Bon Bini Resort Curacao

Family of 4 (parents + 2 teenaged boys) stayed for just under one week in a 2-bedroom bungalow. The overall impression is of a very well-maintained and neat mid-range resort. Close access to the Mambo Beach (just a 5-minute walk across the road) which is a nice man-made beach - lots of dining options and some shopping. Also a close walk to a ****** (we didn't go) and the Curacao Aquarium and Dolphin Academy. 45-minute walk to Punda-Willemstad. Photos are very accurate - at least for our bungalow. We rented one of the two bedroom ones - Bedroom one had a king sized bed and the other one had two queens. Beds were a little firm for our taste, but to each their own. Each bedroom has a wall-unit AC (to turn on, you have to put your key card in a slot in the kitchen - keeps people from running the AC while they're out!). Cabinet/shelves and hanging rod for clothes with a small safe for your valuables inside; desk and chair, nightstands on either side of the bed, each with in individual reading lamp. Each bedroom has a TV - we didn't watch it so I'm not sure what's included as far as channels. 2 bathrooms - one ensuite with the king bedroom and the other that had two doors - one into the 2-queen bedroom and the other into the hallway. NO soap was provided (or shampoo/conditioner), so either bring it or be prepared to buy it. Beach towels, bath towels, and hand towels included (no washcloths - bring one if you want one). Hallway between the two bedrooms has hooks to hang stuff as well as an iron/ironing board. Kitchen had a mid-sized refrigerator/freezer, pantry cabinet, glass-top range (NO OVEN, so don't buy something to bake), microwave, toaster, Nespresso machine. Assorted pots, pans, skillets, utensils, storage containers and dishes. BE AWARE - no dish soap was provided, so you'll either need to bring some or buy some. Grocery service is available before you arrive (details sent by the hotel when you register) and a daily shuttle offered at 9:00 am to a nearby grocery store for shopping. Kitchen was definitely adequate for our needs, but unlike a hotel, basics like coffee are not included (fine by me - coffee in hotels is usually pretty gross). Main sitting area off the kitchen has a sofa and chairs, coffee table, dining table/chairs and a television. My only real complaint about the set-up is that the sitting area is a couple of steps down from the kitchen and the tiles are laid such that you can't really tell what's a step - I almost fell down the steps a couple of times. We put a shoe on one step just to help for depth perception. Parking space available right in front of each bungalow - I highly recommend getting a car - taxis are expensive and you'll want to explore. Swimming pool is small but clean with plenty of loungers and shade. Staff were EXTREMELY friendly and helpful. The dog at the gate (Velvet) was also sweet. Cleaning happens every other day after your arrival (i.e., we arrived Sunday, first cleaning was Tuesday, the

This entire place needs some TLC. It looks much better on the photos than it really is. It is a short walk to the beach, but it is a very busy and noisy place. Don't expect quiet nights as the beach parties sound loudly and keep you out of your sleep until 2AM, if you like partying fine, but if you come for a rest don't stay here.