38 Best Hotels in Bahamas

Forty secluded acres studded with scenic beach cottages set the tone for this relaxing island escape; a rocky promontory separates two coves, each with a sandy beach and calm water, perfect for snorkeling. The poolside patio is a good place for breakfast or cocktails, but sitting at the Point Bar (or the "Sunset Bar"), built into the rock between the coves, will become one of your favorite activities. Newly renovated clustered cottages have ocean or garden views, high-slanted ceilings, flat-screen TVs, and rustic furnishings. Take in the sunset from any of the three restaurants on the property, work up a sweat at the new fitness center, or relax in your private cottage and order room service.

An all-inclusive resort with individual villas spaced along a 3-mile beach, the breathtaking and private 96-acre Kamalame Cay occupies a Bahamian pinnacle in luxury island retreats—and is surprisingly affordable. This well-kept secret offers adorable, airy yellow and pink cottages and one- to four-bedroom villas spaced generously apart, with bright, open-plan kitchens and living rooms with plush furnishings, wrapped around by shady and sun-splashed decks with stunning ocean views. On the sheltered lagoon side, delightful designer rooms are $525 per night (standard rate). Indeed, most cottages and villas average a similar rate when fully occupied. Pink Adirondacks, golf carts, and bicycles are standard with each room.

Enjoy Kamalame’s exquisite dining by opting for the all-inclusive Guest of House plan, which includes unlimited meals, a daily continental-breakfast basket delivered to your room, a stocked in-room minibar, and beverages, spirits, and house wines from The Great House or Tiki Bar. (Cellar wines and champagnes are available but not included.) Served by a delightful staff, you'll feast on homemade breads, soups, and desserts, imported fowl and viands, and imaginative fresh seafood, complemented by excellent wines. You can also choose to dine à la carte or to self-cater with your villa's well-appointed kitchen. Amid towering, exotic gardens of palms, gumbo-limbos, and bougainville, you can dine poolside at the Tiki Bar, in The Great House, or on the beach. Guest of House participants also receive discounted Kamalame's Bespoke Services and activities, with rates $215 to $250 per person extra, according to your group's size.

Kamalame’s exceptionally beautiful waters make for splendid castaway island picnics and bone- and deep-sea fishing. Its PADI dive center is ideal for diving and snorkeling for beginners and pros alike. This award-winning property is revered by well-to-do Bahamians, jet-setters, romantic couples, and families. With its small marina, a few lucky yachters are learning the secret. Saunter along the beach's long dock to indulge in Kamalame’s deluxe overwater spa, which is oh-so-Maldives.

Originally a complex of historic harbor-side buildings, Rock House was designed by the late Wallace Tutt (the builder of Gianni Versace's mansion in Miami) and owner Don Purdy, who attentively orchestrates a pampering, intimate haven for his discriminating international clientele. Fresh orchids fill every room, private cabanas line the heated courtyard pool, and the congenial staff caters to your every need. Guest rooms are a sophisticated mix of contemporary and island furnishings, outfitted with thoughtful amenities like a picnic basket for beach forays and custom-designed extra-padded mattresses. After feasting at Rock House's celebrated restaurant, you'll want to take advantage of the spa services and yoga offered by the hotel. Although the hotel is on the harbor side of the island, chairs and umbrellas are set up daily for Rock House guests who want to relax on the beach. There's also a gift shop on-site where you can purchase souvenirs.

Sandals Emerald Bay is Great Exuma's most luxurious all-inclusive resort, with cream and aqua buildings facing a mile-long stretch of powdery white sand and a half-acre zero-entry pool in the center of the property. The room rate includes all food at the resort's 11 restaurants and all nonmotorized water sports. The resort also features a deep-water marina with 150 slips, two other pools, six bars, and a game room.

The Staniel Cay Yacht Club is nothing short of legendary, once drawing such luminaries as Malcolm Forbes and Robert Mitchum to its property. It's now a low-key getaway for yachties and escapists. The cotton candy–color cottages, perched on stilts along a rocky bank, have broad ocean vistas and dramatic sunsets, which you can treasure from a chaise lounge on your spacious private balcony. Take a tour of the cay in one of the club's golf carts. Meal plans are available.

Ideal for families and small groups, these two- to five-bedroom condos are right on the famous Treasure Cay beach. Interiors vary, but each unit has ceramic-tile floors and stylish furniture with colorful accents, as well as a fully equipped kitchen and a large living room. All also have a screened-in patio or balcony overlooking the azure ocean and the grounds, which are landscaped with tropical palms. Like most Treasure Cay properties, Bahama Beach Club suffered extensive damage as a result of Hurricane Dorian in 2019, but a couple years of hard work have brought this spot back to life. These are some of the nicest condos in The Abacos.

This chic oceanfront property on South Andros wows with its understated luxury, suites and villas with outdoor living spaces, and light, airy decor complementing its natural surroundings. There are 18 oceanfront suites and six private villas, plus a café and smoothie bar, fine-dining restaurant Lusca that serves Caribbean fare, a pool and beach bar, and spaces for yoga and meditation.

Chub Cay Resort & Marina has been speedily and most beautifully restored to what is a luxury oasis on an otherwise rustic cay. Although it welcomes transient yachts, the club is moving to a more exclusive, private model that caters to large yachts, sports fishermen, and wealthy homeowners who own or will buy property there. The beautifully designed hotel offers 11 rooms and suites from $425 to $1,200 per night and eight private one-bedroom beach cabanas from $550. For more privacy and larger accommodations, there are 12 private villas with two to four bedrooms, ranging from $1,400 to $2,800 per night, some directly on the beach, and all with porches and balconies. The largest of these can sleep up to 10 guests, with fully stocked kitchens, high-speed Internet, and satellite TV. The resort and marina has high-speed Internet throughout, and a brand-new ship store is well stocked with food, beverages, and island supplies. The resort’s main focus is The Clubhouse that overlooks the infinity pool and marina. Its restaurant features a rotating variety of Bahamian-inspired dishes such as fine steaks, chicken, pastas, and seafood, along with locally grown fruits and vegetables from Chub Cay's garden. Dine and sip cocktails inside the beautiful dining room and bar or enjoy the breezy outdoor patio. Chub Cay is much loved for its fishing and snorkeling; game-fish fans head to the nearby Pocket, where the deep marine canyons of Northwest Providence Channel and the Tongue of the Ocean meet. Bonefishing fans scoot to the north side, where fish-rich flats abound, or west, even as far as the Joulter Cays. Closer to land, you can rent a small boat and skittle everywhere: to the cay's beckoning deserted beaches or to reefs for snorkeling or fishing. The club staff arranges guided fishing charters and snorkeling tours; the cay is home to four expert fishing guides with skiffs and boats. At the hotel you can rent bikes, kayaks, and paddleboards. Both the marina and airport are Bahamas ports of entry for quick on-site Customs and Immigration clearance. With its fine marina and convenient location on a main Florida to Nassau route—and to the southern islands beyond—many boaters are excited to see Chub Cay come alive and be restored to such a high standard, including a talented management and staff.

Worlds away from the other properties within the Atlantis resort in terms of overall look, experience, and sophistication, this high-rise overlooking two stunning white-sand beaches is a true grown-ups' getaway. The 600-suite hotel has step-down living areas and luxurious modern furnishings. It is home to an uber-exclusive adults-only pool area open only to Cove guests. This haven has private poolside cabanas stocked with everything from gourmet treats to en suite spa treatments. Families are welcome to stay here—there is a separate pool for kids—but it's a hike to the fun-filled Aquaventure. A $70-per-room daily resort fee includes Wi-Fi, reusable water bottles, and access to Aquaventure, the movie theater, and the fitness center, as well as shuttles throughout the sprawling property.

Although The Delphi Club is billed as a bonefishing lodge, it's a great middle-of-nowhere bed-and-breakfast perfect for anyone looking to get away from it all but not willing to give up style or comfort. The plantation-style lodge boasts a grand great room, where guests gather for multicourse meals at a long wooden table that seats 24 and then retire to one of the comfy couches, the library (where the only television on-property is hardly ever turned on), or a chair on the wide wraparound balcony that offers incredible ocean views. Days are filled with bonefishing or deep-sea fishing for the anglers, bird-watching, or lounging poolside or on the long, private white-sand beach below.  Nonguests can join the group for dinners if space is available. Dinner reservations are essential and must be made before noon that day.

Each of these fully equipped, beautifully appointed two- and three-bedroom cottages boasts a stunning view of the Sea of Abaco, and all are situated on the vast property in a way that creates privacy and a sense of true exclusivity. If you want the space and flexibility of a rental vacation but still yearn for the amenities and service that come with a resort stay, this is the place for you. Free dockage is offered with rental, and there are two pools and one of the top restaurants in The Abacos on-site. 

This Governor's Harbour resort offers gorgeous waterfront villas, a harbor-view bar and grill, and dozens of other luxurious amenities. Each villa is equipped with its own golf cart, which guests can use to visit the beach on the Atlantic-facing side of the resort. French Leave prides itself on maintaining the serenity and natural beauty of the property, so you won't find a casino or any buzzing nightlife here—instead, the resort provides paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkel gear free of charge for ocean adventures.

This luxurious 78-villa complex boasts one of the island's few spas, an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, and a poolside patio restaurant. A secluded patch of Emerald Bay Beach is right off the pool, and guests can use the kayaks and snorkel equipment. Rooms are elaborate and vary from one-bedroom garden-view villas to four-bedroom penthouses. 

The antithesis of the big resorts typically found in New Providence, The Island House delivers casual sophistication with high-end yet understated amenities and features at every turn. Some of the 30 rooms, which can be configured as one-, two-, or three-bedroom cottages, are situated poolside in the heart of the boutique resort, while others offer a greater degree of tranquility and privacy. All offer mahogany furnishings, limestone floors, rain showers, freestanding bathtubs, original Bahamian artwork, and private balconies or terraces. A few of the rooms even have fully private outdoor showers. On-site are four restaurants and bars, a 25-meter lap pool, a Movement Studio offering barre and yoga, and a fully equipped fitness center with two squash courts. There's even a 48-seat cinema showing a mix of indie and blockbuster films each night and an art gallery, as well as a Bamford Spa with a mani-pedi room and three treatment rooms. Wi-Fi (accessible throughout the property) is complimentary as is shuttle service to the stunning beach within the nearby Old Fort Bay gated community.

Perched on a small bluff overlooking the Andros Barrier Reef, this dreamy luxury villa provides a consummate private getaway. Comprising a great house and two generously separated suites, everywhere is filled with panoramic ocean views—starting from the superbly appointed kitchen and bar, through the generous living and dining areas, down to the hand-carved limestone terraces and gardens that meet the ocean. Between the sea and the vast Cedar Room are a covered patio, a freshwater pool, a spa, a waterfall, and a hammock-strewn garden. With vaulted ceilings, architectural granite, oversized windows, and hand-cut island stone, KettleStone is a masterpiece of luxurious coastal chic and comfortable living. While you nestle with friends in this breathtaking haven, longtime Andros owners Mike and Page Hornby arrange expertly guided fishing, diving, and nature tours for their lucky guests. Self-cater or ask for a chef to come in. Ideal for families desiring privacy and one-to-one personal service, and surprisingly affordable for small groups and families, KettleStone is located three minutes' walk from Fresh Creek Harbour, conveniently close to shops and the airport.

Once the private hideaway of A&P supermarket heir Huntington Hartford, this exclusive Four Seasons Resort on magnificent Cabbage Beach's quietest stretch provides the ultimate in understated—and decidedly posh—elegance. Its Versailles Gardens includes 35 acres of terraced serenity and an imported French cloister. Set amid private gardens, the spacious colonial-style rooms and villas have intricately carved furniture, marble bathrooms, and private butlers. Special touches include unpacking service, champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries in the afternoon, regular shuttles to and from Atlantis, and privileges at the nearby golf course. The open-air restaurant and bar, Dune, is perched over the beach.

Set atop a rocky cliff on Whale Point, Ocean Tally is a luxurious bed-and-breakfast surrounded by Eleuthera's natural beauty. This adults-only property features three cottages, each with its own sun terrace that has views of the property's private beach. The rooms are spacious, airy, and with a TV, kitchen supplies, and a private bathroom. You can choose to have breakfast on your private deck, on the outdoor dining deck, or in the common area in the lighthouse. There's also an on-site bar where you can grab drinks and food.

Harbour Island's famed beachfront resort has long been praised by celebrities—Martha Stewart, Nicole Kidman, and Brooke Shields, to name a few—and honeymooners alike for its 25 secluded acres of beautiful rambling gardens and private cottages and villas. With all the creature comforts in the way of luxurious bedding, plasma-screen TVs, and imposing native wood furniture, the newly renovated guest cottages truly feel like an island getaway in paradise. Blue Bar & Restaurant serves Bahamian-infused European cuisine until sunset and has a prime vantage point overlooking the beach.

Lots of room, contemporary upscale island decor, and large balconies where you can sit and enjoy amazing views of the Sea of Abaco make these two- and three-bedroom condos a popular choice. Each is fully furnished and has a fully appointed kitchen and laundry room. Full housekeeping is included, as are all the amenities of the resort.

At centrally located The Royal, spend your days riding the slides at Aquaventure and your nights in the casino and the nightclub. While The Coral offers comfortable accommodations for less, this is the section of the hotel where you'll experience luxury. Regular rooms are large and well appointed, with a (fake) French balcony. But if you dream of sitting outdoors looking at the ocean, waterscape, or Nassau Harbour, opt for one of the even more spacious and luxurious suites. Fun fact: Michael Jackson was the first guest in the Bridge Suite, the nearly 5,000-square-foot, 10-room suite suspended between the two Royal Towers; it includes access to seven full-time staff members who cater to your every need. A $59-per-room daily resort fee includes Wi-Fi, reusable water bottles, and access to the water park, movie theater, and fitness center, as well as shuttles throughout the sprawling property.

Cable Beach's most expensive all-inclusive resort recently underwent a year-long, multimillion-dollar facelift; more than 200 rooms have been upgraded, and they've added trendy swim-up river suites that come with personal butler service. If the 15 acres aren't enough for you, catch the hourly ferry over to Sandals Barefoot Cay to really get away from it all. An array of activities on land and water, including scuba diving, are all included. Indulge in a massage or facial at the Red Lane Spa. There's a state-of-the-art fitness club and a multilingual concierge service that assists foreign guests. Ten restaurants offer cuisines ranging from Caribbean to Japanese (make reservations well in advance), and nightly entertainment takes place in the resort's amphitheater.

An unassuming front entrance hides what many say is one of The Bahamas' top small vacation retreats, and guests love having 7 miles of powdery beach to themselves. The famous, converted beachside mansion was once owned by Earl "Mr. Celebrity" Blackwell and called Carriearl. In the 1970s, Blackwell was New York's social arbiter, publisher of the Celebrity Register, and promoter of star-studded events. He used Carriearl as a party house to entertain a coterie of rich and famous friends who had joined GHC's Tamboo Club. The living areas, restaurant and bar, and four rooms are tastefully furnished. The rooms en suite have air-conditioning, fans, and quality linens, and there's a stunning blue pool and beach lounges, bikes, and kayaks for guests to enjoy between snorkeling and fishing.

At this luxurious hideaway for jet-setters in the know, you might feel like you're in French Polynesia, yet it is one of the Atlantic’s last great secrets. Tiamo Resort offers a back-to-nature escape on the north shore of South Bight, 10 miles southwest of the village of Driggs Hill. Getting here from the United States is also an adventure (skip Nassau by hiring a floatplane from Florida). Arrival at this low-key yet sophisticated ecoresort via the free private ferry, either from Lisbon Creek on Mangrove Cay or from the Driggs Hill airport, is just the beginning. Serene beachside vistas and top fishing and diving are on the menu. With French flair and expertise, the service here is excellent, warm and doting, as are the dining, wines, champagnes, and massages. Meals, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, gym, bikes, and sailing and water sports near the resort are included (alcoholic beverages are extra), as are guided tours, including fishing, diving, wake-boarding, and waterskiing. Beachside villas have pools, and dining is at the open-air cabana, with its bar, lounge, and pool. This is a great place for groups and families. Deservedly, Tiamo has captured hearts and many guests return.

On the banks of Cargill Creek, this small and charming bonefishing lodge is run by Charlie Neymour, a bonefishing legend, and his wife, Fatiha, who serves deliciously aromatic Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in the dining room—with tasty fresh seafood Bahamian-style as well. This smart new facility offers four rooms that include satellite TVs, free Wi-Fi, and refrigerators. On the pleasant outdoor patio that overlooks Cargill Creek, be prepared to party on your last night. Service is friendly and prompt. Room-only bookings are not accepted at the resort. Package rates are per person for double-occupancy rooms and include guided fishing, lodging, meals, drinks, and taxes.

After a long closure, this 89-acre oceanfront village reopened in 2022 and remains one of Club Med's most luxurious resorts, with state-of-the-art dive facilities and every water sport and activity imaginable. The all-inclusive resort caters primarily to upscale European, Canadian, and American couples, who stay a minimum of seven nights. The vibe is more low-key (except during parties!) than at most Club Meds, and it is one of the most recommended by Club Med fanatics. The GO staff is friendly and always offering assistance. Sailing, snorkeling, scuba, and tennis are the main sports here, and you can also enjoy yoga, exercise, and pool volleyball. The cocktail hour and beach-hut parties buzz with excitement and dancing, fueled by fast-moving, gleeful mixologist-bartenders and techno-playing DJs. Nonguests can also enjoy the fun with a day and/or night pass, which includes meals, all you can drink, and activities. Guests can enjoy free, guided snorkel trips twice daily on top of complimentary snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, and paddleboarding. Bikes are available for rent. The main poolside dining area, The Christopher's, serves a well-presented buffet feast with a daily theme, and La Pinta Beach Lounge Restaurant is the more elegant restaurant with table service. Spa services are available at L'Occitane for an additional charge, and the on-site boutique is excellent, offering swimwear, resort wear, souvenirs, accessories, and even John Watling's fine Bahamian-made rums and vodka. Rooms have recently been renovated and are bright, clean, and comfortable, with good maid service. With its amazing beach and fun-loving staff, Club Med–Columbus Isle is a special place you can't get out of your head—or your heart. Prices vary seasonally and are influenced by the frequent special packages offered by the resort.

Five spacious houses on the island, which is 1½ miles long and one mile wide, are separated by lush palm and hardwood hammocks and so far apart that you feel you have the island to yourself. Houses all have spectacular 360-degree water views from atop the limestone hilltops, and some come with 13-foot Boston Whalers. There is a small Dockside Grill for lunch, and a store selling drinks and snacks—as well as hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch during high season. Rates for houses are per week.

An elegant yet energetic flair accents this eight-acre oceanfront resort, right on the beach. The main lobby is a study in British colonial style, while the billiard room of the bar attracts a younger and hipper crowd. Guest rooms come in a variety of styles, including suites, bungalows, and cottages. All are decorated in a modern tropical style, with neutral tones, streamlined wood furniture, and flat-screen TVs. Worth the extra splurge are the Villa Carissa, a private, three-bedroom beach house with an adjoining one-bedroom guest cottage, and the newly-built Sol Y Mar and Hilltop four-bedroom residences. 

This charming, retro-glam hotel with private cottages evokes a 1940s club in the tropics—with its mahogany bar, casual yet elegant dining room, and faded paperbacks in the clubhouse library, it's a favorite with the New England yachting set. A guest-to-staff ratio of almost one-to-one services the 18 cottages scattered throughout the grounds, which are tastefully decorated with white slanted ceilings and spacious marble bathrooms that have separate sink-vanity areas and stand-alone showers.

Originally deeded in 1796 and built by Thomas W. Johnson, Briland's first doctor and justice of the peace, this handsome B&B, in a garden filled with bougainvillea, royal poincianas, and hibiscus, thrives thanks to the loving preservation work of genial innkeeper John Hersh. The guest rooms are sweetly furnished with a distinctive array of antiques and local artwork and overlook either the harbor or the garden. The inn’s supremely stylish suites have grown to include two cottage accommodations, and there’s a full on-site staff, including a chef who will also prepare in-house dinners, box lunches, and picnics. The property includes a huge courtyard that features a pool and a tiki bar.

This gated residential community and resort is a world all on its own—with oceanfront residences, penthouses, custom homes, and vacation villas that are available as guest accommodations. The two-story villas painted in pastel colors have magnificent views of Elizabeth Harbour. Luxuriously decorated, the villas are serviced by housekeepers every other day. Guests may use the community's fitness center, tennis courts, and spa.