Far, far removed from the crowds of Nassau is this 40-acre boutique resort on Eleuthera Island. This property, which opened in 2013, is a hot spot for celebs seeking privacy, and features a jaw-dropping infinity pool and cliffside bar sitting between two man-made, pink-sand beaches. Chic, airy rooms have white decor, and enormous villas with private plunge pools and state-of-the-art kitchens are on offer. Non-villa guests without kitchens should plan on eating at the sophisticated restaurant often, since nearby options are limited. Luckily, the menu changes daily based on produce from the garden and the sushi chef spears his own fish. Cove Eleuthera is best suited for a four-day getaway -- anything longer and guests may get bored.
Far, far removed from the crowds of Nassau is this 40-acre boutique resort on Eleuthera Island. This property, which opened in 2013, is a hot spot for celebs seeking privacy, and features a jaw-dropping infinity pool and cliffside bar sitting between two man-made, pink-sand beaches. Chic, airy rooms have white decor, and enormous villas with private plunge pools and state-of-the-art kitchens are on offer. Non-villa guests without kitchens should plan on eating at the sophisticated restaurant often, since nearby options are limited. Luckily, the menu changes daily based on produce from the garden and the sushi chef spears his own fish. Cove Eleuthera is best suited for a four-day getaway -- anything longer and guests may get bored.
Overlooking the ocean, Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina has the largest marina in the Bahamas, with 198 slips. The 89-rooms are spacious and mostly modern, ranging in size from contemporary Standard Rooms to sharp condos or homey stand-alone cottages. The secluded upper-middle-range hotel has several pools including the main pool with a lively poolside bar plus a lovely little beach. Angler’s, the on-site restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving a contemporary menu with fresh seafood and Bahamian influenced dishes. With a small fitness center, gift shop, and plenty of common areas, families are a common sight here. For an Abaco Island alternative, the Treasure Cay Beach, Marina, and Golf Resort has many similar features and more style, but at a higher price tag.
Overlooking the ocean, Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina has the largest marina in the Bahamas, with 198 slips. The 89-rooms are spacious and mostly modern, ranging in size from contemporary Standard Rooms to sharp condos or homey stand-alone cottages. The secluded upper-middle-range hotel has several pools including the main pool with a lively poolside bar plus a lovely little beach. Angler’s, the on-site restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving a contemporary menu with fresh seafood and Bahamian influenced dishes. With a small fitness center, gift shop, and plenty of common areas, families are a common sight here. For an Abaco Island alternative, the Treasure Cay Beach, Marina, and Golf Resort has many similar features and more style, but at a higher price tag.
The 92-room three-pearl Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort is situated off the main road in a quiet beach community on Abaco. Rooms all have a tropical homey look that's pleasantly bright and mostly modern, and units from traditional hotel rooms to a beach house are available. The resort has four dining options -- a beach bar, restaurant, coffee shop, and poolside bar -- that are spread out from the marina to the white sands of Treasure Cay Beach. With an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, long beach, and 150-slip marina, Treasure Cay packs a lot into a laid-back island getaway. For an Abaco Island alternative, the Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina offers many similar features, but lacks the golf course and style, for way lower rates.
The 92-room three-pearl Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort is situated off the main road in a quiet beach community on Abaco. Rooms all have a tropical homey look that's pleasantly bright and mostly modern, and units from traditional hotel rooms to a beach house are available. The resort has four dining options -- a beach bar, restaurant, coffee shop, and poolside bar -- that are spread out from the marina to the white sands of Treasure Cay Beach. With an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, long beach, and 150-slip marina, Treasure Cay packs a lot into a laid-back island getaway. For an Abaco Island alternative, the Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina offers many similar features, but lacks the golf course and style, for way lower rates.
On beautiful and remote Long Island, the mid-range Stella Maris Resort Club is a large and natural property with competitive rates and a range of accommodations. With hotel rooms, cottages, and villas with up to four bedrooms, the resort has lodging to fit most parties and budgets. The 45 rooms are spacious and beachy, but lacking in TVs and Wi-Fi. Stella Maris has three pools, a rugged, scenic (but not swimmable) beach, and an on-site restaurant and separate beach bar. One of the highlights of the resort is its range of activities, many of which are free, including day trips, boating, nature walks, caving, bikes, kayaks, and rum punch parties. There's also a free shuttle to multiple, swimmable beaches around the island. The resort is nothing ritzy, but in all, Stella Maris provides a great value for the activities and amenities.
On beautiful and remote Long Island, the mid-range Stella Maris Resort Club is a large and natural property with competitive rates and a range of accommodations. With hotel rooms, cottages, and villas with up to four bedrooms, the resort has lodging to fit most parties and budgets. The 45 rooms are spacious and beachy, but lacking in TVs and Wi-Fi. Stella Maris has three pools, a rugged, scenic (but not swimmable) beach, and an on-site restaurant and separate beach bar. One of the highlights of the resort is its range of activities, many of which are free, including day trips, boating, nature walks, caving, bikes, kayaks, and rum punch parties. There's also a free shuttle to multiple, swimmable beaches around the island. The resort is nothing ritzy, but in all, Stella Maris provides a great value for the activities and amenities.
White sand abutting azure water combine with homey cottages, and a host of features to make the upper-middle-range Resorts World Bimini a family-friendly spot. Cottages come with kitchenettes or full kitchens, one to four bedrooms, and laundry facilities, as well as outdoor terraces -- some with stellar ocean views. The property’s features are impressive, consisting of multiple pools -- including a rooftop infinity pool -- a popular 10,000-square-foot casino, elegant spa, several restaurants and bars offering everything from burgers to sushi, a marina, and private beach club. Issues regarding maintenance and service are common, however. For travelers not needing a kitchen, it's worth comparing rates with the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini, which has access to the facilities here.
White sand abutting azure water combine with homey cottages, and a host of features to make the upper-middle-range Resorts World Bimini a family-friendly spot. Cottages come with kitchenettes or full kitchens, one to four bedrooms, and laundry facilities, as well as outdoor terraces -- some with stellar ocean views. The property’s features are impressive, consisting of multiple pools -- including a rooftop infinity pool -- a popular 10,000-square-foot casino, elegant spa, several restaurants and bars offering everything from burgers to sushi, a marina, and private beach club. Issues regarding maintenance and service are common, however. For travelers not needing a kitchen, it's worth comparing rates with the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini, which has access to the facilities here.
El Greco Hotel is a two-and-half-pearl hotel located just outside downtown Nassau. The hotel’s 27 rooms offer flat-screen TVs and pool-view balconies or terraces, but the decor needs a major update. Aside from the large courtyard pool, on-site amenities are limited and location is this hotel’s only stand-out feature. It’s set across the street from Junkanoo Beach, and the buzzy restaurants and shops of downtown Nassau are found a short walk away. If your budget allows, the rooms at nearby Sunset Resort are much fresher and well-worth the higher rates.
El Greco Hotel is a two-and-half-pearl hotel located just outside downtown Nassau. The hotel’s 27 rooms offer flat-screen TVs and pool-view balconies or terraces, but the decor needs a major update. Aside from the large courtyard pool, on-site amenities are limited and location is this hotel’s only stand-out feature. It’s set across the street from Junkanoo Beach, and the buzzy restaurants and shops of downtown Nassau are found a short walk away. If your budget allows, the rooms at nearby Sunset Resort are much fresher and well-worth the higher rates.
The upscale Coral Sands Hotel is a beautiful boutique located right on one of the most gorgeous beaches not only in the Bahamas but in all of the Caribbean. Its 38 rooms range from beach-chic standard rooms to upscale Bahamian-style beachfront cottages. All feature great amenities such as free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, mini-fridges, and memory foam mattresses, plus big bathrooms -- most with separate soaking tubs. Those seeking a quiet, relaxing vacation can find plenty of opportunities to unwind here, from lounging by the beautiful infinity pool or the beach to sipping drinks at the laid-back beach bar or taking a yoga class. Those wanting more action can head to the gym or book water-sports sessions. Rates aren’t low, but the property is one of the most stylish around. For something in the downtown area, consider the Valentines Resort and Marina.
The upscale Coral Sands Hotel is a beautiful boutique located right on one of the most gorgeous beaches not only in the Bahamas but in all of the Caribbean. Its 38 rooms range from beach-chic standard rooms to upscale Bahamian-style beachfront cottages. All feature great amenities such as free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, mini-fridges, and memory foam mattresses, plus big bathrooms -- most with separate soaking tubs. Those seeking a quiet, relaxing vacation can find plenty of opportunities to unwind here, from lounging by the beautiful infinity pool or the beach to sipping drinks at the laid-back beach bar or taking a yoga class. Those wanting more action can head to the gym or book water-sports sessions. Rates aren’t low, but the property is one of the most stylish around. For something in the downtown area, consider the Valentines Resort and Marina.
The four-pearl Palm Bay Resort Whitsundays is a serene, tropical property set on the idyllic Long Island, surrounded by the Coral Sea and reefs, and a jungle full of flora and fauna. The 25 villas range from cozy wooden spaces to big sleek houses, but all of them are private and secluded. Smaller villas don’t have their own kitchens, but rather, guests have the use of a shared outdoor kitchen and big terrace with dining tables. On-site features include a lovely spa, outdoor pool with built-in hot tub, tennis court, and free non-motorized water sports. Those looking to stay somewhere slightly less remote might want to try the Reef View Hotel on Hamilton Island.
The four-pearl Palm Bay Resort Whitsundays is a serene, tropical property set on the idyllic Long Island, surrounded by the Coral Sea and reefs, and a jungle full of flora and fauna. The 25 villas range from cozy wooden spaces to big sleek houses, but all of them are private and secluded. Smaller villas don’t have their own kitchens, but rather, guests have the use of a shared outdoor kitchen and big terrace with dining tables. On-site features include a lovely spa, outdoor pool with built-in hot tub, tennis court, and free non-motorized water sports. Those looking to stay somewhere slightly less remote might want to try the Reef View Hotel on Hamilton Island.