Bellafonte Chateau de la Mer

Caribbean Netherlands , Bonaire
KRALENDIJK , EEG Boulevard, 10
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75 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Eva

No ocean view.
Parking lot view, old uncomfortable outdoor patio furniture, terrible cooking appliances and construction next door for premium price!
Way overpriced!!!
Cooking pots outdated and old.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Bernard

What a fantastic little boutique hotel right on the water. The little Pier has places to sit under the shade right on the water, very relaxing and you can snorkel right from the pier lovely place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Crystal

Staff was great!! Armanda, Ruben, Celleke

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Madison

Bellafonte was an absolute pleasure to stay in. The staff went above and beyond and were accommodating with all my requests. I would highly recommend and will be staying again!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Darya

Staff were great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Jenika M

The staff was fantastic!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Alan

Very accommodating

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Jeremy

Very welcoming and caring staff. Great location. Had a wonderful stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Holly Ann

Beautiful place to stay on the ocean. The staff was very helpful and pleasant and went out of their way to accommodate us.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2025

Monique

The resort was great . Expedia booked the wrong room . And they charged me for a suite . Which they didn’t reserve . Can’t call them either from here . Resort was great . People great . Expedia sucks

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Melanie

We enjoyed our stay very much. Next door is a great beach bar and the town is only 10 minutes by car.

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Chris

Very clean and beautiful location. The staff couldn’t be nicer!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Vladimir

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, excellent snorkeling

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

David

Staff was amazing and the property was clean and beautiful .

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Lee

Trip of Life timr

It was amazing wonderful staff beautiful room just really amazing porpero

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Stephen

We just returned from a wonderful stay at the Bellafonte in Bonaire and couldn't be more pleased with our experience.
The location was perfect for exploring the island while still providing a peaceful retreat. What truly made each day special was the ocean view, particularly the beautiful sunset each evening.
The facilities and room were well-maintained and provided all the comforts needed for a pleasant stay. The oceanfront setting created a constant backdrop of waves and sea breezes.
Bellafonte offers that perfect combination of serenity, security, and natural beauty that makes for a memorable vacation. The location provides convenience without sacrificing privacy, and those sunset views alone are worth the trip.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

Cassandra

Easy access to/from airport. Lovely dock with sunset views and great snorkeling and plunge pool. We used the dining decos list to book 4 awesome dinners and there’s a restaurant and bar next door. Room was clean and well equipped with a small balcony. Staff were very hospitable and there when you needed something.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Nov 2024

Fatimatou

The Bellafonte stay was the most horrible experience I’ve ever had vacationing. There is no kitchen on site, when ordering room service the food come from a restaurant which is 20 minutes away from the hotel. When the food arrived it was cold the hotel staff did not make any attempt to fix the problem. The staff is rude not welcoming at all, the elevators are the size of the toilet on an airplane. My card was overcharged by $600, keep in mind I booked the reservation through Expedia.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Perfect stay!

Amazing property with a pier that leads you right into the perfect water, very close to the airport! Comfortable beds and good ac. The staff help set me up with a tour and allowed me to freshen up after a adventure tour and before my flight. Highly recommend!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Elena

Perfection

We stayed in The Bellafonte for a week. We absolutely love this place! There is no sand beach but you can jump in a water from the pier and see corals, different fish and sea turtles. The hotel is clean and quiet. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2024

Kevin

Quiet, well-run, friendly and attentive staff ready to provide anything you need, private access to ocean

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Natan

Sometimes, you just get lucky, our experience at Bellafonte was exceptional! You can do thorough research and examine photos but photos often appear nicer than reality and provide little insight into the service and atmosphere. This was one of those rare cases where the reality surpassed our expectations.
We travel frequently, yet I don't recall encountering such friendly service and welcoming atmosphere as we did here.
Everyone we met greeted us with a big smile and a huge warm welcome.
Our second-floor, two-bedroom suite offered stunning sea views from the dining room, living room, and master bedroom. Both the master bedroom and living room opened onto a huge terrace over the water.
We loved the fully furnished kitchen the shaded dock, the little pool, and the convenience of having a dive locker and rinse tank.
Thank you all!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Richard

the staff are amazing and book anything you require. Even when i had to stay late due to flight delays they arranged everything

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Glen A

Amazing place to stay if you like great service and quiet. And jumping off pier into clear turquoise water was spectacular.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2024

Scott

The hotel is very nice and rooms large & spacious. The staff at this hotel is excellent. Always a smile on everyone's face as they do anything they can to help make your vacation more enjoyable. They also helped me set up some last minute activities on the island.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2024

Neil

The hotel is located on the water, which allows for swimming, snorkeling, and diving right from the pier. The pier is also shaded, which makes lounging a relaxing experience. There is a dive shop across the street for all water activities, and dive tanks are kept onsite.

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, which made my stay very enjoyable.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2023

Emily R

Beautiful property! Comfy beds, and quiet! Diving gear outdoor storage and rinse take available! Beautiful view, excellent staff and everyone was so kind. We had everything we needed here! Thank you for having us!! We would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Nathan

What an awesome boutique hotel. The hotel could not be nicer, or the staff friendlier. Online pictures cannot do this place justice. We will definitely return!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2023

Laura

Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was newly refurbished, very comfortable. Has everything you need during your stay. Conveniently located, minutes from town and from Southern dive sites. Nice pier to relax or go for a swim. Quiet

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2023

Joy

This was a beautiful hotel and the staff was attentive. This hotel had the perfect view and the perfect dock to go snorkeling. We look forward to use Bellafonte in our future trips to Bonaire!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2023

Joseph

AMAZING STAFF…

Property deserves a five star review mainly because of the amazing staff of Carolijn and the rest of the gang (Koen, Carl, Minke, Tamar, Lisa, Ashley - in no particular order) were simply awesome. They went above and beyond. One night was a welcome evening and we were served delicious snacks w free wine and beer. Snorkeling arnd hotel pier was great. Beds super comfy. What else can u ask for? Planning another vacay back to Bellafonte already!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2023

Lewis

Beautiful small luxury oceanside property with amazing access to snorkeling right off the dock! Very friendly and accommodating staff. Awesome happy hour on Thursday evenings with drinks and great hor d'oeuvres. Wonderful intimate setting for our 20 year anniversary ❤️

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2023

carrie

Gorgeous view. Wonderful staff.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2023

kathleen

One reason we chose this hotel was that it is non-smoking. However the staff would not enforce this rule and we were plagued by neighbors who smoked inside their unit and the smoke came through the vents to our unit. A real “luxury” resort knows how to resolve issues. We called over 10 times and went to the office and they didn’t know what to do. We asked to speak to the manager but they didn’t let us. They refused to move us and they should have made the smokers leave. We feel ripped off for an overpriced smoke filled room. Do not stay here.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2023

Charles

Checkin was simple & straightforward. The attendants (trainees) were very nice and accommodating. View of the ocean was beautiful and room was clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2023

Michael

This is a small, intimate hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpful. If you’re looking for a quiet spot along the ocean, there is no better spot.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2023

OANA

Very beautiful property, with excellent conditions, and very nice staff (Olof, Ashley, Clarijn)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2022

Alan

Great hosts. Very well kept.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2022

Juan

Excellent customer service, beautiful property, very nice pier.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2022

Grant

This was our first time staying at the Bellafonte. We loved the location, the amenities (even though parking is at a premium just like any other resort on the water.
Staff were amazing and always eager to please the guests.
We LOVED the dock area which had very comfortable loungers and was amazing to lay out and watch the fish swimming around under the dock. The house reef was fantastic to dive, and I did this almost every day.

We will be back!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2022

Cody

Great location and amenities with an exceptional staff!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2022

Floyd

We loved that you could jump right off the pier and snorkel!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2022

Meredith

I booked this property because it was so well reviewed. I could see where it would be a 5 star stay if you had a nicer room. The staff was amazing: friendly and helpful. There was a happy hour once a week for all the guests which was lovely and the snorkeling was amazing. However, the basic room was a little disappointing. My sister called it the \"Harry Potter\" room as it was the small, loud room under the stairs and I think the noise was our chief complaint. We faced the road and there was zero sound proofing so you were hearing the conversations of other guests and the parking lot and road noise. Additionally, housekeeping was set up right outside of our room so the carts where always there and there was a lot of noise when they were cleaning other rooms. Our room keys only worked intermittently, even after being replaced twice. We never had enough hot water for two consecutive showers. There was also gravel delivered for the parking lot which got dust all over our bathing suits that were drying on our veranda. If you are going to splurge and get an upgraded room, I think this is probably a great hotel. However, the basic parking lot view room didn't feel very luxury. I think I would stay elsewhere if I were to visit Bonaire again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2022

Joseph

The staff was very friendly and helpful making dinner reservations in town and delivered our food when we ordered from the restaurant next door. Our stay was extended due to airline problems. The staff and the other guests (a great group of people) were so nice.

The front desk got us a list of pharmacies when we realized my husband's heart medication was running low. We made it home safely and recommend the Bellafonte to all our traveling friends.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2022

Natalia

Wonderful!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2022

David

No upgrade no oceanfront

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2022

EDWARD

Quality hotel with excellent location. The higher end apartments with balconies have a gorgeous view of sunset every night. The staff is very attentive and have helped us with all restaurant reservation, as well as diving and more. And the best part: beautiful reef to explore diving right off the hotel dock. We’ll definitely return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2021

Kerry

Customer service was exceptional!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2021

Lui Dahl

Amazing place

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful vacation staying at the Bellafonte for two weeks. We were lucky to get upgraded to one of the penthouses which is amongst the nicest places I have ever stayed in the world. The room had a gorgeous private balcony with sunbeds, hanging bed, sofas and outdoor dining area and a ocean view to die for. Lovely indoor area with 2 bedrooms, walk in closet, huge living room and fully equipped kitchen.

The staff (especially Yordi the manager) were very friendly and did their utmost to provide a wonderful and relaxing experience. Housekeeping kept everything very clean and we enjoyed the Room Service from the restaurant next door.

Hotel has this amazing pier with crystal clear blue water which also doubles as one of the nicest dives on the island. The pier contains plenty of relaxing sunbeds, seating, outdoor showers and dive gear storage/drying rooms.

Overall a complete ++ recommendation, don't think twice about booking your stay at this hotel, you will love it. Our only regret was going home.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2021

William

A great hotel with an excellent staff

Bellafonte is a luxury style hotel that has fantastic views of the ocean. Their is a beautiful reef right off their pier that makes for a great dive unto itself. The rooms are clean, modern, fresh and very comfortable. The staff is excellent and very attentive. Carlijn, Joanna and the other office staff make you feel at home and are always smiling. We were welcomed with a local drink and a bottle of champagne by Carlijn upon arrival to our room which was a great way to begin our stay!
Need help with something? Just ask and they will get you the right information or assist in helping you. A great example was Carlijn setting up my Covid test for our return back to USA. .
Yordi, the property manager, is extremely helpful. Listen to his recommendations on restaurants and other activities as he is very knowledgeable and up to date on what is going on at the island.
Yordi and staff also held a guests party that included hors d'oeuvre and drinks and gave us a chance to meet other guests. The property has relationship with VIP Divers for an on-site tank exchange that is very convenient and they also have a secured area for diver gear storage so you never have to bring your gear to the room. They also have outdoor showers and rinse areas. So the property is well suited for divers. Yordi also arranged for shipping a personal item that we left behind at the hotel back to USA. He went out of his way to do this. Thank you Yordi!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2021

Richard H.

Great place to stay

The hotel was very clean and accommodating. Great ocean views for the building and the pier. The employees were top notch. They were extremely polite, knowledgeable, and willing to help with anything that was needed. The rooms were very well set ip

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

I had a lot of trouble deciding on a spot in Bonaire, and was very happy I chose this place

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2020

The rooms are very nice and spacious. However, they didn’t clean the table outside and after I stayed a week they refused to let me check out after 11 (not even at 12) and when I requested a place to shower and change they wanted to charge me

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

We loved the friendly staff. Yordi was great! We had direct access to the water from the deck. The location was good, close to the airport snorkeling area, which was terrific. The hotel was relatively quiet except for the airplanes, but we never heard the planes while inside our room. We got a tour of some of the other rooms and plan to book one for next year. Terrific place and staff!!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The apartment is large and well designed. Of particular interest is the direct access to the sea, with its incredibly rich fauna. Two steps and you feel you're swimming in an aquarium, with beautiful fishes of all colors.
Staff friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2020

Suzi

What a beautiful place! Our studio was perfectly sufficient, and had what we needed to cook for ourselves. It's within walking distance to a couple of restaurants and a wonderful food cart. If you have a vehicle, parking is sufficient. The entire staff is awesome; very attentive and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

We loved the access to the beautiful turquoise water and how quiet the hotel was. My recommendation would be to have more areas with shade to sit at the ocean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2020

Kelly

The location of this hotel is amazing, the rooms were very nice and the suites were huge. The large pier is unique for the shore and offers the best water front relaxing in the area. Swimming and snorkeling off the pier is fantastic and the reef wall just In front of this hotel is fantastic for diving. The staff were great and thier wine tasting and social get togethers were so much fun and a nice way to meet the other guests. The Winsdsock restaurant next door is also one of the best around. We will return to Bonaire and we will be back at the Bellefonte!! Thank you all so much for your hospitality.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2020

Suz

Check in was fast and friendly. Staff very nice. Don’t book room 201B if you want water view. Will need a car to get into town for meals and shopping.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

We stayed at Bellafonte for our 25th Anniversary. This intimate hotel was absolutely perfect! The views from the room breathtaking and swimming right off the pier out front you can snorkel and see the beautiful fish. Most of all I can't say enough about Team Bellafonte; the staff here went above and beyond to make our stay and our Special Anniversary unforgettable! From helping with car rental, dinner reservations to a beautiful suprise upon returning to our room on our big day. Their care and attention to details is what really makes this place special. Thank You Team Bellafonte! We will certainly be back!
The Ross's.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Nice stay

Staff was very helpful. Our room was fine was clean and comfortable. Uncomfortable sheets. Loved the dock and the access to the ocean.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

I think they gave me the worst room available on the first floor accessible from the street level. Maid person never came to do cleaning or anything else. Good location but overall disappointing.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Stayed in a jr. suite. Very well maintained property. Concierge services and all employees very pleasant and helpful. Even though no aIr conditioning in living room the bedroom a/c cooled the entire place down sufficiently. View from balcony terrific. Great sunsets! Also nice to be able to do breakfast there and any other meals should you choose to. VERY quiet property made for great nights sleeping. Quick to get into town but need car.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

We loved that ALL of their rooms have an amazing view. The only difference is what floor you're on. We loved how quiet it was. The water is crystal clear!! Though we personally were fine without a restaurant on site, some may find it a slight inconvenience to have to go next door. We were very happy with our equipped kitchen. Staff are all amazing. So happy and attentive. One thing that really stood out was the get togethers the owners / staff put on during the week. Appetizers / drinks social. It was a very nice touch. One we really appreciated. We definitely want to go back and this the only place we'd stay!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2019

THOMAS

Ana was great!

Ana at the front desk was awesome and gave great service!!!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Casual luxury

We loved the Bellafonte and will stay there again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2019

lib

Lovely accommodations, wonderful staff, breathtaking views, and ideal location for snorkeling and diving. Also, location is close to airport, shopping and great restaurants! We hope to stay there again soon!

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2019

Ann

The Hotel was very clean and the Hospitality excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Right on the water wonderful sunsets. Can snorkel right of deck!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2019

Isidro

Great place to enjoy on sight snorkeling.
Quiet and peaceful.
Great restaurants near by

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2019

Sara

Bellafonte is truly a luxury hotel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Nice accommodations; excellent service, but few amenities.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2019

Sue

Awesome Customer Service

The staff at Bellafonte was absolutely amazing! The best customer service I have maybe ever gotten! Anna, Machela and the others made the stay even more enjoyable As I understand it, each unit is indivudally owned, so they are decorated and furnished somewhat differently. Our suite with kitchenett was very nicely decorated and well stocked. I would definitely recommend this property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

For Scuba divers private dock on property, dunk tank and gear storage on property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

great dock stainless steel stairs into the ocean big patio lots of space to dry gear well equipped units