Bonaire describes itself as a Divers Paradise. Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn delivers the goods. The small "resort" offers rooms around the pool or a three bedroom house at very reasonable prices. Do not expect a spa or fancy restaurant, just quality, clean rooms and attentive service. Every room has refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker. I rented the house and was very... More

If you are on Bonaire, it's a MUST to go diving with Bruce's boat at the Carib Inn. Instead of the shore dives that are very common on Bonaire, it is a great adventure to do a boat dive for a change. They offer multiple boat dives a day at the west coast and Klein Bonaire, for small groups up... More

If you are looking for a spa or 4 star hotel, this is not the place for you. The staff and the service at this inn are incredible, as is the view from the one or two bedroom seaside apartments. Also, Bruce has better prices on SCUBA gear than can be found in the US. An example - husband bought... More

I have been travelling to Bonaire since 1989. Since I found the Carib Inn, if Bruce does not have a room, we don't go. We book 2 years in advance to be sure we have our favorite room. The dive staff is the best on the island. The rooms are clean, comfortable and well stocked. All have fridges, coffee pots... More

My wife and I spent our 25th wedding anniversary here in Septemeber, 2012. I dive but she only snorkels. Snorkling or diving right in front of the dock provides a great experience of beautiful colors and creatures. We chose this place because it looked like we could hide away, in peace. It was everything we wanted, and then some. The... More

If Bruce can't fix it, you are out of luck. We didn't stay in the hotel so we don't know about the property. We had a problem with a 2nd stage and Bruce hooked us up. Really nice folks and very, very good technical resources.

Great small inn on Bonaire, everyone who works there has been there for years. Not a place for those who need pool side service, it is BYOB to pool. Great if staying in a room with frig and stove, markets are walking distance, so is the town, Dive staff fabulous!

I've gone back a number of times, staying and diving at Bruce's is a REAL VACATION.

First, this is not one of those fancy resorts with it's own retaurant, bar, etc.. If that's what you are looking for, there are other options. On the other hand, if you want a little more intimacy, privacy, and want the most value for your money, you can't lose here. They have a number of apartments, but my wife and... More