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
David
24 April 2022
amazing on Harbour island
everything, staff were amazing.
Joanna
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
Joey
1 March 2022
A nice value on a beautiful beach.
The location is unbeatable and the beach is perfect. They were nice enough to upgrade me to a very large room that was spacious and nicely laid out.
I see where they were going with the decor and the vibe, but it felt a little bit cheaply done. All of the intentions were there but I felt the finishes were definitely not on a luxury level. The pool area could’ve also been spruced up and had nicer furniture.
Gemma
27 February 2022
best beach vacay spot
everything! the food, the service, the vibe and decor, the beach. the beds are soooo comfortable!
nothing. honestly perfect.
Netter
4 February 2022
Very good
I was upgraded to a very large room which was nice and I think would be great to come back with my family. The breakfast and lunch were both good. For this part of the Bahamas, it’s a really nice, good sized hotel for a family visit at a good value.
There was no coffee in the room, I think a nice touch would be an espresso machine in the room. Also there were roosters and chickens on the property that were very cute, but also woke me up very early in the morning.
Genevieve
2 January 2022
Very good
beautiful setting and staff were fantastic.
my room was not the cleanest on the first day. hair in the bathroom and on my bed. y the second day had had a proper clean though.
Coral
27 December 2021
Exceptional
Beautiful room on a beautiful beach. Included continental breakfast made starting our days so easy.
Kathleen
18 December 2021
The most wonderfully relaxing holiday I can remember! The hotel is epitome of barefoot elegance
Location on a beautiful beach. Staff was beyond helpful and always friendly- very warm team of people working here! Our room had everything we needed to be totally comfortable.
Wish they would include one free large bottles of water per person per day; a litre bottle at the bar or restaurant is $15! In general, the island is very expensive.
Walter
10 December 2021
Great first visit and can't wait to return in 2022
The complimentary breakfast was great, but I usually got an order of eggs and bacon to go with it-also great. And such a beautiful setting/seating area to enjoy the view with our meals
Nothing
Walter
1 December 2021
A memorable family getaway.
In general, the the food was gourmet quality with a price to match. We generally stayed with the Continental Breakfast included in the room rate. It too was very good quality. The beach setting was superb, with wonderful beach views from the beach bar, the pool, and the restaurant. Hotel staff were very friendly, even with high season weariness.
Room cleanliness was just adequate. Resort restaurant was closed one evening for a private party, without notifying guests.
Whitney
9 November 2021
Exceptional
location. beach. room. food.
Erik
25 July 2021
It doesn’t get any better!
Loved Coral Sands - perfect location on the beach And I would rate this a 5 star resort- pool and beach bar were excellent. And compared to the Dunmore This had less of a pretentious feel which was welcoming. Spent 2 nights here for my 34th anniversary. You will not be disappointed….guaranteed. We had room 9 overlooking the pool and the beach. It was perfect. Staff was exceptional and room came with a continental breakfast which was plenty. Close to town, but away from town. Golf cart will get you anywhere and too many great choices for dinner within 2-5 minute golf cart ride.
There is nothing I didn’t like- been in the Abacos since 1974- but after the hurricane, this was a welcome surprise.
Raina
23 July 2021
Very good
The room was beautiful and the staff was wonderful.
Couldn’t use the balcony because it smelled like fried food because the vent was coming out just below the balcony from the kitchen.
Roman
21 July 2021
It is really worth 4*, simply the best!
Views are the best compared to 4* nearby Facilities, meals, beach - perfect. Kind staff and come or not-so-long ago renovated rooms Fine dinner and lunch here are with best views, really, we checked!
Nothing
William
15 July 2021
Coral Sands
Great view!
Andrew
11 July 2021
This is our third time at this property over the years and this is the best yet!
Food was excellent!
There was an odor in our room when we first arrived. The desk clerk who showed us to our room summon maintenance and they took care of it right away. Minor thing they just cleaned the air conditioner but still, it should’ve been done before we got there. It was completed within an hour and a half and we never had any other issue the rest of the week.
Tracy
1 July 2021
Excellent!
Everything!
Sandra
28 June 2021
Gorgeous views of the pink sand
Pool was a little dirty, no towels by the pool, no shower by the pool. Service at the restaurant is very slow
Mitch
14 June 2021
Fabulous
Included breakfast was great, staff was exceptional. Specifically we specified "no feather bedding" on our reservation, which is often missed. In the case of Coral Sands, they not only had supplied non-feather bedding, but called after we checked in to make sure that it was satisfactory. Everybody on staff was friendly and happy making us feel very comfortable. Rooms were exceptionally clean, and well decorated. Layout of the property allowed for lots of privacy while making it easy to get around.
Very expensive food and drinks.
Erika
14 June 2021
Exceptional
Absolutely beautiful view of the ocean from the room. The beach cafe is amazing with a lovely Caribbean feel overlooking the ocean. Highly recommended this hotel.
Mimi
15 May 2021
Fabulous
Comfortable rooms, friendly staff beautiful views and that pink sand beach!
Virginia
14 May 2021
Exceptional
Very close to the boat landing, so it’s an easy walk or a quick golf cart ride to the hotel and you can walk back into that part of the island for coffee in the morning if you want. The hotel offers a great free breakfast and a wonderful option on cooked items for breakfast. The “beach team” is phenomenally observant and takes good care having chairs, towels, umbrellas, and equipment always ready. The beach bar is excellent. We had a lovely dinner. In general the staff is amazing.. We never used the gym or tennis court.
James
9 May 2021
Love the staff and beach. Being I. The hospitality business the pool area needs quite a bit of work
Good
Egg Benedict
Terry
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.
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
Activities
- - Tennis court
- - Fitness centre
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Games room
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Billiards
- - Snorkelling (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Tennis equipment
- - Fitness
- - 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
Alison
6 May 2022
Great decor, big rooms, beautiful - would stay again!