Bahamas Hotel page
The Bahamas Background:
Lucayan Indians inhabited the islands when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the New World on San Salvador in 1492. British settlement of the islands began in 1647; the islands became a colony in 1783. Since attaining independence from the UK in 1973, The Bahamas have prospered through tourism and international banking and investment management. Because of its geography, the country is a major transshipment point for illegal drugs, particularly shipments to the US and Europe, and its territory is used for smuggling illegal migrants into the US.
The Bahamas Location:
Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba
Geographic coordinates: 24 15 N, 76 00 W
Map references:
Central America and the Caribbean
The Bahamas Area:
total: 13,940 sq km
land: 10,070 sq km
water: 3,870 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Connecticut
The Bahamas Climate:
tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
The Bahamas Natural resources:
salt, aragonite, timber, arable land
The Bahamas Geography - note:
strategic location adjacent to US and Cuba; extensive island chain of which 30 are inhabited
The Bahamas Population:
305,655 note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2007 est.)
The Bahamas Economy - overview:
The Bahamas is a stable, developing nation with an economy heavily dependent on tourism and offshore banking. Tourism together with tourism-driven construction and manufacturing accounts for approximately 60% of GDP and directly or indirectly employs half of the archipelago's labor force. Steady growth in tourism receipts and a boom in construction of new hotels, resorts, and residences had led to solid GDP growth in recent years, but the slowdown in the US economy and the attacks of 11 September 2001 held back growth in these sectors in 2001-03. The current government has presided over a period of economic recovery and an upturn in large-scale private sector investments in tourism. Financial services constitute the second-most important sector of the Bahamian economy, accounting for about 15% of GDP. However, since December 2000, when the government enacted new regulations on the financial sector, many international businesses have left The Bahamas. Manufacturing and agriculture together contribute approximately a tenth of GDP and show little growth, despite government incentives aimed at those sectors. Overall growth prospects in the short run rest heavily on the fortunes of the tourism sector, which depends on growth in the US, the source of more than 80% of the visitors.
The Bahamas Industries:
tourism, banking, cement, oil transshipment, salt, rum, aragonite, pharmaceuticals, spiral-welded steel pipe
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Address: P.O. Box 23324
City: Andros Island
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Situated on Andros Island- Bahamas just a short boat ride from the worlds third largest coral reef; the diving is nothing less than spectacular. But what really sets Small Hope apart is its unique heritage; its simple and friendly ambience and something from the soul that simply cannot be cloned or imitated. Our motto is Rest- Relaxation and Rediscovery. Small Hope Bay Lodge has been catering to scuba divers/ snorkelers/ fishermen and eco-minded tourists since 1960.
Location Description: ASD-Andros Town, Fresh Creek on Andros Island
Pelican Bay Hotel At Lucaya
Address: Midshipment Road
City: Freeport
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: An intimate oasis in the heart of Grand Bahama Island, Pelican Bay at Lucaya is perfectly situated to enjoy all our island has to offer. An extraordinary "Small Treasure of the Bahamas", Pelican Bay is the perfect place to call home. Grand accommodations of elegant style and choices. 96 elegant one bedroom suites and 90 guest rooms.
Location Description: Nearby Airports * Freeport International - 10 miles * Nassau International - 114 miles Nearby Cities/Areas * Nassau - 114 miles
Flamingo Bay Yacht Club & Marina Hotel
Address: Jolly Roger Drive
City: Freeport
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: The Flamingo Bay at Taino Beach, Grand Bahama Island is a great value hotel located on the marina close to the Port Lucaya Marketplace. This resort offers the amenities of Ritz Beach waterpark and Pirates of the Bahamas Beach theme park. Private and convenient, this location offers you the best of what the Bahamas has to offer.
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Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club
Address: Bell Channel Rd.
City: Freeport
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Built in 1993, Grand Bahama Island's most relaxing resort is situated on a five-acre peninsula surrounded by a multi-million dollar marina. The resort is located next to the festive Port Lucaya marketplace offering 80 colorful shops, restaurants and active nightlife, and within walking distance of all the island's main attractions such as the popular dolphin experience, deep-sea fishing, boating, diving and a variety of watersports right in the resort's 'backyard'.
Location Description: Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort
Address: Churchill Drive & Dubloon Road
City: Freeport
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Welcome to Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach - Grand Bahama's only truly all-inclusive resort located on the south coast of Grand Bahama Island. Nestled on 23 acres of prime beachfront property with 1,200 feet of white sandy beaches at your fingertips, we are just 20 minutes from the Freeport airport and 10 miles from Port Lucaya Marketplace. Relax in one of our 276 comfortable guest rooms with garden or ocean views, balcony, satellite cable TV and other thoughtful amenities.
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Xanadu Beach Resort & Marina
Address: Sunken Treasure Drive
City: Freeport
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: The Xanadu Beach Resort & Marina is a superior first-class, exclusive resort on the beach close to casino, golf, and shops. This first class hotel is ideally situated for visitors to the area. It has a welcoming atmosphere that emphasizes friendly and hospitable service. The hotel has excellent facilities as well as comfortable guest rooms and public areas. The Xanadu Beach Resort and Marina is a superior, first-class exclusive resort on the beach. It's a full service marina with 66 slips.
Location Description: Freeport Int'l Airport FPO 7 mi, Int'l Bazaar 2 mi, Casa Bahama 2 mi, Shops & Casino Situated Nearby.
Castaways Resort & Suites
Address: Po Box F-42629
City: Freeport
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Escape to the Caribbean islands and stay at this Freeport, Grand Bahamas hotel. The Best Western Castaways Resort & Suites is the ideal getaway destination when traveling to the Bahamas. Hotel guests will be centrally located to championship golf and tennis, island tours or the beautiful sandy beaches. Nearby, visitors can swim with the dolphins or explore the caves at Lucaya National Park. The newly remodeled and well-appointed rooms and suites feature all the extras that make a difference.
Location Description: +From: The north. Exit onto East Mall Drive south, follow to the Best Western Castaway Resort and Suites. +From: Grand Bahama Airport. Exit onto East Mall Drive, follow to the Best Western Castaway Resort and Suites. +From: From The harbour. Exit onto W
Quality Inn Cigatoo
Address: Haynes Avenue
City: Governors Harbour
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Restaurant on premises serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tennis courts and more. Walk to town, shops, and restaurants. Energy and Housekeeping surcharge of 4.00/person per Bahamas Government regulations. Hotel only accepts MasterCard, Visa, Traveler's Checks and cash. Effective January 1, 2007: The US Department of Homeland Security will require all US citizens who travel outside the Continental US to carry a valid US Passport. This will Include all travel to & from Canada, Mexico and Caribbean.
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The Westin At Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort
Address: Sea Horse Lane
City: Grand Bahama Island
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: 55 miles south of Florida, the Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort sits on 7.5 acres of sandy beach. Our 740 guest rooms and suites are fashioned with our signature Heavenly Bed« and Heavenly Bath« and hug the pristine beaches and turquoise ocean. Bask throughout the day in the sun, and revive your senses in the evening?s cool Caribbean air while dining in our ocean-view restaurants. With three pools, two golf courses, tennis, sandy beach, and the Isle of Capri Casino.
Location Description: Nearby Airports: * Freeport International Airport - 7 miles Nearby Cities: * Freeport - 4 Miles * West Palm Beach - 50 Miles
Sheraton At Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort
Address: Royal Palm Way
City: Grand Bahama Island
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: 55 miles off the coast of Florida, the Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort is in the heart of Grand Bahama Island. 7.5 acres of sandy beaches, sparkling blue waters, tropical surroundings, and a children's activity center make us ideal for families looking to relax and enjoy quality time together. The sand-colored walls, honey-toned furniture, and brightly colored fabrics in our 478 guest rooms and suites will give you your own piece of paradise.
Location Description: Nearby Airport: * Freeport International Airport - 7 Miles Nearby Cities: * Freeport - 4 Miles * West Palm Beach - 50 Miles
Stella Maris Resort Club
Address: PO Box LI 30.105
City: Long Island
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Stella Maris - "Star of the Sea" - Relax in our elegantly casual Resort Club. Very nice and Luxurious accommodations are attractively scattered throughout a magnificent palm grove, overlooking the Atlantic. You will be very comfortable in our air-conditioned rooms, all with fridge, coffee maker, ceiling fan and hair dryer and ocean view patio or balcony. Our villas and bungalows are nothing short of superb, some indeed luxurious... and some with private pool. Three hotel pools dot our manicured grounds.
Location Description: SML - Stella Maris City Center 0.0 Miles East
Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour
Address: PO Box AB-20669
City: Marsh Harbour Abaco
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: At Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour, we've blended the relaxed, laid back attitude of the Out Islands with the most breathtaking waterfront location you can imagine. The resort offers deluxe guestrooms, one bedroom suites and 2-bedroom cottages, as well as numerous activities to fill your days and nights - tennis, golf, boating, watersports, swimming, fishing. Immerse yourself in local traditions as the shopping and entertainment disctricts are just minutes away.
Location Description: Nearby Airports * Marsh Harbour Airport - 3 miles * Treasure Cay Airport - 25 miles
Ocean Club
Address: PO Box N-4777
City: Nassau
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Renowned for its magnificent Versailles gardens and 12th-century Augustinian Cloister, the legendary One and Only Ocean Club offers guests exemplary personal service and world-class luxury. The original charm of the colonial-style estate has been recently enhanced with the addition of 50 beachside rooms and luxury suites, all touting magnificent ocean views. Contemporary luxury defines each guest room, suite, and villa. Amenities include butler service for all rooms; maid services three times day.
Location Description: Once a private estate, One and Only Ocean Club rests between mile of pristine beach and exquisite gardens inspired by the romantic grandeur of Versailles. Fragrant blossoms of hibiscus and bougainvillea, along with hand-laid ridges and stone steps, ascend
Harborside Resort At Atlantis
Address: One Marina Drive
City: Nassau
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: This is a place that promises a vacation filled with luxury, beauty, relaxation and excitement. Harborside Resort at Atlantis, on Paradise Island, The Bahamas - provides a wealth of private amenities and pleasures, just steps away from your villa. All gently inspired by the natural wonders of warm ocean breezes, blue crystalline waters and sparkling white-sand beaches. Never have so many alluring and adventurous options existed in one place. From the world*s largest marine habitat.
Location Description: Paradise Island
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Paradise Island
Address: Harbor Drive
City: Nassau
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: All Rates shown are based on double occupancy. Additional person pricing applies at check in for 3rd and 4th adults and children sharing a room. Must be 21 to register. This wonderful waterfront resort is located within footsteps of Atlantis, with the world's largest marine exhibit, casino, 26 Restaurants, boutique shops and nitelife! Rates shown include unlimited meals from 3 restaurants, and unlimited cocktails (domestic local house brand liquors and beer/wine and self service frozen drinks.
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Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino
Address: West Bay Street Cable Beach
City: Nassau
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino is an ocean front resort which features a 35 thousand square foot casino. Featuring 6 restaurants and bars serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Enjoy the seaside buffet for an all-you-can-eat buffet. Sole Mare serves authentic Italian specialties, Black Angus Grille serves to perfection that perfect steak or seafood dinner or visit Phil's Delicatessen and Sports Bar located off the casino floor, or The Flamingo Bar and Grill for poolside service.
Location Description: Located on Cable Beach halfway between the airport and Downtown Nassau. Nassau is by far the most accessible and affordable International destination for the American traveler. It is 3 hours by direct flight from New York and 45 minutes from Miami.
Nassau Beach Hotel
Address: West Bay Street
City: Nassau
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Whether you're looking for a relaxing family vacation, or the hottest nightlife in Nassau, we are sure our hotel will provide you with everything you need for an unforgettable experience. We ofer a wide range of in-hotel facilities and are located just minutes away from Nassau's finest shops, restaurants and excursions. From golfing to water sports to family dining to checking your email and the internet, our services and facilities are what makes the Nassau Beach Hotel the only choice.
Location Description: Located 6 miles West of the city of Nassau
Breezes Bahamas
Address: PO Box Cb 13049
City: Nassau
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Breezes Bahamas sits on a wonderful stretch of Nassaus world famous Cable Beach with powder white sand and sparkling blue water stretching as far as the eyes can see. It is the first and only Super-Inclusive resort in the Bahamas. Breezes offer adventure/sports/sailing/kayas/wind surfing/tennis and more or you can do nothing at all. In the evening Breezes kicks into high gear Rock and Reggae crank at full tilt at the disco. Enjoy nightly entertainment from some of the islands best known entertainment.
Location Description: Located Five (5) miles from the Nassau International Airport in Nassau and Five (5) miles from the downtown shopping area.
Towne Hotel
Address: 40 George St
City: Nassau
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: A tourist-class hotel/ the Towne*s facilites include a freshwater pool/ a tour desk and the **Talking Stick** restaurant. It has a welcoming atmosphere that emphasizes friendly and hospitable service. The hotel has excellent facilities as well as comfortable guest rooms and public areas. Parking is available across street. All of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of being home while away from home. The hotel also has a variety of facilities and services.
Location Description: Nassau Int'l Airport NAS 15 miles, Downtown Nassau amidst
Casuarinas Hotel
Address: Cable Beach W. Bay
City: Nassau
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Charming Family - owned Hotel - 1977/1987 - Convenient to shopping & casino - 5 miles from downtown Nassau & airport - Air-conditioned rooms with bath/phone/satellite TV private balcony/ some with kitchenette - Rooms for nonsmokers/ Wi -If internet access around pool - 1 Restaurant - 1 Bar ? Meeting room seats up to 250 persons ? 1 Swimming Pool - Small Beachfront area across the street - Free Parking - Golf and water sports nearby - Renovated 1992.
Location Description: Located on Cable beach West bay Street Netties Place Casuarinas 5 miles from airport/5miles from downtown
Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa
Address: Cable Beach
City: Nassau
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Sandals Royal Bahamian, winner of the prestigious Five-Star Diamond Award and a Sandals "Signature Collection" resort, stands alone as the premier destination for couples who demand only the very best. From our offshore island?a veritable resort within a resort?to world-class dining in 8 gourmet restaurants; from rooms and suites, ranging from the merely sumptuous to the over-the-top lavish, to Versailles-like gardens filled with stunning statuary.
Location Description: Located on Cable Beach, Nassau, approximately 15 minutes from Nassau International Airport and downtown Nassau.
Comfort Suites Paradise Island
Address: Paradise Island Dr.
City: Paradise Island
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Located adjacent to the Atlantis Resort and Paradise Island Casino where our guests have full use of the facilities: pools, beach, tennis, health club, water-park and signing privileges in all of their gourmet/specialty restaurants. All guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and all rooms are junior suites with king or dbl/dbl bedding and a sitting area with sofa bed, refrigerators, hair dryers, in room safe, data ports and iron and ironing boards. Hotel has a pool with swim-up bar.
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Treasure Cay Hotel Resort And Marina
Address: Treasure Cay Road
City: Treasure Cay
Country Abv: BS
Country Name: Bahamas
Property Description: Treasure Cay Hotel Resort and Marina is part of a quaint Bahamian village community on the island of Abaco in the Bahamas. The property consists of a variety of room types including marina or garden-view rooms, and marina-view 1, 2 or 3 Bedroom suites. From exquisite beaches to fine dining, a casual beachside restaurant to world-class fishing and cruising, or just taking in the sights Treasure Cay is truly a special place.
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