Harbour Village Beach Club

C'était mon 15ème ? restez à Harbour Village; hôtel luxueux impeccablement entretenu... l'expérience de plongée (ce pour quoi nous venons) est superbe ! Les terrains sont constamment en travaux, tout le personnel est sympathique et serviable, le magasin de plongée est fantastique et le bateau n'est pas bondé.

We first stayed at Harbour Village Beach Club in Bonaire in 1992 and have returned several times over the years. Although we generally prefer to explore new destinations instead of revisiting places, Harbour Village has been the one exception. Additionally, when visiting other tropical destinations, we frequently compare those properties to Harbour Village. Yes, it’s that special of a place! Indeed, it has retained its uniqueness and charm from our initial stay in 1992, while also incorporating ongoing updates and continued refinements. Harbour Village is simply one of the finest boutique properties in the Caribbean and is, in our opinion, the only 5-Star resort on Bonaire. This location provides an ideal blend of attractive architecture, meticulously maintained grounds, and a pristine private beach, offering excellent opportunities for swimming, diving, and paddle sports. This serene and tranquil location allows the opportunity to witness stunning sunsets in the evenings, which can then be followed by an exquisite dinner at La Balandra. Additionally, you may opt for a pleasant walk or a short drive into town where various other dining establishments are available. However, during a typical two week stay, we often find ourselves dinning at La Balandra more than half the time. We also highly recommend booking a private, torch lit dinner on the beach. Memorable experiences at any given property are greatly influenced by the staff, and at Harbour Village Beach Club, they provide exceptional service. The staff is notably attentive and friendly, arguably offering the best hospitality on the island and perhaps in the entire Caribbean. From the highly engaged owners to the manager, Jorge Ceballos, the leadership team at the property has assembled an exceptional group of professionals: Steffi Leon, Reservations Manager; Sytze, Ximena, and Katie at the front desk/concierge; Janet Hoediono, the new and highly skilled executive chef; and servers Claudia, Raysa, Alexandra, Guesela and Naphtaly at La Balandra Restaurant; Additionally, the housekeeping, groundskeeping, and service staff contribute significantly to the property's operations, along with Pepi and his team at Great Adventures. Unfortunately, the names of other exceptional staff members have not been included, but we plan to mention them on our next visit, which is currently being planned… We eagerly anticipate our next stay at Harbour Village Beach Club and reconnecting with everyone there very soon.

We spent a week at Harbor Village. There are some pros and cons to this property. Pros: nice little house reef. We saw a variety of fish, including a spotted eel. Very quiet beachfront- no need to save seats at the crack of dawn. Walking distance to some good restaurants and a 45 minute walk to town. Our beachfront villa was very large and the housekeeping staff was great. Cons: the restaurant was ok. Service extremely slow and a limited menu. Beach service is advertised but not really monitored so you really need to go up to the bar and order. Our room, 322 was on the 2nd floor & on the corner. At first it seemed like a nice spot but….the pool was on one side and very loud in the afternoons. People are enjoying themselves which is what vacations are about but if you enjoy sitting on the deck and enjoying some peace and quiet, this is not the room for you. Also the mattress is very soft & uncomfortable. We don’t like to complain but if a firm mattress is important to you, inquire about the mattresses.

Well done! From entry to exit, this place takes very good care of you. They want to make sure your stay the best it could possibly be. A lot of credit goes to the front line people working at the front desk. They listen well and make sure that they do everything they possibly can to make your stay first rate. A+

This is our 6th or 7th trip in the past ~6 years, absolutely love Harbour Village. The diving is great, and the instruction is great if getting certified or an advanced certification. We have had our teens and several other friends or family member's teens and some adults get certified here and its all top notch and very thorough. The grounds, beach, staff, rooms and the food, view & service at Oceanside restaurant Balandra is fantastic. Location is great as well.