Grand Isle Resort & Spa
Emerald Bay | Great Exuma 29253 [SEE MAP]Great Exuma [SEE ADDRESS]
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Overview
Grand Isle Resort & Spa overlooks Emerald Bay from the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. Situated along a mile-long stretch of sand, this modern boutique resort is popular with honeymooning couples and guests seeking a relaxing, quiet getaway, thanks in part to its specialty offerings like couples spa treatments and private oceanfront dinners. In fact, the romantic retreat was featured on season 20 of the reality TV show "The Bachelor." But if you're traveling with little ones, don't fret: This waterfront oasis offers kid-friendly amenities, too, including free supervised children's activities, high chairs and an infinity-edge pool. For food, there's the Caribbean-focused Palapa Grill, which offers daily themed dinners like barbecue dishes on Thursdays and Italian fare on Saturdays. Though past diners said the restaurant's food was tasty, some felt meals were overpriced and bemoaned having to book reservations for dinner. If you forgot to make a reservation or want to save some money, each villa and penthouse (which can be paid for with an I Prefer Hotel Rewards certificate) has a kitchen for cooking. The one- to four-bedroom spaces also feature marble bathrooms, private patios or balconies, free Wi-Fi access and washers and dryers.
- Location
- Great Exuma
- Hotel Class
- 4.0-star
- Property Type
- Boutique hotel, 78 rooms
- Primary View
- Ocean
- Style
- Traditional, Modern
- Best For
- Business travelers, Families, Couples, Solo travelers, Groups
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- GOODCritic Rating
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Critic Reviews
Scattered around lush grounds you will find spacious and luxurious units with beautiful kitchens. Balconies are furnished for relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
These beautifully decorated condos are spacious, and everything is ultra-modern from the large flat-screen TV to the enormous fridge. Each unit has its own washer/dryer and golf cart for tooling around, and there's also a beachfront infinity pool.
This luxurious 78-villa complex boasts one of the island's few spas, an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, and a poolside patio restaurant. A secluded patch of Emerald Bay Beach is right off the pool, and guests can use kayaks and snorkel equipment.
All 79 villas are spacious and outfitted with high-end contemporary furnishings, fully-equipped kitchens, washer/dryers, flat-screen TVs, soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers, and private patios or balconies. The only real downside is the location – it's an expensive 20-minute taxi into Georgetown, the main town in Great Exuma, and there’s not much to do around the hotel.
Guest Reviews
A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 1098 have reviewed the Grand Isle Resort & Spa , giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.
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- Grocery shopping services to stock private kitchens pre-arrival available for a fee
- Free Wi-Fi access
Standard room size: 1,250 square feet
- Internet (free)
- Premium channels
- Workspace/desk
- Minifridge
- Bathrobes/slippers
- Minibar
- Shower/tub combo
- Separate shower
- Separate tub
- Wireless Internet
- Guest rooms with patios and balconies
- Adjoining rooms available
Location & Parking
- Exuma International Airport is 7 miles southeast
- Airport shuttle services can be arranged (charges apply)
- Golf cart rentals cost $20 per day
- 24-hour valet parking
- 24-hour self-parking (free)
- Airport shuttle (with fee)
- Car service
Within walking distance of:
- Grocery store
- Movie theater
- Theater
- Shopping
- Bus stop
- Train station
- Subway/metro stop
- Restaurants
- Beach
Dining
- In-room private chef and grocery services available for a fee
- The Palapa Grill is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
- Dining reservations recommended
- Casual dining available poolside and beachside
Number of restaurants: 1
Cuisine Types: American
- Fine dining
- Casual dining
- Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
- 24-hour room service
- Free breakfast
Pool
- Towels, chairs and umbrellas are complimentary
- On-site gift shop sells sunscreen, water toys and reading materials
- Free loaner snorkeling gear, kayaks and paddleboards
- Family pool
- Infinity pool
- Whirlpool/hot tub
- Adults-only pool
- Lap pool
- Wading pool
- Lazy river
- Seasonal
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Indoor/outdoor combo
- Pool bar
- Lifeguard on duty
- Poolside service
- Waterslide
- Deck chairs or cabanas
Spa
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- In-room spa services cost extra
Services offered:
- Massage
- Facial
- Body treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
- Salon services
- Outdoor treatment area
- Steam room
- Sauna
Kids
- Children participating in the program must be able to swim on their own
- Babysitting services (charges apply)
- Kids spa treatments
- Kids club (free)
- Cribs
- High chairs
Fitness
- Water and towels at the fitness center
- Kayaks and paddleboards are free to use
- Weight equipment
- Cardio equipment
- Yoga mats
- Free fitness classes
- Premium fitness classes (with fee)
- Bicycles
- Tennis
- Guided runs
- Paddle boats (free)
- Motor boats
Business
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Spouse programs
- On-site audiovisual and catering services
Number of meeting rooms: 1
- Business center
- Meeting rooms
- Meeting and event planners available
Golf
- Discounted green fees available to Grand Isle Resort guests
- Rental clubs and shoes for a fee
- Golf carts
- Golf packages
- Club rentals
- Club house
- Refreshment stand or restaurant
- Caddie service
- Pro shop
Wedding
- Custom honeymoon packages
- Music allowed until 11 p.m.
Maximum wedding guest capacity: 60
- Hotel hosts weddings
- Outdoor space for weddings
- Wedding planners available
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