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

Offering 2 outdoor pools and an on-site dive shop, Buddy Dive Resort is located right in front of a popular diving spot in Kralendijk. All accommodation 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 Dive Resort is complete with 2 restaurants and a pool bar, 2 swimming pools and 2 raised sand beaches, plus a dive 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 Dive Resort. Free parking is available on site.

Couples particularly 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 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single 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:

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

Host Information

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

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

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

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

Most popular facilities
  • 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 possible 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
  • Linen
  • 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 terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    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
Transport
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Children's playground
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

Property practices

This property has told us they 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 16:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 250 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 199. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of US$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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Buddy Dive Resort

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Live music/performance
    • Private beach area
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming Pool

  • 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:

    • Blennies Restaurant
    • Ingridients Restaurant

  • Check-in at Buddy Dive Resort is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

  • The prices at Buddy Dive Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

  • 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). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

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

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

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

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