1 Sea Horse Lane, Lucaya, Freeport, Bahamas | (242) 373-1333
Set on a long stretch of white-sand beach
In
the heart of Freeport, opposite Port Lucaya Marketplace
Island-inspired rooms with balcony or patio and attractive views
Huge
serpentine infinity edge pool, and heated lap pool
Seven
restaurants, two cafes, four bars, and 24-hour room service
Full-service
spa and beauty salon offering treatments
Golf course, tennis courts, and plenty of water sports
State-of-the-art fitness center with a spin room
Business
center, four conference rooms, and a function pavilion
Concierge
services, babysitting and childcare
Free outside parking
Free
Wi-Fi
Add-on fees (such as a daily resort fee) can become costly
All-inclusive
pricing does not extend to all amenities
Loungers can fill up fast, resigning guests to the ground
Unheated
main pool is frequently described as “freezing”
Fully
booked restaurants can limit dining options when it’s busy
High guest volume equals long waits, especially at check-in
The 519-room Grand Lucayan is a sprawling, beachfront resort for travelers craving features galore in one spot. This four-pearl establishment is a 15-minute drive from the airport, and across the road from Port Lucaya Marketplace. On-site dining and drinking include a dozen restaurants, cafes, and bars. There’s a state-of the-art spa and fitness center, a huge (albeit unheated) serpentine pool, golf course, tennis courts, water sports, and large-scale event spaces. Modern, island-inspired guest rooms and suites come in a choice of decor options -- all with balconies or patios, and water or garden views. But hefty add-on fees and long service waits are a drawback, as are “all-inclusive” rooms that aren’t all-inclusive. Those seeking a smaller-scale luxury stay could check out the nearby Pelican Bay at Lucaya.
Scene
Sprawling beachfront garden grounds with a blend of grand British Colonial and coastal-infused decor
Set on seven-and-a-half acres alongside a lengthy
stretch of white-sand beachfront, the Grand Lucayan unfolds like a never-ending
The on-site
Location
Beachfront location, close to the airport and opposite Freeport’s vibrant shopping and entertainment hub
The Grand Lucayan is set on a south-shore beach in the heart of Freeport’s touristy resort hub. It’s across the road
from Port Lucaya Marketplace -- a bustling hotspot of shopping, dining, and
Rooms
A choice of three decor styles moving from breezy coastal to British Colonial
Guest rooms (in King and Double categories),
and Suites (One Bedroom or Presidential), are divided into three areas -- each
Features
Packed with features such as multiple pools, sandy beach, water sports, and many restaurants
Leisure amenities at the Grand Lucayan are vast and centered on a white-sand beach. But the serpentine pool and a heated lap pool give mother nature a little competition. Loungers border the pool in abundance, although there clearly aren’t enough as they can fill up leaving some guests without a spot to stretch out. There are some sun umbrellas, but not many, so finding shade can be difficult, and beach cabanas are available (for a fee). Other star features include an 18-hole golf course and four
Grand Slam-surfaced tennis courts. (Golf and tennis lessons can be arranged.) Watersports on offer include windsurfing, sailing, Jet Skiing, snorkelling, water
The resort’s five restaurants include international
The 25,000-foot spa
Deluxe Ocean Executive Suite
Deluxe Ocean Suite
Family Suite
Island View Room
Luxury Suite
Marina View Room
Ocean View Room
1 Sea Horse Lane, Lucaya, Freeport, Bahamas
(242) 373-1333