Coral Sands Hotel

Recently renovated, this divine luxury beach resort in Harbour Island is famous for its pink sandy Caribbean beach, sunny days, balmy nights and soothing breezes. Revered as one of the best small hotels in the Caribbean, the hotel now boasts a brand new look, courtesy of an extensive renovation that has magnificently restored and rejuvenated this 39-room gem of the Bahamas. Rooms are air-conditioned and the resort offers 24-hour reception, 2 bars and 2 restaurants, games room, TV room, Internet access, laundry services (subject to fees), as well as cycle hire.

The rooms, designed in a British colonial-style, are luxurious and modern, but still comfortable and homely. There are ten different styles of guest rooms, including the Beach House - a luxurious beachfront house, Ocean View suites with private balconies, the Loft - a suite that opens onto a rooftop deck, Garden View rooms with shared outdoor patios, spacious 2-bedroom suites, and private villas. An en suite bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, tea/coffee making facilities, ironing set, king-size bed or queen size, individually-adjustable air conditioning and heating, and either a balcony or terrace come as standard.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is available à la carte.

The hotel offers activities such as tennis, tours through Dunmore Town on foot or by bike, snorkelling, scuba diving, intimate picnics on deserted islands, deep sea fishing, bone fishing and day trips to Spanish Wells and North Eleuthera. The nearby beach comes with sun loungers and parasols. Guests may take advantage of the outdoor pool with beachside bar (subject to fees), sun loungers and parasols. Water skiing, jet skiing, motor boating, catamaran sailing, canoeing, horse riding, and biking are all offered (all subject to fees). Pool/snooker and tennis also feature, as do entertainment programmes for both young and old.

The primary mode of transportation on the island is the golf cart. Visitors must reserve these themselves.

From the airport in N. Eleuthra: Take a taxi to the boat dock, a water taxi to Harbour Island, and then another taxi to the hotel. Journey time is about 25 minutes.