Perched close to enthralling Eleuthera’s northern tip, tiny Harbour Island packs a punch when it comes to picturesque beaches and Bahamian charm. Brilliant for travellers looking to simply kick back on sparkling Pink Sand Beach, the island is also home to lively Dunmore Town, which features an appealing array of restaurants, independent boutiques and small-scale live music venues. Accommodation options range from heritage homes to glamorous seaside resorts with top-notch eateries of their own, fit for a whole host of tastes and budgets. Many of the best places to stay on Harbour Island are set either within pretty Dunmore Town, or on the sand — whichever you choose, the other is within easy reach.
Known as ‘Briland’ to locals, Harbour Island is just three miles long and half a mile wide. Dunmore Town is near the heart of the island, and can be an ideal base — or a great spot for an afternoon wander. Expect pastel-painted buildings housing intriguing shops, galleries and eateries. Princess Street Gallery is a particular highlight.
World-famous Pink Sand Beach sits to the east, and is perfect for strolls, swims and sunbathing. Out on the water, you’ll find top-notch snorkelling, diving, fishing, kayaking and sailing. Northern Eleuthera is a mere mile away by water taxi, making it well-suited to day or half-day trips. Striking Spanish Wells is also a fun destination for a boat ride, snorkelling, lobster fishing and swimming with pigs!
Whether you’re drawn to Harbour Island by its small size, charming architecture or hip reputation, do plan your trip well in advance. This is a particularly beautiful corner of the Bahamas, and the best places to stay on Harbour Island fill up fast.
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Harbour Island (Dunmore Town)
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.
Harbour Island (Harbour Island)
A stylish hotel set in a 19th-century house blending plantation style with contemporary Caribbean chic. Rooms are elegantly designed with mahogany furniture and linen sheets, and come with ocean views. Chef Madelene Pedican curated the restaurant's world-class menu and the wine list is extensive.
Harbour Island (Dunmore Town)
Chic beach front hotel. Interiors are contemporary with dark wood furniture, seaside touches and enormous bathrooms. Outdoor pool and library, direct beach access. Excellent Bahamian cuisine in the ambient restaurant. Romantic, laid back and cool.
Harbour Island
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.
Harbour Island
Luxurious beach hotel. Individually designed rooms have creamy walls, modern artworks and mahogany furniture. Heated outdoor pool, direct beach access, orchid gardens and gym. Outstanding modern cuisine and slick bar. Effortlessly chic and boutique stay.
Harbour Island
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.
Harbour Island
A luxury resort located near arguably Harbour Island's best beach, Pink Sand Beach. Elegant suites and villas are traditionally designed with hardwood floors, whirring fans, and antique-style furniture. Well suited to families with several restaurants, a large pool, and endless activities.
Harbour Island (Chapel Street)
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.
Harbour Island (Dunmore Town)
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.
