Located on the beautiful and natural island of Great Exuma, Grand Isle Resort & Spa is a scenic upscale property with a gorgeous infinity pool, secluded stretch of beach, large golf course, on-site spa, and pool-side restaurant. All 79 villas are spacious and outfitted with high-end contemporary furnishings, fully-equipped kitchens, washer/dryers, flat-screen TVs, soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers, and private patios or balconies. The only real downside is the location -- it’s an expensive 20-minute taxi into Georgetown, the main town in Great Exuma, and there’s not much to do around the hotel. Nearby Sandals Emerald Bay is another option for guests who want a large pool and beautiful beach, but the resort is much larger (500 acres), and it’s more expensive.
Located on the beautiful and natural island of Great Exuma, Grand Isle Resort & Spa is a scenic upscale property with a gorgeous infinity pool, secluded stretch of beach, large golf course, on-site spa, and pool-side restaurant. All 79 villas are spacious and outfitted with high-end contemporary furnishings, fully-equipped kitchens, washer/dryers, flat-screen TVs, soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers, and private patios or balconies. The only real downside is the location -- it’s an expensive 20-minute taxi into Georgetown, the main town in Great Exuma, and there’s not much to do around the hotel. Nearby Sandals Emerald Bay is another option for guests who want a large pool and beautiful beach, but the resort is much larger (500 acres), and it’s more expensive.
The Exuma Beach Resort, a small three-pearl, beachfront resort with eight rooms, is just a short drive from the Exuma's capital, George Town. Rooms are sharp and modern, and include mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and outdoor seating, some with views of the ocean. With a clean pool, a popular outdoor bar, and a lovely sand garden, the resort has a relaxed, beachy vibe alongside a lively social scene with DJs spinning on the weekends. The restaurant serves traditional breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with Bahamian flair, though unfortunately breakfast isn't included with room rates. Looking for a little more quiet? The Hideaways next door has a similar price tag and amenities, but offers more room options away from the noise.
The Exuma Beach Resort, a small three-pearl, beachfront resort with eight rooms, is just a short drive from the Exuma's capital, George Town. Rooms are sharp and modern, and include mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and outdoor seating, some with views of the ocean. With a clean pool, a popular outdoor bar, and a lovely sand garden, the resort has a relaxed, beachy vibe alongside a lively social scene with DJs spinning on the weekends. The restaurant serves traditional breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with Bahamian flair, though unfortunately breakfast isn't included with room rates. Looking for a little more quiet? The Hideaways next door has a similar price tag and amenities, but offers more room options away from the noise.
Paradise Bay Resort is a charming boutique hotel with a cheerful style that's right on the beach on Great Exuma Island. This three-pearl hotel features 10 stand-alone cottages and villas for a laid-back and intimate vibe. Rooms are spacious and modern, including amenities like mini-fridges and contemporary bathrooms, and all have wooden decks facing the ocean. The on-site restaurant, La Fourchette, serves a complimentary continental breakfast, and opens up to the public for a casual French-inspired lunch and dinner. There's also a small pool with partial ocean views. For those travelers looking to be closer to George Town and a little more action, the Hideaways at Palm Bay has consistently lower prices for similar amenities and a livelier social scene.
Paradise Bay Resort is a charming boutique hotel with a cheerful style that's right on the beach on Great Exuma Island. This three-pearl hotel features 10 stand-alone cottages and villas for a laid-back and intimate vibe. Rooms are spacious and modern, including amenities like mini-fridges and contemporary bathrooms, and all have wooden decks facing the ocean. The on-site restaurant, La Fourchette, serves a complimentary continental breakfast, and opens up to the public for a casual French-inspired lunch and dinner. There's also a small pool with partial ocean views. For those travelers looking to be closer to George Town and a little more action, the Hideaways at Palm Bay has consistently lower prices for similar amenities and a livelier social scene.
The 245-room, all-inclusive Sandals Emerald Bay is a luxury resort with 500 acres of gorgeous landscaped grounds on Great Exuma Island. This adult-only resort has handsome, spacious rooms, many of which are right on the resort's white sand beach. In-room amenities include HD smart TVs, minibars, and MP3 soundsystems. Given its size, it's not surprising that there are multiple pools and restaurants on-site, but the resort also includes tennis courts, a golf course, quiet areas, and a spa. With romantic fire pits, quiet pools, activities like diving, and entertainment, the resort is ideal for singles and couple. Travelers looking for something a bit more intimate may want to consider Grand Isle Resort & Spa, which has stylish rooms and lower rates just up the road.
The 245-room, all-inclusive Sandals Emerald Bay is a luxury resort with 500 acres of gorgeous landscaped grounds on Great Exuma Island. This adult-only resort has handsome, spacious rooms, many of which are right on the resort's white sand beach. In-room amenities include HD smart TVs, minibars, and MP3 soundsystems. Given its size, it's not surprising that there are multiple pools and restaurants on-site, but the resort also includes tennis courts, a golf course, quiet areas, and a spa. With romantic fire pits, quiet pools, activities like diving, and entertainment, the resort is ideal for singles and couple. Travelers looking for something a bit more intimate may want to consider Grand Isle Resort & Spa, which has stylish rooms and lower rates just up the road.
Crowded beaches are unheard of on this private island resort where a maximum of 28 guests at a time have free range of 50 acres and three beaches. Personal boats for daily excursions, on-call service, spacious villas with fully stocked kitchens and wet bars, and a host of all-inclusive activities make Fowl Cay a standout gem in the Exumas. However, some of the villas feature outdated decor and worn furnishings that seem inconsistent with the resort's high nightly rates.
Crowded beaches are unheard of on this private island resort where a maximum of 28 guests at a time have free range of 50 acres and three beaches. Personal boats for daily excursions, on-call service, spacious villas with fully stocked kitchens and wet bars, and a host of all-inclusive activities make Fowl Cay a standout gem in the Exumas. However, some of the villas feature outdated decor and worn furnishings that seem inconsistent with the resort's high nightly rates.