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Sand Dollar Reservations
US & Canada: 1-800-288-4773 or 954-453-5025
Email: usreservations@sanddollarbonaire.com

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Bonaire Postal Address:

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

Bonaire Telephone:

Telephone: + (599-717) 8738
Facsimile: + (599-717) 8760
Email: reservations@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'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.

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How Do I Get Here?
There are several airlines that serve Bonaire. However, sometimes the best flights will be via connections.

Additional information may be available on the InfoBonaire Airline page.

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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: Sunrise Restaurant serves lunch and dinner on property seven days a week. The Reef Restaurant  is located right on the adjacent property next to Bonaire Dive & Adventure, and it is open for  breakfast, lunch and dinner. 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. Babysitting can be arranged by the office with 24-hour notice for $7.00 an hour during the day and $8.00 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: 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, in addition to a number of other moderately priced grocery stores.

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: Both Sand Dollar Grocery and Cultimara have beer and liquor. There is an Amstel distributor (beer and liquor) about half a mile away on Kaya Amsterdam. Ask anyone in the office for directions.

Q: Will I be able to recharge my camera and computer battery packs?
A: As long as your charger indicates it can handle a 110 - 240 V range or wider , 50/60 hz, you can use the wall sockets in the units which as 127V, 60 hz.  Older charges or charges which specifically state 110 V 60 hz should not be plugged in, however they can be plugged into a transformer at Fish Eye Photo for recharging.