Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas
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Hotel Overview
Great Experience
I have not been much of a beach person as I mostly like to take vacations to ski resorts, but this...
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- loved exuma
- Jan 22, 2011
Beautiful Getaway
Fantastic property with the most beautiful beach and water I have ever experienced. Pool area was...
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- Exuma Fan
- Oct 11, 2010
Deep within the idyllic waters of the Exumas, the brand new Sandals Emerald Bay brings unprecedented luxury to the easy-going rhythms of the Bahamian Out Islands. Here, a privileged enclave is designed to ensure couples 18 years and older, will feel as if they are the only ones there, where service reigns supreme and Bahamian-style architecture of elegant villas and suites harmonize with nature.
Secluded within 500 tropical acres along a pristine, mile-long beach, civilized pleasure coexist with exotic adventures, from three impressive pools -including a half-acre, zero-entry pool with dramatic fire pit in the middle - to seven exceptional restaurants. Explore impossibly beautiful turquoise waters renowned for their boating, fishing and diving. A unique blend of seclusion and sophistication, this exotic private escape is so easy to get to, so close to home.
Highlights
Couples 18 years and older 18-hole Greg Norman designed championship golf course
Unlimited gourmet dining at seven restaurants
24-hour room service in all room categories
Red Land Concept Spa with Dermalogica treatments
Unlimited land and water sports including scuba diving
150 - slip deepwater marina
Rooms
Evoking the British Colonial elegance of a private island home, all 245 villas and suites - oceanview or beachfront - are true havens of tranquility, appointed with every conceivable amenity. Just steps from the pristine sands of a mile-long stretch of beach, each is carefully designed for romantic escapes, appealing to the most discerning travelers.
Dining
The culinary experience at Sandals Emerald Bay is unrivaled in the Caribbean, celebrating epicurean treasures from the renowned hills of Tuscany to the delectable bounty of the sea. Whether you crave an evening of sophisticated gastronomy, the barefoot elegance of oceanside dining, a refined afternoon tea, or a lively night at an authentic English pub, five unique venues offer a cuisine and ambience to suit every mood.
Spa
Discover the pampering calm and soothing rejuvenation of the Red Lane Spa, a spectacular 29,000 sq. ft. tropical sanctuary for mind, body and soul. Classic European rituals infused with a distinctive Caribbean flair are dispensed in 16 serene treatment rooms, steam wet room, relaxation areas, a fitness center with Yoga and Pilates indoor/outdoor studios, and private beachside gazebos offering a truly exotic experience. Exclusive to Sandals Resorts, this concept spa is the world's first to premiere the internationally acclaimed Dermalogica line, lauded as the most scientifically advanced skin care ever created.
Golf
Designed by golf legend Greg Norman, the award-winning course at Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club is recognized as one the most scenic ocean-side golf course in the Caribbean and renowned for its challenging fairways. A golfer's paradise, six signature holes hug the coastline of a scenic peninsula, and prevailing trade winds promise new experiences with each game.
Activities
At sea or on land, at Sandals Emerald Bay we'll match your inclination for adventure as often as you wish, because everything is included in your vacation - including unlimited scuba diving in waters renowned among the world's most spectacular. Play in the ocean or relax by the pool. Enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, or take in a game of tennis. Or choose to do nothing at all. After all, this is your vacation.
Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas Rooms
- Bay House Honeymoon One Bedroom Oceanview Luxury Suite
- Butler Service Available. These oversized one bedroom suites offer a separate living room and bedroom. Suites are finished in either a sky, or a sea grass color scheme. The suites feature stone floors with custom area rugs, dark stained handcrafted furnishings, white painted millwork, and British Colonial inspired castings and trims. The master bedroom bath features a double marble vanity, lighted makeup mirror, glass enclosed shower and a separate soaking tub. The comfortable living room has a sitting area, second bathroom and a closet. There is a large balcony or patio featuring teak table and chairs. Location: 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of Buildings 3 and 5 View: Direct ocean view of crystal emerald sea
- Coral Reef Oceanfront Luxury
- These oversized rooms offer a king bed and are furnished in either a sky, or a sea grass color scheme. The rooms feature stone floors with custom area rugs, dark stained handcrafted furnishings, white painted millwork, and British Colonial inspired castings and trims. The bathroom features a double marble vanity, lighted makeup mirror, glass enclosed shower and a separate soaking tub. There is a balcony or patio featuring teak table and chairs. Location: 1st and 2nd floors of Buildings 1 and 2 View: Stunning views of the beach and the crystal emerald sea
- Pink Sands Penthouse Oceanfront Luxury
- These oversized rooms offer a king bed and are furnished in either a sky, or a sea grass color scheme. The rooms feature stone floors with custom area rugs, dark stained handcrafted furnishings, white painted millwork, and British Colonial inspired castings and trims. The bathroom features a double marble vanity, lighted makeup mirror, glass enclosed shower and a separate soaking tub. There is a balcony featuring teak table and chairs. Location: 3rd floor of Buildings 1 and 2 View: Stunning views of the beach and the crystal emerald sea
- Coco Plum Grande Luxe Beachfront Walkout Suite
- Features: Exclusive Butler Service This oversized bedroom is finished with silver and blue accents and features a stone floor, dark stained hand-crafted furnishings including a four poster mahogany king size bed, area rugs and a large flat screen TV. The bathroom boasts a double vanity, walk-in shower and separate bathtub. The room opens up to a large patio overlooking the beach and crystal emerald sea. Location: 1st floor of the Seaside Villa Views: Sweeping Views overlooking the beach and crystal emerald sea
- Exuma Honeymoon Luxury
- These oversized rooms offer a king bed and are furnished in either a sky, or a sea grass color scheme. The rooms feature stone floors with custom area rugs, dark stained handcrafted furnishings, white painted millwork, and British Colonial inspired castings and trims. The bathroom features a double marble vanity, lighted makeup mirror, glass enclosed shower and a separate soaking tub. There is a balcony or patio featuring teak table and chairs. Location: 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of Buildings 4 and 6 View: Lush landscaped gardens
- Palm Bay Oceanview Luxury
- These oversized rooms offer a king bed and are furnished in either a sky, or a sea grass color scheme. The rooms feature stone floors with custom area rugs, dark stained handcrafted furnishings, white painted millwork, and British Colonial inspired castings and trims. The bathroom features a double marble vanity, lighted makeup mirror, glass enclosed shower and a separate soaking tub. There is a balcony or patio featuring teak table and chairs. Location: 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of Buildings 4 and 6 View: Stunning views of the crystal emerald sea
- Halfmoon Cay Grande Oceanview Junior Suite
- These oversized junior suites offer a king bed and are furnished in either a sky, or a sea grass color scheme. The suites feature stone floors with custom area rugs, dark stained handcrafted furnishings, white painted millwork, and British Colonial inspired castings and trims. The bathroom features a double marble vanity, lighted makeup mirror, glass enclosed shower and a separate soaking tub. There is a balcony or patio featuring teak table and chairs. Location: Corners of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of Buildings 4 and 6 View: Stunning views of the crystal emerald sea
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas.
- Nearby airports
- Sandals Emerald Bay is served by Exuma International Airport (GGT). The resort is 6 miles north of the airport. Complimentary round trip airport transportation is included.
- Area description
- A sprawling island retreat, Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas occupies a sublime, one-mile-long stretch of beach on Great Exuma, largest of the 360 islands comprising the Exuma district of the Bahamas. Great Exuma, which is joined to Little Exuma by a small bridge, is just a 45-minute flight from Miami. Unique to the Great Exuma property is a stunning 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, reputed to be among the best in the Caribbean as well as a 17-acre, stand-alone Emerald Bay Marina by Sandals, the first-ever marina for any Sandals Resort. This fully-protected, deepwater marina offers 133 slips and is equipped to accommodate and service yachts up to 300 feet in length. Open to the public, the marina also features a welcoming clubhouse with a full-service restaurant including al fresco dining on a spectacular wraparound terrace, pool, a world-class Lane Spa.
Amenities
- 24 hour room service
- Concierge
- Conference facilities
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Golf
- Health club
- High-speed internet
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Spa services
- Tennis
- Wireless internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- A state-of-the-art conference facility awaits corporate and group meeting planners at Sandals Emerald Bay, offering 13,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space. This includes three large ballrooms with separate event entrances that can be converted into smaller rooms, all with access to a dedicated conference facility kitchen and two meetings rooms, which are all supported by round-the-clock conference and technology.
Dining
- Il Cielo
- Fine Italian cuisine awaits you in this elegant restaurant. Reservations are essential for dinner as Il Cielo is a sought-after eating place at Sandals Emerald Bay. Get there early for breakfast too if you want a seat on the sunny terrace overlooking the well-manicured gardens. It's a relaxing and popular hotspot. Dress code: Resort Evening Attire Reservations: Required Non-Smoking Breakfast: A la carte, 8:00am- 11:00am Dinner: A la carte, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- La Parisienne
- Sandals Emerald Bay's newest and finest restaurant features a Progressive French menu and white glove service that rival any of the fine restaurants located on Paris' storied Left Bank. Dine indoors or outside on the terrasse surrounded by lush tropical greenery. Dress code: Resort Evening Attire Reservations: Required Non-Smoking Dinner: A la carte, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Barefoot by the Sea
- You won't be footloose and fancy free but, as the restaurant name implies, you can be barefoot by the sea with your feet resting on the soft white sand. Within a stone's throw of the ocean, under a Caribbean thatched roof, you can sample the local specialty, conch salad and fritters. Dress code: Resort Casual Reservation: Not Required Non-Smoking Lunch: A la carte 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: A la carte 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- The Drunken Duck Pub
- This lively authentic pub was built in Ireland and has brought all the charm and excitement with it to Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma. Enjoy typical British food here, from Bangers & Mash and Fish & Chips to Shepherd's Pie. Dress code: Resort Casual Reservation: Not Required Non-Smoking Lunch & Dinner: A la carte 12:00pm - 10:00pm Late Night: Limited a la carte: 10:00pm - 1:30am
- Bahama Bay
- This two-level open concept restaurant offers a comprehensive buffet breakfast featuring made-to-order omelets and smoothies. At lunch, indulge in an impressive culinary variety that changes every day. At night, the chefs at Bahama Bay lay out spectacular dinner buffets that change daily from Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican to the wildly popular Caribbean Seafood extravaganza. Dress code: Resort Casual Reservation: Not Required Non-Smoking Breakfast: Buffet 7:00am - 10:00am Sunday Brunch: Buffet 7:00am - 3:00pm Lunch: Buffet 12:30pm - 2:30pm Dinner: Buffet 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Dino's Pizzeria
- By day, treat yourself to a hand-tossed gourmet pizza baked crisp in our Woodstone oven. Dine al sole or all'ombra - in the sun or in the shade - on an expansive outdoor deck that offers views of Emerald Bay. By night, the gentle Exumian breeze and intimate lighting set a charming stage for a delightful menu of casual Italian comfort foods. Dress code: Resort Casual Reservation: Not Required Non-Smoking Lunch: Pizza 11:00am - 5:00pm Dinner: Pizza, Pasta & Italian Fare 6:00pm - 9:30pm Closed Monday, Thursday & Friday Dinner
- Caf de Paris
- Also new to Sandals Emerald Bay, this quaint Parisian-style ptisserie features sinful pastries, crpes, coffees and dessert delights, all whipped up by our talented pastry chef. After all, everyone works up a sweet tooth sooner or later! Dress code: Resort Casual Reservation: Not Required Non-Smoking Grab & Go: 7:00am - 10:00pm
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
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Guest Reviews (4)
Ratings and reviews for Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas
- All travelers (4) 3 / 5
- Couples (4) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3.3
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 3.8
- Value:
- 2.5
- Most recent
- Highest score
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Good Marketing: Doesn't Deliver
Just returned from our honeymoon at Sandals Emerald Bay. This was our second experience with a Sandals and it will be our last! The property is absolutely beautiful and well maintained, but unfortunately that is all it has to offer. The whole experience felt like a cruise without the excursions. The check-in process made us feel like herded cattle, and took 30-40 minutes regardless of the fact that we went through the trouble of checking in online to avoid the hassle. We booked a penthouse villa that came with a butler, only to find out that we shared the butler with countless other guests. Our butler was extremely hard-working and personable, but could not seem to provide less than a 40 minute wait on any request. Our room was far inferior to what was shown online, with worn, unmatched furniture. The bed was comfortable and the sheets were nice, but that was the extent of the "pent house" luxury. The bathroom was decent and clean, comparable to most hotels. We enjoyed the quiet pool for the first couple of days. It wasn't really that quite since part of the hotel is under construction. The floats they had were old and turned our skin blue. The beach was very nice and quiet, and very beautiful, but this part of the island is so windy that watersports was closed throughout our entire trip. This meant no sailing or snorkeling which is why we came to the Exumas. There are three restaurants, a pub and a pizza place. Breakfast buffet was above average and the pub food was good, but the other places masquerading as "fine dining" were a joke. Food service was consistently slow, wait staff was inexperienced, and food quality low. Staff use noisy oversized gas powered carts on the same paths guests use. Very annoying. The highlight of our trip was leaving the grounds and spending the $100 to go to George Town. Don't come to this resort if you want to experience the Exumas because once you're on property you're secluded from the rest of the island and could realistically be anywhere. This place was a big disappointment in a lot of small ways. It does not have a 5 star feel. The "luxury" feels forged and mass-produced. Feels more like a theme park than a luxury resort.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Experience
I have not been much of a beach person as I mostly like to take vacations to ski resorts, but this resort made me realize what I have been missing for the past 6 or 7 years. One of the best places I have ever been. The rooms were clean, could have been dusted a little better, but otherwise very clean. The staff was always friendly and helpful, if they don't know something they will find out right away. Butlers were great. The food was always good, and sometimes excellent. Entertainment staff always had something fun going on. Would definately go back and recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Not Applicable
Pizza at Dyno's is great as well as the wings at the drunkin duck. Menu items are the same daily, but quality varies day to day for the same meal. Oh yeah, the icecream at the Italian restaurant is the best.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Beautiful Getaway
Fantastic property with the most beautiful beach and water I have ever experienced. Pool area was also great. Dining was top-notch and room was spacious and luxurious.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Stolen Money & Horrible Customer Service
We recently visited Sandals Emerald Bay for our honeymoon. On our last day, hundreds of dollars were stolen from my wife's purse while she was showering at the Red Lane Spa. Unfortunately since reporting this to them, Sandals Emerald Bay employees have lied to us, been very passive aggressive in both emails and on the phone, been unresponsive, and generally treated us like they could not care less about us. Bad way to end a honeymoon. The full story is at bit.lySandalsSucks
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 1
Money-saving tip:
In Hotel
Keep your money on you at all times. Ours was stolen from my wife's purse while she was at the spa.
