Hello -

any experiences at the lion's dive that anyone would care to share? I am staying there June 22-29 and am wondering what it's realy like. My wife and I are divers, so we'll be happy - but we are bringing my mother to look after our 1yr old while in the water. I understand the pool is smallish, but seems nice. and the "sunning area" faux beach by the water looks inviting. Any experience/opinions?

thanks a bunch

Chris

Never stayed there but I have been on the grounds several times and have taken a tour of the rooms. The rooms are nice, the grounds are well kept and the restuarant on site is very good. Watch out for Kirk, he WILL charm you into desert! I have heard nothing but good about the dive operation. We stay at Buddy which is next door, the dive docks actually join together. I am sure you will enjoy the stay. I assume you have seen their web site. http://www.lionsdivebonaire.com/index.shtml

Lions Den is nice....we looked at the rooms and the ammenities seemed good....I think upstairs units are better....the pool is small but if your mom is watching the kids...it may be too her benifit...there is an area to enter the ocean from the resort also...the restauraunt is top notch....and you are a stones throw from alot of other eating establishments. Plus just down the road apiece from the "famous" Richter family Cams!

Christopher-
The Lion's Dive is great. The people are friendly and helpful and the dive operation is first rate. Please say hi to Ian for us. (He did our open water cert.) The pool will be fine for your child. Several times throughout our stay there were several local kids playing and swimming in the pool. They looked like they were having a blast.
Dain

Just returned from 5 weeks at Lions and loved every minute of it. It was our 8th. trip to Bonaire and about the 4th. time we have stayed at Lions. We had a large one bedroom on the ground floor, and that worked great with hauling dive gear in and out. Some of the one bedroom units are very small. You didn't say what size unit you have, but all the two bedrooms are upstairs. If you are staying in a one bedroom, they will charge you extra for use of the sofa bed. I don't think the pool is that small. One part of the pool is just a foot deep, so it would be a good spot for grandma and the baby to cool off. Take lots of bug repellent for evenings. Sometimes the bugs aren't bad, but then a little rain falls and there they are, so better to be prepared.
The Lions Den Restaurant is one of the best on the island. Lobster night is not to be missed. You should see the size of the lobsters! Kirk, his wife Rosaura and all the staff were great. Tell Kirk that I still think Erick is the cutest!
The dive shop personnel are all very helpful. We especially liked Ian and Eddie, who are both fairly new to Bonaire. Francey has been there since about 1993, and always makes us feel welcome, even in the past when we haven't dove with BonBini Divers.
Have a great time, and if you have any more questions, feel free to email me personally. Karen in Flagstaff, Arizona

What night is lobster night??
Annie

Here is a picture of our friends eating lobster at Lions Dive Restaurant..

wow-
great info - thanks! we are staying in a two BR _on the 2nd floor I take it - and that shallow part of the pool sounds great! I cant wait to try the resturant - aw - I can't wait to get there!!!

Lobster night is Tuesday, if I remember it correctly. Kirk tries to have several specials each week. If you are staying at Lions, just watch the menu boards. He posts his dinner specials in the morning. And speaking of morning, the breakfasts that are included in the Lions dive packages are fantastic. There are several choices off a menu rather than the usual buffets offered at other resorts.

Karen's correct...Lobster night was Tuesday when we were there in April. Delicious!!Ummmmmmmm!!

You will love it there. We're going back for our 3rd time this November. Quiet, family oriented, and the pool isn't that small-just hotel sized. The shallow part will be perfect for your little one.

We love having a kitchen. We're staying in the same unit as last time, on the second floor. And the restaurant is fantastic!

Mananita was my instructor for ow cert. She is a wonderful teacher, and I learned a lot from her. Can't wait to dive with Bon Bini again!

E-mail me at mkp2@earthlink.net if you have any specific questions I might be able to answer.