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Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn

P.O. Box 68, Bonaire
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Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn
Ranked #8 of 21 Bonaire B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

First, this is not one of those fancy resorts with it's own retaurant, bar, etc.. If that's what you are looking for, there are other options. On the other hand, if you want a little more intimacy, privacy, and want the most value for your money, you can't lose here. They have a number of apartments, but my wife and... More

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Cologne
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

If you want relaxed diving, this is your place. Everyone is friendly and easy going. Whenever you are ready after arriving they'll nicely set you up with your equipment and will explain you the system (for joining the boat trips and having your tanks ready for night dives) which works like a charm. We had a room by the pool... More

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Washington, DC
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

This is a place were people book their room at the end of the dive vacation for the next year. Their website tells you exactly what to expect and shows photos of the rooms. The guests know quite often each other as they come back again and again. My reason for returning is their dive shop. There are two small... More

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Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Carib Inn. All went very well. I felt that most who were on vacation there were return vacationers. At sunset each night. All seem to congregate by the ocean side to watch the sunset and laugh! The house cleaning staff was very happy and helpful. Our room was the smallest in... More

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Toronto
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011 via mobile

Right on the ocean, just gear up and dive! Simple appartments are the best value in the carribean! Caters to serious divers, not party divers. Boat dives can be 90 minutes in length if the divers want to stay down that long. They treat divers like adults. Most visitors are repeat visitors! And become lifelong friends. We have been staying... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2011
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We lodged elsewhere, but booked our diving through Carib Inn based on our own pre-travel research. Can't say enough nice things about them. They were attentive, safe, and their service was impeccable. We hadn't been in the water diving for a number of years, so we booked a refresher course through the resort. Gary, our divemaster, and Melanie, a divemaster... More

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Roselle, Illinois
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2011

I've been to Bonaire 14 times and I've stayed at Carib Inn about half. Nothing compares to the staff here. Dive staff are friendly and helpful. We got our dive certifications here through rescue diver and all of the training was excellent. The dive boats are small, holding about 12 people, and go out twice a day. You sign up... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2011

The reason to go to Bonaire is to dive and the Carib Inn caters to a diver's every need. The hotel is not fancy but totally adequate as base to all the diving you care to do. The staff expect you to know what you are doing but are more than willing to help out if you ask. The pool... More

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Brownsburg, IN
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2011
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My family of 6 stayed here for 3 weeks in the summer of 2010. We rented the house they offer, and had a great time. We ate breakfast on the porch each morning, followed by a dive, and some relaxation, then another dive in the afternoon. The cleaning lady came by daily and was super thorough...she mopped every day! The... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2011
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Carib Inn is perfect for divers enjoying Bonaire's reefs. My family has stayed here annually for more than 20 years and I've been there for 5 of them. All units have some cooking facilities, many have full kitchens. We have breakfast and lunch in and sample the increasing number of good restaurants for dinner. Rooms are not fancy, but very... More

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