Expert reviews
“An elegant yet energetic flair accents this eight-acre oceanfront resort, right on the beach. The main lobby is a study in British colonial style, while the billiard room off the bar attracts a younger and hipper crowd. Guest rooms come in a variety of styles including suites, bungalows, and cottages.”
“A gorgeous get-away-from-it-all hideaway set on the unique pink sands of Harbour Island (a short water-taxi ride from Eleuthera), this is utter chilled-out relaxation in luxurious confines. It’s spread over eight tropical acres, and boasts achingly beautiful sea views that disappear to the horizon.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Coral Sands is an upscale boutique hotel nestled in Dunmore Town, the primary town on Harbour Island in the Bahamas. Positioned on the gorgeous Pink Sands Beach, known as one of the world’s most stunning beaches, the hotel provides breathtaking ocean vistas for its guests.
With a cozy atmosphere, the hotel features 38 exquisitely designed rooms and suites, adorned with tropical-themed furnishings and contemporary facilities. Each room boasts a private balcony or terrace, presenting guests with spectacular views of either the ocean or the hotel’s verdant gardens.
Coral Sands is home to a top-notch restaurant offering delectable seafood and traditional Bahamian cuisine. Additionally, guests can savor cocktails at the hotel’s beachfront bar.
The beachfront positioning allows visitors to partake in various activities like swimming and snorkeling, or simply relax on the picturesque beach while listening to the waves.
Besides the beach, Harbour Island offers numerous activities and attractions for guests to experience. The main town features several historical sites and attractions, including St. John’s Anglican Church and Dunmore Town Museum.
When not unwinding on the beach, guests can explore a wide selection of shops, eateries, and bars.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
30 May 2024
Pleasant
Great beach
28 May 2024
Exceptional
26 April 2024
Exceptional
8 April 2024
Ok place… extremely expensive!
Coral sands is a older place, nice , but not worth the prices they charge… and I had to check out early due to mechanical issues, and no chance of even a partial refund for the night I didn’t stay. Abd it was well within the time frame of cancellation. Staff was the best service we experienced on the whole island
Better prices….
10 March 2024
Exceptional
21 February 2024
Exceptional
24 January 2024
Will not return to Coral Sands and would not recommend it .
The proximity to the beach
Food was terrible , bathroom pipes burst in our room the 2 night and our golf cart needed to get around the island broke down twice at their recommendation! They were so dismissive and didn’t bother apologizing our paying for the taxi needed to get to our reservations on the other side of the island.
15 December 2023
Friendly, cheerful, place to stay, with staff that’s ready to help
So close to the ocean
Beds were too soft
3 December 2023
Exceptional
27 November 2023
amazing
11 November 2023
Exceptional
9 September 2023
Outstanding location but avoid the restaurants
The location was outstanding. The property has access to one of the best beaches I have stayed on. The room itself was nice and very comfortable. The patio was our favourite feature because we had some privacy, whilst overlooking a stunning beach and crystal blue water. The staff at the check in desk were also very lovely and helpful.
The customer service we received from all the staff working in the restaurants was one of the worst we have experienced. If we removed this aspect from our stay, it would have been very pleasant, albeit still not quite good value for money. Unfortunately, the breakfast/lunch/dinner staff were either understaffed and, therefore, overworked and fed up, which spilled into a lack of care and professionalism when dealing with guests, or very poorly trained, or just genuinely uninterested and borderline hostile.
28 July 2023
Very good
18 June 2023
Fabulous
17 June 2023
Exceptional
13 June 2023
Exceptional
30 May 2023
Very good
10 May 2023
Nothing special about this hotel
Breakfast was good - nice location
For the money we spent the property is a little run down - the staff is ok but really not around that much to help out - the pool is so old . the only nice part is on a nice beach - the hotel not as nice as all surrounding hotels
4 May 2023
Exceptional
19 April 2023
Exceptional
17 April 2023
I would completely not recommend this resort. like I was going to steal a drink after I paid 5k for 4 bloody nights at m
we had a delay for health reasons and they refused to give resort credit for the one night stay. in these times of Covid crisis still lumping, one would think that they would have the decency to use the one night as resort fee. not to mention that our flight the following day was cancelled and we had to spend an extra 1400 dollars to get there. they are a one and done resort. No intentions to keep long Kadri g relationships.
the rooms were old and the property in general was old. The staff were unfriendly and overworked. The service was horrible. So slow.
5 April 2023
Fabulous
all in all it was wonderful. staff was helpful and friendly. nice spacious rooms. pool was useful on the couple days it was too windy to be on the beach. location is perfect - proximity of property (and pool) to beach was great, especially if you have kids who might want to go back and forth. the beach cannot be beat in my opinion. food was solid. lastly, very cute (but perhaps slightly overpriced) gift shop ;)
it was pretty perfect. food is very expensive at the hotel but to be expected on a small island where a lot of things have to be imported. recommend stocking up on water/drinks/snacks from the local grocery store.
23 March 2023
excellent service
ocean view
1 March 2023
Exceptional
Breakfast was delicious!
17 February 2023
Overall, very nice stay and facility
Breakfast was very good. The fruit was always fresh, and everything I ordered off the menu was tasty and well prepared. I also heard good things about the continental breakfast, but my aversion to gluten kept me away from the bread basket!
Housekeeping was fine, but not outstanding. Towel replacement was inconsistent and bottled water less than abundant. For the price, an extra bottle of water or two, in addition to the one left at bedside at night, would have been nice. But not a major issue at all. Poolside towels weren't abundant, had to go to the front desk to pick them up, again just a small thing.
16 February 2023
Exceptional
24 January 2023
Exceptional
11 January 2023
Great option for a stay in Harbour Island by the beach
Beautiful location just right the beach with direct access (including ombrellas). Nicely furnished rooms (better than in pictures here). Great food at the beach bar
Staff at the front desk could definitely be nicer/more friendly. Breakfast could be better considering overall price (15$ for a bottle of water, no comment).
9 January 2023
Exceptional
3 January 2023
Fabulous
26 December 2022
Exceptional
26 November 2022
perfect and will return.
beautiful property. great beach. excellent food. great service. lots of little hiccups but alll resolved very quickly and properly. will return.
most all staff was great. some weren’t as great but it averaged out.
23 November 2022
Fabulous
too many steps
22 November 2022
Fabulous
10 November 2022
thank you🙏
So beautifull and relaximg!
1 November 2022
Wish we could’ve stayed longer
The Property was clean and staff was super friendly!
No cons
12 August 2022
was a trip to Paradise!
can’t beat the location and great amenities
8 August 2022
Exceptional
Praceful
No A/C in common areas.
4 August 2022
Beautiful week in paradise!
Staff is very helpful with everything. Breakfast everyday from 8-10am!
17 July 2022
breakfast was a bargain
beautiful, well maintained, excellent location
front desk person Denise was not friendly or helpful
10 July 2022
Exceptional
6 July 2022
beautiful beach!
Breakfast should be till later than 10am, need to do a better job with exterminating insects on the rooms. basically no tv channels.
15 June 2022
The Coral Sands Hotel was an amazing place for a family vacation--great food & amenities!
The location and access to Harbour Island's pink sand beaches was perfect. The hotel had chairs, umbrellas, towels, boogie boards, paddle boards, floats and a kayak that you could use for no extra charge. The Beach Bar had by FAR the best food along the beach and was easy to access. Amazing spot to vacation!
The cost of water and wifi access wasn't great.
30 May 2022
Beauty at it's best
We loved this hotel. It had an amazing view of the ocean, and the most comfortable bed we've ever slept on. The food was impeccable. We loved our dinner, so fresh and yummy. The beach was just down the nicely tailored rock walkway to the most beautiful pink sand beach! We loved everything about our stay here.
That we didn't get to stay longer and enjoy the hotel and beach more.
16 May 2022
amazing coral sands
everything was amazing
16 May 2022
Exceptional
The location cannot be beat. Views are incredible. Property is tranquil and clean with everything you need. Food is excellent. We loved staying here and would definitely return.
Cocktail menu could be more creative. Breakfast was great but not very friendly to dairy-free diets. Would love to see a coconut yogurt or some local vegan pastries (both are made at Sweet Spot Cafe on the island so it could be a great collaboration).
6 May 2022
Great decor, big rooms, beautiful - would stay again!
everything is up to date and new. If you like beautiful decor you will be happy here. I also like that they had a pool as well as direct beach access. close by to town and all the good restaurants as well.
honestly nothing!
24 April 2022
amazing on Harbour island
everything, staff were amazing.
14 March 2022
not long enough!
stayed here because of location & being on the pink sand beach was perfect
bottle of water 15$ was a bit much but couldn’t fault anything about this beautiful hotel
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court
- - Fitness centre
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Snorkelling (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Tennis equipment
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Beach
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Business facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
27 February 2025
Fabulous