Bonaire: Hotel For 1 Night?

[guyharrisonphoto]

Hello,

We are going to Bonaire August 6-13 which is arriving on Saturday and leaving Saturday. Because flights arrive very late, we want to go down the day before and stay at a hotel the night of the 5th, to give us a full day on the 6th. Likewise, we want to stay over the 13th and return on the 14th, so we can enjoy the island an extra day.

We would like a recommendation for a good, clean hotel for one night at the beginning and end of our stay. Does not have to be a dive resort, just a place to crash that is clean and comfortable.

Thanks!

 

[diversteve]

The Divi Flamingo has daily rates - looks like the base 2 double bed room is $140. It's part of the Divi resort chain so I'd assume it's clean. It's walking distance to downtown for restaurants, they do a breakfast buffet and there's a pool plus a small casino. They did some major renovations last year - I don't know what. Divi Flamingo Beach Resort, Bonaire - Bonaire Beach Resorts

I think Eden Beach might also. Or the Plaza - but either will be over $300.
Eden Beach Resort Bonaire :: Dive, Snorkel & Leisure Resort on Bonaire
Book your all-inclusive vacation at Bonaire Plaza Beach Resort

Invade Bonaire 2013 was at the Plaza so there's more details in that forum. I've been to all 3 but not stayed at any of them. I was in a Laguna Villa at the Plaza once and it was fine. But those cost more.

 

[Jersey]

Have you checked with your existing rental to see if they can accommodate you? You may want to try Hotel Roomer - www.roomerbonaire.com, few minutes south of the airport, Black Durgon - not seeing website for them, Djambo - www.djambobonaire.com/en (we've met some Dutch who love this place) or Sonrisa Bonaire - www.sonrisabonaire.com. With the exception of Black Durgon none are on the water. There is also a 'boutique' hotel in Kralendjik, almost directly across from the old Cultimara/now Tops Grocery Store but I'm drawing a blank on the name.

 

[guyharrisonphoto]

Thanks! We are looking only for a place to crash, not for a resort. We can get rooms at our resort for the extra nights (Capt Dons) for about $150.00 but wanted to save some $$.

Jersey, the sonrisa and roomer look pretty good, thanks! Any more recommendations along those lines are appreciated.

 

[uncfnp]

Guy. I am sure you have thought of this but if you are like us and travel with a small dive shop of gear it might be worth a few extra dollars to avoid two added moves and just stay at Capt. Don's

 

[jimw]

http://www.blackdurgon.com/

I wondered if their site was still up--so here 'tis!

 

[diversteve]

Sonrisa is $95 + the 15% resort tax. Doesn't seem like much of a savings to have to move twice.

Hotel Roomer is in Belnem south of the airport. They have the only restaurant in the area - I've eaten breakfast there once - nothing special but it was fine.

Here's the cheaper places I know of - never stayed at any of them.

Dive Hut Bonaire - in town economy.
Casa Oleander/Coral Palms in Belnem south of the airport. Bonaire vacation rental - diving
There's two B&B's also - I know nothing about either
Hotel Bonaire - The Lizard Inn | Bed & Breakfast Hotel - Diving - Surfing - Short term rental
The Lodge Bed & Breakfast Bonaire is a cosy family-operated twelve room hotel. - Welcome

You might look for something here if you haven't already: Bonaire Hotel - Bonaire Official Tourism Site