Accommodation options on Bimini are limited. The island is small, the visitor volume is a fraction of Nassau or the Exumas, and the supply of rooms has not grown as fast as demand during peak periods. Book early for any spring or summer travel.
Resorts World Bimini
The dominant property on the island. Resorts World Bimini opened in phases starting in 2013 and occupies a significant portion of North Bimini's western shoreline. The complex includes:
- Hilton at Resorts World Bimini, The main hotel tower, offering standard resort amenities including a pool, beach access, and proximity to the marina and casino. Rooms are modern and consistent. This is the closest thing Bimini has to a full-service international resort hotel.
- SeaCasino, A floating casino vessel moored at the resort, the only casino on Bimini.
- A marina with significant slip capacity for visiting boats.
- Several restaurants and bars.
Resorts World is the default option for visitors who want reliable amenities, air-conditioned rooms, and a predictable resort experience. It is not a luxury property in the Aman or Rosewood sense, but it meets international standards.
Boutique and Guesthouse Options
Outside Resorts World, accommodation on Bimini is sparse and ranges from well-kept to rough. A few guesthouses and small inns operate along the King's Highway in Alice Town. These are basic by international standards, think ceiling fans, simple furnishings, proximity to the water, but often preferred by anglers and divers who want character over polish and aren't spending much time in the room anyway.
The Bimini Big Game Club, a historic marina and resort property, has operated in various forms for decades and is associated with the sport fishing tradition of the island. Its current status and room quality should be verified before booking.
Staying on a Boat
A meaningful proportion of Bimini's visitors sleep aboard. The island has established marinas, Resorts World Marina and the Big Game Club Marina are the two main options, and arriving by private boat and living aboard for the duration is a common and practical approach. This is the original Bimini experience.
Practical Notes
- Room availability shrinks dramatically during spring tournament season (April–June) and over holiday weekends. Book months in advance.
- There are no all-inclusive resorts on Bimini in the traditional sense.
- The Resorts World casino is open to guests and non-guests; it is a modest operation compared to Nassau's.
- If you need consistent, modern amenities and peace of mind, Resorts World is the clear choice. If you want to feel like you're somewhere slightly outside of time, the Alice Town guesthouses deliver that.