Hi fellow divers,
I am looking into staying at maybe Sand Dollar or Den Lamen on Bonaire. Does anyone have any preference & why? I realize they are right next door to each other, but want to pick the better of the two. The diving isn't an issues as they use the same place, so I am more interested in opinions on the rooms & overall appeal.
Thanks, ~K
Den Laman or Sand Dollar in Bonaire?
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, Aug 10 2011 09:05 AM
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Posted 10 August 2011 - 09:05 AM
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Posted 10 August 2011 - 11:24 AM
Hi fellow divers,
I am looking into staying at maybe Sand Dollar or Den Lamen on Bonaire. Does anyone have any preference & why? I realize they are right next door to each other, but want to pick the better of the two. The diving isn't an issues as they use the same place, so I am more interested in opinions on the rooms & overall appeal.
Thanks, ~K
I would go with Den Lamen. Newer, nicer. In my opinion Sand Dollar is well past it's prime and shows it. However, for what it is worth, take a look at BelMar apts on the other side of town. Nice place with a pool. Dive op on site. Round the clock security.
Jim
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Posted 11 August 2011 - 11:53 AM
Stayed at Sand Dollar in Oct. 2007, no objections. Den Laman has only 12 units [I think], whereas Sand Dollar has 100+. We were assigned to condos on the far side of the complex which made it quite a walk after a night dive from the pier.
Also, be advised, Bonaire Dive & Adventures hours were 8am - 4pm. At 4pm all EAN is locked up!!! Only a limited amount of air is available on the pier until 9 or 10pm [?] when it's locked, along with the gear storage room. So, if you want to do a late night dive, or get started prior to 8am, utilize the 'lockers' on the pier [take your own lock, and lay claim to a locker before the required briefing, otherwise they maybe gone] or take your gear and air/EAN to your room.
Bill
Also, be advised, Bonaire Dive & Adventures hours were 8am - 4pm. At 4pm all EAN is locked up!!! Only a limited amount of air is available on the pier until 9 or 10pm [?] when it's locked, along with the gear storage room. So, if you want to do a late night dive, or get started prior to 8am, utilize the 'lockers' on the pier [take your own lock, and lay claim to a locker before the required briefing, otherwise they maybe gone] or take your gear and air/EAN to your room.
Bill
Edited by ScubaTex, 11 August 2011 - 11:55 AM.
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Posted 11 August 2011 - 07:17 PM
I would go with Den Lamen. Newer, nicer. In my opinion Sand Dollar is well past it's prime and shows it. However, for what it is worth, take a look at BelMar apts on the other side of town. Nice place with a pool. Dive op on site. Round the clock security.
Jim
That is sounding good to me, thank you for your input!
~K
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Posted 11 August 2011 - 07:49 PM
Stayed at Sand Dollar in Oct. 2007, no objections. Den Laman has only 12 units [I think], whereas Sand Dollar has 100+. We were assigned to condos on the far side of the complex which made it quite a walk after a night dive from the pier.
Also, be advised, Bonaire Dive & Adventures hours were 8am - 4pm. At 4pm all EAN is locked up!!! Only a limited amount of air is available on the pier until 9 or 10pm [?] when it's locked, along with the gear storage room. So, if you want to do a late night dive, or get started prior to 8am, utilize the 'lockers' on the pier [take your own lock, and lay claim to a locker before the required briefing, otherwise they maybe gone] or take your gear and air/EAN to your room.
Bill
Hmm, I like the sound of a newer & more intimite place & it is good to know about the locker & closing time. Thank you.
~K
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