All-inclusive resorts are exceptionally well known among the romantic couples as it incorporates at least three meals daily, soft drinks, most alcoholic drinks, gratuities,and potentially other services included in the cost. If it's romantic seclusion you're after, lie back and relax on the pristine white sand of Long Island's deserted beaches. There are quite a few all-inclusive resorts in Bahamas that provide a welcome that's as warm as the tropical climate and hear stories that are as colorful as the culture.
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Grand Lucayan boasts of a sprawling 500 plus rooms’ on a beachfront for travelers craving features galore in one spot. Set on seven-and-a-half acres alongside a lengthy stretch of white-sand beachfront, the four-pearl Grand Lucayan unfolds like a never-ending sprawl of restaurants, bars, and majestic colonial-inspired structures set on polished, palm-tree-covered grounds.
Features: Leisure amenities at the Grand Lucayan are vast and include an 18-hole golf course and four Grand Slam-surfaced tennis courts. Water sports on offer include windsurfing, sailing, Jet skiing, snorkeling, water skiing, and parasailing. There’s a hair and beauty salon, and a full-service spa complete with sauna and steam rooms.
Accommodation: All rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and mini-fridges. Regardless of where they’re situated, all rooms are bright and feature a balcony or patio with either marina, pool, beach, or tropical garden views.
Food: At Grand Lucayan, the restaurants take into account each culinary impulse of the guests. Churchill’s offers an inventive menu of custom-made pasta, succulent fish and works of art, for example, Veal Marsala and Osso Bucco. Then again, China Beach eatery offers a culinary voyage through the Pacific Rim, with an appealing menu enlivened by the intriguing kinds of Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Hotel Name: Grand Lucayan
Location: 1 Sea Horse Road Lucaya, Freeport, Caribbean
Website: http://www.grandlucayan.com/
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This mid-range all-inclusive restaurant is located in on Andros Island, Bahamas. This resort is considered to have one of the most reasonable rates on the island, especially for an all-inclusive property. The property is laid out in a straight line with the main lodge and all of the cabins facing the beachfront and a long dock extending into the water.
Features: Small Hope has two lovely beaches, separated by the outdoor dining area and the dock. It offers a large variety of excursions, including diving, fishing, snorkeling, and nature walks, that keep guests active and occupied. For kids, there’s also a small outdoor playground with swings and ladders.
Accommodation: Small Hope’s cabins are squat, one-story wood buildings lined up in a row facing the beach. Amenities are basic but include air-conditioning, standup fans, safes, and water coolers but with no TVs or Wi-Fi. Each cottage is fronted by a small cement porch with a pair of wood chairs.
Food: Being an all-inclusive property, the room rate includes all meals, bar drinks, and beverages. All meals are buffet-style and staff will come around to replace plates and provide beverages. The bar is manned in the afternoons, at other times of the day; guests are welcome to prepare any drink they would like.
Hotel Name: Small Hope Bay Lodge
Location: Andros, Out Islands Fresh Creek, 00000, Caribbean
Website: http://www.smallhope.com/
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The Riu Palace Paradise Island is one of the few all-inclusive resorts in the Bahamas and is at a walking distance to Atlantis’ Aquaventure, casino, and nightclubs. Many guests choose the Riu partially for its proximity to Atlantis as they are able to purchase day passes to use Atlantis’s Aquaventure and marine exhibits.
Features: This resort is equipped with a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, a warm beach, solarium-terrace and the Spa and Beauty Center with a range of different treatments. In addition to that, it offers unlimited reservations at four a la carte restaurants. Free Wi-Fi in the lobby and rooms with lovely outdoor pool with swim-up bar.
Accommodation: All rooms have safes), 24-hour room service, tub/shower combos, coffeemakers, and stocked (and free) mini-fridges. Liquor dispensers for vodka, rum, gin and brandy (basic brands) are also free for guests. Alcohol is refreshed every other day. Family Suites are quite large while Oceanfront Suites are the nicest.
Food: Riu is known for its more affordable all-inclusive plan than the neighbor Atlantis. The main buffet area is a large, bright room that serves breakfast and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating areas. There’s also a 24-hour sports bar with free snacks like hot dogs and hamburgers for those who get hungry after dinner.
Hotel Name: Riu Palace Paradise Island
Location: Casino Drive Paradise Island, Bahamas, 6307, Caribbean
Website: http://www.riu.com
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Fowl Cay Resort is a 50-acre private island resort in the Exumas Islands with a 28-guest capacity, highlighted by three isolated beaches, lush and spacious grounds, and offers absolute privacy unmatched by your standard Caribbean resort. This stunning island resort situated amid the sparsely populated cays of Exumas Islands. It is one of the best all-inclusive resort in Fowl Cay region of Bahamas.
Features: The resort comprises of three privately owned beaches: the peaceful North Beach, the activity-filled South Beach, and the hidden West Beach, which can be accessed via a hiking trail. The resort offers free activities both water-based (kayaks, paddle boards, Zuma sailboats, personal motorboats, and snorkeling equipment), and land-based (hiking trails, a tennis court, a bocce court, cruiser bikes, and horseshoes).
Accommodation: The resort has only six villas, ranging from one- to three-bedrooms, comprise Fowl Cay’s accommodations. Each villa includes its own fully stocked kitchen, spacious living room with massive flat-screen TV and multiple private terraces and decks.
Food: All meals provided at Fowl Cay Resort are three courses, featuring starters such as a salad with candied walnuts and apples or fresh sea scallops with black beans and tomatoes, and desserts such as banana flambé or chilled tiramisu. Generally, guests make their own breakfasts in-villa.
Hotel Name: Fowl Cay Resort
Location: Fowl Cay, Bahamas, Caribbean
Website: http://www.fowlcay.com/
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One of the best all-inclusive resort in Nassau on beautiful and serene Cable Beach, Melia Nassau Beach Resort is an upscale, sprawling resort with tastefully decorated 694 rooms and 32 suites. A stylish lobby, three pools, daily activities, and entertainment add to the Melia’s appeal. All pools are near each other at the heart of the property.
Features: The beach at Melia is one of the nicest on Nassau with powdery white sand, turquoise-blue water, and a calm and placid surface. During the day, a DJ and MC play music facilitate pool games, and generally keep the fun going by the poolside. The resort also offers a fitness center, a kids’ club, Starbucks, casino, meeting rooms, an Internet corner, and free Wi-Fi in the lobby.
Accommodation: The room at Melia Nassau have one king bed or two double beds. All rooms face the back of the resort, toward the ocean, and many have beautiful views of the pool or sea. Amenities include Starbucks coffee and coffee makers, safes, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, and irons and ironing boards.
Food: Melia has six restaurants and multiple bars. The buffet has a variety of salads, side dishes, fruit, desserts, and meat and fish platters. In addition to the restaurants, the hotel has numerous bars, including the lobby bar, pool bar, and the chic Wet Bar upstairs.
Hotel Name: Melia Nassau Beach Resort
Location: West Bay Street, Nassau, Caribbean
Website: http://www.melia.com
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On beautiful and remote Long Island, the mid-range Stella Maris Resort Club is a large and natural property with competitive rates and a range of accommodations. Palm trees, flowers, tropical plants, and cooling breezes surround the natural and untended grounds. The resort is nothing ritzy, but in all, Stella Maris provides a great value for the activities and amenities.
Features: One of the highlights of the resort is its range of activities, many of which are free, including day trips, boating, nature walks, caving, bikes, kayaks, and rum punch parties. There’s also a free shuttle to multiple, swimmable beaches around the island.
Accommodation: The resort has 45 rooms are spacious and beachy, but lacking in TVs and Wi-Fi. Amenities include mini-fridges, coffee-making facilities, air-conditioning, and a little welcome basket with rum and juice. Cottages also open onto terraces furnished with a pair of wooden chairs. In addition to hotel rooms and cottages, the resort also provides villas and apartments, ranging from one to four bedrooms.
Food: There are two on-site restaurants which remain open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and serve good Caribbean-inspired food. Moonshine Bar and Grill, located by the beach, is a casual beach bar with great cocktails and a light bar menu with burgers and salads.
Hotel Name: Stella Maris Resort Club
Location: 123 Ocean View Drive, Stella Maris, Caribbean
Website: http://www.stellamarisresort.com/
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Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort is situated on the southeast shore of Grand Bahama and is one of the few all-inclusive resorts on the entire island with 274 rooms spread out over 26 acres. This is one of the few all-inclusive resorts on the island and from a budget-friendly point of view; it does attract groups with little ones looking to save pennies.
Features: Viva Wyndham offers free amenities include the trapeze (with instructors), two tennis courts, a nice fitness center, and a water sports center (with kayaks, snorkel gear, and windsurfing) along the beach. An animation team is active by the pool area during the day, and then performs in the theater after dinner for about an hour each night.
Accommodation: Rooms in Viva Wyndham resort are divided into two types: the Vista rooms, which have a white modern color scheme and ocean views, and the Flora rooms, with fewer amenities like coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, work desks and toiletries in the bathroom.
Food: The resort has their on-site restaurants that offer lip-smacking Caribbean food. Guests can choose between the main buffet called Junkanoo for all three meals or two indoor la carte restaurants: the Asian-themed Bamboo and Italian-themed Viva Cafe.
Hotel Name: Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach
Location: Doubloon Rd. & Churchill Dr. Freeport, Caribbean
Website: http://www.wyndham.com
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