Best Fitness Hotels in Bahamas

As a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, the Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant offers a unique experience, distinguished from its Nassau counterparts. This 18th-century colonial mansion comprises only 20 antique-filled rooms, each differentiated by historic names instead of room numbers. Despite its old-world decor, rooms do come with 21st-century amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi access and cable TVs. To get a taste of the Graycliff's far-reaching heritage, opt to bed down in the Pool Cottage, where Winston Churchill once slept. Though the rooms may not appeal to all visitors, recent guests said this property is best for history lovers who appreciate the hotel's ancestral commitment. The Graycliff also boasts two on-site pools and a five-star restaurant of the same name. What's even more unique is that the hotel offers cigar-rolling lessons and tastings at its own cigar company, plus certified organic chocolates from the on-site Graycliff Chocolatier.

Scuba divers will feel right at home at Club Med Columbus Isle. Because of its Atlantic coast location in the San Salvador archipelago of the Bahamas, this Club Med property attracts divers keen on seeing the region's abundance of healthy coral and underwater life. (Keep in mind, scuba diving is not covered by your all-inclusive package.) If you prefer to stay above the waves, the resort boasts plenty of complimentary activities, including sailing, windsurfing and tennis. A spa, a pool, three bars and two restaurants that serve fresh Bahamian fare are available as well. Inside the resort's accommodations, you'll find colonial-style decor, flat-screen TVs, coffee makers and balconies that overlook Bonefish Bay Beach. However, some past guests cautioned that their digs lacked adequate air conditioning and appeared worn and dirty.

Situated within walking distance of historic downtown Nassau, the British Colonial Hilton Nassau serves as an ideal retreat for business travelers and vacationers. Boasting 13,500 square feet of meeting space, a business center and high-speed internet access (which costs extra in rooms for non-Hilton Honors members), on-duty travelers can only blame the area's alluring white sand beaches for any interruptions in productivity. Leisure travelers will have their needs met, too, with spacious rooms featuring Hilton's signature Serenity beds, 32-inch LCD TVs and coffee makers, among other amenities. Guests also receive access to a private beach with paddleboards and kayaks, plus an outdoor pool, a fitness center a pingpong table. What's more, the hotel features four restaurants and bars, but recent guests bemoaned the eateries' slow service and pricey, mediocre cuisine; many past visitors recommend dining at central Nassau's restaurants for more reasonably priced local fare.