7 Best Hotels in Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

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Grand Bahama accommodations remain some of the Bahamas' most affordable, especially those away from the beach. The majority of these provide free shuttle service to the nearest stretch of sand. The island's more expensive hotels are beachfront, with the exception of Pelican Bay. These include the sprawling Grand Lucayan Resort; the all-inclusive Memories Grand Bahama Beach & Casino Resort; Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach, an all-inclusive east of Port Lucaya; West End's elegant Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour; and the east-end luxury bonefishing resort, Deep Water Cay. Small apartment complexes and time-share rentals are economical alternatives, especially if you're planning to stay for more than a few days.

Rates post-Easter through December 14 tend to be 25%–30% lower than those charged during the rest of the year.

Bell Channel Inn

$ | Kings Rd., Bahamas

Right on the water and a short walk from the Port Lucaya Marketplace, this charming family-run (through three generations) inn with simple-yet-spacious rooms has quick and easy access to the island's best underwater sites, making it perfect for scuba-oriented and budget-minded travelers. The hotel's quaint, convivial restaurant bar serves seafood and good spirits, and both locals and guests gather for nightly happy hours and live music on Thursday evening. 

Pros

  • Friendly, longtime staff
  • Clean, simple rooms with refrigerators, free Wi-Fi, and canal views
  • Bar/restaurant on-site

Cons

  • No beach but on the canal
  • 10-minute walk from shopping and restaurant scene
  • Rooms are not fancy
Kings Rd., Bahamas
242-373–1053
hotel Details
32 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Castaways Resort and Suites

$ | E. Mall Dr., Bahamas

In Freeport, this property is one of the nicer budget options in the area. The coral rock–accented lobby introduces four stories of rooms in rattan and earth-and-floral tones. Family friendliness is underscored by a playground next to the pool, and a beach shuttle is provided. The basic Bahamian restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Pros

  • Basic but clean
  • Nice array of services and facilities
  • Close to the airport

Cons

  • The neighborhood is currently in a slump
  • Lacking character
  • Not much nearby
E. Mall Dr., Bahamas
242-352–6682
hotel Details
118 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan

$$ | Sea Horse Rd., Bahamas
Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort, Lucaya
Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort

This two-story all-inclusive property replicates Caribbean-style plantation manors with quiet ocean-view rooms and suites. The resort has three on-site restaurants, a café, a bar, a spa and fitness center, tennis courts, golf, and complimentary Wi-Fi. 

Pros

  • Across the street from the Port Lucaya Marketplace
  • Great beachfront activities
  • Welcoming, family feel

Cons

  • Service can be spotty
  • All-inclusive meals can be repetitive and lack choice
  • Much of the sprawling resort complex remains closed
Sea Horse Rd., Bahamas
242-373–1333
hotel Details
196 rooms
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive

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Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour

$$ | West End, Bahamas Fodor's Choice
Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour, Greater Grand Bahama
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Fishing enthusiasts, yachters, and families can relax in relative seclusion at this West End resort, made up of colorful beachfront and poolside suites individually decorated with island charm. Rooms include TVs and Wi-Fi along with full and half-kitchenettes and laundry facilities. Although endearingly intimate and individual, Old Bahama Bay has all the amenities of a full-grown, self-contained resort, including a casual beach bar, a dockside restaurant, and a customs office, making it one of The Bahamas's top small-marina properties.

Pros

  • Top-shelf marina, tennis and basketball courts
  • Quiet and secluded
  • Complimentary use of bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling equipment

Cons

  • Limited dining choices
  • Far from main airport, shopping, and other restaurants
  • Need a car to explore the rest of the island
West End, Bahamas
242-602–5171
hotel Details
76 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Pelican Bay Hotel

$ | Sea Horse Rd., Bahamas Fodor's Choice

Close to the beach, with rooms overlooking the Port Lucaya Marina or the waterfront along the canal, Pelican Bay has a funky modern appeal, and suites overflow with character and decorative elements collected from around the world. The deluxe staterooms have extras like rain showers, espresso machines, and kitchenettes, making them perfect for longer stays. On-site amenities include two great restaurants and two trendy bars, three pools and a hot tub, and a small playground. The hotel is a quick and easy walk to Lucaya Beach and the Port Lucaya Marketplace, and it's next door to UNEXSO—a plus for divers. Taino Beach is accessible via ferry.

Pros

  • Stylish and comfortable
  • Water views
  • Warm and welcoming staff

Cons

  • No beach
  • Poolside/marina-front rooms can be noisy
  • No elevators to upper-level rooms
Sea Horse Rd., Bahamas
242-373–9550
hotel Details
183 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Royal Islander

$ | E. Mall Dr., Bahamas

Amenities without the sticker shock: this two-story, tin-roof, motel-style property offers simple rooms with light-wood and rattan furnishings, lively tropical fabrics, framed pastel prints, and tile floors on the lower level. You'll find carpeted floors upstairs, where nonsmoking rooms are available. An inviting white-and-floral lobby faces the spacious pool area.

Pros

  • Affordable
  • Convenient to airport
  • Basic but comfortable

Cons

  • Not on the beach
  • Low on character
  • Nothing much nearby
E. Mall Dr., Bahamas
242-351–6000
hotel Details
100 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, $50 security deposit charged at check in

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Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach

$$ | Churchill Dr. at Doubloon Rd., Bahamas

Popular with couples, families, and spring breakers, this secluded resort provides a casual, all-inclusive getaway where one price covers meals, drinks, tips, nonmotorized water sports, and nightly entertainment. Meals are served buffet-style in the huge, gazebo-like dining pavilion or table-side at two guest-only, more luxury restaurants. They also have a pizzeria and a more upscale sushi and Asian cuisine restaurant. Amenities include a 1,200-foot secluded beach with great snorkeling reefs right offshore and various complimentary water activities, including kayaking, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. 

Pros

  • Kids' club and pool, plus family-friendly shows
  • Trapeze lessons from professional circus performers
  • Warm, friendly atmosphere

Cons

  • Need a car or taxi to Port Lucaya or any other part of the island
  • Rooms are in need of an update
  • Resort bustles with spring breakers
Churchill Dr. at Doubloon Rd., Bahamas
242-373–4000
hotel Details
276 rooms
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive

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