Are you planning an island getaway? Here are 11 all-inclusive resorts in the Bahamas that you won’t want to miss.
In the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida, are more than 700 islands and cays known as the Bahamas. Aside from its 16 major islands, there are resorts, hotels, guest houses, and clear seas that attract divers, snorkelers, fishermen, and beachgoers alike. You can swim with pigs on Great Exuma Island, visit Iguana Island, explore underwater caves, and do just about every water sport you can imagine in the Bahamas. Relaxing on a white sand beach or by the pool is another favorite “sport.”
It is easy to enjoy all your favorite activities at an all-inclusive resort in the Bahamas without having to reach for cash at every turn or to be surprised when you leave. It’s easy to budget for your Bahamas vacation, knowing the cost before you go, since most meals, drinks, activities, and amenities are included.
Here are some details on some of the best all-inclusive resorts in the Bahamas to help you get started planning your next beach vacation.
Sandals Emerald Bay
On Great Exuma Island, this resort is set on 500 tropical acres with a mile-long beach and is open to adults only. There are three pools, one of which has a fire pit in the middle, eleven restaurants, and water sports to choose from, plus three meals, snacks, unlimited premium liquors, convenient round-trip airport transfers, taxes, gratuities, and WiFi are included in the room rates. Guests can also play unlimited golf at the Greg Norman-designed Emerald Bay Golf Course located on the oceanside.
Sandals Royal Bahamian
A stay at Sandals Royal Bahamian is an exciting all-inclusive experience with recently renovated guest rooms and suites, ten restaurants, three food trucks, and access to Sandals Barefoot Cay, a private off-shore island. As well as three meals, snacks, unlimited premium liquors, round-trip airport transportation, water sports, entertainment, tips, taxes, and gratuities, the room rate includes other amenities as well. A VIP airport transfer in a Rolls Royce or Mercedes Benz is available with the swim-up butler service suites.
Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan
Guests at this all-inclusive resort on Grand Bahama Island can enjoy spacious rooms, four restaurants, premium beverages, entertainment, gratuities, and taxes. The dining choices here range from traditional Bahamian dishes to Mediterranean and Pacific Rim dishes. Among other activities, guests can fish, bike, birdwatch, encounter dolphins, and engage in water sports. As part of the package, you will also get to play golf at Robert Trent Jones Jr.’s championship Reef Course.
Breezes Resort & Spa Bahamas
Three pools overlook the white sands of Cable Beach, near Nassau, New Providence Island, at Breezes Bahamas, including one with a swim-up bar and one with a misting pool. Guests can choose between tropical gardens and oceanfront views, and some rooms are just steps from the beach. A seaside spa offers treatments, hammocks, kayaking, and local favorites. The restaurant offers local favorites as well as Italian and Asian fusion cuisine.
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach
The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort is situated on 26 acres of golden sand, lush foliage, and natural habitat on Grand Bahama Island’s southern coast. All meals, cocktails, wines, nightly entertainment, themed parties, yoga classes, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, archery, and introductory dive lessons are included in the all-inclusive rate, which includes balconies and terraces with stunning views. The Viva Kids Club and mini-disco are available for kids.
Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island
Two pools with swim-up bars are available at this adults-only resort, along with a reserved beach area with hammocks. The hotel has a variety of restaurants, including an ice cream parlor, patisserie, and alfresco dining. Visitors can participate in beach volleyball, windsurfing, diving, and kayaking, and swim with dolphins off Salt Cay Island. There are also saunas, whirlpool baths, and treatment options at the Renova Spa.
Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas
There are five dining venues, a white sand beach, convenient access to Atlantis Paradise Island Casino, and a private harbor and swimming pool on the south shore of Paradise Island – just off the coast of Nassau on New Providence Island. You can enjoy dance shows, movie nights, live performances, and music at Junkanoo Beat, as well as a seaside treatment or therapy at Amber Spa. Choose from several other on-site restaurants or casual poolside fare to enjoy local Bahamian specialties with views of Nassau Harbour at Edgewater Grill.
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Hand-built beachfront cabins on Andros Island were decorated in the 1960s with local artwork, handmade furniture, and batik fabrics, highlighting the resort’s natural beauty. Take a fishing excursion, explore the area by kayak or motorboat, snorkel and dive with experienced divemasters, or simply relax in a hammock or hot tub on the beach. Enjoy Caribbean or international cuisine or fresh-caught lobster and fish at the lodge. In addition to a full open bar, there is a children’s menu and a cocktail hour every night.
Fowl Cay Resort
There are just six villas on the entire cay, and they are all equipped with a fully-equipped kitchen, as well as access to a golf cart and a private motorboat to get around the island. This is the best of both worlds at Duck Cay Resort — guests can vacation in a remote island paradise while still having access to world-class amenities. Enjoy delicious locally sourced seafood at Hill House restaurant and pub after a day spent on the water (or relaxing in your oceanfront villa).
Kamalame Cay
Located on a 96-acre cay near the Andros Great Barrier Reef, Kamalame Cay offers fine dining, luxury accommodations, and a private island vibe. Day trips include strolling along deserted beaches, pampering at the overwater spa, and taking part in your favorite water activities. At night, enjoy seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients while you take part in all your favorite water activities. Afterwards, relax in your oceanfront cottage, bungalow, or Balinese-style beach house at the resort, which features 22 suites and rooms.
Club Med Columbus Isle
Club Med Columbus Isle, on San Salvador Island, is an off-the-radar all-inclusive resort that’s reopened in Oct. 2022 after undergoing a year of renovations. With its brightly colored bungalows and upscale restaurants and lounges, the resort is ready to welcome guests back in October 2022. If you enjoy snorkeling and diving, or sail or windsurf, you can take advantage of its remote location. Yoga and fitness classes are available for landlubbers, as are tennis courts and spa services.
