Hotels in Bahamas

Also featured on the Gold List in: 2005

Pastel stucco and white tile add a colonial flair to this resort. Bay-view rooms in shades evocative of sky, grass, and shell have dark-stained furniture and Bahamian rugs. Service at the three restaurants "can be slow," and the food "doesn't live up to its menu description." The Greg Norman-designed course has "a magnificent setting" along the bay. A casino opened in 2006.

183 rooms

Amenities: Beach, Golf, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Water sports

Also featured on the Gold List in: 2005, 2006

Enhanced by terraced gardens modeled on those at Versailles, this Paradise Island resort has views of the Atlantic that are "the prettiest around." "Loyal staff cater to every whim," from candlelit baths to Evian mists on the beach. Order conch chowder and grilled-vegetable sandwiches at the Terrace Cafe. Activities at the kids' club include juggling and stargazing.

106 rooms