Buddy Dive Resort and Buddy Dive Bonaire

Oceanfront view of Buddy Dive Resort in Bonaire with apartments, dive facilities and waterfront access.

Buddy Dive Resort combines oceanfront accommodations with direct access to Bonaire diving.

Matthew Meier

Why Buddy Dive Resort Continues to Win Readers Choice Awards

There are many reasons why Buddy Dive has collected scores of Readers Choice awards ever since our survey was launched in 1994. Its comfortable accommodations and on-site amenities are unrivaled on Bonaire. The resort has two swimming pools, two restaurants (Ingridiënts and Blennies) and a full-service dive center with technical diving support.

Spacious Accommodations Designed for Divers

The spacious accommodations include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and studios that have ocean or garden views. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living area with cable TV, patio or balcony, air-conditioned bedrooms with their own bathroom with shower. The studios have a small kitchen, separate air-conditioned bedroom and a bathroom/shower.

Dive Packages, Boats and Bonaire Shore Diving Access

The resort takes pride in being a place that’s been “created by divers, for divers.” There are all-inclusive packages that include accommodation, such as boat diving, shore diving, free pickup truck rental and an unlimited air package. With a fleet of custom dive boats and a well-stocked “Drive Thru” that offers air and nitrox tanks, Buddy Dive Resort is the best choice for staying on Bonaire. All the shore sites can be accessed easily, plus there’s a delightful house reef that’s popular any time of the day and night.

Two French angelfish swimming on a coral reef in Bonaire

Buddy Dive’s central location on Bonaire means proximity to dozens of shore diving sites.

Bob Edwards

Service That Keeps Divers Coming Back

Buddy Dive’s knowledgeable, friendly team provides excellent guest service. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be spoiled. The resort enjoys one of the highest rates of repeat guests, and that’s because the staff treats you as a member of the Buddy Dive family.

Come have a memorable dive vacation that’s wrapped in warm hospitality and the comforts of home.

Your Diving Basecamp in Bonaire

Everything is at your fingertips (and fin tips!) at Buddy Dive Resort, thanks to its central location on the island of Bonaire. You’re close to all the shore-diving sites and the island’s fun attractions and activities. You can explore Kralendijk, the island’s charming capital city (its colorful architecture and restaurants reflect the island’s cultural diversity and influences).

A host of other fun and family-friendly activities on the island include visiting Washington-Slagbaai National Park, mangrove kayaking, windsurfing in Lac Bay, flamingo watching and adventure touring of inland caves.

2026 Readers Choice Awards

Buddy Dive Resort and its dive operation won 14 awards, including Quality of Facilities, Quality of Training and Courses, Quality of the Resort and Quality of the Restaurant.