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Black Durgon Inn and Scuba Center

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Black Durgon Inn and Scuba Center
Ranked #11 of 21 Bonaire B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I have just returned from a family trip to the Black Durgon Inn, where I have stayed over 30 times in 11 years. It offers basic accommodation which is very clean, each room has air conditioning and en-suite shower and toilet facilities. The diving facilities are excellent, with 2 house reefs just off the end of the jetty. The breakfasts... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I went on two weeks vacations to Bonaire the past February. We actually stayed at Divers Paradise which is a complex of apartments also managed by Black Durgon’s Inn one block away from it. Therefore, we also had access to Black Durgon facilities. The apartment was great! It was very clean, neat and simple. The kitchen was... More

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Idaho
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

I ditto the previous reviewer (SofiaReiziger) so I won't go into many details. We've stayed at the sister lodging, Diver's Paradise Apartments, just a short but nice walk down the street. We will continue to go back to Black Durgon as we find it extremely convenient & affordable for diving. The grounds are very well kept, clean and beautiful. Al... More

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Curacao
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

This is the best small and inexpensive hotel to stay, especially if you are a diver or snorkeler. The ocean in front of the Inn is full of fish and Small Wall is just a few kicks away. We have stayed numerous times at Black Durgon Inn during the last 10 years. It is an ocean-front resort. The bedrooms are... More

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Glendale, Arizona, USA
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Black Durgon Inn is a wonderful place to stay for someone who loves the ocean, snorkels or dives. It isn't a luxury hotel, so don't expect it. The owner is fair and honest. He will make sure you are safe and take care of your diving needs. The dock is a magnificent place to dive off of. Even if this... More

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Stevens Point, WI
2 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2011
6
people found this review helpful

Experienced Bonaire diving group tried new accommodations. The location and reef are very good. Access to small wall is as close as getting in the water. This is one of the better sites on this end of the island. Diving gas was a problem. The manager ONLY allows air that he provides (and you pay for separately) to be used... More

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TX, USA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2010

This was our best diving trip to date. We stayed at Divers Paradise Apartments which are just a few minutes walk away from Black Durgon Inn and Scuba Center. The apartment was basic with a kitchen (dishes, silverware, pans, stovetop, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, full refridgerator) and the bedroom had an air conditioner. There was cable TV and the view... More

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Southern California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2010
1
person found this review helpful

History repeats itself…….another fantastic trip to Bonaire and The Black Durgon. This is our second visit in as many years. We returned primarily to have the pleasure of staying again at The Black Durgon. Al, the owner, only lets the nicest, most interesting and courteous people stay at his rustic resort on the sea. We spent most of our time... More

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austin, TX
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This was our third time at the BDI. Had previously travelled there with oldest daughter three years ago. Brought all the kids this time. The place still maintains it's charm. It has very basic accomodations, but they are spotlessly clean. The place sits right on the water, just north of Small Wall. Small Wall is an excellent site, so much... More

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Modesto, CA
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
161 helpful votes 161 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

This was our first time to Bonaire. I have to say that nearly everyone we met at Black Durgon Inn had been there many times before. The location at the Small Wall dive site or the Black Durgon dive site is right there! Other divers get there by boat, but not us!! The main draw is certainly diving and the... More

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