• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Offering 2 outdoor pools and an on-site dove shop, Buddy Dove Resort is located right in front of a popular diving spot in Kralendijk. All accommodations offers free Wi-Fi and sea views. All units have air-conditioned bedrooms, cable TV, a kitchen and every bedroom has its own bathroom, plus either a porch or balcony with views of the blue ocean or tropical garden. The apartments also feature a living area for your privacy and comfort. The choice of spacious studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments can easily accommodate single travelers, couples and friends, families as well as whole groups. Buddy Dove Resort is complete with 2 restaurants and a pool bar, 2 swimming pools and 2 raised sand beaches, plus a dove shop and activity center. You can also find shops, restaurants and bars in central Kralendijk, a 5 minute drive away. Flamingo International Airport and the nearest beaches are a 15-minute drive from Buddy Dove Resort. Free parking is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kralendijk
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Reagan
    United States of America United States of America
    Great people and beautiful dive site right at resort
  • Alexander
    United States of America United States of America
    Room had a balcony that overlooked the ocean, spectacular. Staff was incredibly helpful.
  • Tim
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Friendly staff, good food, good diveshop and service, nice location, they really take care of the reef

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 19 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Property info

Buddy Dive is a full service dive resort right at the waterfront. The resort has eleven modern buildings with spacious studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments, with each bedroom having its own separate bathroom. The hotel also houses a complete dive center & activity desk, 2 swimming pools (incl. 1 pool bar), 2 restaurants (open daily), vehicle rental and our famous drive-thru fill station. We cater to single travelers, couples, families as well as whole groups.

Neighborhood info

Buddy Dive is located in the quiet neighborhood of Hato, only 5 minutes driving distance from Kralendijk and its many shops and restaurants. The airport is a 15 minute drive away.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Dutch

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Ingridients Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      French • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Blennies Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Caribbean • Dutch • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Buddy Dive Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Tile/Marble floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Transportation
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Playground
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Buddy Dive Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Buddy Dive Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Buddy Dive Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of $250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Buddy Dive Resort

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Buddy Dive Resort on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Buddy Dive Resort (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Buddy Dive Resort is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Buddy Dive Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Live music/Performance
    • Private beach area
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming pool

  • Buddy Dive Resort is 1.9 miles from the center of Kralendijk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Buddy Dive Resort on this page.

  • Buddy Dive Resort has 2 restaurants:

    • Ingridients Restaurant
    • Blennies Restaurant

  • The prices at Buddy Dive Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Buddy Dive Resort (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.