“Everyone should get away to Old Bahama Bay!”

My husband and I wanted a private, quiet little get-away, and Old Bahama Bay hit the spot! The service was great, the food was great, and the privacy could not be beat. We will definitely go back!

“Nice for Snorkeling, not for food or excitement”

I did a lot of research before coming to Old Bahama Bay, so I kind of knew what to expect. The surrounding area of the West End is a pretty poor area, a lot of construction and not much else. The food at Old Bahama Bay is really bad as well as expensive. The Straw Bar isn't good, neither is Bonefish Folley's. There wasn't really any fresh fish, and all of the items on the menu were bland American fare (chicken strips, burgers, beef minestrone?!) We managed to get a few groceries before going to the resort, but it wasn't enough, so we biked into town to get groceries. The good thing was the beach. The water is gorgeous, and manta rays and all sorts of fish swim right around you. Unfortunately once dusk sets in there's not much to do but go to your room and wait until morning. The service and locals were pretty nice, and it's surprisingly safe (compared to New York.) If you have big bucks and yachts this is the place for you. If you are looking to have tasty food and fun, maybe you'll want to look elsewhere.

“Wonderful stay but far from entertainment”

We spent 5 wonderful days at Old Bahama Bay w/ a few exceptions. Room/view were beautiful, pool is fantastic & it was an extremely relaxing environment. However, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for quality food, good ocean swimming or a lot of entertainment. We were very disappointed in the food. Since there aren't other options w/in 45 minutes, you're stuck with the 3 restaurants on site and we were tired of them quickly. The tiki bar by the pool had good burgers and grilled fish but isn't open for dinner and the menu is small. Prices at the main restaurant were reasonable but food quality was poor. We decided not to go to the high-end restaurant because I assumed the food is prepared in the same kitchen as the main restaurant and therefore wouldn't be worth the ridiculously high prices. Although the ocean is beautiful, it is very shallow and grassy so it is not ideal for swimming. They do have kayaks you can take out and you can go on a snorkeling excursion but swimming right off the beach wasn't what I had expected. Finally, I was totally content to sit on the beach or by the pool to read and swim but my husband was bored. He was hoping for more activities and entertainment but there wasn't much. In conclusion: beautiful hotel- the landscaping, the rooms, the view, the pool-it's all excellent for a very relaxing vacation - but the food & ocean swimming were disappointments and if you can't sit still like my husband, you'll be bored.

“Great place but not great food”

Great beach. Nice rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Quiet and relaxing. But the food is very average at best.

“Check out your room before you say yes”

I booked 2 hotel rooms through Expedia. The rooms were the same price and category. My friend's room had a cooktop with microwave, a larger fridge, a jacuzzi tub with separate shower. Lovely decor and linens. Mine had a microwave and a small fridge. My shower/tub were combo. The electric plug to my fridge had a short - I lost a gallon of milk for my daughter the first night. My coffee pot was also intermittent. My room was very nice, pretty decor and good view but incomparison to my friend's room, I had the bad room. Massage was good. Kids program was ok but they have nothing if you don't book in advance and hound them to make sure that what you sign up for is going to happen. The pool was heated and wonderful. The marina is nice and the boats were beautiful. Excellent food at he restaurant.

“Good, and improving”

The property is just coming back on line after 04 storm damage. The facility is beautiful with a lovely pool, beach and restaurants. Some reconstruction and some new construction persists but is discrete. Staff is eager to please and very pleasant, if a bit inexperienced. The setting is very quiet as it is a 45 min drive from Freeport and most shopping.

“Very relaxing, quiet vacation”

If you are looking for peach and quiet, this is the place. We enjoyed it...just what we were looking for. If you want shopping and nightlife, this is not the place to go.

“Great Place - poor restaurants”

Great accommodation, wonderful beach, good pool, lovely marina, pleasant staff. Away from it all - 20 miles to freetown. BUT the day before we arrived they let go many staff and closed one restaurant. Result no cooked breakfast except at pool bar - precooked and poor. Limited lunch and only at pool bar. Evening restaurant seriously overcrowded particularly when marina was full.

“Beautiful...Just make sure the kitchen is open!”

We arrived at the West end of Grand Bahahma to a lovly resort. However, after we checked in, we were told that the resorts kitchen was under construction and two of the three restaurants were closed. A catered buffet was offered everynight...lets just say...I might as well have been on a bad cruise. How many nights could one eat ribs, chicken, cole slaw and potato salad? The staff was gracious considering the circumstances. I do feel the resort should have made us aware of the situation prior to our arrival/check-in and we should have been compensated for the inconveniece. The resort is 45 minutes from Freeport so we could not go elsewhere to dine unless we rented a car/hired a taxi. Old Bahama Bay has lovely rooms, grounds, pool and beach. Bicyles allowed us to go for daily rides about the West End of the island. Kayaks allowed us explore sand bars for shells. Kids loved the beach and swing set along with the poolside ping pong/pool tables. I would strongly recommend hitting a market for basic groceries. Bottom line...very nice resort but they fell short. I would not say that I would return...other place to explore. I would say to others go...it is peaceful, relaxing, staff is pleasent...just make sure the kitchen is open.

“Scenic but very remote from everything. Not much for kids to do.”

Lovely setting, very remote, no free shuttle service to & from hotel. Room very nice but floor dirty. Severe cold snap in Bahamas. Called to complain about cold room (60-degrees) when told they didn't have any heat because "it is never that cold".. Desk sent blankets; slept in clothes. Front desk closed after nine pm. Checked out next day. Contacted Expedia on return home. Hotel contacted about complaint. They did refund the money paid for my two remaining days which covered the cost of my other hotel, Our Lucaya, which DID HAVE HEAT. It was so cold my son (20) never entered the water. Thank you Old Bahama Bay Hotel for understanding my situation.