Ratings based on 64 Verified Reviews
4.2 Room cleanliness
4.1 Service & staff
4.0 Room comfort
3.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 11 Apr 2024
Sand Dollar Condominiums offer the perfect base of operations for a diving vacation in Bonaire. Dive Friends has a branch on the property offering rental equipment, tanks, weights, snorkeling gear - everything you might need. They also offer PADI training courses with knowledgeable, highly skilled instructors. There is a fine restaurant on the property and others within walking distance. The condos are beautifully designed with excellent kitchen appliances and dinnerware provided. The unit I rented was decorated with photos and objects reflecting the natural environment of Bonaire. There are pegs on the patio wall to hang wet diving gear. The patio was screened and had perfect furnishings allowing relaxing interludes. There was a large-screen TV and the owner even provided some of the standard reference books on Caribbean marine life. I cannot imagine a better rental unit for the traveling diver -- everything was perfect!
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Apr 2024 by Ilsa, Hotel Management
Thank you for choosing Sand Dollar for your vacation! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed all the amenities of the property. Each rental apartment is also the second home for the owner, and they are decorated with love and care. We hope B12 felt like your home during your stay. We hope to see you again soon!
by A verified traveler
Posted 17 Jan 2024
Haven't stayed at the Sand Dollar for about 5 years but was pleasantly surprised that the whole resort seemed to be tidier and better kept. The unit we stayed in was clean, towels were fresh and generally the service was friendly and helpful. It would appear that they must have new management since I last visited and they are most definitely on top of things. We'll be back.
Comment from Hotel Management
18 Jan 2024 by Ilsa, Hotel Management
Thank you for choosing to return to Sand Dollar! With everywhere becoming increasingly busy, we aim to keep the spaciousness and serenity the same as years ago, while ensuring the apartments and amenities are renovated to today's standard! We're so glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you again before another 5 years pass!
by A verified traveler
Posted 6 Jan 2024
Fantastic week in Bonaire and at Sand Dollar!
Comment from Hotel Management
9 Jan 2024 by Front Office Sand Dollar, Hotel Management
Hi Ryan! Thanks so much for your review, we are so glad you had a fantastic stay with us. We hope to see you in soon in the near future!
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Oct 2023 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
13 Oct 2023 by Ilsa, Hotel Management
We're sorry you gave Sand Dollar a poor rating. We know you are a repeat guest and part of your experience is using the swimming pool next door, owned and operated by Eddy's Restaurant. It's unfortunate they were having issues with the pool during your stay. Despite the pool not being something managed by Sand Dollar, we understood the importance of the pool to your experience and refunded the full amount for the remainder of your stay so you could move elsewhere and get the vacation of your expectations. We felt we parted on good terms and are disappointed to see a poor rating based on something not managed by the Sand Dollar team.
by A verified traveler
Posted 8 Jan 2023
The Sand Dollar Condos (E9) provided us with a very pleasant stay for our first time in Bonaire. The staff were all friendly and attentive, the view from our back porch was incredible, and the dining options nearby were all delicious (Eddy's, Panino's and Doner Station, to name a few). We will definitely return to Sand Dollar when we vacation again on Bonaire.
Comment from Hotel Management
10 Jun 2023 by Front Office Sand Dollar, Hotel Management
Hi Katrina!Thank you so much for your review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you in the near future again!
by A verified traveler
Posted 31 Dec 2022 on Hotels
Good location and plenty of room
Comment from Hotel Management
10 Jun 2023 by Front Office Sand Dollar, Hotel Management
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed our beautiful apartment!
by A verified traveler
Posted 5 Dec 2022
Our unit was clean and very well stocked daily essentials. The screened porch was a blessing and we were right next to the dive shop and diving pier. It was a great stay!
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Dec 2022 by Ilsa, Hotel Management
Thank you for choosing Sand Dollar for your vacation! We're so glad that you had a great stay and hope we'll be seeing you again soon!
by A verified traveler
Posted 30 Oct 2022
Wonderful, quiet, had everything I needed for a perfect stay. Updated kitchen, large bathroom with vanity/drawers, screened in balcony with views of the ocean and palms. Able to snorkel right out in front of condo complex with easy ocean access. Can't wait to return!
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Nov 2022 by ILSA, Hotel Management
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed all the special amenities that make up Sand Dollar. Our first-time guests are always amazed by how good the snorkeling is, right in front of their apartment! We hope to see you again soon!
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 Sep 2022 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Nov 2022 by ILSA, Hotel Management
Happy you had a great trip, Mary! We hope to see you again.
by A verified traveler
Posted 6 Apr 2022
Stayed one week March 2022 in unit D14. Fantastic experience! The condo had everything one could possibly want; from kitchen appliances/odds & ends, to a scuba related library. The large, airy, screened balcony also had a sturdy rod for hanging lots of dive gear to dry (and included numerous specialty hangers). It is a short walk to the "Dive Friends" facility and dock for boat trips or Bari Reef. Rinse tanks, showers, etc. are provided on the dock & closer to the parking lot for shore divers. The onsite pool & restaurant are also very nice.
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Apr 2022 by ILSA, Hotel Management
Thanks for the detailed review. Each of our apartments are individually owned, most of them by scuba divers. The owners really try to put a lot of thought into providing every convenience that they think is needed. So glad you enjoyed D14 and hope you'll be back again (you are always welcome to request specific apartments too!)
