The property
About this property
Recreational zoning allows the owner of this new-build condo in Hato, Bonaire, to stay for up to 3 months per year and rent it out short-term during the remaining period. The apartment also offers air conditioning, a balcony, and walking-distance access to Isidel Beach Park and the sea.
Hòfi Azaléa, a new development by Roosdom Tijhuis Bonaire, where natural beauty and luxury come together. Hòfi Azaléa is located in the quiet, safe neighborhood of Hato, just a 5-minute drive from the center of Kralendijk and very suitable for vacation rentals. Within walking distance you will find the publicly accessible Isidel Beach Park, offering direct access to the sea, a restaurant, and a playground.
The apartments will be built in phases using high-quality local and European materials suited to the Caribbean climate. Designed by EVE architects, the apartments focus on comfort and luxury.
Building A, apartment 7 is a spacious apartment with a kitchen and livingroom, both with direct acces to the balcony, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a separate storage room on the ground floor. The bedrooms are standard equipped with airconditioning, this can be added as a extra option in the living and kitchen.
The apartment is perfect as a vacation home or as an investment. Due to it's recreational zoning, you can occupy the apartment yourself for up to 3 months per year and rent it out short-term during the remaining period.
Hòfi Azaléa is a new development consisting of 56 apartments across 4 buildings.
Building A and B share a resort style swimming pool and a tropical landscaped garden. The project also includes a shared parrking area, a 6-person elevator per building and solar panels for improved energy efficiency. The apartment will be delivered including a modern kitchen, stylish bathrooms, technical installations, including hot water supply and WEB certification (water/electricity). Floors and walls will be finished, and the interior walls will be smoothly plastered and painted, allowing you to move in immediately.
Highlights
- Five-minute drive from Kralendijk center
- Walking distance to Isidel Beach Park
- Kitchen and living room with balcony access
- Separate ground-floor storage room
- Shared resort-style pool and tropical garden
- Air conditioning
- New construction
- Holiday rentals allowed
Property information
Features and layout
The apartment has a kitchen and living room, with both spaces opening directly onto the balcony. Air conditioning is standard in the two bedrooms, while air conditioning in the living room and kitchen is available as an extra option.
The apartment includes two bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. A separate storage room is located on the ground floor.
Outside, the living room and kitchen connect to the balcony. Building A and Building B share a resort-style swimming pool and a tropical landscaped garden.
Technical information
- Construction year: 2026
- Condition: Nieuwbouw
Construction method: solid prefab aerated concrete structure, suited to the Caribbean climate.
Roofing: pitched roofs with metalroof-tile sheets and flat roofs with high-quality roofing.
Floors: concrete ground floor.
Facades: sleekly finished with carefully slected materials, matching the stule of Hòfi Azaléa.
Frames and doors: aluminum profiles, powder-coated in grey tones, fitted with sun-reflective glass and insect screens on tilt-and-turn windows.
Every building wil be equipped with a 6-person elevator.
The building permit for this project has now been granted and the construction scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
Download the technical specifications here: Technical Specifications (only available in Dutch).
Disclaimer:
This project is still under development. The information and images (including the site plan) are indicative and no rights can be derived from them.
The living area measurement is based on the net indoor space plus covered outdoor areas, such as, where applicable, a veranda, covered terrace, or external storage room. Not included are a wooden iroko carport and/or an uncovered sun terrace around the pool.
Ownership and zoning
- Tenure: Leasehold
The apartment is intended for short-term rental, the owner may occupy for a maximum of 3 months a year.
Link to zoning map with marking: Zoning map
Link to zoning description: Designation "Recreation and Residential recreation" (only available in Dutch)
Costs and conditions
This apartment qualifies for the real estate tax exemption. Please ask for more information about this subject.
This apartment is subject to a Home Owners Association (HAO). Please contact us in case you wish to receive further information.
Location and surroundings
Hato is a quiet, safe neighborhood on Bonaire, and the apartment is just a 5-minute drive from the center of Kralendijk. Within walking distance, Isidel Beach Park provides direct access to the sea, a restaurant, and a playground.
Questions about this property
What transfer tax applies when buying this new apartment on Bonaire?
Bonaire is a special municipality of the Netherlands, where laws differ from the European Netherlands. For Hòfi Azaléa A-07, the project is new construction, so the General Consumption Tax (ABB) of 8% applies instead of the 5% transfer tax for an existing property.
Who pays annual real estate tax on a property in Bonaire?
On Bonaire, annual real estate tax is levied on the notional yield of the property's value and applies to whoever holds Hòfi Azaléa A-07 on January 1st by ownership, possession or a limited right. Foreign taxpayers do not pay income tax on real estate in the BES islands, because real estate tax takes its place.
Can I live in Hòfi Azaléa A-07 all year and rent it out when I am away?
Hòfi Azaléa A-07 has recreational zoning, allowing the owner to occupy the apartment for up to 3 months per year and rent it out short-term during the remaining period. The exact possibilities under the designation “Recreation and Residential recreation” should be verified before purchase.
When will construction of Hòfi Azaléa A-07 begin?
Hòfi Azaléa A-07 is part of a new development in Hato, with construction scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026. The project is still under development, so the information and images are indicative.
How close is Hòfi Azaléa A-07 to Kralendijk and the sea?
Hòfi Azaléa A-07 is in the quiet neighborhood of Hato, a 5-minute drive from the center of Kralendijk. Isidel Beach Park is within walking distance and provides direct access to the sea.
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