The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in the Bahamas

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to the Bahamas

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If it's your first trip to the Bahamas for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to the Bahamas. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in the Bahamas. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in the Bahamas for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited the Bahamas beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in the Bahamas for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hideaways Exuma

Georgetown, Bahamas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at Jolly Hall At Queens Highway P.o. Box Ex29137 Exuma, Hideaways Exuma has great rooms from $175 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Embrace Resort

Staniel Cay, Bahamas
3-star Resort with prices starting at $348 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to the Bahamas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Embrace Resort which has nice rooms starting at $348. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and a kitchen, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at B & G Highway. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, free parking, and bicycle rental which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Ocean Reef Yacht Club & Resort

Freeport, Bahamas
3-star Resort with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Ocean Reef Yacht Club & Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $153. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 48-60 Bahama Reef Boulevard. You'll also find a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Eleven Bahama House

Dunmore Town, Bahamas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $594 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $594, Eleven Bahama House, at Dunmore Street provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool


Coral Sands Inn & Cottages

Dunmore Town, Bahamas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $1040 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to the Bahamas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Coral Sands Inn & Cottages has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $1040 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Chapel Street. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Orange Hill Beach Inn

Nassau, Bahamas
Inn with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Orange Hill Beach Inn is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $187, and it's located at West Bay Street. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

Nassau, Bahamas
4-star Resort with prices starting at $294 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in the Bahamas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A cool place is Grand Hyatt Baha Mar because it has great rooms that start at $294. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at One Baha Mar Boulevard, PO Box SP-64254. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar at this convenient hotel. The kids will love the water park, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Pelican Bay at Lucaya

Freeport, Bahamas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $279 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Pelican Bay at Lucaya offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $279 (before taxes). It's located at Sea Horse Road At Port Lucaya and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool


The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas

Nassau, Bahamas
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1548 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to the Bahamas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at One Ocean Drive, The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas has great rooms from $1548 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, parking, laundry services, and golf which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The Island House

Nassau, Bahamas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $355 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Island House which has nice rooms starting at $355. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Mahogany Hill, Western Road PO Box N-7776-78. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in the Bahamas, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in the Bahamas, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the Bahamas, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in the Bahamas, Best Hotels for One Week in the Bahamas, Best Hotels for One Night in the Bahamas, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in the Bahamas, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in the Bahamas, or Best Party Hotels in the Bahamas.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in the Bahamas?

Bahamas Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$419

After analyzing 19 first time trip hotels in the Bahamas, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $419. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in the Bahamas.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $1019
  • 4-star hotels: $376
  • 3-star hotels: $322
  • 2-star hotels: $358


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