The 10 best luxury hotels in the Bahamas
A suite with butler on Cable Beach, a resort with a water park on Paradise Island or a villa on the pink sand of Harbour Island: our travel advisors find the right one among the luxury hotels in the Bahamas with you and advise you personally. You receive exclusive suitespot benefits at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in the Bahamas by destination
Where would you like to go? For Nassau and Paradise Island we have our own guides with our recommendations, prices and your benefits.
The most popular luxury hotels in the Bahamas
Our recommendations for the Bahamas range from the beach resort at Baha Mar and the suites of Atlantis to a villa on Eleuthera. Depending on the hotel, breakfast, an upgrade subject to availability or a hotel credit are included with every booking through suitespot.
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The destinations of the Bahamas compared
Nassau or Paradise Island? Here you see the destinations with the best hotels in the Bahamas at a glance, each with the number of hotels, the price from and our recommendation. Our tip: for beach and calm choose Baha Mar in Nassau, for a trip with children Atlantis on Paradise Island.
| Destination | Luxury hotels | From | Our recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 3 | 285 € | Grand Hyatt Baha Mar |
| Paradise Island | 3 | 402 € | The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas |
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in the Bahamas
Many of our partner hotels in the Bahamas offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Baha Mar | Fifth night free (on selected rates) | April 15, 2027 |
| SLS Baha Mar | Fourth night free | June 14, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in the Bahamas
Rosewood Baha Mar · NassauFor couples who want beach and service, our tip in Nassau is the Rosewood Baha Mar, with villas that have their own plunge pool. Families head for Paradise Island: at The Cove at Atlantis you stay in suites, with the Aquaventure water park next door. If you are after peace and quiet, fly on to Eleuthera and the French Leave Resort Bahamas, with just 20 villas and its own marina.Baha Mar, Atlantis or an Out Island: when you book through suitespot, you receive exclusive benefits at all our luxury hotels in the Bahamas, depending on the hotel such as breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability or a hotel credit.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Where to stay in the Bahamas: Nassau, Paradise Island and the Out Islands – the right location for your 5-star hotel
Which of the best hotels in the Bahamas suit you depends first of all on the island.
SLS Baha Mar · NassauIn Nassau you stay on Cable Beach at the Baha Mar resort, close to the airport. Our tip for peace and quiet with full access to the resort is the Rosewood Baha Mar, with its own beach access and its own pools. If you like design and evenings with a DJ, book the SLS Baha Mar with its Skybar on the 20th floor. Families stay at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, with unlimited access to the Baha Bay water park.
On Paradise Island lies Atlantis, with Aquaventure, a casino and an aquarium. The Cove at Atlantis is the resort’s all-suite tower between two beaches, with butler service for the top suites. The Reef Bahamas offers suites with a kitchen on Paradise Beach, and the pink towers of The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas stand right in the middle of the action.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Eleuthera: Near Gregory Town, The Cove Eleuthera sits between two sandy coves, and pets are welcome too. In Governor’s Harbour, the French Leave Resort Bahamas has 20 villas and its own marina for yachts of up to around 49 meters.
Harbour Island and Exuma: The cottages of the Pink Sands Resort Bahamas stand right on Harbour Island’s pink sand beach, almost five kilometers long. On Great Exuma you stay at the Grand Isle Resort Bahamas above Emerald Bay, in villas with one to four bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen.
These luxury hotels in the Bahamas have a pool – for families, adults only and with a sea view
Pools come in every shape here. If you choose your 5-star hotel in the Bahamas by its pool, first decide whether children are coming along.
The Cove at Atlantis · Paradise IslandAdults only: At The Cove at Atlantis you find the Cove Pool with cabanas and daybeds. At the SLS Baha Mar DJs play at the Privilege pool, and the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has Elixir, a pool for guests aged 18 and over, plus the resort’s only swim-up bar.
For families: At the Rosewood Baha Mar the Lagoon Pool lies close to the beach, with the three-level Fan Pool in the courtyard; the beach villas have their own plunge pool. The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas borders directly on the Aquaventure water park.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
With a view of the sea: On Exuma an infinity pool is part of the beach club at the Grand Isle Resort Bahamas, and on Eleuthera the infinity pool of The Cove Eleuthera sits on a hill. At the Pink Sands Resort Bahamas on Harbour Island you have a pool right by your villa.
Water park included
Guests of the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and the SLS Baha Mar enjoy unlimited use of the Baha Bay water park, and at The Reef Bahamas Aquaventure is included in the resort fee.
Spa & wellness at the 5-star hotels in the Bahamas
Baha Mar: ESPA Baha Mar on the seventh floor draws on local healing traditions and is open to guests of the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and the SLS Baha Mar. At the Rosewood Baha Mar there is also its own Sense, A Rosewood Spa, whose “Lost Remedies” ritual works with native plants.
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar · NassauAtlantis and Exuma: Mandara Spa Atlantis, shared by The Cove at Atlantis and The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas, offers a hot and cold circuit with steam room, sauna and plunge pool. On Great Exuma you unwind at the SeaStar Spa of the Grand Isle Resort Bahamas.
Dining at the luxury hotels in the Bahamas: Daniel Boulud, José Andrés and Nobu
At Baha Mar: At the Rosewood Baha Mar, Daniel Boulud’s Café Boulud The Bahamas combines French cuisine with Caribbean ingredients. At the SLS Baha Mar, Katsuya serves sushi and robata following the concept of Katsuya Uechi. Guests of the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar dine at Marcus Fish + Chop House by Marcus Samuelsson, right by the sea.
The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas · Paradise IslandAt Atlantis: At The Cove at Atlantis you find Fish by José Andrés and Paranza by Michael White, with Italian seafood. From The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas it is only a few steps to Nobu by Nobu Matsuhisa in the casino.
Bars with a view and with style
Above Cable Beach, the Skybar of the SLS Baha Mar sits on the 20th floor, with a DJ in the evening. Classic cocktails are mixed at the Manor Bar of the Rosewood Baha Mar, named Best Hotel Bar by the Forbes Travel Guide.
Awarded and full of history: luxury hotels in the Bahamas with Michelin Keys and Forbes stars
Michelin Keys recognize hotels, not restaurants. One Key goes to the Rosewood Baha Mar, along with four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide. The Cove at Atlantis and The Cove Eleuthera are Recommended in the Forbes Travel Guide.
The Cove Eleuthera · Gregory TownHotels with history: The Pink Sands Resort Bahamas has welcomed guests since 1951 and once belonged to Chris Blackwell. The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas opened in December 1998 with two pink towers, linked by the Bridge Suite with ten rooms and a grand piano in the living room.
Freshly renovated: For its 25th anniversary in 2023, all rooms and suites at The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas were redesigned. At Baha Mar, the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar opened first in April 2017, followed by the SLS Baha Mar in November and the Rosewood Baha Mar in June 2018.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in the Bahamas costs – destinations and prices at a glance
In Nassau a night starts at 284 € at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, with a two-night minimum stay; from the first night you can stay at the SLS Baha Mar from 440 €. On Paradise Island prices start at 401 € at The Reef Bahamas, and The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas also has a two-night minimum stay.
The Reef Bahamas · Paradise IslandOn the Out Islands prices start at 512 € at the French Leave Resort Bahamas, with The Cove Eleuthera from 942 € at the top end. Our travel advisors will give you the current price for the Grand Isle Resort Bahamas on request. You will find all luxury hotels in the Bahamas with their current price in the hotel list below.
| Destination | Hotels | Price from | Our recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 3 | from 284 € | Rosewood Baha Mar |
| Paradise Island | 3 | from 401 € | The Cove at Atlantis |
| Eleuthera, Harbour Island and Exuma (no destination page of their own) | 4 | from 512 € | French Leave Resort Bahamas |
Suites & family options in the Bahamas
Suites in the Bahamas come in many forms. At The Cove at Atlantis every guest stays in a suite with a balcony and sea view, at the Rosewood Baha Mar the beach villas have their own plunge pool, and at the Grand Isle Resort Bahamas you stay in villas with up to four bedrooms and your own kitchen. Our travel advisors confirm layout and view before you book.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Hyatt Baha Mar | Nassau | Chairman Suite, Family Suite, Governors Suite | – |
| Rosewood Baha Mar | Nassau | Rosewood Suite, Grand Suite, Premier Grand Suite | Rosewood Suite · 176 m² |
| The Cove Eleuthera | Gregory Town | Premium Suite, Suite | Premium Suite · 88 m² |
| Pink Sands Resort Bahamas | Dunmore Town | Suite | Suite · 111 m² |
| The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas | Paradise Island | Regal Suite, Family Suite | Regal Suite · 88 m² |
| The Reef Bahamas | Paradise Island | Suite | Suite · 159 m² |
| SLS Baha Mar | Nassau | Signature Suite, Suite, Superior Suite | – |
| The Cove at Atlantis | Paradise Island | Sapphire Suite, Azure Suite, Indigo Suite | Sapphire Suite · 228 m² |
Earn points & use your status in the Bahamas
In the Bahamas, World of Hyatt applies at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, ALL (Accor) at the SLS Baha Mar and Marriott Bonvoy at the French Leave Resort Bahamas; at the Pink Sands Resort Bahamas and the Grand Isle Resort Bahamas you earn with I Prefer. Because suitespot books at direct rates, points, elite nights and status benefits count just as they do on a direct booking. Where no program applies, such as at the Rosewood Baha Mar, the suitespot benefits are your extra.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in the Bahamas |
|---|---|---|
| I Prefer | 2 hotels | Grand Isle Resort Bahamas, Pink Sands Resort Bahamas |
| ALL (Accor) | 1 hotel | SLS Baha Mar |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1 hotel | French Leave Resort Bahamas |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Grand Hyatt Baha Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in the Bahamas
What does a night at a luxury hotel in the Bahamas cost?
In Nassau from 284 € at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar (minimum two nights), or from 440 € from the first night at the SLS Baha Mar. Paradise Island starts at 401 € (The Reef Bahamas), the Out Islands at 512 € (French Leave Resort Bahamas).
Can I earn points at the luxury hotels in the Bahamas?
Yes: World of Hyatt applies at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, ALL (Accor) at the SLS Baha Mar, Marriott Bonvoy at the French Leave Resort Bahamas and I Prefer at the Pink Sands Resort Bahamas. Points and elite nights count just as they do on a direct booking.
What is included at a 5-star hotel in the Bahamas with suitespot?
Depending on the hotel, breakfast for two, an upgrade subject to availability and a hotel credit, at the Rosewood Baha Mar for example 125 USD. You pay the regular hotel rate for it.
Which destination in the Bahamas suits families?
Paradise Island: The Reef Bahamas offers suites with a kitchen on Paradise Beach, and Aquaventure and the kids’ club are part of the resort. In Nassau the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has a kids’ club and unlimited access to the Baha Bay water park.
Which luxury hotels in the Bahamas have an adults-only pool?
The Cove at Atlantis with the Cove Pool and its cabanas, the SLS Baha Mar with the Privilege pool and DJs, and the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar with Elixir, for guests aged 18 and over.
Which hotels in the Bahamas hold Michelin Keys?
The Rosewood Baha Mar on Cable Beach in Nassau holds one Michelin Key, along with four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Where can I stay right on the beach in the Bahamas?
At the Rosewood Baha Mar with its own access to Cable Beach, at The Reef Bahamas right on Paradise Beach and at the Pink Sands Resort Bahamas on the pink sand beach of Harbour Island.
Which destination in the Bahamas is the most expensive?
The Out Islands: The Cove Eleuthera starts at 942 €, the Pink Sands Resort Bahamas at 757 € a night.
Where can I dine with well-known chefs at the luxury hotels in the Bahamas?
At the Rosewood Baha Mar in Daniel Boulud’s Café Boulud The Bahamas, at The Cove at Atlantis at Fish by José Andrés, and near The Royal at Atlantis Bahamas at Nobu by Nobu Matsuhisa.
Which are the best hotels in the Bahamas?
That depends on your trip: for beach and service the Rosewood Baha Mar, for families who want a suite The Cove at Atlantis, for peace and a yacht the French Leave Resort Bahamas and for the pink beach the Pink Sands Resort Bahamas.
