 Location
Located 89 km east of Miami Florida, 35 minutes via air from Florida and less than 2.5 hours from New York, Grand Bahama Island is one of the largest in the archipelago of 700 Bahamian Islands. The International Bazaar is about a 10-minute walk away and Port Lucaya Market Place is some 5 minutes on foot away. There are also links to the public transport network just outside the property. Grand Bahama International Airport is about 10 km from the establishment.
Facilities
The hotel has 419 guest rooms and 7 km of white sandy beach at guests' disposal. Guests of this beach hotel are welcomed in the lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe and a currency exchange. Facilities include air conditioning, a hairdressing salon, auditorium, casino, games room, children's playground, conference facilities, wired and wireless Internet access, room and laundry services, and a car park. Guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to wining and dining with 14 restaurants and 9 bars on the premises.
Rooms
All rooms feature a working desk, chair with ottoman, 2 phones with data port, on-command movies and the signature amenities. Most rooms feature balconies or patios. All are en suite with a shower, bath and a hairdryer. Double or king-size beds are available. Further in-room amenities include satellite/cable TV, a radio, Internet access, a safe, tea and coffee making facilities, a washing machine and an ironing set. The air conditioning is individually regulated.
Sports/Entertainment
The hotel offers 2 themed pools with a children's swimming area and poolside snack bar, snorkelling, waterskiing, kayaking, sailing, professional lessons for scuba diving, golf and tennis, exclusive all ages marine educational programme via UNESCO, four tennis courts, basketball, beach volleyball and daily organised activities. Besides guests can explore caves and caverns, participate in a dolphin encounter, or do eco-tours, deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, hiking and biking. There are also sun loungers with parasols laid out ready for use on the sun terrace and sun loungers on the beach. Guests can also treat themselves to a massage or spa treatment, or unwind in the sauna, hot tub or steam room. Further water sports available for additional fees include jet skiing, windsurfing, motor boating, banana boating and catamaran boating. Guests can also play minigolf or go bowling (both for a fee). The hotel also organises entertainment programmes for both adults and children.
Meals
The hotel serves a continental breakfast buffet each morning. Lunch and dinner are available a la carte and from a set menu. The evening meal is additionally available in buffet form.
Payment
The hotel accepts American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA as payment methods.
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