Accommodation Overview
The Bahamas spreads its accommodation across 16 major islands, ranging from large casino-resort complexes on Nassau to private-island hideaways with fewer than 30 guests on the property at any one time. The choice of island and property type shapes the entire trip, so it is worth deciding what kind of experience you want before booking. See Compare Islands for a breakdown of which islands suit which travel styles.
The broad split is this: Nassau and Paradise Island have the infrastructure, variety, and convenience of a full resort destination; the Out Islands trade that convenience for seclusion, better water, and a pace that actually slows down. Most premium Out Island properties require a domestic flight connection, and some add a ferry or boat transfer on top of that. Factor that travel time into your planning. See Getting There for inter-island transport details.
Nassau and Paradise Island
Nassau anchors the country's largest concentration of hotels, with properties ranging from mid-range chains on Cable Beach to flagship luxury resorts.
The Cove at Atlantis sits on Paradise Island, about 12.4 miles from Nassau's Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). With 600 suites and access to 21 restaurants, it functions as a self-contained destination. Rates started at $580 per night as of early 2026, verify before relying on this.
Rosewood Baha Mar sits on Cable Beach, 6.2 miles from NAS. It offers 226 rooms and suites with access to 40 restaurants and bars across the broader Baha Mar complex, plus a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. Rates started at $1,250 per night as of early 2026, verify before relying on this.
Paradise Island: Ocean Club
The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort, occupies 36 acres on Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island, about 12.4 miles from NAS. It has 107 rooms, suites, and villas. At rates starting around $1,950 per night as of early 2026, it sits at the top of Nassau-area pricing, verify before relying on this. The property's scale and beach position make it one of the quieter options in the Paradise Island corridor despite its proximity to Atlantis.
Andros
Kamalame Cay
Kamalame Cay is a private island off Andros, reached by seaplane or helicopter from Nassau, or by a combination of a 20-minute taxi and 5-minute ferry. It is about 12.4 miles from NAS and has 22 rooms and suites. The property carries the Bahamas' only overwater spa. Rates started at $595 per night as of early 2026, verify before relying on this.
Caerula Mar Club
Caerula Mar Club is on South Andros, 2.5 miles from Congo Town Airport. It has 18 rooms and 4 villas and does not accept children under 12, which sets the tone: this is a quiet adults-oriented retreat rather than a family property. Rates started at $450 per night as of early 2026, verify before relying on this.
Eleuthera and Harbour Island
The Cove, Eleuthera
The Cove sits on 40 acres with 29 villas, suites, and cottages, about 12.4 miles from North Eleuthera Airport (ELH). Rates started at $1,950 per night as of early 2026, verify before relying on this.
Pink Sands Resort
Pink Sands Resort is on Harbour Island, reached by a 5-minute water taxi from ELH. It has 20 cottages, villas, and residences. Rates started at $1,782 per night as of early 2026, verify before relying on this. Harbour Island's pink-sand beach is the draw here, and Pink Sands sits close to it.
Exumas
Fowl Cay Resort
Fowl Cay Resort is a private-island all-inclusive in the Exumas, a 45-minute flight from Nassau and 1.2 miles from Staniel Cay Airstrip. The property covers 50 acres with 6 villas and a maximum of 28 guests at any time. All-inclusive rates started at $17,700 per week as of early 2026, verify before relying on this. That per-week pricing reflects the all-inclusive model: food, drinks, and activities are bundled. For a group filling multiple villas, the effective per-person cost is more competitive than the headline figure suggests.
Kahari Resort
Kahari Resort is on Stocking Island, Exuma, reached from George Town Airport (GGT) by a 15-minute taxi followed by a 5-minute boat ride. It has 12 bungalows.
Practical Notes
Travel time to Out Island properties is real and should be budgeted. A Nassau property like Baha Mar or Atlantis is 6 to 12 miles from the airport. A property like Fowl Cay involves a 45-minute domestic flight plus a boat transfer. Factor those connections into arrival and departure day planning.
All rates listed above come from a single 2026 source and will change. Cross-reference current pricing directly with each property before booking. See Money & Budget for broader cost context and Getting Around for inter-island transport logistics.