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11 Best Luxury Hotels in the Bahamas

11 Best Luxury Hotels in the Bahamas

There are so many islands and cays in the Bahamas that there really is a Caribbean paradise to suit every taste, whether you favour spectacular ocean sunsets; coral coves you can explore underwater; dramatic rocky cliffs wound through with tales of shipwrecks; implausibly perfect beaches; or bright lights and fun. To go with the variety of lifestyle and landscapes, the Bahamas also has a huge number of hotels and resorts. But picking the best hotel in a choice of paradise locations is what the Hotel Gurus are really great at, so we asked them to pool their Caribbean knowledge and make recommendations for the best luxury hotels in the Bahamas. We wanted a mix of landscapes and holiday types, as well as luxury hotel picks for families and couples. And we think their resulting selection really does offer something to suit every kind of luxury traveller. Have a browse and get planning!

For Luxury for Two

Converted from an historic Dunmore Town property, Bahama House has just eleven spacious rooms and suites, with plantation-style decor and large private terraces — there’s also a couple of private cottages if you want more privacy. The pool and grown-up rum bar are the other features guests write home about.

For Barefoot Luxury

The Other Side is the most glamorous glamp site in the Caribbean, a collection of just six permanent tents, with hardwood flooring and beautiful canvas canopies. The tents house Berber rugs, four-poster beds and vintage record players, and have huge verandas overlooking a palm-fringed ocean. There’s an indulgent and stylish bar and restaurant too.
Kamalame Cay is a private island resort, set on a hundred acres of beach-side paradise. There are just 20 elegant villas and cottages, all have airy domed ceilings, huge verandas and bathrooms, and lots of windows. There’s a pool, spa and tennis courts, two beach bars and a glass bottom boat too. Heaven!

For Luxury for the Whole Family

Just seven villas make up the Sky Beach Club. They’re so close to the beach that they’re just a step down off the terrace onto the sand, and the infinity pool looks as if its water is falling into the palm-dotted dunes. The villas are huge — with all the facilities you have at home, or more — but there’s a popular seafood restaurant on the premises too, if you don’t want to self-cater. Luxurious and glamorous and perfect for family groups.
Pink Sands is a small, but perfectly formed beach resort right against the sands of Pink Sands Beach. There are just 25 rooms and suites, some suitable for families, all set in 16 acres of tropical, scented gardens which lead out onto the beach. Inside there’s lots of space, and elegant furnishings, and outside there’s lots of space and private decks, a pool and tennis courts. Plus the hotel can arrange a long list of watersports and activities, so there's something for all ages here.
A short stroll from French Leave Beach, the French Leave Resort is a collection of villas — ranging in size from one bedroom to four-bedrooms plus private pool. Each villa is carefully designed and decorated with a chic, contemporary eye, taking into account the best places to watch the sunsets etc. There’s an infinity pool and a sea-view restaurant, and it’s all surrounded by lush gardens. Book one of the larger options if you're travelling with kids in tow.

For Luxurious Style

The Island House is a sophisticated resort with an Eastern aesthetic, located just outside bustling Nassau. It’s a great choice if you want to see the sights, but also want to retreat to a cocoon of calm afterwards. There are lush tropical gardens, furnishings in warm wood and bamboo, and a really enviable spa and fitness centre.

For Luxurious Facilities

The Ocean Club is a luxurious Four Seasons resort idyllically located in a paradise of landscaped grounds right against the beach. Accommodation is in a range of rooms, suites and villas, and all are immaculately turned out in the epitome of Bahamian style, with hardwood features, huge windows and private balconies. And as you'd imagine with a Four Seasons the array of facilities is seriously impressive from professional tennis coaching to pampering spa, golf course, three pools, fitness centre, complimentary yoga classes, complimentary kids club and three dining experiences.

For Never-Leave-the-Resort Luxury

SLS Baha Mar is a glossy luxury resort with all the trimmings! There’s a beach club, casino, 11 restaurants, an art gallery, cinema, a huge spa and gym, tennis courts, watersports facilities, yoga art classes, a golf course… and more. To have this amount of choice you need scale, and SLS Baha Mar is big, with 300+ rooms, suites and villas — which means there’s a configuration to suit everyone.

For a Luxury Escape

Bahamian stalwart, The Dunmore, offers its own brand of beach-side Caribbean luxury to those who stay in its 19 rooms and suites. Right on beautiful Pink Sands Beach, with an inviting pool, superb, unfussy restaurant and friendly service, this is the sort of place where life slows down, and there’s time to discover pristine coral on snorkelling expeditions, and to sip cocktails at sunset.

For Great Value Luxury

Coral Sands is a picturesque beachfront hotel set on nine palm-filled acres close to Dunmore Town on Harbour Island. The 39 rooms and suites are spacious and elegant, and many have huge ocean-view terraces looking out over the hotel’s three miles of white sand. There’s a pool, library and billiards room, plus watersports facilities, a superb French-Bahamian restaurant and a laid-back bar.

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 luxury hotels in the Caribbean?
Or refine your search to the best places to stay in Nassau? the best places to stay on Exumas? or the best places to stay on Harbour Island?
Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.
- Coral Sands Harbour Island 39 rooms from $250
  
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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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- Sky Beach Club Eleuthera Island, Bahamas 7 rooms from $295
  
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  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
  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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- SLS Baha Mar Nassau 299 rooms from $305
  
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  Groups  -  Perfect for hen & stag dos or groups of friends looking for a fun time in stunning setting; endless entertainment in guaranteed
  Families  -  Kid's club, endless activities, babysitting, beach, pools and multi-room residences ensure the whole family has a perfect stay
  Beach Life  -  Direct access to white sand beach and turquoise water at Baha Beach Club, located at the end of famous Cable Beach
  Swimming Pool  -  Three outdoor pools - including slick sea-facing infinity and lagoon-style experience - are complimented with kid's only pool
  
  Luxury beach resort with all the trimmings. Glossy rooms and sleek Miami-style residences boasting epic sea views appeal to families, friends and couples. Endless amenities and activities include beach club, spa, pools, casinos and multiple dining options. Las Vegas vibes in Caribbean setting. See More
  
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- Kamalame Cay Andros Island, Bahamas 27 rooms from $515
  
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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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- The Island House Nassau 30 rooms from $432
  
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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 $470
  
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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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- Pink Sands Harbour Island 25 rooms from $495
  
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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 $600
  
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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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- The Other Side Eleuthera 6 rooms from $600
  
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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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- French Leave Resort Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera 20 rooms from $861
  
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  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
  
  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 Ocean Club, Nassau Nassau (PARADISE ISLAND) 107 rooms from $1347
  
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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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