Just came back from a great weekend at the Abaco Beach Resort. I have read some of the other reviews and hope to put this resort into perspective. First, if you have not traveled to the out islands of the Bahamas there are a few things that you need to be aware of. Everything is very expensive due to the fact that everything has to be either ferried or flown in to these out islands. Second, the high humidity here year round causes some people to think that the a/c is not working correctly. Finally, the out islands exist on tourism. Most of the locals will go out of their way to help you, as you are thier livelihood, however the locals all seem to work on island time. It is unrealistic to expect a New York City like schedule while in the out islands.
As far as the resort, my wife and I had a fantastic experience. The service was excellent and everyone there did a great job. Our room was one of the largest that I have experienced in the out islands and had the most amenities that I have experienced at any out island resort. We had imported european soaps and body gels, a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and even a dehumidifier in the room. The bathroom had been completely renovated with luxuries including a granite counter and sink area. Each evening we received a turndown service with mints as well. The only complaint was that the beach was not quite as nice as I had expected as appeared man made. This resort is primarily a marina/boating resort and the pools and dock area were beautiful.
The food at the resort was good, but we found that the best food locally was at Wally's Restaurant (on the main street in Marsh Harbour), but you need to make reservations for dinner.
All in all, this is a great place to spend some time getting away from it all. We plan on returning!
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Business meeting / Event, Other