breakfast

General

  • Smoking area
  • PARKING
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Others
  • Restaurant

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting with surcharge

Family-friendly Facilities

  • SUPERVISED_CHILDCARE_SURCHARGE

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Shuttle Service

  • Airport transfer with surcharge

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Buddy Dive Resort

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 24 for adults and USD 24 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 27 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 27 (roundtrip), (from 3 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
16:00 - 23:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, Restaurant, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 16:00 - 23:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Buddy Dive Resort
73
Number of floors in Buddy Dive Resort
3
Another facilities in Buddy Dive Resort
Beach umbrella, Outdoor pool, Poolside bar, Garden, Beach towel

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What are available facilities at Buddy Dive Resort?
There are top facilites at Buddy Dive Resort such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Buddy Dive Resort?
The standard check-in time at Buddy Dive Resort is starting from 16:00 - 23:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Buddy Dive Resort provide breakfast?
Yes, Buddy Dive Resort provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Buddy Dive Resort?
Buddy Dive Resort is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many floors does Buddy Dive Resort have?
Buddy Dive Resort has 3 floors.
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8.6
Very Good
From 116 reviews
Cleanliness

8.6

Room Comfort

8.2

Location

8.8

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Josephine
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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The dive operation portion of Buddy's resort was exceptional and the staff are wonderful. The drive-thru pickup is also very convenient. However this is been our second stay at buddy dive and we've asked for a king bed and their idea of a king bed is to push two twin beds together and put a comforter over it so you end up as a couple sleeping in the Great Divide between two mattresses. When I complain this time they put a duvet cover over it which did absolutely nothing. And for the weak air conditioning, and I mean one wall air conditioner for the entire apartment that essentially just keeps the bedroom cool and the rest of the apartment stays hot with not even a ceiling fan, we were told that's just the way it is.
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Gabriel
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Very convenient resort for diver, drive thru for tank fill up, reef on site and dock for boat dives on site as well, food could be improved and outlets really need to be replaced (room 409) they barely hold anything, they are completely worn out, it was a struggle to charge devices, this is a cheap easy repair that could really improve the room quality.
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Barry
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Ac was only in the bedroom but no AC in the living room making the living room & kitchen too hot to stay in there. Electrical outlets were wore out and would not hold our hair dryer and phone charges. There is not a plug in anywhere by a mirror to shave or style hair. The king size was not a king but two twin put together and the seams rubbing your legs then using twin sheets to cover the bed!
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Brock
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Delightful staff and for a diver, it doesn't get easier or more convenient of an experience. The reef is nice, different than what I expected putting it up against the Red Sea. Different things to see essentially. Red Sea would be more colorful in hard corals and clams while Bonaire has large gorgonians and massive pipe corals where you simply don['t see in Egypt. A very nice 12 day stay. Red Sea would be more of a highly restrictive dive environment. Buddy dive is the polar opposite. Regulation and restriction is at a absolute minimum. Not unsafe, just wonderfully open and free for an AOW diver to simply just come and do his thing. The only negative which almost every hotel falls short on is for longer stays, the beds simply are never comfortable enough. I will return to Buddy Dive when traveling to dive on Bonaire in the future, there is no reason to stay anywhere else. Brock Seals
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Lori
4.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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Don’t expect WiFi access during your stay unless you go to the restaurant. Staff is friendly but service average. Diving was underwhelming due to the destination of the ecosystem by Lion Fish.
Lori
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Leisure with Friends
4.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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There’s no Internet access unless you go to the restaurant and sit down, which was deplorable. And a warning to divers if that’s your reason for going there, the reef has suffered a lot in recent years, probably due to lionfish and there’s very little to see when you’re diving except for a turtle here and there and a lot of little fish Nothing big to see I’m not planning on going back.
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Karen Kimberly
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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Buddy Dive is right on the water and there are two sets of stairs that lead into the sea for divers to enter and exit easily. The reef is right offshore, and it was fantastic to be able to pick up our air tanks at the dive centre and walk in for our dives at any time of day or night. The dive centre staff are all super friendly and helpful. Blennies restaurant is on site and it is reasonably priced and with good food. You can walk offsite to ice cream and couple of other restaurants, but the town is a bit far to walk. We had a rental truck and unlimited tanks with the dive package so we were able to be quite free with our schedule, which I loved. I also my Advanced Open Water there and had a great instructor. A positive experience all around.
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Elie
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

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Junnietta
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

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Convient for diving. Furnishings very dated. Water safe to drink but had a metal taste. Parking crowded on resort. Would stay again but will definatley buy something to flavor the water.
wing
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

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One of the best place to stay in Bonaire. Dive shop, diving and snorkeling right on site is great convenience. Not to mention water taxi to Klein Bonaire is right there too. Only thing I’d ask to improve is, wifi signal is terrible in room, but public area are ok.
Dean
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Business and Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

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Buddy Dive Resort is top notch and works hard to make sure you have everything you want or need. I am impressed with how helpful everyone has been! The shuttle from Buddy Dive Resort was outside and waiting for me even though the airplane arrived about an hour early. The receptionist helped carry some of my bags to my room, and a tech dive specialist made sure I had everything I need to dive my rebreather. He also was my dive orientation instructor. The room and property are beautiful and well maintained.
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Richard Allan
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

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Buddies is great. The room was nice. The diving and people were excellent. The food was very good. We will be back.
Nicole
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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If you are a diver it is all very convenient. Not the best place in the island and definitely not the worst. Food was great, everyone was friendly and helpful.
Marcy
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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This was our 6th stay and it never disappoints. See you next year!
laura
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Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is a little ways from town. Car rental on site or at airport. Room was generally very nice quiet and tidy. Bathroom had black mold on ceiling and wood rot on door frame that allowed a couple of cockroaches to hide. Kitchen was a great have. Although the kettle was all rusted inside, there was plenty of cook ware and utensils. Bar/resultant on site is expensive and not that great. Went to run runners next door. Still expensive but better food. Overall I would recommend and return. The staff were great and helpful. Basically the units could use an update but safe and quiet. Great view and direct on beach with access for snorkeling or diving.
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Heather
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

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Always very quiet and the staff is so wonderful to deal with.
brett
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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Friendly, top notch dive staff, gorgeous location, and they have a tank drive through
Hong
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

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our room has no wifi signal. good kitchen in studio room
Daniel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

If you’re a diver, this place doesn’t disappoint! The staff is very kind and attentive. The diving around the island is fantastic! Everything you need is right here! Best vacation I’ve had in a while!!
Linda
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 93 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The pool was dirty. And the landscaping was in need of attention
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8.6
Very Good
From 116 reviews
Cleanliness

8.6

Room Comfort

8.2

Location

8.8

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Josephine
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The dive operation portion of Buddy's resort was exceptional and the staff are wonderful. The drive-thru pickup is also very convenient. However this is been our second stay at buddy dive and we've asked for a king bed and their idea of a king bed is to push two twin beds together and put a comforter over it so you end up as a couple sleeping in the Great Divide between two mattresses. When I complain this time they put a duvet cover over it which did absolutely nothing. And for the weak air conditioning, and I mean one wall air conditioner for the entire apartment that essentially just keeps the bedroom cool and the rest of the apartment stays hot with not even a ceiling fan, we were told that's just the way it is.
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Gabriel
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very convenient resort for diver, drive thru for tank fill up, reef on site and dock for boat dives on site as well, food could be improved and outlets really need to be replaced (room 409) they barely hold anything, they are completely worn out, it was a struggle to charge devices, this is a cheap easy repair that could really improve the room quality.
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Barry
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Ac was only in the bedroom but no AC in the living room making the living room & kitchen too hot to stay in there. Electrical outlets were wore out and would not hold our hair dryer and phone charges. There is not a plug in anywhere by a mirror to shave or style hair. The king size was not a king but two twin put together and the seams rubbing your legs then using twin sheets to cover the bed!
Read More
Brock
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Delightful staff and for a diver, it doesn't get easier or more convenient of an experience. The reef is nice, different than what I expected putting it up against the Red Sea. Different things to see essentially. Red Sea would be more colorful in hard corals and clams while Bonaire has large gorgonians and massive pipe corals where you simply don['t see in Egypt. A very nice 12 day stay. Red Sea would be more of a highly restrictive dive environment. Buddy dive is the polar opposite. Regulation and restriction is at a absolute minimum. Not unsafe, just wonderfully open and free for an AOW diver to simply just come and do his thing. The only negative which almost every hotel falls short on is for longer stays, the beds simply are never comfortable enough. I will return to Buddy Dive when traveling to dive on Bonaire in the future, there is no reason to stay anywhere else. Brock Seals
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Lori
4.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Don’t expect WiFi access during your stay unless you go to the restaurant. Staff is friendly but service average. Diving was underwhelming due to the destination of the ecosystem by Lion Fish.
Lori
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
4.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

There’s no Internet access unless you go to the restaurant and sit down, which was deplorable. And a warning to divers if that’s your reason for going there, the reef has suffered a lot in recent years, probably due to lionfish and there’s very little to see when you’re diving except for a turtle here and there and a lot of little fish Nothing big to see I’m not planning on going back.
Read More
Karen Kimberly
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Buddy Dive is right on the water and there are two sets of stairs that lead into the sea for divers to enter and exit easily. The reef is right offshore, and it was fantastic to be able to pick up our air tanks at the dive centre and walk in for our dives at any time of day or night. The dive centre staff are all super friendly and helpful. Blennies restaurant is on site and it is reasonably priced and with good food. You can walk offsite to ice cream and couple of other restaurants, but the town is a bit far to walk. We had a rental truck and unlimited tanks with the dive package so we were able to be quite free with our schedule, which I loved. I also my Advanced Open Water there and had a great instructor. A positive experience all around.
Read More
Elie
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Diving options
Junnietta
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Convient for diving. Furnishings very dated. Water safe to drink but had a metal taste. Parking crowded on resort. Would stay again but will definatley buy something to flavor the water.
wing
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

One of the best place to stay in Bonaire. Dive shop, diving and snorkeling right on site is great convenience. Not to mention water taxi to Klein Bonaire is right there too. Only thing I’d ask to improve is, wifi signal is terrible in room, but public area are ok.
Dean
icon-Business and Leisure with Friends
Business and Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Buddy Dive Resort is top notch and works hard to make sure you have everything you want or need. I am impressed with how helpful everyone has been! The shuttle from Buddy Dive Resort was outside and waiting for me even though the airplane arrived about an hour early. The receptionist helped carry some of my bags to my room, and a tech dive specialist made sure I had everything I need to dive my rebreather. He also was my dive orientation instructor. The room and property are beautiful and well maintained.
Read More
Richard Allan
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Buddies is great. The room was nice. The diving and people were excellent. The food was very good. We will be back.
Nicole
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

If you are a diver it is all very convenient. Not the best place in the island and definitely not the worst. Food was great, everyone was friendly and helpful.
Marcy
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This was our 6th stay and it never disappoints. See you next year!
laura
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is a little ways from town. Car rental on site or at airport. Room was generally very nice quiet and tidy. Bathroom had black mold on ceiling and wood rot on door frame that allowed a couple of cockroaches to hide. Kitchen was a great have. Although the kettle was all rusted inside, there was plenty of cook ware and utensils. Bar/resultant on site is expensive and not that great. Went to run runners next door. Still expensive but better food. Overall I would recommend and return. The staff were great and helpful. Basically the units could use an update but safe and quiet. Great view and direct on beach with access for snorkeling or diving.
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Heather
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Always very quiet and the staff is so wonderful to deal with.
brett
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly, top notch dive staff, gorgeous location, and they have a tank drive through
Hong
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

our room has no wifi signal. good kitchen in studio room
Daniel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

If you’re a diver, this place doesn’t disappoint! The staff is very kind and attentive. The diving around the island is fantastic! Everything you need is right here! Best vacation I’ve had in a while!!
Linda
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 93 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The pool was dirty. And the landscaping was in need of attention
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