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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.
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.
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.
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.
