We have multiple 110 and 220 V outlets in all rooms, so you don’t need to bring an adapter.
Yes, a hairdryer is available.
Yes, an iron is available.
Yes, we have free WiFi in all inside and outside areas.
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The currency on Bonaire is the US dollar. There are ATM machines and debit and credit cards are widely accepted.
Depending the season, we do have mosquitos on Bonaire (less in the windy months (Dec-July), more in the hotter and more humid months (Aug-Nov/Dec). Since we are at a windy spot (especially the penthouses), mosquitos bother us less than in some other places. But still, some repellent might come in handy.
Yes, tap water is safe to drink and of good quality.
Bonaire has incoming flights directly from Amsterdam (NL), Houston (US), Atlanta (US), Newark (US), Miami (US), Toronto (CAN), Aruba and Curaçao.
A lot of the flights depart in the evening, while check-out is in the morning. Flexible check-in and check-out times are possible free of charge (based on availability). In case of an early check-in or late checkout without availability of your apartment, you may use our facilities like the storage and changing room, the shower/toilet, swimming pool and pool deck with sunbeds, free of charge.
The apartments are non-smoking (smoking is allowed in outside areas).
Windsock THE BEACH and the Bonairian are two beach clubs within a 5 minutes’ walk from Isla. They offer a bar, a restaurant, lounge areas and sun beds with amazing ocean views!
There are a few lovely beaches within a short walk.
– Bachelor’s Beach (250 meters); a small, but very nice sandy beach. This beach is too small to sunbath, but beautiful for swimming. Also, watching the sunset from the picnic area above is a must!
– Donkey Beach (750 meters); a nice, elongated strip of beach with trees. The beach is partly sandy, partly coral/stony. You can relax, swim and snorkel here.
– Te Amo Beach (1.250 meters); a beautiful sandy beach with a coral reef right in front of it. Excellent food trucks are based on all three beaches: King Kong at Bachelor’s Beach, Cactus Blue at Donkey Beach, Kite City & Stoked at Te Amo Beach.
Bonaire doesn’t have public transportation. The island is best explored if you have a rental car or scooter. We are happy to arrange it for you!
HThe average rate for rental cars on Bonaire varies between $40 (small car) and $55 dollar (SUV or pick-up truck) per day. Most of the time in this rate a basic insurance (Third party liability) is included. An upgrade to all-risk/full insurance usually costs $10/$11 per day extra.
What are the average costs to rent a scooter?
The rental rate for scooters (two-seater, incl 2 helmets) is $32/day, $86/3 days, $199/week. In this rate a basic insurance (Third party liability) is included. An upgrade to all-risk/full insurance incl. coverage of theft costs $18,50 per day extra.
Yes, we will be happy to make you an offer tailored to your wishes.
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Yes, we can. We work with our partner Wannadive in providing you with excellent gear, fun, professional courses and the coolest dive trips on the island.
Yes, we will be happy to make you an offer tailored to your wishes.
We recommend our partner Wannadive, one of the most experienced dive centers on Bonaire, with a new dive center at a 1 minutes’ drive/5 minutes’ walk from Isla. They will provide you with excellent gear, fun, professional courses and the coolest dive trips on the island.
Isla offers rinsing bins to rinse dive and snorkel gear. Each apartment has an outside locker to store (dive or kite) gear. And, the outside shower is perfect to rinse off sand and salt from your skin!
From December up until July are usually the windiest months on Bonaire. When you plan your kite or windsurf vacation during these months, you have a good change to experience amazing sessions on our blue waters! During the other months, you can of course take a bigger sail or kite, so you still can go out on the water during less windy days. Foiling is also possible on Bonaire; you can take lessons or rent a board.
Both spots (windsurf bay Sorobon/Jibe City and kite spot Atlantis) are a 10 minutes’ drive.
Yes, each apartment has an outside locker to store gear.
We have mats, weights, a pull-up bar, a balance board, kettlebells and fitness bands to use by our guests for free.
We have yoga mats, blocks and bands to use by our guests for free.
The nearest supermarket is a Chinese supermarket, at about 1 km. Most Dutch supermarkets are in Kralendijk, at about 2,5 km.
Windsock THE BEACH and the Bonairian are two beach clubs within a 5 minutes’ walk from Isla. They offer a bar, a restaurant, lounge areas and sun beds with amazing ocean views! There are a few lovely beaches within a short walk and excellent food trucks are based on all three beaches: King Kong at Bachelor’s Beach, Cactus Blue at Donkey Beach, Kite City & Stoked at Te Amo Beach. Boudoir, a breakfast, lunch and dinner spot, is also located close to Isla at the EEG Boulevard. And of course, there are multiple other great restaurants, lunchrooms and (coffee) bars in Kralendijk, a 5-minute drive.
Yes, we can shop your first day groceries for you (service fee $25).
Yes, in the Dutch supermarkets you can buy gluten free products. The shop ‘Nature Discount’ also offers a variety in foods & supplements.
Yes, there are some vegan options on Bonaire:
– Go Green Center Bonaire, Ayurvedic vegetarian and vegan healthy dishes,
– Mindful Island Eats, healthy vegan food to take out,
– Peanuts, healthy food café. Also, the amount of vegan/vegetarian options at other restaurants is growing.
The minimum age is 12 years.
The minimum stay at Isla is 4 nights.
Maximum occupancy for the apartments is 4 persons (12+).
No, pets are not allowed.
In the event of cancellation more than 4 weeks before arrival, we will refund the down payment. Full payment is due in the event of a cancellation within 4 weeks of the planned arrival date, a no-show, or an early departure. We advise to take travel/cancellation insurance.
Check-in: 3 PM, check-out: 11 AM, flexible check-in and check-out times are possible free of charge (based on availability). In case of an early check-in or late checkout without availability of your apartment, you may use our facilities like the storage and changing room, the shower/toilet, swimming pool and pool deck with sunbeds, free of charge.
Yes, you will receive an email confirming the payment(s).
Our terms and conditions can be found here.