Van der Valk Plaza Beach Resort Bonaire

The resort is amazing! Part of the hotel has been renovated recently and we would definitely recommend to stay in this part. The rooms are spacey and clean. The swimming pools are very nice and the drinks at the beach bar were tasty. Even though the restaurant is not really big and there is not a lot of food compared to other all inclusive resorts, the food is freshly prepared and delicious. The house reef is nice for snorkeling but we would recommend renting a car so that other places like 1000 steps and Washington Slagbaai National Park can also be explored.

The hotel grounds are lovely, but there is a lot of construction, going on to renovate and increase the size of the hotel complex. The newer rooms are much nicer than the older ones. The large pool is very lovely with the exception of all the seagulls that keep pooping in it and the cloudiness of the water. Wished I had a water test kit with me to see how clean/safe the water was. Most of the staff were quite nice With the exception of one or two at the front desk who lacked professional training. There is no beach, so if you’re a beach walker, this isn’t your place. You are right on the water, but it is very rocky, water shoes, a must. The seawater is beautiful, lots of marine life, right there, good snorkeling. The dive masterwas incredibly wonderful. The food was similar to being on a cruise ship where it’s the same thing every day with little variation. Luckily, we got a great deal on this trip. Otherwise we would have been quite disappointed.

Absolutely amazing vacation. The hotel is under construction, but I expect the new addition to be just as wonderful! We stayed in the old part of the resort. The room was comfortable and the housekeepers were great. The food was good...fish, pork, lamb and vegan every night. My son ate sushi the whole vacation! The service was spectacular-dinner, diving, bar, front desk! My son and husband dove on our reef almost everyday we were there and absolutely loved it (they averaged 3 dives a day all around Bonaire). I snorkeled the reef and it was lovely. Lots of life! I would highly recommend this resort!

Stayed 1 week on the new villa island booked via Correndon .|The accommodation is a small,but brand new apartment which comes well equipped aside from a very bright hall light sensor which wakes you up every time someone leaves the room! Food,drinks and service from all departments is excellent! I would also recommend the snorkeling safari which is a free activity. In that case arrange your ( free) equipment and bring it to the meeting place. 'Spider' gave the session and it was really great! The resort is also undergoing a renovation but we did not experience any disruption. Sometimes the resort and restaurant is a little busier due to cruise ship passengers or locals attending eg Fathers Day celebrations and service standards were a little lower. One evening when my husband was walking back to our accommodation he was offered a lift in one of the hotel golf carts. It turned out that the driver was the resort owner, a lovely touch!|Conclusion: a great place to stay in the new accommodation!

We recently stayed here with a group of over 30 people and unfortunately, the experience did not live up to expectations—especially for the price of $3,475 per week per room. The rooms themselves were poorly maintained: holes in the walls where the ac unit was connected , no screens on the windows, windows will not open or close, doors that didn’t close properly with crack around the door frame, and underperforming air conditioning made it uncomfortable, especially in the summer heat. The holes and crack allow bugs to come in and bite you while you sleep, but fortunately they have a can of insecticide for each room. For the price, we expected much better upkeep and attention to basic guest comfort. The pool area was also a concern. Despite posted rules, staff did not enforce them, leading to an environment that felt like aesthetics were more important than guest comfort. It’s clear that ownership is more focused on appearances than actual guest experience or comfort. It’s also hard not to wonder about how the staff is treated. Staff may not be paid a livable wage—while ownership continues to profit off guests staying in substandard conditions. This was a big trip for our group, and we had high hopes. Unfortunately, we’ll likely be looking elsewhere next time.

Our stay at the Van Der Valk Plaza in Bonaire was absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrived, we felt relaxed and well taken care of. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making the experience even more enjoyable.||The food was outstanding—fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. We especially loved the nightly sushi and fresh fish options. And the desserts? Truly top shelf—some of the best we’ve ever had at a resort!||The pool area was gorgeous, and one of our favorite things was that we never had to fight for a chair. It was easy to unwind in such a peaceful setting. The beach was clean and the snorkeling right from shore was some of the best we’ve experienced in the Caribbean—vibrant marine life just steps from our room.||We rented a scooter during our stay, and highly recommend it as a fun, easy way to explore the island.||We couldn’t be more pleased with our stay and are already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend this resort to anyone visiting Bonaire!

For the price, it was a pretty good stay. Positives were the awesome dive shop/dive staff on site, convenient easy snorkeling right off beach, and fresh fish catch of day that you can select your preferred cut and have cooked to your preference. Areas of improvement/side notes: bar/pool/beach service pretty slow, and very little variety of meals from day to day, and no ice machine on resort (bring your own insulated cup to minimize wait for drink and not having to worry about an ice machine.

I gave the Plaza a low mark because of the problems with our room. Toilet and shower drains backed up. We were given access to the room next door since no one was there but it had a very bad smell like mold. This was in the old section room 2015 and 2014. Seemed to be the ‘American’ section.|The food while ok was always a repeat. What wasn’t used one day was there the next.|Toucan Diving was the bright spot. Well run operation with great people. The dives were safe and fun. Lots of small stuff with tarpon, turtles and eels in between. Guys, you did a great job!!!