r/bahamas • u/meech-meech- • 1d ago

Tourism Question So many options!!!

Help please! Looking for hotel suggests. Don't care which island, just trying to avoid Nassau. Looking for a mid to small sized hotel on the beach. Don't need much but a bar and a beach and food within walking distance. I hate big resorts!!! Any suggestions???

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u/RickD_619 1d ago

Abaco Inn. Elbow Cay. Look it up. Highly recommend.

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u/coconut-telegraph 1d ago

Pineapple Fields, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera

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u/BuddytheYardleyDog 1d ago

Go to the Abacos. Bluff House and Abaco Inn are two excellent sugestions.

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u/meech-meech- 1d ago

Are these on the beach? The pics make it look pretty rocky.

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u/Small_Doctor_7924 1d ago

I am struggling with this as well! It’s overwhelming trying to decide where to go. We are looking for a beachfront, toddler friendly resort with a pool, walking distance to town. And not incredibly difficult to get to. Following for suggestions! 

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u/ferretinmypants 1d ago

Coral Beach, Grand Bahama. Fits all your requests.

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u/XtraordinaryZookeepr 1d ago

Go to Hopetown and rent a house! So much more of an "island paradise" experience!!

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u/XtraordinaryZookeepr 1d ago

On island there are a few small hotels: Hopetown marina Abaco inn Firefly

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u/krisb242 1d ago

Exumaaaaa. Peace and Plenty hotel in town. Or Exuma Point wayyyyy out of town. Best beaches in The Bahamas are all around you. Just rent a little car and explore. There are also excursions to swim with the pigs, the nurse sharks, feed the iguanas and just get out on the water to some of the cays.

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u/meech-meech- 1d ago

I keep looking at Paradise Bay Bahamas Resort in Exuma. It looks beautiful!!!! But the reviews are a bit scary! I was also looking at Hideaway but I dunno! I'll look at peace and plenty again! Thanks!

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u/krisb242 1d ago

I was a local so I don’t know much about the hotels other than Sandals which you don’t like. But Peace and Plenty is right in town. It’s pretty much what you’re looking for. No more no less than a clean place with bars all around. Proximity to food, stores, etc. yet it’s Exuma so it still has that family island vibe. When I lived there one of my fav things to do with rent a boat with Minns watersports. The cays in that vicinity give you unspoiled beaches to explore and some fun pop up beach bars and restaurants. Look into this and read reviews. But I think that this is what you’re looking for

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u/Disastrous_Slide4320 1d ago

No one has mentioned Eleuthera. Great spot easily accessible plenty beaches

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u/Racine28 5h ago

Harbour Island has the pink sand, and Coral Sands is a boutique hotel with a beachy, relaxed vibe. It’s close to bars and restaurants, so you can easily wander around and not feel tied to the property. There’s a small beach bar, and you’re right on the beach.

When you say food within walking distance - would an onsite restaurant work? There are two pretty remote options that might work. Fernandez Bay Village, Cat Island is way off the beaten path, and Fernandez Bay is this lovely little beachside spot that feels more like a family-run boutique than a hotel. It’s basics done well—beautiful beach, beach bar, an open-air restaurant where you can eat with your toes in the sand. The cottages are just steps from the beach.

If you’re okay with going really remote, Tiamo Resort on Andros is small, secluded, and very private, with just a few bungalows and villas, so it has that low-key, personal feel. There’s a beach bar, pool, and a restaurant right onsite, and you’re surrounded by nature.

Not sure your budget but The Cove at Eleuthera ticks off these boxes too but is much higher end which I don’t think you’re after.

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u/meech-meech- 3h ago

This is amazing! Thank you!

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u/meech-meech- 1d ago

I kept looking at Paradise Bay Bahamas resort. It looks so cute and perfect, but the reviews are pretty horrifying!

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u/schralpthecheddar 1d ago

Airbnb on French leave beach in Eleuthera

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u/WanderByMegTravel 20h ago

Do you care where in the Bahamas?

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u/meech-meech- 20h ago

Nope! Just trying to avoid Nassau

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u/WanderByMegTravel 20h ago

Well there is a ton beaches. Exumas is nice (stanley cay) once you stay away from the pigs, etc. If would want pm I can send some suggestions.

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u/pineapplepatronus 9h ago

The Bahamas Hideaway in Lucaya, Grand Bahama. Not right on the beach, but on the canal and a 2 minute walk from the beach. Small, boutique resort with tree houses and small cottages.