Eden Beach Resort - Bonaire

I'm not sure where all the pictures in previous reviews came from but I promise most of those beautiful pictures do not represent Eden Beach Resort that we experienced in Nov 2024. This place has fallen into disrepair without a doubt. Number one example is the dining area. We only ate breakfast there and that was enough and only because we pre paid for breakfast. There is no fancy looking buffet as depicted in other posts, including Resorts website, I will repeat again, nothing about those pictures depict what currently exists. The dining area is littered with defunct air conditioners, very few tables and chairs that should be thrown out and not be used to sit. The first morning we showed up there were only two tables set up, it looked like the restaurant had been shut down and closed. The final morning we were there the cook didn't show up. We sat down at a table and sat there for probably 10 minutes before we got up and found someone to help us. The waitress had to fix our plates since the cook was a no show. The rooms are satisfactory, cleaning service is every other day. Air conditioner worked and the shower was hot. There is no elevator so if you are on the 3rd floor expect to lug your luggage up the stairs. There is a nice pier to easily access the water for swimming and snorkeling. I went on a 3 hour snorkel trip to Klein island, it was ok, no coral, not sure if it is all dead or it just never existed this was our first time here. Although to be fair, my bar is pretty high since we were snorkeling in Palau last year. Prior to our final morning I pre-arranged, through the front desk, a taxi/shuttle for transport to the airport. The taxi was 20 minutes late. Overall our 5 days there was really bizarre, 100% not what we expected, we looked forward to our departure day. To call this a "beach resort" is a stretch for sure. It is a budget hotel. We were in Bonaire for free diving and snorkling. For those who are not familiar with Bonaire it is not a beach island, that would be Aruba.

This is m 5th visit to Bonaire. Parially due to financial reasons, I decided to stay at a 3-star rating resort instead of 4-stars. I was hesistant to book at Eden Beach Resort Bonaire at first, because a couple of years ago, the ratings were not that great. But this time I just wanted to go to Bonaire again (skipped 2023, I have been there from 2019 till 2022) and couldn't afford the 4-star all-inclusive resort I have visited four times anymore. Surprise, Eden Beach Resort Bonaire didn't disappoint me at all! I just wanted 11 days without a schedule (in the Netherlands, everything is by schedule, even visiting family or friends). So I booked a ground floor sudio (no. 401) with a kitchen and breakfast. The studio is US $199,= a night and in my opinion, it is worth it. The studio is spacious (40m2/430 sqf) and clean. A/C is there (modern inverter type). The cleaningstaff is very friendly. I wish I could speak Spanish, so I could thank them or explain to them cleaning is not needed today (I wanted to watch a Formula 1 race from 08:00-11:00). In the studio there is a double bed with 4 large cousions and 2 smaller, but firmer ones. For me, the matrass was great, better than I have at home (Ikea, one of the more expensive ones). There is a large cupboard/closet for haning and stacking clothes for 2 persons. Another 4-drawer cupboard, some storage room under the TV, a shoerack for at least 8 pairs of shoes direct at the entrance. Also, there is a table with four chairs, a kitchen with 3 sets of accessories (plates, bowles, cuttlery) a 4 gasburner stove with (gas) oven. The stove didn't work matches provided but I suggest you bring a lighter), but after asking the (very friendly clerk, he speaks many languages) within 2 minutes, one of the staffmembers fixed (out of gas probably or closed off because of low season). Pots (one large and one smaller both with lids) and a fryingpan with spatula's are provided just like a toaster, watercooker and coffeemaker (classic filter one, filters are there). The fridge (quite loud) is I think about 1.6 meters (5 ft 2") but has a seperate freezer (with ice cubes already provided). The shower is basic, but clean. Hot water is lukewarm, but when it is 35 degrees C/95 F, I really didn't mind. There is a bottle of shampoo and conditioner and a bar of handsoap. A large mirror and a mirror for shaving (or contactlenses in my case) is there. Also a 220V type F outlet and 110V type A, where you can also plug in Type C, E, F but of course only at 110V. Modern AC adapters, automatically adapt between 100V and 240V (please make sure your device is capable of doing that). There are more outlets (both 220V and 110V) in the studio. "My" studio was just about 25 steps away from the pool and maybe 100 from the beach. But first you have to pass your front garden (lighted if needed) with enough seating space for 6, a table and plants. You can see the parking lot just behind the pool and you can also see the bar. I was there just 2

Cleon makes a great Pina Colda! Easy beach access for diving or snorkeling! good safe parking for non guests. Stopped for a post dive drink! Super friendly bartender! Nice quiet beach side bar when the cruise ship isn't there ;) More words. More characters.