Tourist entry tax and STINAPA nature fee
Visitor Entry Tax: Visitors to Bonaire are required to pay a tourist entry tax of $75 per person, per visit. The funds from the tourist tax are invested to support education, infrastructure, tourism development and sustainability initiatives on the island
STINAPA nature fee : All guests will need to pay locally to enter the marine partk that includes land and sea activities (snorkelling, diving, boat rentals etc.) on the island. . The dive shops, boat rentals and marinas will collect the nonrefundable $40 per person from the guests and it is valid for one year. Alternatively guests can visit https://stinapa.bonairenaturefee.org/ and pay online. For more information please visit stinapa.org/
Please note: Transfers are NOT included.
Overview
Delfins Beach Resort features 148 spacious apartments and 20 villas with high-end amenities. One of Bonaire's best restaurants (according to the Caribbean Journal), Brass Boer offers upscale dining with stunning seaside views. Delfins' pools and beach bar will outshine all others. Lastly, the 5-star dive center offering lessons, high tech equipment and dive air. Delfins seeks to offer their guests a total Caribbean experience!
Rooms
168
Inclusions
- Daily activities
Rooms
- 2 single beds, or 1 king bed
- Garden view
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- 2 single beds, or 1 king bed
- Garden view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- Maximum 1 child
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower only
- Connecting rooms available (subject to availability)
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Mini-fridge
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- 2 single beds, or 1 king bed
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- 2 single beds, or 1 king bed
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- Maximum 1 child
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower only
- Connecting rooms available (subject to availability)
- Kitchenette
- Living room
- Microwave
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Mini-fridge
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
Air conditioning is only available in the bedroom
- 2 single beds, or 1 king bed
- Garden view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 2 single beds, or 1 king bed
- Garden view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower only
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Microwave
- Bathroom contains 2 showers
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Mini-fridge
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
Air conditioning is only available in the bedrooms
Amenities
Beach
Beach aerial
Pier
Pier
Pier
Dive Center
Resort
BBQ
Magna Pool
Front Pools
Pool
Restaurant Brass Boer
Restaurant Brass Boer
Diving
Beach Brasserie
Boardwalk
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Solid Stay with Good Service
Kiesh (Brampton, Canada) on Jan 18, 2025
The property is clean and well-sized. It is easy to navigate, and the staff is friendly. We stayed in a studio room with a king-size bed. The room was decent in size and included a small kitchenette. The shower pressure was acceptable, and the toiletries provided were of good quality and size. The mattress was comfortable, but I didn’t like the pillows—though that may just be a personal preference. The restaurants on-site are expensive, and while the cocktails were tasty, they also come with a high price tag. However, the customer service was outstanding. Mark, who works at Kolo, is an excellent mixologist. He is friendly and provides exceptional service. The pool at the back of the property is great—it’s quiet, clean, and always has available chairs. I really enjoyed my time there. The washrooms are also well-maintained. The pier is fantastic for snorkeling, and the water is lovely. However, entering the ocean from the beach can be difficult as it is rocky and the waves are rough; I wouldn't classify it as a typical beach experience. I really appreciated that they left food and water out for the resident cats. Overall, the property is pleasant and clean. The pool is excellent, and the customer service is top-notch. Additionally, there is plenty of free parking available. All in all, I am satisfied with our stay. Thank you!
Would recommend, but some criticism.
Alex T (Fort Lee, New Jersey) on Jan 09, 2025
This is a tough review to write, as Delfins Beach Resort isn’t a simple case of “love it or leave it.” The resort offers many unique features and has the potential to be truly outstanding, but there are some aspects future guests should know about. If the management happens to read this, I hope they take note of these areas for improvement—we’d love to come back. The highlights: the grounds are well-kept, and we stayed in one of the villas, which was spacious, modern, and came with a private pool. The resort has several restaurants, three of which are part of “Brass Boer”, owned by 3-Michelin-star restaurateurs from Holland, so the food is surprisingly good and each dish has a unique touch. There’s also an adjacent large (public) gym included in your stay, with classes and several floors of machines and free weights. For divers, there are two dive shops on the property and a long pier where you can jump straight into the ocean for scuba, snorkeling or a swim. Additionally, the resort boasts some wonderful pools to choose from. Bonaire itself is an island paradise, particularly amazing for scuba divers, with mesmerizing diving right off the shore. Beyond the diving, there’s plenty to explore, including wild flamingos, a donkey sanctuary, mangroves, caves, and a variety of wonderful water activities and restaurants. The drawbacks: While Delfins shines in many areas, there are some things to keep in mind. 1) The pier, for example, is overgrown with fire coral. While this isn’t something the resort can control, it would be helpful if management warned guests, especially families with small children, during check-in. The vinegar buckets to treat burns are appreciated, but a proactive heads-up to avoid the bottom stairs, railings, and pylons could save guests from a painful experience. 2) The three beachside restaurants offer excellent food, but the service is lacking due to understaffing. The young staff, mostly from Holland, work long shifts and do their best, but during dinner rushes, they’re overwhelmed. With only one bartender and a few servers managing a packed restaurant, wait times are long, orders get forgotten, and the experience doesn’t reflect the resort’s reputation. Adding bussers, food runners, and a manager would greatly improve efficiency and guest satisfaction. 3) The situation with the towels is a bit funky—you’re given one beach towel per person at check-in, and you’re expected to take it with you to the pool and beach, which don’t have any towels. If you want a fresh towel, you need to bring the old one to the front desk to exchange it. It’s not a big deal, but it’s an odd system we haven’t encountered at other resorts. 4) Room service only cleans and changes room towels once every three days, even if you call and specifically request service. Again, it’s not a huge issue, but unusual. 5) Another point to note is that while Delfins recently joined Hilton, the villas are not part of the Hilton Honors program. This was surprising since the villas are the resort’s most premium accommodations, and the website doesn’t mention this separation. If you’re a Hilton member hoping to earn points, double-check in advance. 6) Bonaire’s electrical infrastructure can also lead to occasional blackouts. While this isn’t the resort’s fault, it’s something to be aware of—rooms can get warm, and the grounds become very dark. Fortunately, these outages typically only last 2–3 hours. 7) Finally, sand flies and mosquitoes are common. The resort does sell repellents, but it’s worth coming prepared to avoid discomfort. Overall, Delfins Beach Resort has a lot going for it—it’s well designed, offers top-notch amenities, and has a culinary edge that sets it apart. With some improvements in communication, staffing, and attention to detail, it could be next level.
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