Small Hope Bay LodgevsFrench Leave Resort, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Small Hope Bay Lodge ranks significantly higher than French Leave Resort. Small Hope Bay Lodge comes in at #7 in Bahamas with endorsements from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Fresh Creek, 00000, Andros
From $392/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's
"This much-loved, beachside all-inclusive resort—over 50 years strong and the Atlantic/Caribbean's first dive resort—has a devoted following of repeat divers." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This resort is rustic but modern, with a casual, breezy feel. Outdoor-adventure types can join excursions for diving and fishing, kayaking, eco-tours, and more." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This laid-back ecoresort is small and isolated enough that everyone gets to know each other – stay a week, and you’re sure to come away with new friends." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Small Hope Bay Lodge is an all-inclusive boutique resort in Central Andros that caters to diving and fishing enthusiasts and travellers who love to be close to nature." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"On Andros Island, beachfront cabins hand-built in the 1960s are decorated with local artwork, handmade furniture, and batik fabrics, showcasing the resort's natural beauty and surroundings"
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"These 21 luxurious yet unfussy units on a quiet, mangrove-backed stretch of Small Hope Bay are a lovely place to linger" Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Small Hope Bay Lodge is an informal, natural, all-inclusive property located on Andros Island, a short flight from Nassau" Full review
French Leave Resort, Autograph Collection
Queen's Highway & French Leave Beach, Governor's Harbour EL80, Eleuthera
From $559/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
The Telegraph
9.0
"This exceptional resort has a breezy, island-style allure with an attention to detail that sets it apart as a true luxury choice, but with no stuffiness or pretence." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"At French Leave Resort, 20 villas situated on a 270-acre preserve provide splendid views of crystalline waters from a prime hillside location in Governor’s Harbour"
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