Bonaire - you probably know it as Diver’s Paradise - you may also know that it has 86 dive sites, is home to over 57 species of soft and hard coral and more than 400 recorded fish species. What you might not know is that is has nearly as many resorts, rental villas, condo complexes and boutique hotels to choose from.

For those seeking a bustling resort with entertainment, onsite shopping and swim-up pool bars, Bonaire certainly has them; budget-minded travelers have a healthy selection of inland options to consider, as do vacationers looking for private luxury villas. But when it comes to finding a small, intimate beachfront apartment property, the field narrows rapidly. If you’re looking for a one that also offers onsite management, housekeeping services, a full service PADI dive shop, dive dock and oceanside restaurant, then Den Laman should be your obvious choice.

Good Things Come in Small Packages

Making the decision to ditch the large resort or hotel stay in favor of a condo property gets much easier when you’ve found a complex offering as many amenities as Den Laman. With only 16 units, the property still manages to offer 6 different room categories: Island View or Ocean View Studio, Ocean View or Ocean Front One-Bedroom, Ocean View or Ocean Front Two-Bedroom and one truly unique Two-Bedroom Seaside Deluxe. No matter which option you choose, you’ll enjoy more space and more privacy in a Den Laman apartment than at a hotel. Factor in the cost savings from not having to eat out three times a day plus a hefty bar bill, and you’re also likely to find you have more money in your pocket at the end of the week. Having a complete kitchen doesn’t mean you must be a slave to it, but it can mean enjoying an al fresco breakfast without changing out of your jammies, enjoying a snack whenever you wish, or sipping your own mixologist-approved cocktails watching the sunset on your private balcony. Cheers!

So Much More Than Just a Room with a View

There’s a special feeling you get when staying in an apartment that simply can’t be duplicated by a hotel room stay. It’s that feeling of being more integrated, feeling like you live there. You can stretch out on the couch for an afternoon nap, experiment in the kitchen and cook up the fresh wahoo picked up from the fish monger that morning or try making a local dish from a recipe the housekeeping staff shared with you. Linger after your meal at the dining room table for as long as you want – there’s no one waiting for your table and no wait staff trying to chivvy you along. Don’t feel like cooking? Breeze N’ Bites Waterfront Restaurant on the ground floor has got you covered! But the bottom line is, you relax a bit more because it feels like home, at least temporarily.

Bari Reef: The Icing on the Cake

Staying in a vacation condo that is special on the inside is one thing, but staying in one that’s equally special outside is the icing on the cake. This is especially true when it comes to what you’ll find in Den Laman’s “front yard” – Bari Reef. Bari, rated the #1 reef in fish species richness (410 and counting!) is no more than a few steps away from your temporary home. PADI 5-Star Dive Friends Bonaire’s full-service dive operation, located on the Den Laman complex, gives you instant access to Bari Reef 24/7. Their facilities include a dive-dock, drive-up tank station, rinse tanks and gear storage area accessible 24/7. Den Laman Dollar guests have the added benefit of being able to pick up and drop off tanks at any of Dive Friends’ other locations.

Time to Break Out of the Conga Line

No matter how you slice it, a hotel stay simply cannot offer the privacy or peace that you’ll find at Den Laman, nor can it match the huge value and level of comfort you’ll experience, especially when reserving a Drive & Dive Package. This package, which includes accommodations, diving, breakfast and a rental truck, is the perfect option for Bonaire visitors who value their creature comforts as much as they appreciate instant access to adventure and exploration. Call today for details!

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