Where to stay Bonaire

[Thresa]

My husband has decided that he wants to stay at a more social place for our first trip to Bonaire, so we chose Buddy's. Since it's just the 2 of us we will most likely stay in a hotel room. I understand that Buddy's has bought out an older resort. Should I make any special room requests? Are any areas (rooms) nicer than others?

 

[El Orans]

Buddy's drive through tank station is another plus. Drive up, unload your empties, load full ones, and you're on your way

Yep, maximize your bottomtime...

 

[Damselfish]

My husband has decided that he wants to stay at a more social place for our first trip to Bonaire, so we chose Buddy's. Since it's just the 2 of us we will most likely stay in a hotel room. I understand that Buddy's has bought out an older resort. Should I make any special room requests? Are any areas (rooms) nicer than others?

I'm wondering the same thing - which area is best to stay in the combined resort. Which are nicer, or handier for diving there, or quieter.

 

[Boat Chick]

I understand that Buddy's has bought out an older resort. Should I make any special room requests? Are any areas (rooms) nicer than others?

You will enjoy Buddy's. The house reef is also great as well Make sure you go North to Cap Don's and check out the small boat

Buddy's bought Lions Dive, a time share. Lions renovated several of their rooms about a year/year and a half ago. Some of the rooms they renovated have AC throughout (living area, dining area, bedrooms). You may want to see if you can get one of those. Buddy's is well kept and clean, so I doubt you will have a bad experience. Augusto at the dive shop is also very nice.

Have a great trip!

 

[diversteve]

I understand that Buddy's has bought out an older resort. Should I make any special room requests? Are any areas (rooms) nicer than others?

AFAIK, Buddy's IS the older resort. I met the construction supervisor who was just completing the renovation on Lions Dive in 2004, right before Buddy's bought it. So if you stay at LD, you'll have to walk over to Buddy's(there's a gate between the properties along the water) to the diveshop.

 

[herman]

................. So if you stay at LD, you'll have to walk over to Buddy's(there's a gate between the properties along the water) to the diveshop.

The gate on the dock was gone the last time I was there (Dec 04) and the gate between the resorts was open.

 

[jepuskar]

Herman, what do you know about Bonaire?

Hey, congrats on your upcoming 6 year anniversary with SB.

 

[herman]

Herman, what do you know about Bonaire?

Hey, congrats on your upcoming 6 year anniversary with SB.

Guess I know a litte. Trip #10 coming up in a few weeks. PBD is getting bad.

And Thanks, it does not seem that long ago.

 

[dvrliz1]

Herman,

YOU BETTER MAKE IT A POINT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME WHEN YOU ARE HERE!!! I'm in the office Mon-Fri until 6pm....You need to see the new place!!!!!!

 

[herman]

You need to run hide, I have lost count but you owe me at least a dozen hugs and I expect to collect.