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Harbour Island
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Harbour Island

Barefoot luxury on a pink beach

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Barefoot luxury on a pink beach. Below, everything you need here — grouped by the Wells that matter, with vetted providers and straight pricing.

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Where you rest
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Angama Mara
★ Prime
Clifftop tented suites with sweeping Mara views
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Governors' Camp
★ Prime
Front-row tents on the Mara River
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Mahali Mzuri
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Sir Richard Branson's tented camp
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Sarova Mara Game Camp
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Reliable comfort in the heart of the reserve
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Activities-Well
What excites you
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Mara Hot-Air Balloon
★ Prime
Sunrise flight + champagne breakfast
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Maasai Village Cultural Visit
★ Prime
Meet the community, respectfully
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Big Cat Tracking Experience
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With a resident researcher
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Walking Safari — Olare Motorogi
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On foot with armed rangers
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Eat-Well
What you savor
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Bush Dinner by Angama
★ Prime
Candlelit dining on the plains
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Emakoko Restaurant
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Farm-to-table at the park gate
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Talisman, Nairobi
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A Karen institution before you fly out
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Carnivore Nairobi
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The famous beast-of-a-feast
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Getting around
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Mara Land Cruiser Safaris
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Private 4×4 with expert guide
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Abercrombie & Kent Transfers
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Seamless private transfers
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Scenic Air Transfers
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Fly between camps
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Nairobi Executive Cars
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Airport & city transfers
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Don't-miss jewels

Pink Sands Beach

"Harbour Island's famous Pink Sands Beach is beautiful any time of day, but the rose-coloured sands truly glow at sunset." "No, it's not a trick of the light, the sand is truly pink."

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Coral Sands Inn & Cottages

"A lush resort with cinematic views" on Chapel St, Dunmore Town: the Inn, Briland House, Cottages and Kings Beach Homes; oceanfront pool, tennis, padel and pickleball; Conde Nast Traveler Gold List 2026; Island Inns: "Perched on a bluff overlooking the turquoise Atlantic Ocean" (https://www.islandinns.com/coral-sands, accessed 2026-10-02)

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Dunmore Town

"A quintessential seaside town in Harbour Island, where everyone knows everyone. Where you wake up to the sound of roosters and leave a trail of footprints in pink sand. The pace here is slow, irresistibly so." Its "picket-fenced, pastel-painted cottages" sit "a breezy five-minute pedal away" from Pink Sands Resort (https://www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hotels/pink-sands-resort, accessed 2026-10-02).

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Pink Sands ResortUltra

"Bahamas' iconic ultra-luxury island resort" set across 20 acres along 3 miles of pink sand beach; one- and two-bedroom cottages, villas and houses with pools; Malcolm 51 and Blue Bar & Kitchen; Mr & Mrs Smith lists "32 standalone cottages, villas and residences" and says the island has "more golf carts than cars" (https://www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hotels/pink-sands-resort, accessed 2026-10-02)

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St. Johns Anglican Church

"the oldest religious foundation in The Bahamas... Its pink and white building dates back to 1768, and the Loyalists worshiped here as early as the mid1700s." Dunmore Street; (242) 333-2178

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Valentines Dive Center

PADI-certified; scuba through coral reefs and shipwrecks, snorkelling tours "designed for families and beginners", half- or full-day private boat charters, and "Swim with the Pigs" in Spanish Wells; equipment included; S-20193 Bay Street

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Bonefishing the Harbour Island flats

"some of the best fishing is very close to the island"; "The bonefish around Harbour Island can be very spooky, and to be successful, anglers must rely on stealth and precise casting"; guide Patrick Roberts, third generation, whose family has "navigated the waters around Harbour Island for decades"

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Valentines Marina

"the largest marina in Harbour Island", for "yachts up to 200 ft" plus sport-fishing boats and day-trippers; fuel, full electric, RO water, 24/7 security; VHF 16 monitored 7 AM-7 PM

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Valentines Resort & Marina

boutique suites at 1 Bay Street blending "barefoot luxury with genuine island charm"; current offer: fourth night free on 3+ night stays

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Conch & Coconut Bahamas

locally owned concierge founded by native islander Shaq Gibson: private Intrepid boat charters (sunset, deep-sea, bottom and spearfishing), VIP airport transfers, pink golf carts, North Eleuthera land tours, private chefs, fishing guides and air charters; office on Dunmore Street

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Briland by Sea Boat Experience

Pink Sands Resort's boat charter, curated by Conch & Coconut: snorkelling at Devil's Backbone reef and swimming with turtles, ending at the Ocean Swings; also a 2-hour Sunset Harbour Cruise

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Queen Conch

"Specializing in fresh Conch Salad and now serving lunch and dinner"; Bay Street, Dunmore Town; owners Mr. and Mrs. Richard Percentie; (242) 333-3811

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Rock House

"Ten individually decorated guest rooms and suites" and a restaurant "renowned for its exquisite cuisine, exceptional wine list, and unmatched ocean views"

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Eleven Bahama House

"a refined colonial-era property in town" on Dunmore Street, an 1800s house with seven en-suite bedrooms plus two two-bedroom cottages; all-inclusive 2026-2027 from $1,540 nightly per room (double), buyouts from $13,773 nightly for 22, 3-night minimum; bonefishing, Scorpion boat excursions and transfers included

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Romora Bay Resort & Marina

"17-room luxury boutique hotel" with Upstairs @ Romora and Sip Sip; fishing charters, water sports, day excursions and pickleball

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Sip Sip

one of Romora Bay's two on-site restaurants (with Upstairs @ Romora); bahamas.com calls it "The celebrated Harbour Island eatery"

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The Landing

boutique hotel and restaurant with a curated wine selection; "There are no televisions or phones to distract you–only the beach…"; featured in India Hicks' Island Life and Herbert Ypma's Hip Hotels

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Runaway Hill Inn

"11 charming rooms and an adjacent five-bedroom oceanfront home" with "stunning views of the pristine pink sand beach"; published nightly rooms $495-$690, villa suite $1,425, oceanfront house $3,107

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The Pink Mermaid at Coral Sands

"A seaside Italian bistro with uniquely Bahamian sensibilities, classic comforts, and seasonal just-caught seafood"; breakfast 7:30-10:30am, dinner 5:30-9pm; reservations encouraged but not required

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Briland Club

"the first floating dock megayacht marina with in-slip fueling and clean power in The Bahamas", with cottage, villa and estate-home rentals; Bar480 "features beautiful views of the marina"

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Romora Bay Marina

"40+ deep-water slips accommodating vessels up to 190 feet", fuel, and "on-site customs and immigration clearance"

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Ma Ruby's Restaurant

at Tingum Village, "home of Jimmy Buffet's original 'Cheeseburger in Paradise'"; Bahamian cuisine on a covered patio, three daily seatings

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Tingum Village Hotel

rustic cottages on the island's south end with "two-person whirlpool tubs overlooking the yard's gardens", within walking distance of the pink-sand beaches

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Arthur's Bakery

"This bakery is where locals come for breakfast."

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Acquapazza Wine Bar & Ristorante

"Laid-back restaurant on the marina with Italian-inspired seafood menu."

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Rooster Tail Bar & Grill

Valentines' waterfront restaurant with "fresh local ingredients, scenic waterfront views"; Friday Fish Fry and Wednesday live music on the weekly list

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Harbour Island day away (Bahamas Ferries)

"A walking/golf cart tour of the beautiful little Island of Harbour Island" in Bahamas Ferries' day away package from Nassau; Bahamas Ferry Services Ltd., (242) 323-2165

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Audre's Rentals boat tours

"captains have been customizing trips around Harbour Island for more than twenty years," including turtle and starfish viewing

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Bahamas Coffee Roasters

"An island institution loved by locals and visitors alike, this café serves freshly roasted coffee and a selection of lunch items."

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Elbow Room

"cute and casual" spot next to The Landing

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Good to know

What is worth doing in Harbour Island?
Pink Sands Beach — the iconic 3-mile pink beach. · https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g148423-d147530-Reviews-Pink_Sands_Beach-Harbour_Island_Out_Islands_Bahamas.html
How do I get to Harbour Island from North Eleuthera?
"Take a short taxi ride from North Eleuthera Airport to Three Island Dock, then board a public water taxi to Harbour Island. Water taxis operate continuously, with departures every 30 minutes or so. The transfer to Dunmore Town on Harbour Island takes around 10 minutes." · https://andrewharper.com/read/article/know-before-you-go-harbour-island-bahamas/
How do I get to Harbour Island from Nassau?
By air or by ferry. The official site lists "Bahamasair: Multiple daily flights from Nassau (NAS) to North Eleuthera (ELH)", the closest airport to Harbour Island, and says "Regular ferry services operate between Nassau (New Providence) and Eleuthera, including Spanish Wells and Harbour Island. Operators: Bahamas Ferries, Current Pride, MV Daybreak, and Island Link", taking "Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours depending on the destination." · https://www.bahamas.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here
Is there a ferry from Nassau to Harbour Island?
Yes. Bahamas Ferries, Current Pride, MV Daybreak and Island Link are named by the official site as operators between Nassau and Eleuthera, including Harbour Island. Bahamas Ferries takes reservations at reservations@bahamasferries.com or (242) 323-2166 Ext. 250 and lists a Harbour Island office. · https://www.bahamas.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here
How do I get to Harbour Island from Miami?
Fly to North Eleuthera (ELH): "American Airlines and Delta offer nonstop flights from Miami (MIA) to North Eleuthera (ELH)." Then a taxi to Three Island Dock and a water taxi across. · https://www.bahamas.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here
How do I get to Harbour Island from Atlanta?
"Delta Air Lines offers nonstop flights from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) to North Eleuthera (ELH)", the airport closest to Harbour Island. · https://www.bahamas.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here
What is the Harbour Island, Bahamas airport code?
Harbour Island has no airport of its own. The official site names "North Eleuthera Airport (ELH / MYEH): Closest to Harbour Island and the most frequently used for northern access." · https://www.bahamas.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here
Can you drive to Harbour Island?
No. "Quiet and picturesque, Harbour Island is accessible only by ferry or boat from mainland Eleuthera." · https://www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera-harbour-island
Is Harbour Island part of Eleuthera?
It is its own island off the northeast coast of Eleuthera Island, reached "by airplane through North Eleuthera Airport, followed by a short water taxi ride from neighbouring North Eleuthera." The official tourism site groups the two as "Eleuthera & Harbour Island". · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harbour_Island,_Bahamas
Is there an all-inclusive on Harbour Island, Bahamas?
Eleven Bahama House publishes all-inclusive rates for 2026-2027: individual rooms from $1,540 nightly (double occupancy) and private buyouts from $13,773 nightly for 22 guests, 3-night minimum, including daily chef-prepared meals, boat excursions and airport transfers. It was the only property read this session that states an all-inclusive basis. · https://elevenexperience.com/bahama-house-harbour-island
When is hurricane season for a Harbour Island trip?
TravelWell names no best month from a source. NOAA: "The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30." "The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is September 10, with most activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October." · https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/
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