2 Best Hotels in Long Island, The Southern Out Islands

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Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort and Villas

$$ | Galliot Cay, off Seymour's, Bahamas Fodor's Choice
Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort and Villas, North Long Island: Cape Santa Maria to Gray's
Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort

This stunning resort consists of spacious beachfront villas that sleep up to eight and beachfront one-bed and two-bed bungalows that each have a screened-in veranda—all overlooking serene turquoise waters on a gorgeous 4-mile-long white-sand beach. The 15 bright, designer-style luxury two-bed villas have 1,800 square feet of complete comfort, including Wi-Fi, fully equipped entertainment centers, jetted tubs, and full kitchens, including dishwasher. The Beach House has a small fitness center, gift shop, library, TV room, and Wi-Fi. Upstairs is the restaurant with huge windows offering views of the gorgeous beach and Exuma Sound. The beachfront bar has the best view of the golden and magenta sunsets and a daily evening happy hour. Complimentary water-sports equipment and beach toys are available, and there are bicycle, paddleboard, Hobie Cat, and car rentals on-site. The resort offers myriad excursions such as diving, snorkeling, and nature tours. The Cape is one of The Bahamas' renowned beautiful places.

Pros

  • Only 15 minutes from Stella Maris Airport
  • Friendly staff arranges excursions
  • Great swimming beach

Cons

  • Secluded location means you'll need a rental car to explore
  • No TVs in rooms and no Wi-Fi in bungalows
  • Seven-night stay required during Christmas holiday season
Galliot Cay, off Seymour's, Bahamas
242-338–5273
Hotel Details
Closed Sept. and Oct.
20 bungalows, 18 villas
Kids 12 and under stay free

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Stella Maris Resort Club

$$ | Stella Maris, Bahamas Fodor's Choice

Stella Maris is more than a resort; it's a long-standing family-fun community that sits atop a hilly ridge offering many accommodations choices (including private homes), complemented by multiple pools, breathtaking views of the Atlantic, fun bars and restaurants, and activities for every interest—it's also within walking distance of Stella Maris Airport. Free morning and afternoon activity programs include beach trips, island tours, sailing at Deal's Beach, and boat cruises with snorkeling and kayaking. The resort can also arrange all sorts of excursions, such as deep-sea fishing, bonefishing, and scuba diving. The service is outstanding, and each week the resort hosts a rum-punch pool party, a cave party, barbecues, and other lively events.

Pros

  • All accommodations have an ocean view or balcony
  • Free activities like island tours and sailing
  • Parties and events hosted by resort for guests

Cons

  • Long walks between rooms, clubhouse, and beach bar
  • Rooms somewhat dated but clean and comfortable
  • Not beachfront but free bus to other beaches
Stella Maris, Bahamas
800-426–0466
Hotel Details
26 units

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