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1 Ocean Street Emerald Bay, Farmer's Hill, Bahamas

Grand Isle Resort & Residences - Luxury oceanfront villas with private balconies, infinity pools, and championship golf course access

Grand Isle Resort & Residences offers 78 luxury villas ranging from one to four bedrooms, each featuring private balconies with ocean or garden views, fully equipped gourmet kitchens with Sub-Zero refrigerators, and high-speed WiFi. The 30000-square-foot 23° North Beach Club includes an oceanfront infinity pool, private cabanas, and serves Asian-Bahamian cuisine at The Grill House restaurant. Guests can access the Greg Norman-designed Emerald Reef Golf Course, ranked among the best in the Caribbean, and the Marina at Emerald Bay located 2624.7 ft away with slips accommodating yachts up to 260 feet. A personal ambassador assists with transportation, island excursions, and grocery shopping services. The resort provides family-friendly amenities including kid's menus, pack-n-plays upon request, and non-motorized watersports like paddleboards and kayaks. Grand Isle Resort & Residences is located 9.5 miles from Exuma International Airport, approximately a 20-minute drive. Breakfast and all-day menus featuring Caribbean-inspired cuisine are available at Palapa restaurant within Grand Isle Resort.

Pros

Private balconies in all villas offer ocean or garden views

30000-square-foot beach club with infinity pool and private cabanas

Access to Greg Norman-designed championship golf course

Personal ambassador service for excursion planning and transportation

Family-friendly amenities including kid's menus and watersports equipment

Cons

Airport transfers cost $35 each way for two guests

Some villas require semi-private elevator or stair access

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

One-Bedroom Ocean View

Max:

2 persons

1250 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Balcony

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Two-Bedroom Ocean Front

Max:

2 persons

2315 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Balcony

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Two-Bedroom Ocean View

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2 persons

2315 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

City Centre

Farmer's Hill 1.1 mi

Airports

Exuma International (GGT) 7.1 mi

The Bight (TBI) 55.8 mi

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

Excellent Fitness Room

“I really appreciated the 24/7 fitness room during my stay. It had great equipment, including free weights and machines, easy to keep up with my workout routine. It was nice knowing that I could get my fitness fix anytime I wanted.” view full review

Fine Residences

“The accommodations at Grand Isle were truly excellent. We stayed in a panoramic two-bedroom villa with high-quality appliances and a fully stocked kitchen. Having all the amenities I needed made my vacation more fun and comfortable.” view full review

Fantastic Dining Options

“The dining experiences at both Palapa and 23 North were really good. The food was high quality, and I loved that 23 North offered a more upscale atmosphere for dinner. Each meal was delicious and perfectly served, making our dining experiences nice.” view full review

Perfect Event Spaces

“I organized a birthday celebration at Grand Isle for a large group, and the event spaces were perfect. The staff was incredibly accommodating with our dietary restrictions and ensured we had everything we needed to make our gatherings seamless and enjoyable.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Private beach
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Housekeeping
Car hire
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Spa & wellness centre
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Location

1 Ocean Street Emerald Bay, Farmer's Hill, Bahamas

Map view

1 Ocean Street Emerald Bay, Farmer's Hill, Bahamas

City landmarks

Golf Course

Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club

3100 ft

Beach

Emerald Bay Beach At Sandals

4400 ft

Landmark

Emerald Bay Beach

4800 ft

Landmark

Flamingo Bay

1.0 mi

Landmark

Marina Emerald Bay

2.7 mi

Landmark

Palestine Union Baptist Church

2.8 mi

Nearby

Beach

Emerald Bay Beach At Sandals

1700 ft

Golf Course

Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club

1900 ft

Restaurants

The Palapa Grill

100 ft

Emerald Bay Grand Isle Resort & Spa

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

Dorothy

United States, April 2024

6.8/10

My stay at the resort was a mixed experience. The rooms were spacious with large bathrooms and a lovely terrace, but they did not quite meet the elevated standards I am used to. The location was convenient, being close to the pool and restaurant area, but it felt more like a family-oriented destination. The service was top-notch, with friendly and helpful staff, though some elements like dining left room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious with large bathrooms and plenty of terrace space to enjoy the ocean vistas, but they fell short of the standards I expected.

Service

9.0

The staff, from servers to pool attendants, were all incredibly friendly and helpful.

Location

6.0

The resort is situated at Emerald Bay, only 30 minutes from Georgetown. While convenient, the loud Bahamian music and excessive kid-friendly atmosphere were drawbacks.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was inconsistent, with long waiting times and billing errors. Despite our efforts, clarity on pricing was a challenge.

Facilities

Ronald

United States, February 2024

7.6/10

I had a mix of experiences during my stay at the hotel. The rooms were beautiful and newly built, providing amazing views and plenty of space, but some areas needed repairs. The service was lacking in communication but made up for it with helpful staff members. The location was breathtaking, nestled in a lovely protected cove with aquamarine waters, though there were some inconveniences on the more low-key island. The dining experience left something to be desired, with long waits and billing errors, but the facilities were wonderfully maintained overall.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were beautiful and newly built, with amazing views and plenty of space. Some areas needed repairs.

Service

7.0

The service lacked clear communication but staff members were helpful overall.

Location

9.0

The location was breathtaking, nestled in a lovely protected cove with aquamarine waters, despite some inconveniences on the more low-key island.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was challenging with long waits and billing errors.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were wonderfully maintained overall.

Wesley

United States, December 2023

7.0/10

I was blown away by the room I stayed in! It was spotlessly clean, well-appointed, and featured a private shower which was a lovely touch. However, there was an additional charge of $20 per day for a golf cart. The view from the room was absolutely stunning, and there was plenty of space to relax and unwind.

Rooms

9.0

The room was just spectacular, fully furnished with a fantastic kitchen, amazing bathroom, incredible living area, and a beautiful bedroom. The size was fantastic, and everything was top-class from the decorations to the furniture.

Service

8.0

The service at the hotel was exceptional. The staff was caring, helpful, proactive, and always had a smile on their faces. They even provided noodles and floaties for the pool and had a hot tub in the rooms. However, there was no offer of help with luggage.

Location

7.0

The hotel is located on a sun-baked island, just outside the restaurant and close to The Exuma Market. While the Bahamian music was a bit too loud at times, the bell boys made up for it with their helpfulness.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a bit disappointing. We ended up waiting for over 50 minutes to be served, and the food was dried up. Despite asking multiple times, the bill ended up being more than expected.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers various facilities including car hire, housekeeping, and access to shops and commercial services. However, the dining experience fell short of expectations for the price paid.

Johnny

United States, August 2023

7.4/10

I was pleasantly surprised by the absolutely gorgeous rooms at Grande Isle. The service was truly amazing, offering some of the best food on the island grilled and smoked right there on the beach. The location at Emerald Bay is fabulous, making it the nicest place on the island, with the astonishing garden and a picture-perfect beach. However, I was disappointed that no help was offered with luggage when we had to find an apartment on our own.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were absolutely gorgeous and exceeded the standards set at Grande Isle.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and helpful, with great dining experiences at the beach, but fell short when left to find an apartment on our own.

Location

9.0

The location at Emerald Bay is fabulous, offering a nice place on the island with a superb garden and a stunning beach view.

Dining

6.0

The dining was impressive with some dishes up to $30 pp and the beach grill, but disappointing with long waiting times for service and food quality.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities overall were good, but lacking assistance with luggage and help with finding an apartment overshadowed the experience.

Grilled beach food

Lack of assistance

Sam

United States, June 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was absolutely fantastic! The rooms were stunning, conveniently located right next to the pool, restaurant, and bar with a lovely partial view of the ocean. The first day after check-in was truly memorable!

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were absolutely gorgeous and pristine with an amazing partial view of the ocean.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, with friendly and welcoming staff who went above and beyond, especially Annette Cooper!

Location

7.0

The location was comfortable and relaxing, although it was a bit far from everything. Still, only about 30 minutes from Georgetown.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was subpar, especially with billing issues despite repeated clarifications. Dining at Palapas was a letdown.