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About Eleuthera

A beautiful 100-mile stretch of land curving along the Great Bahama Bank, Eleuthera is a famously spectacular place to unwind. Part of the Bahamas, the island offers everything from simple, self-catering stays to gorgeous resorts with an appealing castaway feel, fit for a whole range of tastes and budgets. The best places to stay in Eleuthera are right on the beach, and promise striking sea views, as well as plenty of opportunities to kick back on the sand or try diving, snorkelling and sailing out in the Caribbean Sea.

Long and narrow, Eleuthera has three airports, so it’s well worth choosing your flights carefully, depending on where you’d like to stay. There’s no real public transport system, but it’s easy to hire a car or a bike — and a boat, if you know what you’re doing!

Explore land once used to grow pineapples, stroll through seaside villages and small towns, or embark upon long rambles and cycling adventures. Out on the ocean, you’ll find excellent fishing, exceptional snorkelling and diving spots — including a fascinating underground cave system — and some top-notch surfing hubs. Beyond the plethora of impressive beaches, highlights include inland swims at Ocean Hole and wanders around the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve.

Nearby Spanish Wells and Harbour Island, part of the same archipelago, make for wonderful day trips — or picturesque holiday bases in their own right. This is a wonderfully romantic part of the world, and some of the best places to stay in Eleuthera are also very special honeymoon hideaways!

The Best Places to Stay on Eleuthera

For Families or Groups

  • Sky Beach Club in Governor's Harbour features bungalows and villas with up to four bedrooms, perfect for groups of friends or families travelling together. Some villas have private pools, but the resort also offers a swimming pool, a superb seafood restaurant and a lively bar. Swish and contemporary, with easy access to activities for guests of all ages.
  • Mika's Resort is a small, modern beach hotel, with five guestrooms and casitas. Interiors are simple, with blue-and-white decor and expansive sea views. Pick this place for it excellent beach location, great value and friendly feel. Groups can book out the whole place, and cook up a storm in the communal kitchen.
  • French Leave Resort promises an indulgent Eleuthera stay for couples, friends or families. The resort's 20 luxurious suites and villas (some with two bedrooms, one with four bedrooms) are beautifully-appointed, there are activities galore on land and water, and the cuisine is exceptional. The complimentary golf carts for navigating your way around the property are a nice touch. Great for couples, but also fun for families or a larger group.

For Couples

  • The Cove Eleuthera offers cool, contemporary rooms and villas for style-conscious couples in a brilliant beachfront setting. Stay here for the soothing spa, delectable organic dishes and the imposing hilltop infinity pool. Peaceful and featuring a plethora of quirky activities, including paddle boarding, horse riding, garden tours and swimming with pigs, this is a wonderfully tranquil choice.
  • The Other Side has to be the most glamorous glamping escape in the Caribbean. This gem features immaculate tents and 'shacks', complete with hardwood floors, contemporary four-posters, Berber-style rugs and indulgent touches. Add the seclusion of a private island (near Eleuthera) and you're in romantic perfection. Don't forget the games tent, yoga and fabulous beach bar.

For Keen Sailors, Divers & Anglers

  • Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina is perched between Exuma Sound and Rock Sound, offering multi-room villas and cottages, many of which overlook the water. This is a brilliant spot for diving, sailing and fishing enthusiasts, who will find boats and equipment to hire, expert guides, and heaps of opportunities for adventure. The marina is ideal for mooring up if you arrive by boat. For active, outdoorsy travellers.

For Great Value

  • Pineapple Fields offers a selection of 32 one- and two-bedroom apartments in eight villas tucked amidst five acres of fruit trees. This relaxed beachside property is we-suited to families, groups or couples eager to have the flexibility of a private kitchen, as well as a fun beach bar. There are lots of activities nearby, too. An affordable base.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR VILLA

  • If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

  • Fly to Governor's Harbour International Airport, Rock Sound International Airport or North Eleuthera International Airport, depending on your final destination on the island. Most hotels will be happy to arrange an airport pick up in advance.
  • There's so much to see in the Bahamas! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
  • Travel between November and mid-April for warm, dry weather. The hurricane season — July to October — is best avoided. The Christmas and New Year season is especially busy, so book your trip well in advance. Travel in late April or May for great hotel deals.

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Best Hotels in Eleuthera

  • Pineapple Fields Eleuthera Island, Bahamas 32 rooms from AU$249

    Hideaway  -  Make yourself feel at home in your Caribbean villa with incredible views, welcoming decor and activities just on the doorstep
    Families  -  Full kitchen, dining and living areas in the villas, along with laundry facilities. Massages available for adults
    Fishing  -  The many flats up and down the Island are perfect hunting grounds for the elusive bone fish
    Sailing  -  With two full-service marinas it’s easy to charter a boat
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    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    Homely villas near to the beach. Interiors are contemporary with tiled floors, white wooden furniture, full kitchens and artworks. Outdoor pool, tropical gardens. Excellent seafood in the laid back popular restaurant. Friendly, pretty and good value. See More

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  • Mika's Resort Colebrooke Dale, Eleuthera 5 rooms from AU$286

    Groups  -  With just five accommodation options and a community feel - this is a great option for groups of friends
    Beach Life  -  A beachfront hotel in Governor's Harbour, step down from your casita right into powder white sands
    Romantic Break  -  A small hotel with secluded accommodation giving plenty of privacy for a romantic hideaway
    Kayaking  -  Use the hotel's kayaks to explore the coast from the sea
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    A small modern hotel boasting an enviable location right on the beach in Governor's Harbour. Vibrantly designed casitas are stark white with fun splashes of turquoise and pink. A community kitchen and large terraces for outdoor dining make this a great choice for groups. An intimate beach hideaway. See More

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  • Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina Freetown, Eleuthera 14 rooms from AU$393

    Families  -  Spacious two-bedroom villas sleep up to six. Fully-equipped kitchens and local groceries make this an affordable option
    Total relaxation  -  The perfect balance of a beautiful setting to relax and plenty of activities should you wish to venture out
    Beach Life  -  Enjoy tranquil days on the resort's three private white-sand beaches; Sunrise, Sunset and Fourth Hole
    Restaurant  -  Dine at Harbour Pointe Restaurant and Barracuda's Bar and enjoy stunning views. They'll cook whatever you've caught that day!
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    Waterfront resort and private marina comprising of self-catering one-bed cottages and two-bed villas; the latter come with full kitchens, homely living areas and sea-view balconies. With three private beaches, a pool surrounded by the sea on all sides, this delivers desert island fantasies. See More

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  • Sky Beach Club Eleuthera Island, Bahamas 7 rooms from AU$433

    Beach Life  -  Stunning beach front villas, with enormous windows and verandahs, plenty of sea activities and superb seafood dining
    Diving  -  The Devil’s Backbone is a large coral formation off North Eleuthera, notorious for wrecking ships
    Sights nearby  -  Spanish Wells fishing village
    On the beach  -  Private beach
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    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    Stunning villas on private beach. Contemporary rooms feature enormous living rooms, mahogany furniture, large bathrooms and kitchens. Superb seafood cuisine in popular restaurant, ambient bar. Luxurious, glamorous and chic. See More

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  • The Other Side Eleuthera 6 rooms from AU$880

    Hideaway  -  The most luxurious and indulgent desert island hideaway, with hardwood floors, plush bedding and plenty of peaceful seclusion
    Sights nearby  -  Head to the nearby Blue Hole, a pool surrounded by jungle which one can jump in and out of with ropes
    Local markets  -  Take a boat to nearby Harbour Island to check out the bars, boutiques and lively atmosphere
    Barefoot Luxury  -  For total relaxation.
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    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    The most glamorous glamping site in the Caribbean. These indulgent tents offer hardwood floors, Berber-style rugs, vintage record players and magnificent four-poster beds. The restaurant is phenomenal and the bar boasts an extraordinary array of drinks! Unwind in Robinson Crusoe style luxury. See More

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  • French Leave Resort Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera 20 rooms from AU$1262

    Total relaxation  -  Spend tranquil days at the sea-facing pool or head to the nearby beach. This is the place for endless sun, sand and sea
    Beach Life  -  Soak up the picture-perfect pink sand and turquoise sea from French Leave beach, just a mile from the property
    Families  -  Four-bedroom Royal Island House boasts an oceanfront location and private pool
    Restaurant  -  1648 - An Island Restaurant serves freshly caught seafood and locally-grown produce at stunning waterfront setting all day
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    Luxurious and intimate waterfront resort overlooking the Caribbean Sea, with access to nearby French Leave beach. Individual plantation-style villas, decorated in a contemporary deluxe style, offer spacious relaxation areas and share an infinity pool and sea-view restaurant. Secluded and stylish. See More

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  • The Cove Eleuthera Eleuthera 58 rooms from AU$2784

    Families  -  Enormous family suites, varied child friendly activites such as sea glass collecting, and massages for grown ups
    Romantic Break  -  In-room couples massages, snorkelling right from the doorstep, gorgeous romantic rooms
    Sights nearby  -  From Three Island Dock, enjoy a quick boat ride on a Water Taxi to Harbour Island
    Kayaking  -  With Bahamas Out-Island Adventures
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    Recommended by  -  Fodors, Tablet

    Gorgeous beach front hotel. Contemporary rooms have light wooden floors, big verandahs, marble bathrooms and wonderful views. Outdoor infinity pool, gym, lush gardens and spa treatments. Excellent Bahamian cuisine. Luxurious, sumptuous and relaxing. See More

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