Hotels and Lodging

News about hotels, resorts, apartments, villas, condos, and other lodgings,

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Golden Reef Inn Launches New Web Site

Golden Reef Inn has just announced that they have launched a new, renovated web site with the goal of having it be more user-friendly for their guests.

The website is full of new pictures of the Golden Reef Inn property and their accommodations.  Visitors can also view room rates, packages, as well as specials that the property is currently offering.  Via an on-line translator, the site can be viewed in many different languages, such as Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, or more.

Using the new highlighted menu bar, visitors will be able to make direct inquiries or book on-line.  The new Links page provides information that will help visitors to Bonaire learn more about the island or find other activities to plan during their vacation.

To view the new web site, click here.  (Source:  Golden Reef Inn)

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 Offers 15% Discount for Stays August through November, 2010

Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 is pleased to announce that those making a new reservation for travel August 1st through November 30th will receive a 15% discount off the already low rates the villa offers.  Accommodating up to ten persons, the villa is ideally set up for divers and is located directly on the ocean.

Since the villa can accommodate up to ten persons, the 15% discount makes for an economical stay while still enjoying oceanfront vacationing on Bonaire.  Costs are as low as $49.58 per person per night (plus tourist tax and cleaning fees) for a group a six staying for a week, while a group or family of ten will enjoy a per person per night rate of only $36.55 (plus tourist tax and cleaning fees) for a weekly stay.  Oceanfront living has never been easier or more economical than during such a special.

The property completed major renovations in 2009 and those vacationing at Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 will have the use of up to five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a large and fully equipped kitchen, a third-floor roof-top terrace, new furniture in the living area, and a cable TV/DVD player and WIFI access. 

Located at Hamlet #9, Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 offers the ease of diving from your own property, as the famous “Cliff” dive site is only 100 feet from the property’s beach.  Two diving facilities are within a short walk of the villa: Dive Friends Bonaire @ Hamlet to the north, and Captain Don’s Habitat to the south.

Those contemplating a Bonaire vacation during this special from August 1st through November 30th can also enjoy Bonaire Dive Into Summer events through September 30th, Celebrate Our Planet Week in August, or the Bonaire International Sailing Regatta in October.

When making a reservation, please reference “August-November Savings” to receive your 15% discount from the normal rates.  All reservations must be booked and deposited no later than October 30, 2010; new reservations are subject to availability.

Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 is one of Bonaire’s premier oceanfront properties offering villa-style vacationing.  It offers affordable accommodations for any Bonaire visitor, but especially caters to those coming to the island to dive.  For additional information or to check availability, visit their web site at by clicking here, or e-mail info@bonaireoceanfrontvilla.com. (Source:  Bonaire Oceanfront Villa)

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Bonaire’s First Eco-Lodge, the Auriga EcoLodge, is Open and Accepting Guests

A unique new opportunity has recently presented itself for those wishing to come to Bonaire and truly “get away from it all.” The Auriga EcoLodge Bonaire, located at Rancho San Miguel, is now open. 

Auriga is an excellent addition to an island which is working toward ecological and environmental improvements. The lodge is located about fifteen minutes from Kralendijk, and its remote location provides ample opportunity to view Bonaire’s flourishing bird life, diverse cacti, and prolific iguana population. The property is solar powered, and it was built with sustainable materials and with only limited quantities of plastic. The grounds feature many native trees and also have a preserved natural area. Expansion of native plants and trees is part of the ongoing plan for Auriga.

The area has access to trails and roads for hiking and biking in the nearby countryside and to the sea. The top of the Auriga lodge features a stargazer platform, with a 360 degree view of the night sky promising good viewing of owls, bats, and night birds.  The lodge has two double bedrooms and a kitchen area along with a garden. It can accommodate groups up to four people. Internet access is also available.  For more information, contact Hans or Jenny at phone 791-6272. (Source:  Auriga EcoLodge)

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Club Roomers Welcomes Back Jim Gilmour for an Evening of Contemporary Folk Music

Club Roomers will host a musical evening on Friday, April 16th, 2010, when Jim Gilmour returns to present an evening of contemporary folk music that is called, “Not your Daddy’s folk music.”

Bonaire’s own Gio Mercera will be accompanying Jim on keyboard.  The evening will begin with Hotel Roomers’ usual Happy Hour with half-price drinks from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  An optional full BBQ buffet (all you can eat) will be served at 6:00 PM, for FL 35.00 (about $19.70), and the concert will begin at 7:00 PM.  Admission is FL 15.00 (about $8.50) per person for a donation to the Club Roomers Charity Fund, but Club Roomers members are free.  Reservations are recommended (call 717-7488) for those who wish to enjoy the BBQ buffet.

Those interested can preview some of Jim’s tunes on his just-released CD, Flatworld, by clicking here.  (Source:  Roomers Bonaire)

Monday, April 12, 2010

Golden Reef Inn Rolls Back Pricing to 2006 for Summer and Fall Travel in 2010

Golden Reef Inn has recently announced special pricing for the Stay, Dive, & Drive Special and their Stay and Drive Special.

These 7-night packages are now priced at $549.00 per person for the Stay, Dive, & Drive Special, and $425.00 per person for the Stay and Drive Special, available from May 1st through November 1st, 2010. These packages include 7 nights accommodations, taxes, and surcharges, as well as a variety of other benefits.  Prices are based on double occupancy, but a single supplement is available at additional charge as are additional nights.  For additional information, visit their web site by clicking here. (Source:  Golden Reef Inn)

Monday, March 15, 2010

Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 Offers Low-Season Savings

Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 is pleased to announce that it is offering a low season savings of 10% discount from the normal rates for any new booking for travel May 1st through May 28th, and July 3rd through December 17th, 2010.  Since the villa can accommodate up to ten persons, a family or group of friends can enjoy economical oceanfront living while enjoying all that Bonaire has to offer. 

Costs are as low as $52.50 per person per night (plus tourist tax and cleaning fees) for a group a six, while a group or family of ten will enjoy a per person per night rate of only $38.70 (plus tourist tax and cleaning fees).  Oceanfront living has never been easier or more economical than during such a low season special.

The property completed major renovations in 2009 and those contemplating a vacation to Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 will have the use of up to five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a large and fully equipped kitchen, a third-floor roof-top terrace, new furniture in the living area, and a cable TV/DVD player and WIFI access. 

Located at Hamlet #9, Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 offers the ease of diving from your own property, as the famous “Cliff” dive site is only 100 feet from the property’s beach.  Two diving facilities are within a short walk of the villa: Dive Friends Bonaire @ Hamlet to the north, and Captain Don’s Habitat to the south.

Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 will provide the perfect “home-away-from-home” during any Bonaire vacation, and especially so during the numerous events and festivals the island will host during the 2010 low season.  Those planning a trip now can take advantage of these events, and plan their visit to coincide with the Bonaire Free Diving Event (May, 2010), the annual Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival (May 27-30), Bonaire Dive Into Summer (June through September, 2010), or the Bonaire International Sailing Regatta (October 3-9, 2010).

When making a reservation, please reference “Low-Season-Savings” to receive your 10% discount from the normal rates.  All reservations must be booked and deposited no later than October 15, 2010; new reservations are subject to availability.

Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 is one of Bonaire’s premier oceanfront properties offering villa-style vacationing.  It offers affordable accommodations for any Bonaire visitor, but especially caters to those coming to the island to dive.  For additional information or to check availability, visit their web site at www.bonaireoceanfrontvilla.com, or e-mail by clicking here. (Source:  Bonaire Oceanfront Villa)

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Sand Dollar Condominium Resort Announces New Management

Sand Dollar Condominium Resort is pleased to announce that Gilberto Lira has been named General Manager effective immediately.

Mr. Lira is of Antillean birth, and he has more than twenty years of experience in the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industry within the Antilles. He has worked in management positions in several highly regarded Caribbean resorts—Sunset Beach Resort, Divi Flamingo Beach, and the Plaza Resort in Bonaire, La Cabana and Divi Tamarijn in Aruba, and Pelican Resorts and Atrium Beach Resort in Sint Maarten, and he’ll bring the skills, drive, and enthusiasm to focus upon high quality service and customer satisfaction.

Gilberto has a BS in Hospitality Management from Florida International University and a diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management from the Aruban Hospitality Trade Training Center, along with a certification in Leadership & Motivation from Cornell University and training certifications from the Caribbean Hospitality Training Institute. He speaks fluent English, Spanish, Dutch, and Papiamentu.

Sand Dollar is one of the premier oceanfront condominium resorts on Bonaire. All rooms have a view of the water and are steps away from diving and snorkeling on Sand Dollar’s famous house reef, Bari. Sand Dollar not only offers a 5-star PADI dive shop, photo shop, tennis courts, a pool, and high-speed Internet, but also has other conveniences within walking distance—a bank, a grocery store, deli, full-service gym, liquor store, drug store, restaurants, and Kralendijk, the capital of Bonaire.

For additional information about the resort, visit their web site by clicking here, or email info@sanddollarbonaire.com. (Source:  Sand Dollar Condominium Resort)

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Spa at Habitat Opens, Launches New Web Site

The Spa at Habitat has opened its doors just in time for the holiday season and it has launched a brand new web site offering a 10% discount on appointments made in advance.

The Spa at Habitat offers a full line of individual or couples massages by the sea, along with a large menu of nail care services or body treatments.  Run by Omaira Nicolaas and Alda Dirksz, both of whom are well known in the spa world of Bonaire, this new addition will prove to be popular with guests staying in the northern hotels or even those in private villas in Sabadeco.

The Spa is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM through to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Services for times other than these are by appointment only.  The Spa is also proud to be a smoke-free environment, and one can sip a complimentary coffee, tea, or water while being pampered.  Organic body lotions and treatments are available for sale, and they make wonderful holiday gifts.

They’ve just launched a new web site, available by clicking here.  For those who wish to make an appointment in advance of their arrival on Bonaire, the Spa offers a 10% discount for online reservations.  (Source:  The Spa at Habitat)

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Bonaire Oceanfront Villa Is Ready for 2009/2010 Season

With a villa ideally set up for divers and which can accommodate up to ten persons, Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 is pleased to announce that it has completed major renovations in 2009 and the property is now ready to accept divers and leisure vacationers during the upcoming high season in 2010.  Over the past two years, the villa has received a variety of improvements that can only enhance the experience that divers will have when vacationing at the property.

The kitchen has been completely redone and enlarged to twice its previous size.  It now sports all new appliances, including a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and coffeemaker, as well as new windows and cabinetry.

The villa’s outdoor living spaces have all been upgraded:  The third-floor roof-top terrace has new terra cotta tile flooring, while the two bedroom balconies on the second floor have had roofs added to them, allowing all-day use regardless of the weather.  The backyard covered patio has been updated, including new teak furniture.  Lighting has been added to the seaside pavilion, so it can be enjoyed during evening hours.

The interior has also been refurbished with new furniture in the living area and a cable TV/DVD player and WIFI access.  Three bathrooms have been totally renovated, while the other two have new tile and fixtures.  All bedrooms have new split-unit air-conditioning, which offers quiet functioning as compressors are outside.

The entire exterior of the villa has been freshly painted, and the parking area enlarged to accommodate up to three vehicles.

Those contemplating Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 for their next Bonaire vacation can visit the newly expanded web site located at www.bonaireoceanfrontvilla.com, which highlights new amenities for the property, as well as an amplified image gallery and an up-to-date availability calendar.

Throughout the site, visitors will find current images of the villa, showing exactly the conditions that those booking their next Bonaire vacation will find.  The image gallery, located at www.bonaireoceanfrontvilla.com/pictures.html, has been augmented with clear thumbnail images, which are clickable for enlarged images of the villa’s exterior, interior, and roof-top terraces.  Additionally, stunning sunsets of the Caribbean Sea offer a taste of what those staying at Bonaire Oceanfront Villa will experience.

The availability calendar, which can be viewed at www.bonaireoceanfrontvilla.com/calendar.html, is new to the site, and can provide an “at-a-glance” check of which dates are still available for upcoming travel plans.  Confirmation of your travel dates can be easily completed via an e-mail to the villa’s property manager at info@bonaireoceanfrontvilla.com.

Located at Hamlet #9, Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 offers the ease of diving from your own property, as the famous “Cliff” dive site is only 100 feet from the property’s beach.  The villa accommodates up to ten persons comfortably with five bedrooms and five baths.  Two diving facilities are within a short walk of the villa: Dive Friends Bonaire @ Hamlet to the north, and Captain Don’s Habitat to the south.

Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9 is one of Bonaire’s premier oceanfront properties offering villa-style vacationing.  It offers affordable accommodations for any Bonaire visitor, but especially caters to those coming to the island to dive.  For additional information or to check availability, visit their web site at www.bonaireoceanfrontvilla.com. (Source:  Bonaire Oceanfront Villa 9)

Friday, September 18, 2009

Buddy Dive Resort Hosts Their Annual Planet Ocean Fest Underwater Photography Seminar

Buddy Dive Resort will once again host their Planet Ocean Fest this November/December, when noted photographers share their tips and knowledge with those wishing to improve upon their photographic skills.

This year, from November 28th until December 18th, John Wall, Manager of Buddy Dive Resort’s digital photo shop, will host the annual photo underwater photography seminar. The weekly program includes three (digital) photo classes and photo safaris (underwater). The price for this program is only $100 during this time-frame for guests of Buddy Dive Resort, Belmar Oceanfront Apartments, and Caribbean Club Bonaire.  Others who are not staying with these resorts can sign up for the cost of $225.00 per person.  For more information about the Planet Ocean Fest daily program, click here.

To make the seminar even more enticing, during the Planet Ocean Fest, participants may book a Drive & Dive package and every second diver dives for free.  The Drive & Dive package includes accommodation for 8 days (7 nights), a rental vehicle (double cabin pick-up truck or van) for 7 days, 6 boat dives, 6 days of unlimited air fills, free nitrox for those certified in its use, daily American-style breakfast buffet, a welcome drink, free “Manager’s Rum Punch Party”, airport transfer, and all government taxes.  Rates begin at $719 per person, based on six persons occupying a three-bedroom apartment.  (Source:  Buddy Dive Resort)