Van der Valk Plaza Beach & Dive Resort

Our stay at the Van Der Valk Plaza in Bonaire was absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrived, we felt relaxed and well taken care of. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making the experience even more enjoyable. The food was outstanding—fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. We especially loved the nightly sushi and fresh fish options. And the desserts? Truly top shelf—some of the best we’ve ever had at a resort! The pool area was gorgeous, and one of our favorite things was that we never had to fight for a chair. It was easy to unwind in such a peaceful setting. The beach was clean and the snorkeling right from shore was some of the best we’ve experienced in the Caribbean—vibrant marine life just steps from our room. We rented a scooter during our stay, and highly recommend it as a fun, easy way to explore the island. We couldn’t be more pleased with our stay and are already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend this resort to anyone visiting Bonaire!

Stayed at the new apartments with semi-ocean view. Apartment was superb. Compliments to housekeeping. The all-inclusive restaurant was perfect. Occasional change in menu over our 10 day stay but plenty of choice to have daily variety. Restaurant staff was nice with a very special thanks to Jaka!! Bar and pool area are just what you need to relax and cool off. With a private beach allowing a nice dip in the ocean and great snorkelling. Did about 15 dives with Toucan Diving. Well organised and skilled staff. Thanks Laurens!

Nice hotel with a nice location. Apartment very nice and nice clean. Quite far walk to restaurant/beach/reception/main pool. Unfortunately no supervision of the towel (which is stated in the papers) so people claim a cot for hours. The variety in the food (especially dinner) we found really below par for a hotel of this price range. Even 3 days eating out because there are the same 3 types of meat every day. Most of the staff were very friendly. The service level at reception could definitely be better. Waiting takes a huge amount of time (just to exchange your towel). Different employees give different information and a specific employee apparently finds it necessary to speak to guests very brutally. This really detracted from the holiday for us

Our 3rd time at Plaza van der Valk and certainly not the last time. What a wonderful resort! The hospitality of all employees, the interior of the resort, the tranquility... all in all a resort where you stay if you want to enjoy Bonaire! Room / apartment We had an apartment which was perfect for us; spacious, lovely beds, clean and very good location. Behind the apartments a swimming pool with bar. We saw daily turtles swimming and pelicans hunting in the harbor. The decoration of apartments but also at the reception we found very nice with all wooden elements! 𝙀𝙩𝙚𝙣/𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙣 In the large restaurant the food is buffet style. A number of dishes were prepared on site and we enjoyed it! A delicious glass of water is immediately brought and then enjoy wine / beer / soft drinks that are brought to the table. All staff are so helpful; ask for something and they will try to arrange it immediately! You could order snacks or sandwiches at the beach bars and 2nd pool. Delicious for lunch! We enjoyed everything!

We stayed 1 week in a Grand suite Laguna in all inclusive. Due to a delayed flight we only arrived at the hotel after 7pm. Check in went smoothly. Room is very spacious with terrace overlooking the lagoon, very quiet. Bathroom with separate toilet. Shower is with 1 glass window and open on both sides, with the result that half the bathroom is always splashed with water while showering. Coffee and tea making facilities, fridge and safe. No minibar, iron. Also on arrival no bottles of water. You do get 2 white refillable cups. Air conditioning works well, but leaks regularly, so certainly nothing under places! Breakfast, lunch dinner is not that extensive but qualitatively very tasty. There is little variation in the offer in a week. Renewed restaurant is very nice, as are all the already renewed sections. Gym is spacious and well cooled. Sufficient variation in equipment. Staff are friendly and a variety of nationalities. There are 2 shops on the property. 1 with clothes and 1 with souvenirs and snorkel, swimming,.. equipment. Especially the clothing store was more not than open. No mini supermarket available. Check-out is at 11 am and what bothers me the most is that this also ends the all inclusive. For 30$/pers. you can extend it until departure. This does not include room preservation. This is only the 2nd time I have experienced this that the all in is stopped so at check out , while I have been traveling for decades at a pro rata of 6 trips / year. Hopefully this won't be a new trend. I understand the hotel is renewing and expanding. The newly built apartments are beautiful and modern, but this also loses the original Caribbean-colonial style. Snorkeling from the coastline highly recommended and very nice. Immediately one is in the middle of an aquarium. Water shoe definitely recommended.