The Bellafonte - Luxury Oceanfront Hotel

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!

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

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!

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.

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.