This is our 2nd stay at BOA - our first was our wedding 11 months ago. The location is perfect - a short walk to town for groceries, and shops without all the noise of the outdoor restaurants etc. It's on the water (across the street) with a pool to float in and the ocean swimming lanes are also right out front. *You can see the ocean from each rooms patio.
The dive shop (Buddy Dive outlet) & staff are friendly & helpful and it is small enough you dont get "swallowed" by a resort & get out to see Bonaire not the compound you are staying in.
Staff are great - will help you with whatever you need. They are as attentive or as we like -inattentive as you need - if you want something - just ask. Rooms are clean, simple with whatever you need, we did pack a few things that were essential to us - but have found we can get them in Bonaire without packing them down (bbq tongs, chef knife, champagne flutes, pool floaties, etc).
*There is a main BBQ for all to use which you can buy charcoal for and as well- there are now single use ones in the rooms which is a great touch - we just put ours in the big BBQ as we did not want to smoke out our neighbors.
The boys in the office can help you with whatever you need (including translations for dutch foodstuff instructions) as well as suggestions for things you may wish to try or experience. (fishing, windsurf, land/water sailing, parks etc).
Most folks who stay here are return guests - they are quiet, respectful, & friendly. It is a family place with all ages staying here and geting along. It is a warm and comfortable environment, where you will see or meet the others staying there and even if they speak another language everyone still is friendly & pleasent.
Parking is TIGHT - so if you rent a big Hilux truck you will have trouble fitting in between the "lines".
This is not a place for people who are "high maintenance". Residents clean their own dishes, there arent hairdryers, and the living rooms dont have aircos, but there is always a breeze and ceiling fans. The kitchens are stocked with blender, toaster, micro, fridge/freezer, pots & pans & range top. The bedrooms are simple and if you want to sleep in the same bed as your partner - the girls will push the singles together & makeit into a king bed.
BOA is a beautiful, simple apartment complex made for ease of living & diving in Bonaire. Also we found it to be one of the best dive spots on the island.
Our thanks to Muys, Dennis, Niels, Rob & his dive staff for a great vacation again.. Masha Danki!!! Ayo!
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