By Rebecca D Wells (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 10:31 am: |
We bought a resort pkg from Back to the Caribbean when we were in Grand Caymen 2 yrs ago and we are electing to go to Bonaire as our destination. We are coming out July 15. Our resort is Hamlet Bonaire. Any comments on this resort? And is the location good? Thanks for any input. Can't wait to get there! Hi from San Antonio Tx, Becci and Todd Wells
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By Rebecca D Wells (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 10:47 am: |
Oh! I forgot to ask, can you snorkel/dive the beaches of the other resorts? In Cozumel, they let you use their beach access if you buy couple of drinks, but do they do that here? Also, anyone have a source for a good town/shoreline map which would show the resorts/restaurants as they are located. One more: how about credit cards/US dollars; travelors checks versus converting to gilders? Thanks
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By Cecil (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4643) on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 11:28 am: |
Rebecca, welcome. I have not stayed at Hamlet Village but did tour the resort a few weeks back. It's very nice and the rooms are nicely laid out and furnished. The common areas are quite pretty and pool looked inviting. The only minor nit is the ocean is a little walk down a hill. You will like that place.
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By carter farrell (BonaireTalker - Post #45) on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 4:28 pm: |
We stayed at the Hamlet a few years back and didn't see the hill Cecil mentioned. Hamlet Oasis is located next to Capt Dons and walking from one property to the other is natural. Our cottage was near to Don's and a distance from the pool. The water/reef is directly in the front of the property easily reached from one end of the property or between the oceanfront Villa s. I believe for a slight fee you can use Dons facilities as well. Other than an office we didn't experience any other facilities but Don's next door is a complete resort. The cottage we stayed in was good in every way and may even be classed as very good by Bonaire standards. We did have one issue with the double glass doors that we had a hard time locking. I am sure you will enjoy your visit
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By Ron Myers (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #270) on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 9:43 pm: |
We stayed there two years ago and thought the place to be quite nice. They are pretty new. A fresh water pool is a plus after a day of diving. As you face the water, go to the right of all the villas in front of you. There is a parking area with steps leading to the water. This is the dive site called "The Cliff" Go about three villa to your left for the entry; you will see a sand channel with a coral body to your right. Going left will take you to a nice wall dive that goes past Captain Don's and ends at the Buddy Dive dock, and it is an easy walk back to Hamlet Bonaire.
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By Rebecca D Wells (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 9:51 pm: |
thanks to all of you. I feel better now. Can't wait to get into that water and taste all that delightful cuisine. Will be down July 15. Keep the water warm for us!!!
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By Sue Britton (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 4:36 pm: |
We just got back from Bonaire & we stayed at Hamlet - it was lovely & the apartments were really great - the quality of the kitchenware was excellent, the decks were a good size too & quite private from the people next door.
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By Rebecca D Wells (BonaireTalker - Post #14) on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 9:35 pm: |
Thank Sue. Renting a scooter sounds good too. Wonder if we could get our BC and stuff on the back of one so we could SCOOT around to the dive sites???? Will look into this versus auto. Cheers, Becci
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