I just returned from Bonaire a few weeks ago. Loved the trip - diving, windsurfing, bike riding, sight seeing, dining experiences, & my accommodations were perfect for my active pace.
Over the years, I have stayed in numerous resorts - I have since recognized the fact that I do not belong with that type of traveler & I am not there long enough to warrant the expense. After exhausting review of local sights on Bonairetalk.com ,lonely planet, etc.
I came across Tropicana & Bonaire fun apartments - both owned & operated by Roland & Irene (the 2 nicest people I met on Bonaire).
There places are simple, clean, affordable, well located & secure.
Simple - because - I am extremely active - therefore was able to wash out my dive equipment in a nice wash basin - hang my stuff on there convenient racks - take a shower & go again - all w/o walking more than 25 feet. Most other places required a 10 minute walk from a communal parking lot. (1 place even supplied its guests w/ wheel barrows - to lug there stuff long distances. They also payed about 1/2 again more than me - but the wheel barrow was included - I think.
Clean & simple rooms - after witnessing my fellow dive buddies accommodations, I was staying in a 5 star vs. there 1 star.
The room I stayed in was set up perfectly for 1 or 2 persons + it had a small kitchen - for light cooking. (small stove, sink & refrigerator). I also had a nice little porch w/ a table & light that was surrounded by plants for privacy. There is also a T.V. w/ cable. (the little I used the internet - there is free access in the mall or you can rent time on a computer there) (phone - since I had sev'l. dive buddies & wanted to see what the wind was like on the southern part of the island - I rented a phone -which after I purchased 55 mins. - it was free = a lot cheaper than using your cell phone from home + I was able to call the states using a calling card - which was far cheaper & less hassle than 1 of the many phone booths that do not work for int'l.)
Secure - because there is a main gate that is secured at all times - I was able to hang my dive gear out on the racks & leave w/o any worries. (Across the street from me was a popular place for single divers that seemingly had many problems w/ theft. Since I dove w/ several of them - I was told that they could not leave there stuff unattended - so they had to sit & watch it dry / put it in a locker - where it would be safe - but would not get dry.)
The location was perfect, in respects to diving, eating (downtown Kralendijk) & everything else I did.
They even set me up w/ a vehicle & a dive shop for unlimited air. (Yellow submarine - great dive shop w/ several locations).
The clients this place had, while I was there, were low key, respectful & friendly people all around. There was also a mixed venue - older, middle & younger aged people from all different nationalities - yet very common dispositions.
After visiting many of the other resorts to dive - I decided that this was by far the best place - I could ever stay on this island.

We had a great time in Bonaire, especially staying in Bonaire Fun apartments.

My airline lost my luggage for 2 days and Bob very kindly lent me some clothes to get me through.

The aprtments were very clean and in a new condition. The apartments always felt safe.

We stayed in a studio apartment which had a very lovely and cosy terrace area. we also made use of the communal roof terrace in the evenings. It was alwasy quiet and peaceful.

The facilities were great with a place to wash and hang all the dive gear.

Just a 2 minute walk to the dive shop and a further 10 minute walk into town, these apartments certainly get my vote. We will definatley look to book here again should we mamange to get down to Bonaire for another lovely relaxing (as a dive holiday can be) vacation.

We stayed at BonaireFun Appartments on Bonaire during October 2006 and would like to give further our positive experiences in these appartments.

The appartments are almost new and have nice interiors. Outside we had a very cosy porch. Although the appartments are basic, everything we needed was available. For us as divers there is a place to wash out our gear.

The owners are ver helpful and did everything to let us feel at home at this marvellous island. The appartments are close to sea and diving facilities (2 min. walk). The city of Kralendijk is a 15 min walk.

We like to thank for the great stay at this appartments and will for sure return.