P. O. Box 262
Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot 79
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Telephone: International Dialing Rule + (599-717) 8738
Facsimile:  International Dialing Rule + (599-717) 8760
Email: info@sanddollarbonaire.com

Interested in buying a condo at Sand Dollar? Email Manager, for more details.

FAQs: Click on the question to find the answer.

For More information on Bonaire, Visit InfoBonaire.com, the Bonaire Info Site, updated daily, live from the island of Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean.

• Where is Bonaire?
• Where is the resort located on Bonaire?
• How many rooms does Sand Dollar have? Can Sand Dollar accommodate groups?
• What is the weather like on Bonaire?
• What kind of clothes do I need?
• What languages are spoken on Bonaire? Will I be able to get by in English?
• What credit cards does Sand Dollar accept?
• Do I have an ocean view from my room?
• How far is it to the dive shop?
• If I get hungry and don't want to go far to eat, where can I go?
• Who do I see if I want to shore dive?
• We are snorkelers. Is there good snorkeling at Sand Dollar?
• I hear Bonaire has wonderful wind surfing. How far is the wind surfing from Sand Dollar?
• Does Sand Dollar offer baby-sitting services? What is the Kids & Families?
• Are there activities for my teen?
• Do I have to bring kitchen supplies with me?
• If there are no phones in the rooms, where do I go to make a call?
• Where can I get Internet Access?
• Is there somewhere I can keep my valuables?
• I see men in uniform late at night walking around the premises. Who are they?
• Are ATMs available nearby to exchange money?
• Where can I find a grocery store?
• How does Sand Dollar handle my email and personal information?
• Where can I buy wine, liquor and beer?

Where's Bonaire?
Bonaire is an island in the Netherlands Antilles. Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao, are often called the "ABC" islands. These islands are off the coast of South America. Bonaire is well known as a diving and vacation paradise. Come visit and stay at Sand Dollar Condominium Resort. The island is full of surprises.

How Do I Get Here?
There are several airlines that serve Bonaire. For the most current information please call your travel agent our reservations office or visit Additional the InfoBonaire Airline page.

Options for North American Travelers:

• American Eagle via San Juan, Puerto Rico operates several days a week
• Delta Airlines  direct from Atlanta (Saturday only) and JFK New York (Saturdays as of Dec 20, 2008.)
• Continental Airlines non-stop between Newark and Bonaire and between Houston and Bonaire. Both are overnight flights departing on Saturday's and arriving on Bonaire early Sunday morning.
•  American Airlines flies direct to Curacao from Miami, and Delta direct to Curacao from Atlanta on Sunday's. Passengers then may use Dutch Antilles Express to connect from Curaçao to Bonaire. Flying time is approximately 15-30 minutes.
• Divi Divi flies between Bonaire and Curacao several times a day.
• Insel Air flies between Curaçao and Bonaire on a daily basis.
• Other options exist for the major U.S. and South American carriers that fly into Aruba. Travelers can then take Dutch Antilles Express or Tiara Air from there to Bonaire.

Options for European Travelers

• Arkefly flies twice-weekly from Amsterdam via Curacao to Bonaire (high season only.).
• KLM flies direct from Amsterdam to Bonaire several times each week on a connecting flight to Quito, Ecuador

Options for South American Travelers

Q: Where is the resort located on Bonaire?
A: North of Kralendijk on the water. Approximately 10 minutes from the airport and downtown shopping.

Q: How many rooms does Sand Dollar have? Can Sand Dollar accommodate groups?
A: We have 60 separate condos from studio to three bedroom units. Groups, large and small, can easily be accommodated in a variety of units.

Q: What is the weather like on Bonaire?
A: Dry, temperate climate with an average temperature of 83F/29C year round.

Q: What kind of clothes do I need?
A: Casual resort attire is appropriate. No wet clothing in restaurants and no beach wear downtown please.

Q: What languages are spoken on Bonaire? Will I be able to get by in English?
A: Although Dutch and Papiamento are the official languages of Bonaire; both English and Spanish are widely spoken. Click here for a sampling of Papiamento phrases.

Q: What credit cards does Sand Dollar accept?
A: Visa/MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Diners are accepted at Sand Dollar. Visa/MasterCard are the most widely accepted cards on the island.

Q: Do I have an ocean view from my room?
A: All Sand Dollar apartments front on the Caribbean Sea and have ocean views.  Depending on the location of your apartment, you could also have a view of the sunset or a view of Klein Bonaire. There are sun decks at the water's edge with lounge chairs for comfortable sunning or sunset viewing.

Q. How far is it to the dive shop?
A: Bonaire Dive and Adventure is located on the south end of the property, just a stroll away from any of the condominiums. For your convenience, you can store your gear at the dive shop.

Q. If I get hungry and don't want to go far to eat, where can I go?
A: Eddy's Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch on property seven days a week, and will be opening for dinner in the fall of 2008. The Reef Restaurant at Den Laman is located adjacent to Bonaire Dive & Adventure, and it is open for dinner only. In addition, there are at least 3 other restaurants within a five-minute walk of Sand Dollar. Consult the Bonaire Dining Guide in your condominium for suggestions on where to eat.

Q: Whom do I see if I want to shore dive?
A: Bonaire Dive and Adventure will give you all the necessary information you need to shore dive.  Bari Reef directly in from of the property has the distinction of being rated the #1 reef in the Caribbean - so we know you will want to make several dives there. But for shore diving the 50+ sites off property, you will need transportation to the dive sites. We'll be happy to help you arrange for the rental of a double cabin pick up truck or other vehicles from local car rentals.

Q: We are snorkelers. Is there good snorkeling at Sand Dollar?
A: Access to snorkeling at Sand Dollar is easy from three locations on the property. There is an abundance of species including Blue Tangs, Parrotfish, Mahogany Snappers, butterfly fish, many kinds of Damselfish, Puddingwife, grunts, Chromis (blue and brown), Sergeant Majors, Creole fish, and a school of 200+ Horse-eye Jacks right in front of the condominium. Bonaire Dive & Adventure offers guided snorkeling trips, dive with a naturalist and guided birding and nature tours.

Q: I hear Bonaire has wonderful wind surfing. How far is the wind surfing from Sand Dollar?
A: You will need to rent a car and drive to the southern part of the island where there is a large windsurfing facility at Lac Bay. This is approximately a 15-minute drive.

Q: Does Sand Dollar offer baby-sitting services? What is offered for Kids & Families?
A: With 48 hours advanced notice, the  Sand Penny is offered free of charge  to keep your children ages 3-6 excited about being on Bonaire through craft workshops, while you are enjoying diving or other activities. Older children, ages 6-12 can make advanced reservations to participate in a half day discovery based program offered by Bonaire Dive & Adventure called Ocean's Classroom. The Sand Penny Club runs Monday to Friday from 8:15 am through noon and 1:00 pm through 4:30 pm. except on Holidays. Babysitting can generally be arranged by the office with outside sitters with at least 48 hour notice for $8.00 an hour during the day and $10.00 an hour evenings 12:00 midnight - 8:00 a.m. For more information, visit the Kids & Families page on our site.

Are there activities for my teen?
A: Jong Bonaire is a non-profit after school youth center for the teens on this Caribbean island. They come to the center for sports and games, to work on computers and do their homework. The teen center is operated by a non-profit foundation established in Bonaire in 1959. www.jongbonaire.org

Q: Do I have to bring kitchen supplies with me?
A: No. The rooms are fully equipped with kitchen supplies (pots, pans, utensils, dishes). Blenders, dishwashers and dish soap, coffee makers, toasters and microwaves are supplied in each unit.

Q. If there are no phones in the rooms, where do I go to make a call?
A: Local calls can be made from free from the phones both inside and outside the Front Office.  The front office also sells Phone cards for 10 Nafl or 25 Nafl (guilders) which enable you to place International calls for as low as .40 Nafl (US $ 0.30) per minute from any phone. Cell phones are now available as well at the Front Office, with phone usage cards available for purchase.  There is also a telephone located just outside the Sand Dollars Front Office available 24 hours using credit cards, calling cards or collect calling.

Q. Where can I get Internet access?
A: Sand Dollar does not offer Internet access, however wireless internet is available with your laptop 24 hours a day at Chat 'n' Browse, located in the Sand Dollar Mini-Mall next to Lover's Ice Cream.  You can also access the internet via computers inside the center, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 8:00 PM, and Saturday, Sunday and all holidays from 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM. Rates for use on your laptop of theirs is $3.00 for 15 minutes, $5.00 for 30 minutes, or $8.00 for one hour.

Q: Is there somewhere I can keep my valuables?
A: Every room at Sand Dollar has a  safe large enough to accommodate most laptops, as well as valuables such as money and jewelry. There is no charge for this service, but you will need to put down a deposit for the key.

Q: I see people in uniform late at night walking around the premises. Who are they?
A: For your peace of mind, Sand Dollar has private security on duty from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Q: Are ATMs available nearby?
A: Yes, Maduro Bank is located on the property and their ATM is available 24 hours a day. You can withdraw money in dollars or florins. US dollars are widely accepted.

Q: Where can I find a grocery store?
A: Sand Dollar Grocery, a convenience store, is located in the shopping center next to the bank. A larger supermarket, Cultimara, is located downtown, and a second called Warehouse Bonaire close to town on the road to the airport. There are also a number of other smaller grocery stores available. The resort staff will be happy to provide directions when you arrive.

Q: How does Sand Dollar handle my email and personal information?
A: We respect your privacy, and will manage your information with the utmost care and concern for our customers. Our complete privacy policy can be read here, but we value our clients, and potential clients, and vigorously protect private information.

Q: Where can I buy liquor and beer?
A: There is an excellent wine and liquor store almost directly across the street from Sand Dollar at the newly opened Bonairemart.  There is also an Amstel distributor (beer and liquor) about half a mile away on Kaya Amsterdam, and most grocert stores also sell alcohol, Warehouse Bonaire having the best selection.  The resort staff will be happy to provide directions when you arrive.