Accommodation

Small Hope Bay Lodge

Small Hope Bay Lodge is one of the most distinctive properties on the island. It has been operated by the Birch family since the 1960s and retains its laid‑back, communal character. The lodge features wooden cottages on the beach, communal dining, and a bar focused on conversation rather than a pool‑bar concept. It is primarily a dive resort: the house reef is accessible from the beach, dive boats run twice daily, and the staff knows the Andros barrier reef and blue‑hole system in detail. Non‑divers can enjoy the beach and other water activities, but the operation is oriented toward divers.

The lodge offers all‑inclusive accommodation, meals, bar, and most water activities, including diving, snorkeling, and kayaking.

Kamalame Cay

Kamalame Cay is a private cay accessible by boat from Staniard Creek, about 10 minutes north of Fresh Creek. It is a high‑end luxury option on Andros, with well‑designed bungalows and villas set in a tropical garden, a marina, and a refined atmosphere. The property attracts a different visitor profile than Small Hope Bay, being less dive‑focused and more oriented toward couples seeking seclusion. Sailing and watersports are available, though the reef is not as immediately accessible as at Small Hope Bay.

The lodge offers all‑inclusive rates and a range of accommodation options, including villas and larger configurations.

Tiamo Resort

Tiamo is an adults‑only, eco‑luxury property on South Andros that may be one of the most remote resorts in the Bahamas. It has no TVs, no phone service, and no direct road access; guests arrive by boat from Congo Town Airport. The design is understated, with wooden bungalows on a beach facing a protected lagoon, offering good snorkeling, diving, fishing, and kayaking. The resort accommodates a maximum of 38 guests across 11 villas and 2 rooms. Rooms include a transparent canoe for viewing marine life. The reef lies less than 3 miles offshore for diving and snorkeling. Fishing options include bonefish flats and offshore wahoo and tuna on barbless fly with catch and release. The resort is consistently praised for its genuine remoteness and all‑inclusive service.

Bair's Lodge

Bair's Lodge sits on eastern South Andros between Deep Creek and Little Creek, about 25 minutes by vehicle from Congo Town Airport. Operating since 1989, it provides direct access to over 120 square miles of bonefish flats without the need to trailer boats. Fishing packages start at $4,250 per person for three nights with two guided days. Non-angler rates begin at $650.

Caerula Mar Club

Caerula Mar Club is located in Driggs Hill on South Andros and holds One MICHELIN Key recognition.

Mangrove Cay and Fishing Lodges

Mangrove Cay, located in the middle section of Andros, has several smaller fishing‑oriented lodges catering to bonefishing visitors. Mangrove Cay Club sits on the north shore and provides direct boat access to North, Middle, and South Bights without trailering. It operates October through June. Fishing packages start at $4,200 per person for three nights with two guided days.

Swain's Cay Lodge is among the better‑known options, offering simple accommodation with guided bonefishing as the primary activity. Similar fishing camps operate in North Andros and along the western flats. These camps typically provide spartan, basic rooms, meals included, and guides arranged through the lodge. A week‑long guided bonefishing package usually includes accommodation, meals, and daily guided fishing for one or two anglers.

North Andros

Stafford Creek Lodge limits stays to a maximum of 8 anglers at a time and sits approximately 25 minutes by taxi from San Andros Airport or Andros Town Airport. Fishing packages start at $2,180 per person for three nights with two guided days.

Budget and Guesthouses

A small number of basic guesthouses and local inns operate in Fresh Creek and Nicholls Town. These offer the most affordable accommodation on the island and are not oriented toward tourists, so amenities may be limited. For travelers on a tight budget who want to experience Andros, staying at a local guesthouse combined with independent day trips to the blue‑hole park is a feasible option, though it requires more logistics than staying at a lodge where transport and activities are organized for you.

Practical Notes

• The major Andros properties book up months in advance for the prime bonefishing and dive season (November through May). Last‑minute availability at peak times is rare.
• Most lodges require a minimum stay, typically 3–7 nights.
• All‑inclusive rates are standard at the top properties. Understanding what is included is essential before comparing rates with room‑only pricing at comparable Caribbean properties, which may appear cheaper but cover far less.
• The major lodges handle airport transfers from all three Andros airports as part of their service.