Brac Reef Beach Resort

Brac Reef Beach Resort Review

Popular with divers, this well-run resort, entirely rebuilt from the ground up (including a new pool and dining room), features a beautiful sandy beach shaded by sea grape trees. The dock is illuminated nightly, attracting stingrays, tarpon, and other creatures to entertain you on your after-dinner stroll. The motel-style rooms are simple but spotless, with handsome new hardwood furnishings and granite-clad baths. The second-floor and end units (Nos. 118-121 and 219-221) offer the best views; 10 junior suites include microwave, not to mention more style and amenities (dual shower heads, leather recliners, iPod docks, and flat-screen TV/DVD). There's a library with video and board games for use in bad weather. Even the buffet-style food is surprisingly good: killer peppery conch chowder, silken lobster bisque, scrumptious garlic bread, live carving station, and plentiful choices such as mahimahi with mushroom demi-glace. The crowd tends to be older, with a handful of honeymooners thrown in and a few small meetings and vacationing families in summer.