The West End area of Grand Bahama Island in the Bahamas is rather isolated. West End was once a major port for smugglers and pirates, and is now very popular among fishermen and those seeking ultimate privacy. West End is undergoing revitalization and has one major resort available to visitors to this sleepy village, Old Bahama Bay. There are, however, other accommodations about 25 miles away.
The Old Bahama Bay Resort is the only hotel on this isolated part of the island, offering guests a completely secluded, peaceful experience 25 miles from the Grand Bahamas capital, Freeport. This all-suite luxury resort has 67 junior suites and six two-bedroom suites spread out in 13 British colonial-style cottages. Old Bahama Bay has its own marina for guests who travel by boat, as it is just 55 miles away from Palm Beach, Florida. Fishing, snorkeling, or simply relaxing by the large outdoor pool or on the beach is encouraged at this laid-back resort. The Bonefish Folley's Bar& Grill allows guest to enjoy Bahamian cuisine while overlooking the marina. The Resort also has a spa and complimentary wireless Internet. Rates start around $230 a night as of September 2010.
Old Bahama Bay
Bayshore Road
P.O. Box F-42546
West End, Bahamas
888-800-8959
oldbahamabay.com
This casual and simple hotel is one of the closest hotels to the West End, about 35 minutes away at Taino Beach. Flamingo Bay has plenty of amenities for guests to enjoy, including their massive, pool area with a slide and swim-up bar, private beach, private marina, and tennis courts. Water-sports equipment is available to rent. Flamingo Bay has 66 standard guest rooms, which include kitchenettes, satellite television, and complimentary wireless Internet. As of September 2010, rates start at $69 a night.
Flamingo Bay Hotel and Marina
Jolly Roger Drive
P.O. Box F43819
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
242-373-4682
tainobeach.com
Dundee Bay Villas, about 35 minutes from the West End, offers luxury condo hotel accommodations. Across from Princess Beach, Dundee Bay Villas consist of studio, one, two, and three room units, all of which has a view of the beach and come with a full kitchen, a balcony, and cable television. The resort has a private pool and lounge area. Dundee Bay Villas is close to downtown, and the front desk is happy to provide information on restaurants and activities in the area. Rates start at $79 a night as of September 2010.
Dundee Bay Villas
20 Dundee Bay Drive
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
242-352-8038
dundeebayvillas.com
