Black Durgon Inn is a wonderful place to stay for someone who loves the ocean, snorkels or dives. It isn't a luxury hotel, so don't expect it. The owner is fair and honest. He will make sure you are safe and take care of your diving needs. The dock is a magnificent place to dive off of. Even if this... More

Experienced Bonaire diving group tried new accommodations. The location and reef are very good. Access to small wall is as close as getting in the water. This is one of the better sites on this end of the island. Diving gas was a problem. The manager ONLY allows air that he provides (and you pay for separately) to be used... More

This was our best diving trip to date. We stayed at Divers Paradise Apartments which are just a few minutes walk away from Black Durgon Inn and Scuba Center. The apartment was basic with a kitchen (dishes, silverware, pans, stovetop, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, full refridgerator) and the bedroom had an air conditioner. There was cable TV and the view... More

History repeats itself…….another fantastic trip to Bonaire and The Black Durgon. This is our second visit in as many years. We returned primarily to have the pleasure of staying again at The Black Durgon. Al, the owner, only lets the nicest, most interesting and courteous people stay at his rustic resort on the sea. We spent most of our time... More

This was our third time at the BDI. Had previously travelled there with oldest daughter three years ago. Brought all the kids this time. The place still maintains it's charm. It has very basic accomodations, but they are spotlessly clean. The place sits right on the water, just north of Small Wall. Small Wall is an excellent site, so much... More

This was our first time to Bonaire. I have to say that nearly everyone we met at Black Durgon Inn had been there many times before. The location at the Small Wall dive site or the Black Durgon dive site is right there! Other divers get there by boat, but not us!! The main draw is certainly diving and the... More

Stayed in the apts at Divers Paradise that were very good. The Black Durgon is set up for budget minded travelers who like to shore dive. I prefer boat dives. Al set us up with Yellow Submarine dive shop. Only a mile from the resort, fair service.. Plus's are the apts (Black Durgon rooms looked very dark) and the price,... More

My review will be LONG & SWEET! Rick and I came to the Black Durgon after reading the reviews. It sounded just perfect for us. We arrived the first time June 9 2008, Rick got scuba certified and I began my cert. Met such great people, most if not all divers. Loved the Black Durgon & Al so much, decided... More

The BDI is an affordable, spartan, minimalistic, clean accommodation. Breakfasts are adequate, healthy and basic. The shared refrigerator system did not work so well for us as food and beverages were removed by others during our stay. The diving from the pier is spectacular and dramatic with tarpon, turtle and giant trevally. The room had A/C, a fan, and a... More