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Reviewed 2 May 2017

Had the pleasure of staying in the Upper Level of the Villa Makoshi in this dive resort, great accomodations, well supplied kitchen, great bathrooms, and nice porch. The only thing missing is an ocean view but you look down on the palm trees and the pool, they are super safety conscious, lots of security features, never felt worried at all, loved this place, within walking distance to restaurants, dive shops, small supermarket

Room tip: try and stay in an upper level villa, better views and no mosquitos
Date of stay: March 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Dave G
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Bonairediving, Guest Relations Manager at Perla Boneriano, responded to this reviewResponded 4 May 2017

Thx Dave,
Hope to see you a third time.
Regards Gijs

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Reviewed 4 March 2016

Stayed here for a week and really relaxed! Villa was all they said it would be but for a little glitch (to me anyway). I like Caribbean breezes but not all the windows had screens. But if you like air conditioning you're in luck. Roy was very accommodating and pick us up at the airport with our INCLUDED truck! Nice having a pool right out your porch area also. Wanted to cook a little but was hard because there wasn't even salt and pepper in the villa but we made do and gave our extra food to the neighbors!

Room tip: Pack a few small essentials for cooking
Date of stay: February 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 1 March 2016

If you are going to Bonaire for diving you really need to consider Perla Boneriano.

Two couples rented Villa Chikitu and were very comfortable, each having the same size bedroom and a bath with double sink and shower. (Although we were issued plenty of towels at check in we had no wash clothes, a problem that was corrected when the unit was cleaned for the first time.) One bedroom has a king size bed and the other a queen. There was a large living room with flat screen TV, and a well equipped kitchen with eating area. It opened onto a stone paved patio area that surrounded the pool and was shaded by palm trees. Some of the other villas are second story, or one bedroom, but I'm sure they are equally comfortable for their size.

Evidence the villas are geared to divers are the rinse tanks and storage lockers most units have, as well as plenty of strong hangers and bars for allowing your wetsuit to hang outside and dry.

All villas are enclosed in a fenced in area accessed by two electronically controlled gates for security, although crime does not seem to be a big problem on the island. The location is within easy walking distance of several nice restaurants and even dive facilities.

Our first evening we couldn't get the TV to work and also had a problem logging on to the internet, but a call to management had someone there within minutes and both problems were resolved.

The units were clean when we arrived, and were cleaned at least twice during the week. No one should have any reason to complain about cleanliness. We were impressed by a three ring binder of instructions that told visitors everything they needed to know about the unit and the island. Want the wifi password? It's in the binder. Don't know how to operate the remote for the air conditioning? It's in the binder. Wnat to know were to buy groceries, or gas, or whatever? It's in the binder. A very thoughtful touch I thought.

If I ever come back to Bonaire I will rent from here without checking anywhere else. So why haven't I given it five stars? Two reasons. The solar heated hot water is usually cool in the mornings when you want to shower and shave. And the hood over the range is so low you will bang your head on it if you even use it to boil water. Whoever installed it must have sung "hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work we go" the whole time.

If you can handle occasional lack of hot water and wear a helmet while cooking, I think you will be very pleased with Perla Boneriano. I know I was.

Room tip: Just get the size and floor you want - everything else is pretty equal.
Date of stay: February 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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1  Thank Jim T
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Reviewed 16 February 2016

My husband & I stayed @ Perla Boneriano, for 2 weeks in January. Located in the Hato neighborhood, you are very close to Kralendijk. Rent a car and you are close to everything. We rented Villa Chikitu, which is really a very nice vacation lodging. The pictures don't lie or oversell. In the past, we have paid less and gotten less, we have even paid more and gotten less...neither of which makes for a good vacation. Definitely 2 thumbs up for Perla Boneriano and specifically for Villa Chikitu. We are highly recommending this property if you are looking for a nice place that is: clean, quiet, relaxing, secure, with an easy location to everything. Great snorkeling is across the street and the on-site pool is very nice to relax by when you just want to stay "close to home".

Room tip: Villa Chikitu was great. Owners Dee & Billy were great. They really have taken lots of time & effort to make this a very nice villa.
Date of stay: January 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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3  Thank slsles
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Reviewed 20 June 2015 via mobile

A bit too expensive in my opinion but spacious apartments with nice swimming pool. About one mile from Kralendijk Kaya Grande. Opposite to buddy dive a nice place to start your diving holiday. Can't stay without a rental car on Bonaire. (Try easy1rent car rent)

Date of stay: June 2015
2  Thank Erik H
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Bonairediving, Eigenaar at Perla Boneriano, responded to this reviewResponded 22 June 2015
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Hi Erik,
Bedankt voor je reactie, De prijs is voor europeanen idd vrij hoog op dit moment. Dit komt voornamelijk door de wisselkoers met de dollar die voor europeanen in de laatste 10 jaar nog nooit zo sclecht is geweest. Onze kosten zijn allemaal in dollars dus moeten wij hier in mee gaan.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Gijs H. Hoogerkamp

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