Old Bahama Bay Resort
Featured in the luxury travel guide West End, Old Bahama Bay Resort was voted an ultimate getaway for spoiled travelers. Old Bahama Bay is an all-suite hotel built in 2001 and remodeled in 2003. All suites have beachfront views, and the hotel offers a full-service marina, three on-site restaurants and spa facilities. Each suite is outfitted with custom furniture, Frette linens and robes, and kitchenettes. The hotel has a 4,000 square foot outdoor pool, access to sailing, windsurfing and kayaking.
Old Bahama Bay Resort
Bayshore Road
Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
(877) 949-4466
oldbahamabay.com
One & Only Ocean Club
A super luxury resort in the heart of Nassau, this hotel has been a staple of the islands for over 45 years. Voted the second best spa hotel on the island by U.K. travel website Travago.com, the Ocean Club is a can't miss. All rooms feature a private balcony, air-conditioning and satellite television. Rooms also offer DVD and CD players, safes and 24-hour room service. The hotel offers on-site tennis courts, professional lessons and equipment rental. Bikes are available at no charge, and kayaking or snorkeling tours can be arranged.
One& Only Ocean Club
One Casino Drive
Paradise Island, Bahamas
(242) 363-2501
oneandonlyresorts.com
Westin Grand Bahama Island- Lucaya Resort
This luxury hotel offers 749 guest rooms and suites; all equipped with Heavenly Bed and Bath products. The grounds have three pools, two golf courses, tennis courts and a casino. One pool is for children only, and the resort offers the Westin Kids Club for entertainment. Several options for fine dining, as well as 24-hour room service are available. Snorkeling, banana boat rides and kayaking are also available at the resort. For more active adventure, Runner's World Maps are available with jogging/walking routes of three or five miles. This hotel was featured in the 2009 Frommer's travel guide as the "Finest, most appealing, and best-accessorized property on Grand Bahama Island."
Westin Grand Bahama Island- Lucaya Resort
P.O. Box 4914
West Bay Street
Nassau, Bahamas
(242) 327-6000
starwoodhotels.com
The Cove Atlantis
A luxury resort situated on two different beaches--Cove and Paradise--this hotel offers guests an amazing view of the natural world in the Bahamas. Voted one of the world's most romantic getaway spots by TripAdvisor.com in 2008, the Cove consistently makes top ten lists, including making it to number 4 on the 10best.com list of the best resorts in the Bahamas. Unique to the Cove is the world's largest open air marine habitat, a 63 acre, 20 million gallon display of more than 50,000 creatures. The hotel offers several on-site restaurants, as well as a village nearby with more dining options. Boating and fishing are also available at the resort.
The Cove Atlantis
1000 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, Florida 33324
(888) 877-7525
atlantis.com
Bimini Bay Resort and Marina
More than just a hotel, Bimini Bay offers 217 luxury suites, as well as homes with one, two or three bedrooms and one or three bedroom tree houses. Guests have access to free wireless Internet, a fitness center and the rooms are air-conditioned. Massage services, tennis courts and accommodations for yachts up to 200 feet are available. Outdoor activities include bike rentals, island tours, and fly and deep sea fishing. The hotel makes the Frommer's ten best list of 2009 because of its restaurant quality and excellent service, this luxury resort is new, but looking to make a name for itself on the island.
Bimini Bay Resort and Marina
1680 Michigan Ave. PH#5
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(866) 344-8759
biminibayresort.com
The Bluff House Beach Hotel and Yacht Club
A unique option for well traveled individuals and families, the Bluff House offers not only a hotel, but several locally owned villas as well. One, two or three bedroom cottages with a deck and balcony are available. Each offers full kitchens and dining rooms. Nearby activities include fishing, sailing, swimming and bike riding. The Bluff House was featured as one of the island's most beautiful hotels in Caribbean Edge Magazine, which rated the feel and warmth of the hotel highly and gave excellent reviews to the hospitality.
Bluff House Beach Hotel
Green Turtle Cay
Abaco, Bahamas
(242) 365-4247
bluffhouse.com
Adventurer's Resort
A smaller resort--located on the harbor side of Eleuthera Island--this hotel offers six suites and 18 guest rooms. Rooms come equipped with cable television, maid service and high-speed Internet. Fine dining, shopping and sightseeing are all available on the island as well. For more active endeavors, swimming, snorkeling, fishing and scuba diving can all be arranged with the front desk.
Voted number seven of the top ten resorts in the Bahamas by U.K. travel website Trivago.com, this hotel is small, simple and ready for anyone who wants to live simply on vacation.
Adventurer's Resort
P.O. Box EL-27498
Spanish Wells, Eleuthera
Bahamas
(242) 333-4883
Oceania Heights
Oceania Heights rents luxury villas in an exclusive gated community on the island of Exuma. Each villa offers its own swimming pool, full kitchen and flat screen television. The location has its own private beach, as well as personal computers with Internet access and a professional chef available upon request. Staff and equipment are available for other activities, including golfing, snorkeling, diving and day trips to other islands can be arranged. Considered one of the most luxurious places in the islands, Oceania Heights has been awarded several architecture awards, and is number six on the list of top ten hotels in the Bahamas at 10best.com.
Oceania Heights
PO Box CB-12067
Nassau, Bahamas
(242) 345-0187
oceaniaheights.com
Island Sea Resort
Island Sea Resort is a tropical island resort that offers guests lush gardens, a secluded beach, pool and hot tub. Rooms have color television, cable and room service is available. The hotel offers bicycle rentals, shuffleboard and water sport equipment for guest use. Ranking constantly on the 10best.com list, this smaller resort offers everything the bigger places have, as well as a comfortable, more intimate feel.
Island Sea Resort
123 Silver Point Drive
P.O. Box F-44735, Freeport
Grand Bahama Island
(242) 373-1271
Staniel Cay Yacht Club
An upscale combination marina and cottage resort, this club offers full services to both boating and non-boating guests. All cottages are equipped with air-conditioning, coffeemaker and refrigerator, but they do not provide individual telephones or televisions. These are available at the clubhouse. The hotel and surrounding areas offer scuba or snorkeling trips, fishing, kayaking and bike trails. Ranked consistently well on travel website TripAdvisor.com and in Frommer's travel guide, this small hotel offers guests a stunning view of the area, as well as a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
Staniel Cay Yacht Club
Staniel Cay,
Exuma, Bahamas
(242) 355-2024
stanielcay.com
