Hotels in The Bahamas

Hotels in The Bahamas offer relaxing accommodations in a destination officially known as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. With visibility upwards of 200 feet below the surface, surrounding Bahamian waters make for outstanding snorkeling and scuba diving adventures. White and pink sand beaches and swimming pigs are distinctive Bahamian traits. Once home to legendary pirates such as Benjamin Hornigold, Henry Jennings, Edward Teach (Blackbeard), John Rackham and Sam Bellamy, Nassau Bahamas arguably was the greatest first example of a Republic. When traveling to The Bahamas, keep in mind that English is the primary language, that the United States dollar is readily accepted, and that cars drive on the left-hand side of the road. The national currency is the Bahamian Dollar and the drinking age is 18 years old. Bahamian festivals include Junkanoo, Bahamian Music and Heritage Festival, Cat Island Rake And Scrape Festival, Eleuthera Pineapple Festival and All Andros Crab Festival. Hotels in The Bahamas indeed offer some of the most incredible North Atlantic Ocean getaways. Before we get to hotels in The Bahamas, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.

Spanning 800-1000 AD, the Taino people, later known as the Lucayans, became The Bahamas’ first inhabitants. Christopher Columbus became the first European to discover The Bahamas. In 1492, Columbus made landfall in what he named San Salvador, an island locally known as Guanahani. At the time of Columbus’ arrival, an estimated 30,000 Lucayans inhabited the islands. From 1513 to 1648, native Lucayans were shipped as slaves to Hispaniola, resulting in the islands’ desolation. Starting in 1713, Benjamin Hornigold helped to establish the Republic of Pirates in Nassau. Under Hornigold’s tutelage, Blackbeard sought refuge in Nassau circa 1696. In 1718, The Bahamas became a British crown colony in large part to suppress piracy. African slaves brought to the island made up the majority of the population until 1834, when slavery was abolished. The Bahamas became an independent Commonwealth realm in 1973, and has since flourished due to tourism and offshore finance.

Just 50 miles due-east of Florida in the Lucayan Archipelago, the Bahamas consists of roughly 700 islands and over 2,000 rocks and cays, spread out over 100,000 square miles of ocean.  Named for the aforementioned Taino people, the Lucayan Archipelago enjoys a tropical Savannah climate, with average high temperatures ranging from 77 degrees Fahrenheit in January, to 90 degrees in August. Hurricane season historically is strongest during the August and September months. Tourism accounts for roughly 50% of the nation’s GDP, and employs around half of its population. In 2012, 5.8 million people visited The Bahamas, 70% of which were cruise visitors. Main attractions include Blue Lagoon Island, Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park, Dean’s Blue Hole, Cable Beach, Junkanoo, Paradise Island and Lynden Pindling International Airport. Popular foods are cracked conch  (a Bahamian signature dish), rock lobster, stew fish, Johnnycakes (a type of cornmeal flatbread that was an early American staple food), conch salad, pigeon peas and rice, baked crab, souse (head cheese), grouper with grits and rum cake. Drinks include the Bahama Mama, Rum Punch, Bushwacker, Hibiscus Margarita and more. The Bahamian national drink is switcha,  a non-alcoholic, lemon-lime flavored beverage. With a little background information on the area, it’s time for hotels in The Bahamas that will help make for an unforgettable experience.

 

 

 

Paradise Bay Bahamas

Queen Highway – Roker’s Point, 29243 Farmerʼs Hill

Flamingo Bay Beach

Paradise Bay Bahamas features a sun terrace, an extensive garden, free private parking, free WiFi, air conditioning, desks, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, an on-site restaurant, boat tours, Jet Skiing, surfing, wakeboarding and car, scooter and kayak rentals. In the area you may find Cocoplum Bistro, Exuma (restaurant), Eva’s Place (takeout restaurant), Big D’s Conch Spot (restaurant), Lighthouse Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor,  Peninsular Bar and Seafood Grill (bar), T’n’T Delights (restaurant), Exuma ATV Adventures (tourist attraction), Emerald Bay Marina, The Drunken Duck Pub (Irish pub) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Flamingo Bay

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Flamingo Bay Beach
    • Emerald Bay Beach

Within 2.6 miles:

• • • Coco Plum Beach

Within 6 miles:

• • • Exuma International Airport

Approximate cost per night: $320

 

 

 

Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas

Gallot Cay

Columbus Monument

Located on a 4-mile beach, Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas boasts a 5-hour tour of Long Island, a water sports facility, catamaran and bike rentals, tropical designs, private patios, fully-equipped kitchens and scuba diving, snorkeling and tidal flats fishing activities. Columbus Monument (tourist attraction), Busted Bridge Bar and Grill, Stingray Beach, Eagles Nesting Restaurant, MGS Food Store (grocery store) and Adderley’s Plantation are in the area.

Within feet:

• • • Cape Santa Maria Beach

Within 1.6 miles:

• • • Stingray Beach

Within 3.5 miles:

• • • Columbus Monument

Within 7 miles:

• • • Estate Airstrip

Approximate cost per night (two-bedroom villa): $962

Cost per person (eight people): $120

 

 

 

Pineapple Fields

Governorʼs Harbour

Tippy’s Restaurant

With free WiFi, an outdoor pool, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, fully-equipped kitchens and free parking, Pineapple Fields is close to Tippy’s Restaurant and Beachside Bar, Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve (national park) and Edwin’s Turtle Lake Marine Reserve.

Within feet:

• • • North Palmetto Point Beach
    • Tippy’s Restaurant

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • French Leave Beach

Within 2.6 miles:

• • • Twin Coves Beach

Within 10 miles:

• • • Governor’s Harbor Airport

Approximate cost per night (one-bedroom apartment – top floor): $436

Cost per person (three people): $145

 

 

 

 

The Island House

Mahogany Hill

Old Fort Bay Nassau

The Island House has a year-round outdoor pool, a spa center, a terrace, a restaurant, flat-screen TVs, local art, energy-conserving automated lights, hairdryers, a 24-hour front desk, a fitness room, a cinema, free yoga classes, a squash court, a paddle tennis court, an 82-foot lap pool, water sports facilities and car hire. It’s near St Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, The Captain’s Table (restaurant), Cocoplum Bistro, Captains Beach, Island Brothers Cie (French bistro), Lyford Cay Club Marina and more.

Within feet:

• • • Old Fort Bay Nassau

Within 7 miles:

• • • Cable Beach

Within 12.4 miles:

• • • Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park

Within 2.9 miles:

• • • Lynden Pindling International Airport

Approximate cost per night (executive suite): $1,063

Cost per person (four people): $266

 

 

 

Dolphin Cove

14 Swans Drive

Silver Point Beach

With 2 outdoor pools, an on-site fine dining restaurant, a private marina, cable TVs, central air conditioning, private terraces with marina views, fully stocked kitchens, irons, hair dryers and washers and dryers, Dolphin Cove sits near Grand Bahama Scuba (SCUBA tour agency), Ocean’s Blue (restaurant), Lil B Fishing (fishing charter), Coral Beach, Bernie’s Tekie Hut (restaurant), Manta Ray Beach Club (seafood restaurant), Silver Point Beach, Michelle’s Kitchen (restaurant) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Silver Point Beach
    • Coral Beach

Within 1.5 miles:

• • • Solomon’s Supermarket
    • Port Lucaya Marketplace

Within 4.3 miles:

• • • Grand Bahama International Airport

Approximate cost per night (two-bedroom marina view): $280

Cost per person (four people): $70

 

 

 

 

Tropical View Villas

Little Exuma

Tropic of Cancer Beach

Offering gardens, BBQ facilities, free WiFi, air conditioning, fully-equipped kitchens, seating areas, flat-screen cable TVs, dining areas and washer and dryers, Tropical View Villas can be found close to Tropic of Cancer Beach, Brea Delights (restaurant), Turtle Pond Bar And Grill, Tropic Breeze Restaurant and more.

Within feet:

• • • Tropic of Cancer Beach

Within 1.5 miles:

• • • Santanna’s Grill Pit
    • Club Arawak

Within 12 miles:

• • • Exuma Markets
    • Island Boy Cafe
    • Straw Market

Within 19.8 miles:

• • • Exuma International Airport

Approximate cost per night (three-bedroom house): $333

Cost per person (six people): $55

 

 

 

Rollezz Villas Beach Resort

Joe Sound Creek

Cat Island

Providing a restaurant, a private beach area, free WiFi, air conditioning, a patio, full kitchenettes, sea and mountain views, free bike rentals and free parking, Rollezz Villas Beach Resort is situated near Favor’s Service Centre (gas station), Sunshine Restaurant, J&R’s Restaurant, Da Pink Chicken (bar & grill) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Cat Island

Within 4 miles:

• • • Mermaid Lake

Within 7 miles:

• • • Mount Alvernia

Within 33 miles:

• • • Arthurs Town Airport

Approximate cost per night (three-bedroom villa): $695

Cost per person (eight people): $87

 

 

 

 

The Bohemian

Earl Ct Sandy Point

Cockburn Town

The Bohemian has free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden, an outdoor swimming pool, a buffet breakfast, a hot tub, a terrace and a shared lounge.

Within feet:

• • • Cockburn Town

Within 7.5 miles:

• • • San Salvador Airport

Approximate cost per night (king suite): $187

 

 

 

 

French Leave Resort

Queen’s Highway

Twin Coves Beach

With an outdoor pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, seating areas, coffee machines, bathrobes, hairdryers, free WiFi, car rentals and snorkeling activities, French Leave Resort is close to Bacchus Fine Foods (grocery store), Buccaneer Club (restaurant), Norma’s (gift shop), Pammy’s (restaurant), Burrows One-Stop Grocery Store, Ronnies Hi-D-Way (bar), New Sunset Inn (restaurant), Twin Coves Beach and French Leave Beach.

Within feet:

• • • French Leave Beach
    • Twin Coves Beach

Within 2.9 miles:

• • • Bank Road Deli Restaurant
    • Tippy’s Restaurant

Within 7.9 miles:

• • • Coco Plum Beach

Within 6 miles:

• • • Governors Harbour Airport

Approximate cost per night (villa): $1,827

Cost per person (four people): $456

 

 

 

Mika’s Resort

3 Knowles Drive

Governors Harbour Airport

Mika’s Resort provides a private beach area, free private parking and free WiFi. The Deck (restaurant) and Airport Beach are in the vicinity.

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • Receiver’s Beach

Within 2.5 miles:

• • • Governors Harbor Airport

Approximate cost per night (deluxe suite – sea view): $514

Cost per person (four people): $128

 

 

 

 

Villa Allamanda, Eleuthera

Cigatoo Estates, Governorʼs Harbour

Governor’s Harbour Beach

With panoramic ocean views, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning and luggage storage, Villa Allamanda, Eleuthera can be found close to French Leave Resort.

Within feet:

• • • Twin Coves Beach

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • French Leave Beach

Within 4.9 miles:

• • • Receiver’s Beach

Within 7 miles:

• • • Governor’s Harbor Airport

Approximate cost per night (third-floor one-bedroom): $662

Cost per person (four people): $165

 

 

 

The Pilot House Inn Between The Beaches

Meridian Highway, Rock Sound

Rock Sound International Airport

The Pilot House Inn Between The Beaches provides a garden, patios with garden views, free WiFi, free private parking, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning and a sun terrace. Tarpum Bay Shopping Centre, Eleuthera Outdoor Center (tour operator), Neek’s Eats & Treats (restaurant), Tru Serenity Beauty Salon & Accessories (beauty salon), Market Place Store (grocery store), Frigate’s Bar & Grill, Sammy’s Place (restaurant), Ocean Hole (public beach), Cathedral Cave (nature preserve), Northside Restaurant and more are in the vicinity.

Within 2.9 miles:

• • • Winding Bay Beach

Within 4.5 miles:

• • • Tarpum Bay Beach

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Rock Sound International Airport

Approximate cost per night: $277

 

 

 

La Bougainvillea

Banks Rd, Governorʼs Harbour

Governor’s Harbor

Featuring an outdoor pool, a private beach area, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a patio, a fully-equipped kitchen, sea and pool views, barbecue facilities and free parking, La Bougainvillea is near 3 J’s Jerk Pit (restaurant), Mate & Jenny’s Restaurant & Bar and Eleuthera Island Farm.

Within feet:

• • • Governor’s Harbor
    • North Palmetto Point Beach

Within 2 miles:

• • • Krusty Krab Restaurant

Within 2.5 miles:

• • • Tippy’s Restaurant

Within 12.1 miles:

• • • Governors Harbour Airport

Approximate cost per night (villa – beach front): $1,680

Cost per person (eight people): $280

 

 

 

Ocean West Boutique Hotel

Cable Beach

Orange Hill Beach

Ocean West Boutique Hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center, a bar, a 24-hour front desk, room service, free WiFi, a shared lounge, air conditioning, coffee machines, hairdryers, a terrace and a pool table. Daq Shack (bar), Sapodilla Estate (restaurant), The Caves (museum), Caves Village (shopping mall), La Caverna (Italian restaurant) and Cafe Channing Noelle are all within range.

Within feet:

• • • Orange Hill Beach
    • Compass Point Restaurant

Within 2.1 miles:

• • • Cable Beach

Within 2.6 miles:

• • • Lynden Pindling International Airport

Approximate cost per night (diamond room): $327

 

 

 

Andros Beach Club

Andros Island, Kemps Bay

Kemps Bay

Andros Beach Club has a restaurant, free private parking, free bikes, a bar, a shared lounge, a garden, a private beach area, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, air conditioning and a continental or American breakfast. It’s near The Rusty Barge (restaurant).

Approximate cost per night (three-bedroom house): $2,084

Cost per person (six people): $347

 

 

 

Buttonwood Reserve

Queens Hwy

French Leave Beach

Offering free WiFi, air conditioning and kitchens, Buttonwood Reserve is near James Cistern Beach, LeoRose Sunset Beach Bar & Grill (restaurant), Mel’s Snack Shack (restaurant), East & Final (supermarket), Cravings (cafe), Brenda & Billy Stubbs BBQ and more.

Within feet:

• • • Governor’s Harbour Beach
    • French Leave Beach

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • North Palmetto Point Beach

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Twin Coves Beach

Within 8 miles:

• • • Governor’s Harbor Airport

Approximate cost per night (superior apartment): $400

Cost per person (six people): $66

 

 

 

 

So there they are, hotels in The Bahamas that will help make for an outstanding trip. We hope you have found this information valuable and most of all, that you enjoy your time in The Bahamas!