About Buddy Dive Resort
Buddy Dive Resort is an oceanfront dive resort on Kaya Gob. N. Debrot, a short drive north of Kralendijk. Its 11 buildings hold studios and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments, most with kitchen facilities.
What sets it apart is how easy it makes diving: there is a house reef, daily boat dives and a drive-thru station where you fill air or Nitrox tanks without leaving your vehicle. It suits divers, families and travelers on a budget who want space to cook.
At a glance
Highlights
- Drive-thru air and Nitrox station
- House reef with small wreck
- Boat dives to Klein Bonaire
- Studios to 3-bedroom apartments
- Good value for divers
Amenities
Rooms and suites
- Studios
- One-bedroom apartments
- Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments
- Three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartments
- Kitchen or kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave, plus air conditioning
Restaurants and bars
The resort is not all-inclusive. Many guests cook in their apartments and eat out at the on-site restaurants.
- Blennies: à la carte lunch and dinner every day
- Ingredients: Mediterranean cooking with ocean views
- Pool bar: seaside bar by the pool, with a swim-up bar
Beach, pools and spa
There are 2 outdoor pools with loungers and umbrellas. The resort faces the reef rather than a wide sandy beach, and you enter the water from the shore for snorkeling and diving. There is no spa.
Activities and entertainment
Diving is the main activity. Custom dive boats run morning and afternoon trips to Klein Bonaire, about 10 minutes away, and the house reef has a coral restoration site and a small wreck. The drive-thru fill station makes shore diving around the island simple. The resort also offers vehicle rental, bicycles, a playground and supervised kids’ activities for a fee.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: shore and boat divers, families and budget travelers who want an apartment.
- Consider another resort if: you want a sandy beach, a spa or a luxury feel.
Getting there from Flamingo International Airport
Flamingo International Airport (BON) is about 4 miles away, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car. The resort offers an airport shuttle for a fee, which must be requested 72 hours before arrival.
Book a private transfer in advance so a driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to the resort.
Good to know
- Self parking is free
- A security deposit is payable at the property
- The minimum check-in age is 18
- Cribs are not available, but babysitting can be arranged for a fee
Location of Buddy Dive Resort
FAQ about Buddy Dive Resort
Is Buddy Dive Resort all-inclusive?
No. Meals are paid separately, and apartments have kitchen facilities.
What is the drive-thru fill station?
A station where divers pick up air or Nitrox tanks without leaving their vehicle.
Is there a house reef?
Yes, with a coral restoration site and a small wreck.
Are boat dives offered?
Yes, morning and afternoon trips, including to Klein Bonaire.
How many pools are there?
2 outdoor pools.
Is there a sandy beach?
No wide sandy beach; you enter the water from the shore.
Is there a spa?
No.
How far is the airport?
About 4 miles, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Can I rent a car at the resort?
Yes, vehicle rental is available.
Are children welcome?
Yes. There is a playground and paid kids' activities.
