Sonrisa Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

We recently stayed at Sonrisa Bonaire in mid-February for 11 nights, and we were very happy that we chose this location. The owners, Beat and Corinne, work tirelessly to ensure their guests are comfortable and happy. Whenever we heard Beat laughing across the property, my husband and I would smile and laugh along. His easy-going, down-to-earth spirit was uplifting and contagious. Don't forget to sign up for the dinner nights! You’ll be sad if you miss out on the schnitzel (and don't forget the herb butter!). You won’t be disappointed. We also tried the fondue night, where Corinne was happy to show us the best technique for getting the cheese perfectly onto the bread when dipping it into the pot. It was so fun and delicious! The rooms were very nice, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. My husband and I both slept well. The funny part is that when we got home to our new bed (which we’d purchased just before the vacation and loved), my husband said, "Hey, our bed at home isn’t as comfortable as the one we had on vacation!" Unfortunately, I do not dive but love to snorkel, so my husband was able to book a guide (who is also an instructor) through the hotel. It worked out perfectly. Michael is an experienced diver, and I highly recommend him. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver like my husband, his knowledge is invaluable. It’s always nice to learn new tips and tricks from others in the trade. The pool and grounds were incredibly inviting and relaxing. If you're looking for a quieter experience than your typical resort, Sonrisa Bonaire is the perfect destination!

I truly enjoyed my stay at Sonrisa. The owners (Corinne & Beat) are very friendly and make you feel right at home. They arranged to pick me up from the airport and also gave me tips on where to go while on the island. Renting a car from them was easy and the property is located close to the water, great restaurants, and some historical landmarks. Corinne & Beat also arranged for me to go shore diving with Michael and Sabine. I did three days of shore diving with them and it was so much fun! They knew the best spots and made the decompression dives seem easy and care free. Michael even took beautiful photos during the dive and sent them all to me along with information on the sites we visited, depths, time, and date. This is perfect if you keep a log! I cannot say enough good things about my stay at Sonrisa. I highly recommend it. I also highly recommend that you dive with Michael & Sabine. :)

This property has its upsides: close to the city, stable wifi, dive options & qualitative gear, car rental BUT also its downsides: a severe lack in cleanliness, service and hospitality Upon arrival pick-up was forgotten, the bathroom was not clean and the received towels were dirty. In addition, even though the hotel states a cleaning policy of its rooms every other day, the room we stayed in was never cleaned and a simple request to change the sheets was never followed up. (Note: no blankets are available in the rooms). In terms of food, we found the breakfast quite disappointing - mostly eggs and bread - and e.g. no fresh fruit or bacon on offer. Overall, this hotel feels as though its understaffed - even at breakfast "service". (Note: a wonderful buffet spread can be found at the adjacent Divi hotel) Finally, one would expect that common courtesy and respect for every individual would be in the vocabulary of every hotel owner...