Coral Sands Hotel Harbour Island Bahamas
Harbour Island
Harbour Island , Bahamas
Star Rating: 3
Coral Sands Hotel..
Perched on a bluff overlooking the turquoise Atlantic Ocean in the Bahamas_ Coral Sands Hotel is a divine luxury resort situated oceanfront in the heart of serene Harbour Island, just off of North Eleuthera. Famous for its pink sand Caribbean beach, sunny days, balmy nights and soothing breezes, Coral Sands Hotel in Harbour Island is the perfect Bahamas vacation destination.
Opened in 1968 and revered as one of the best small hotels in the Caribbean. Coral Sands Hotel on Harbour Island is now boasting a brand new look, courtesy of an extensive renovation that has magnificently restored and rejuvenated this 36-room gem of the Bahamas.
Meticulously renovated and gorgeously updated, Coral Sands is a casual and tranquil escape.
Here, it's all about comfort and style ... and even more now, as Coral Sands has just completed its restoration and upgrade.
Guest rooms and suites, newly refurbished in British Colonial style by renowned interior designer David Flint Wood, are elegant and luxurious.
Dining at the main restaurant and experiencing the culinary expertise of our chefs is another sensory pleasure that awaits.
Expect impeccable, friendly service and personal touches like L'Occitane beauty and grooming products in your room.
Adding to the earthly delights of the sparkling sea and powder-fine sand ... eight tropical acres, lushly landscaped with swaying palms, hibiscus, bougainvillea and jasmine.
Relax, rejuvenate, re-energize yourself among the natural beauty ... or you can snorkel, go deep sea and bone fishing, scuba dive or play tennis.
Make new friends at the island's most inviting beachside bar, or hop on a bicycle and discover the pleasures of historic Dunmore Town, where shopping and sightseeing is a must.
It's all here and so close ... just 175 miles southeast of Miami. It's whatever you desire ... it's Coral Sands.
Accommodation
Opened in 1968 and revered as one of the best small hotels in the Caribbean, the CORAL SANDS HOTEL on Harbour Island in the Bahamas is boasting a brand new look, courtesy of an extensive renovation that has magnificently restored and rejuvenated this little 36 room gem of a hotel.
The rooms are designed in a Bristish colonial style that are luxurious and modern, but comfortable and homey.
There are ten different styles of guest rooms at Coral Sands ... “The Beach House” – a luxurious beachfront house, oceanview suites with private balconies, "The Loft" - a suite that opens onto a rooftop deck, garden view rooms with shared outdoor patios, spacious two bedroom suites and private villas.
In the "they've thought of everything" category ... L'Occitane personal care products to help you feel even more pampered. No matter where you rest your head at Coral Sands, your dreams will be sweet.
Garden View Room
Rooms have one queen bed. (Sleeps two).
Ocean View Room With Balcony
Has double French doors that invite you to your private balcony that overlooks the pink-sand beach and azure blue waters. These rooms are furnished with a king bed. (Sleeps two).
The "Loft" Ocean View Room With Terrace
Sits all by itself on the top and center of the Caribe building. Because of its location and height, it has a spectacular view of the beach, ocean and surrounding island. It has a second-floor entrance into a small foyer that has a writing desk and a staircase that takes you to the bedroom, bathroom and private, rooftop sun deck. Furnished with a queen bed. (Sleeps two).
Ocean View Junior Suite
Has a terrace with sweeping ocean views. Each has a king bed, a double sleeper sofa and reading chair with ottoman. Bed plus sleeper-sofa sleeps four. Additional rollaway bedding is available upon request.
1-Bedroom Deluxe Ocean View Suite w/Terrace
Deluxe two-room suite. The bedroom features beautiful ocean views, a covered balcony, one king bed, ottoman and writing desk. There is a separate sitting/reading room that has a couch, armchair, coffee table and an armoire with a TV. Deluxe Ocean View Suites available for online bookings have one bedroom and one bath. Sleeps up to three using the couch in the sitting room.
1-Bedroom Ocean View Master Suite w/Terrace
Is a very spacious two-room suite with one bedroom and one bath. The bedroom features one king bed, separate sitting/living area furnished with a sleeper sofa, comfortable reading chairs and coffee table. Each Master Suite has two separate and beautiful terraces with dramatic ocean views—one terrace off of the main living area and one off of the private bedroom. Sleeps four using sleeper-sofa in the living room. Additional rollaway bedding is available upon request.
The Beach House
Harbour Island’s most luxurious beachfront accommodation The Beach House has been designed and inspired by famous interior designer Barbara Hulaniki.
The Beach House is a spacious ocean front two-bedroom suite situated on the hotel’s most private location. It features direct beach access in an independently housed Bahamian Colonial style building. The suite is comprised of two large master bedrooms with breathtaking ocean views, and a spacious exquisitely appointed living room separating each accommodation. Call the hotel directly to reserve.
Villa Carissa
3-Bed/3-Bath Private Home with guest cottage
Villa Carissa is a charming home with a guest cottage that sits on one full acre of land adjoining Coral Sands.
The home is very private and has direct access
(3 minute walk) from the ocean. Guests staying at the Villa Carissa have full access and use of all resort guest amenities including our two restaurants, lighted tennis court, beach, private beach cabanas, beach towels and beach equipment.
Facilities and Services
Beach
Voted number one beach in the Caribbean by Travel Channel and consistently rated one of the top 5 in the world.
Complimentary beach towels and watersports equipment for both kids and adults that includes sea kayaks, "boogie boards", buckets & shovels and free use of our private, palm-thatched tiki huts.
Library
Extensive library within a family style room equipped with board games, pool table and big screen TV.
The Terrace Restaurant
Overlooking the pool with the Caribbean Sea visible in the distance the Terrace Restaurant at Coral Sands offers exquisite cuisine by award winning Executive Chef David McCallum.
Beach Bar & Lounge
The Beach Bar and Lounge at Coral Sands is the epitome of British colonial style and casual elegance overlooking the Caribbean Sea and what many consider to be one of the worlds most beautiful beaches. Serving lunch and cocktails all day long guests can enjoy local delicacies while gazing at the beach and azure water. The lounge area is intimately set just off the restaurant deck and is ideally suited for private functions or for just relaxing with a cocktail while playing a game of backgammon in style and comfort.
Swimming in Fresh Water Lagoon Pool
The calm and shallow waters of the ocean lie just beyond the stretch of pink sand beach. The large, fresh water lagoon pool adds to the diversity.
Water Sports
Kayaking, snorkeling, boogie boarding and other water sports are available onsite or nearby. Or if you prefer just floating on a raft_ you can be as active or as laid-back as you want at Coral Sands.
Tennis
Lighted tennis court for night play are available exclusively for guests of Coral Sands. With warm weather year-round, there's almost never a time that tennis is off the list of things to do.
Lobby
The newly restored lobby at Coral Sands reflects the Colonial style of a Bahamian great house complete French doors and newly installed Bahamian shutters, crisp white over stuffed chairs and couches, spectacular hard wood floors and a majestic fireplace.
Services that can be arranged through preferred local service providers:
Golf cart rental
Baby-sitting
Wedding planning & full on-site event services
Dive, snorkel, charter fishing & N. Eleuthera excursions
Boat rentals
Island tours