The 14 Best Hotels for Couples in The Bahamas

There are so many islands making up The Bahamas group that they really do offer a version of tropical paradise for everyone. And there are so many miles of idyllic powdery sands that there’s plenty of opportunity for tropical romance and privacy. Which is why the Hotel Gurus recommend The Bahamas to couples looking for a tropical escape, a honeymoon, or even a beach wedding. From Harbour Island’s idyllic Pink Sand Beach to buzzing Nassau and the long coastlines of Grand Bahama, they have sought out the best hotels for couples in the Bahamas. Use our guide and start planning your special getaway!

For Romantic Sunsets

• The Cove Eleuthera is a collection of stylish, contemporary beach cottages set in tropical grounds back from a rock promontory and two beautiful aquamarine coves — so that means two private beaches (and you can snorkel right off them). There are lots of other facilities too. Each room has a big verandah and incredible views. And there’s a glorious infinity pool and excellent restaurant.

For Ocean Views

• The Ocean View Club is a small and charming, family-run hotel nestling right up against the sand on the Atlantic side of Dunmore Town, Harbour Island. Guest accommodation is in romantic beach cottages under coconut trees, or in the hotel proper. There’s great little restaurant on site, but there are plenty more around. And they do weddings…
• The Dunmore is a Harbour Island classic, offering guests of its 19 beach cottages a casually luxurious experience and fantastic access to Pink Sands Beach. Expect whirring fans, a great pool and terrace, and an informal, but excellent, Caribbean restaurant.

For Escaping to the Beach

• Beautifully positioned on the beach at Governor’s Harbour, Mika's Resort is a contemporary, five room hotel, perfect for a beach escape. This is a great choice for sociable couples, it’s got a community kitchen and large sea view terraces, and you can step right out of your casita (or little white cottage) right onto the sands. The hotel has lots of watersports equipment you can borrow too.
• Pink Sands is a small and luxurious beachfront resort in tropical, jasmine-scented gardens. There’s plenty on offer in the way of facilities, including bikes, tennis, birdwatching and all manner of watersports, but this is also the sort of resort designed for relaxation. Large private terraces overlook the private beach and the pool, there’s a beautiful restaurant offering private dining on the beach, and a library.

For Peace and Privacy

• Nothing can beat a private island resort for romance, so Kamalame Cay makes our list easily. The island is about 100 acres, and there are just a handful of suites and villas sharing them. The accommodation feels very chic, with beamed or thatched roofs and verandahs circling every building. The facilities are top notch, but the vibe is very laid back.
• The Other Side, right on the beach on Eleuthera, has got to be the most glamorous glamp-site in the Caribbean! This collection of just six static, wood-floored ‘tents’ is both indulgent and stylish, and the games tent and bar lend a house party feel. A real Robinson Crusoe hideaway.

For Romantic Style

• Converted from a beautiful old plantation mansion on Harbour Island, Bahama House has retained the feeling of luxury and comfort, but added all the mod. cons. to the four-poster beds and elegant, shuttered terraces. Book a cottage if you want even more privacy and a separate living space; otherwise unwind by the pool before drinks at the rum bar. There’s no restaurant, but you’re within a short stroll of Dunmore Town.

For Active Couples

• Cape Santa Maria is an elegant hotel in a prime beach location on the tip of Long Island. Accommodation is in suites or villas which have their own kitchens and dining areas. The hotel’s Bahamian restaurant is highly regarded too, and the beach bar has a quiet buzz. Perfect for watersports-filled days and laid back evenings.

For Romance and Relaxation

• The Island House is a small and sophisticated hotel away from the tourist crowds of Nassau, but close enough to enjoy the sights. There’s an Eastern feel to the architecture and facilities, with lots of bamboo, and an extensive spa. All around are beautiful tropical gardens, so it’s a haven of relaxation.

For Honeymoons

• Tiamo is a collection of contemporary beach cottages — 13 in all — with wooden floors, large private terraces and slick stone bathrooms. The best have their own private pools. Though the hotel’s infinity pool runs idyllically towards the palm-fringed beach. The impressive list of facilities includes a catamaran, a fully qualified dive master, a sublime Caribbean fusion menu and a wedding license…

Best Facilities

• Large and luxurious, The Ocean Club s a Four Seasons Resort done in beautiful Bahamian style. There are more than a hundred rooms, suites and villas, and they feature plenty of wood and private balconies and terraces. The gardens are glorious and the restaurant is beyond reproach. There’s so much to do you don’t need to leave, and everyone stops at 6pm for champagne and strawberries.

For Great Value

• Set on nine palm-fanned acres, Coral Sands is a spacious and stylish 39 room hotel on Harbour Island. This is an affordable way to do the Bahamas in style, with its superb French-Bahamian cuisine, cool bar and candle-lit beach dining. On three miles of perfect white beach.
• Club Peace & Plenty is an historic house in George Town, Exumas, turned chic beachside resort. The 32 rooms and suites are white, light and airy, with large terraces and sea views. There’s a pool and restaurant, hotel boats you can hire, plus lots of watersports on offer locally.

Still not sure where to book?

• You could browse all the best places to stay in the Bahamas
• Or consider our recommendations for the best honeymoon hotels in the Caribbean
• Refine your search to the best places to stay on Eleuthera, the best places to stay in Exumas, or the best places to stay on Long Island
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

  • Mika's Resort Colebrooke Dale, Eleuthera 5 rooms from CA$257

    
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    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

    

    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 Santa Maria Long Island, Bahamas 40 rooms from CA$309

    
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    Romantic Break  -  Enormous balconies with sofas to catch the perfect sunset, nature kayak tours, couples massage and in room hot tubs

    Diving  -  All scuba diving expeditions at Cape Santa Maria use leading edge equipment, and are led by an experienced dive crew

    Fishing  -  For a deep sea adventure, fishing excursions are available with experienced, professional guides

    Sights nearby  -  Christopher Columbus monument

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    Gorgeous hotel in prime beach location. Interiors have creamy furnishings, tiled floors, rattan and mahogany furniture; villas have modern kitchens and dining areas. Direct beach access, gym, spa treatments. Good Bahamian cuisine and beach bar. Romantic and pretty. See More

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  • The Cove Eleuthera Eleuthera 58 rooms from CA$2499

    
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    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

    

    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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  • Kamalame Cay Andros Island, Bahamas 27 rooms from CA$678

    
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    Romantic Break  -  Very secluded villas, spa with glass bottom to view the fish, sunset cocktails and picnic excursions

    Sights nearby  -  Take a pre-booked picnic lunch (arranged the day before) on your own deserted island

    Kayaking  -  Explore the mangroves at the back of the Cay at high tide by Kayak

    Fishing  -  Go looking for local fish on the 32ft Regulator

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodors

    Private island luxury beach resort in 100 acres. Elegant rooms feature private terraces, high beamed ceilings, nautical touches and huge bathrooms. Outdoor heated pool, tennis court and ocean front spa. Fantastic Caribbean cuisine, and two breezy beach bars. Luxurious, exclusive and laid back. See More

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  • Pink Sands Harbour Island 25 rooms from CA$651

    
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    Romantic Break  -  Fragrant jasmine grown throughout hotel gardens, opulent bedrooms, private terraces and romantic dining

    Sailing  -  Plenty of day trips from Fisherman's Dock and Government Dock

    Birdwatching  -  Surrounding gardens are a bird sanctuary

    Tennis  -  Two courts in the gardens

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors, Tablet, Kiwi Collection

    Sumptuous beach front resort. The cottage interiors have mahogany furniture, wooden floors and shutters and lovely private decks. Outdoor pool, gym, 26-acre garden, private beach and library. Superb locally sourced menu, slick bar with wow-factor chandelier. Romantic, luxurious and chic. See More

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  • Bahama House Harbour Island 11 rooms from CA$790

    
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    Beach Life  -  Located a stone's throw from the sea on a coveted island in The Bahamas, this hotel makes a luxury beach getaway

    Local exploring  -  With easy access into the colourful Dunmore Town, this hotel is in a great location for local exploring

    Romantic Break  -  Couples love this cosy and refined beach lodge, with its grown-up rum bar and chic freshwater pool

    Views  -  Great views from hotel

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    This luxury beach lodge occupies a heritage property on Harbour Island in The Bahamas. Spacious rooms boast plantation-style interiors, four-poster beds and unique design pieces; book a cottage for separate living space. Unwind by the freshwater pool before drinks at the rum bar; a chic beach stay. See More

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  • Tiamo South Andros Island, Bahamas 13 rooms from CA$1244

    
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    Romantic Break  -  Secluded cottages on the beach, some with private pools, with spa treatments, hammock dozing and snorkelling minutes away

    Fishing  -  Tiamo has its own fully equipped 28ft World Cat Boat which makes blue water fishing fun and easily accessible from the resort

    Birdwatching  -  See how many of the island’s 330 bird species you can identify

    Sailing  -  Can be booked nearby.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Small Luxury Hotels

    Romantic beach resort. The cottages are decorated in contemporary eco style with wooden floors, large private terraces and slick stone bathrooms. Outdoor pool, gym, spa, library and beach access. Sublime Caribbean fusion menu, with emphasis on locally sourced. Secluded, quiet and picturesque. See More

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  • The Ocean Club, Nassau Nassau (PARADISE ISLAND) 107 rooms from CA$1772

    
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    Romantic Break  -  This hotel just nails romance, for a start at 6pm every evening glasses of champagne and strawberries are brought to each room

    Tennis coaching  -  Their in house pro Leo Rolle has been coaching there for 50 years- and there's a reason they have held onto him!

    Fishing  -  Go deep sea fishing on their yacht, cook your catch in the local style and then learn to mix a perfect cocktail

    Total relaxation  -  The Balinese-style spa is wonderful, so is the leafy adults only pool area and the plush rooms

    

    This Four Season luxury resort is the epitome of Bahamian style. The luxury suites and villas offer louvered hardwood doors and private balconies. The service is truly remarkable, and often friendships are created that draw guests back again and again. The gardens and restaurant are show stoppers. See More

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  • The Other Side Eleuthera 6 rooms from CA$790

    
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    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.

    

    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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  • Coral Sands Harbour Island 39 rooms from CA$329

    
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    Beach Life  -  Three miles of white sand, multitude of watersports from the doorstep, candle lit beach dining and chic decked sun terraces

    Sailing  -  From Fisherman's Dock and Government Dock

    Tennis  -  Floodlit courts in the gardens

    Seaside  -  Ideal for a seaside holiday.

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors, Kiwi Collection

    Stunning beach front hotel in 9-acres. Elegant rooms have wooden furniture, modern tropical print furnishings and white shutters. Outdoor pool, gardens, library and billiard room. Superb French-Bahamian menus and laid-back bar. Charming, opulent and peaceful. See More

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  • Peace & Plenty Resort Great Exuma Island, Exumas 32 rooms from CA$358

    
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    Local exploring  -  Expect a wide range of excursions from this prime location, such as Stocking Island

    Beach Life  -  Boasting an enviable beach location topped off by the property's Beach Club

    Fishing  -  At the Bonefishing School, you can learn how to use a fly rod from a flat bottomed boat

    Sailing  -  Boats can be hired through the property to explore the islands at your own pace

    

    An historic house, turned into a chic beachside resort, offering luxurious accommodation and an unbeatable Caribbean setting. Light rooms are simply styled with whitewashed walls, unpolished wooden furniture and large terraces with sea views. Just a stroll from the beach, this is an indulgent stay. See More

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  • The Ocean View Club Harbour Island 9 rooms from CA$494

    
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    Beach Life  -  Perched on the iconic pink sands of the Bahamas, Ocean View Club is deserving of its name with gorgeous views of the Atlantic

    Weddings  -  Get married in paradise, The Ocean View Club can arrange the perfect ceremony on the beach

    Diving  -  The Bahamas is home to some of the world's best diving spots

    Great walks  -  Explore the surrounding Bahamas and Dunmore town on foot

    

    A charming family-run hotel nestled on the beach. Guests can choose from authentic private beach shacks under coconut trees, 'tent cottages' or rooms with an ocean view in the hotel itself. The restaurant serves authentic Bahamian cuisine including delicious seafood. See More

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  • The Island House Nassau 30 rooms from CA$569

    
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    Total relaxation  -  Relax into a state of near-jelly with extensive spa treatments, indulgent dinners, endless cocktails and tropical views

    Tennis  -  Let your competitive side out on the squash or paddle tennis courts

    Views  -  Great views from hotel

    Barefoot Luxury  -  For total relaxation.

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    An elegant island retreat for the sophisticated traveller, far from the tourist crowds of Nassau. Simple chic Eastern style architecture is set off by earthy bamboos, custom-made wood furniture, neutral tones and stunning tropical gardens. The spa and fitness facilities are the best on the island. See More

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  • The Dunmore Harbour Island 19 rooms from CA$619

    
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    Total relaxation  -  Lounge by the pool, stroll to one of the nearby beach restaurants, and sip rum cocktails - life here is perfectly slow

    Beach Life  -  Located right on Pink Sands Beach, a picture perfect Caribbean stretch of sand

    Restaurant  -  An informal restaurant serving exceptionally good (but unfussy) cuisine

    Fishing  -  There's an option of reef fishing or big game fishing

    

    An oldie but a real classic. This Harbour Island hotel offers guests a secluded stay with casual luxury. Rooms are set in low-rise cottages and have a distinctly Caribbean feel with whirring fans and pops of candy colours. Complete with a superb restaurant, pool, friendly service and beach access. See More

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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Wednesday, 7th August 2024