Sandals Emerald BayvsCape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas scores significantly better than Sandals Emerald Bay Golf, Tennis and Spa Resort. Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas scores 88 with accolades from 4 sources including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Sandals Emerald Bay
Queen's Highway, Emerald Bay, EX29142, Great Exuma
From $1,281/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"Personal butlers for every guest are just one of the all-inclusive perks at this tropical island resort."
Fodor's
"The former luxurious Four Seasons is now the even more luxurious Sandals Emerald Bay, an all-inclusive resort of pink and aqua buildings facing a 1-mile-long stretch of powdery white sand." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This sprawling resort on Great Exuma lets you step out of your airy villa and straight onto the beach—or perch high in a balcony room and watch the sunset from your private patio." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A sprawling resort with a Greg Norman golf course, a 60-slip marina, a 17-room spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a 5,000-square-foot casino...lovely island-style décor in the 183 rooms and suite" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This adults-only romantic resort in Great Exuma has all the right amenities for pleasure-seekers who also love to golf" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Adults-only resort is set on 500 tropical...Three pools, including one with a fire pit in the middle, 11 restaurants, and water sports provide plenty to do, while room rates at a variety of levels"
Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas
Po Box L.I 30-117, Galliot Cay, Long Island, Long Island
From $360/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Fodor's
"The resort offers myriad excursions such as diving, snorkeling, and nature tours. The Cape is one of the Bahamas' iconically beautiful places." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Indulge in a sensual massage under the shade of your private beach-front gazebo, or convert the space into a sunset dining room for your exclusive pleasure." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Located in north Long Island, this is a cosy base from which to enjoy what is surely the best beach in Long Island, with its white sand, warm waters and stunning sunsets." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A string of bungalows and villas along the gleaming-white Cape Santa Maria Beach, this resort brings to life what many have in mind when seeking untrammeled coastal relaxation." Full review