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Where To Stay In The Bahamas

Are you travelling to this amazing heaven and you are not sure about where to stay in the Bahamas? What is the best island in the Bahamas?

No wonder, this is an archipelago with 700 islands, some of them not even inhabited. And they all differ from each other.

But, don’t worry, this is not a guide to all these islands.

I write here only about the best islands in the Bahamas, highlighting the best reasons to visit it and book your accommodation.

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Every trip is different. You may travel in a couple, or as a single or with kids. There are options for everyone, including popular child-friendly islands and romantic boutique stays.

And you know the best? I have just finished updating this guide, no old stuff!

For an updated on the Bahamian life, I recommend checking the Nassau Guardian, one of my favourites local newspaper, as well as the “What’s on” section of the Tribune.

And now let’s move to the meaty stuff

Best Islands In The Bahamas To Stay For Families, Couples And Nightlife

This is a big archipelago of over 700 islands. The best island in the Bahamas where you can spend your holiday really depends on the type of trip you are planning to do and the time of the year you are visiting the Bahamas (see differences here). 

There are islands and cays which work great for families, others for couples, others for activities etc.

To make things simple you can see the Bahamas islands and cays grouped as:

• New Providence Island: this is the island with the capital, Nassau, where you will most likely land from your international flight. It’s connected by two bridges to the world-famous Paradise Island, and by boat to other smaller beautiful islands and cays as Discovery Island or Salt Cay. This is a fantastic place for a first-time visitor to the Bahamas and for families with kids (the Atlantis Resort is only a 30 minutes taxi drive from the International Airport). New Providence is often known and called, improperly, Nassau Island.
• Grand Bahama Island: right in the north of the archipelago, less than 50 nautical miles from the USA, with the second most populous city, Freeport, and an International Airport (flights from the US and Canada). It’s more of a relaxing and laid-back place if compared to New Providence. The infrastructure is very good around the city and Lucaya beach, with plenty of cruises coming on a daily basis. The weather is similar to South Florida and the Florida Keys with very mild winters (hardly below 16 Celsius).
• Out Islands: all of the other islands except the ones just above mentioned. There are over 700 of them, however, only a few inhabited and a bunch that offer accommodations and activities. You can reach a few of them with the Bahamas Ferries. Domestic flights are also available as well as small international flights from Florida. Usually, the Out Islands have the best nature with some great boutique accommodations and small size resorts. Expect great diving and snorkelling.

Here a quick list of the best islands in the Bahamas for a fabulous stay. Scroll down to read more details

• Where to stay in the Bahamas first time: New Providence Island, also called Nassau Island, is the most popular destination in the Bahamas. It offers so many beaches and vacation options. It may have not that unique feature of other islands, however, it’s easily reachable through the popular Nassau Internation Airport. The island is also connected with a bridge to the popular Paradise Island where you will really find all you want, for a family stay as well as for great nightlife
• Best Islands in the Bahamas for couples: if you are looking for a romantic and secluded getaway then Exuma Islands is the answer. Otherwise, look into Harbour Island for a glamour stay.  Paradise Island is instead the place to be in the Bahamas for the young couples that look for a mix of beach and nightlife.
• Best Islands in the Bahamas for families: for relaxed beach time with small kids then the Grand Bahama is the perfect place to be, especially if you stay in an AirBnb. If you look for a more secluded place then Long Island is the answer. And finally Paradise Island for an easy stay with plenty of kids activities.
• Where to stay in the Bahamas for relaxing: honestly, it’s difficult to find any island where you can’t relax. In saying that, the Grand Bahama Island looks really disconnected from the entire world, even though you will find here Freeport, the second biggest city in the Bahamas. Moreover, the International Airport is well connected to both the USA and Canada, making a trip here so simple…and relaxing.
• Where to stay in the Bahamas for diving: there is a wide choice however two islands stand out in the list, Andros Island for the marine parks and Bimini Islands for shipwrecks.
• Best place to stay in the Bahamas close to nature: Cat Island is as amazing as secluded, hard to get around along the only unsealed road and with a few little options as it will be just you and nature around.
• Where to stay in the Bahamas for beaches: This is a hard choice and, as you can imagine, very debatable. Long Island is my choice for the amazing and world-renown Cape Santa Maria Beach
• Best island in the Bahamas for a honeymoon: Long island is the perfect place for a secluded and romantic time. Don’t be surprised if you see one or two celebrities around looking for some private time.
• Where to stay in the Bahamas on a budget: The best option is Nassau Island. This is not only because it has some of the cheapest accommodations as the Ocean Front Hostel and the Kendra’s Place Studio but also because you will not have to fork out more money for the inter-islands trip. Food, drinks and nightlife are also cheaper in Nassau Island.
• Where to stay in the Bahamas to swim with pigs: indeed it’s an interesting swim that you can have and it’s in the Exuma Islands and more precisely in, obviously, Pig Island (Pig Beach). The only way to reach the place is by boat from Staniel Cay. 
• Best island in the Bahamas for vacation from Miami: The Bimini Islands are just 2 hours by boat from Miami, as simple as that, seat and relax and you will be in no time on a beautiful beach.

Where To Stay In The Bahamas First Time – Nassau Island

This is probably your entrance point to the Bahamas, especially if travelling with an international flight (except Florida/USA which is directly connected to a few islands in the Bahamas). 

New Providence Island is a populous island, home to over 250,000 people, living mostly in Nassau city, the capital.

In this island, you can really find everything you want, a fun place for a family trip, a romantic stay in an isolated beach or cove, a great destination for singles looking for nightlife.

It’s a great spot for a first-time visitor to the Bahamas as it provides all the experiences you expect from a sub-tropical island.

On the north coast, you can find one of the most iconic beaches of the Bahamas, Cable Beach, a 2 miles long white sand heaven where, besides the big names hotel (Hilton, Radisson, etc), you can also experience the Crystal Palace Casino.

It’s also well connected (a 30 minutes drive from the international airport) to Paradise Island and the world-famous Atlantis Resort, a marine park “on steroids” with multiple hotels.

The question now is where to stay in Nassau with such a wide choice. Here below my tips.

Best Family Stay In Nassau Island

I would not hesitate to suggest the Saunders Beach Cottage, a spectacular holiday home meters from the beach, a great base to enjoy your stay

Another option is the Harborside Atlantis, a mega park/resort with plenty of attractions for kids of any age and adults too.

There are many restaurants to make happy every child and a few kids club to leave the parents some time off. Can you ask for more?

Check great price at Saunders Cottage   Check availability at the Harbour Side

Best Nightlife Stay In Nassau Island

For a nightlife stay, you can book at the Atlantis Cove and you will love every single night (check out the Sea Glass Bar) with the possibility to spend the day in one of the many pools or at the nearby casino.