Sandals - Sandals Emerald Bay
Great Exuma, BahamasAdults only
Guests praise the vast, powder‑white beach and tranquil turquoise water; the dramatic zero‑entry pool with fire pit; and the variety of premium dining choices including beachfront and themed venues.
- 245 rooms
- 11 dining venues listed
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Great Exuma, Bahamas
- Audience
- Adults only
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 245
- Dining listed
- 11 venues
Why travelers love it
Guests praise the vast, powder‑white beach and tranquil turquoise water; the dramatic zero‑entry pool with fire pit; and the variety of premium dining choices including beachfront and themed venues.
Food & drink
StrongLimited review data available. Expect Sandals' standard slate of specialty restaurants included in the rate, spanning Italian, steak, seafood, and Caribbean.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Multiple specialty restaurants included
- No reservations required at most venues
- Premium liquor and wine included
11 documented dining venues
Bahama Bay
Barefoot by the Sea
Bombay Club
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
Beach
StandoutLimited review data available. Emerald Bay is known for a mile of powder-soft sand and clear turquoise water, one of the Bahamas' best resort beaches.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Long, wide white-sand beach
- Clear Bahamian turquoise water
- Typically sargassum-free
One‑mile pristine white‑sand beach with calm turquoise water; sun loungers, parasols provided; gentle entry, ideal for long walks along shoreline.
Pools
StrongLimited review data available. Expect the standard Sandals pool complex with a main pool and swim-up bar.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Swim-up bar on property
- Multiple pool areas
- Beachfront pool setting
Three main pools including the Caribbean’s largest zero‑entry half‑acre pool with fire pit and swim‑up bar; plus several quiet pools and whirlpools spread across grounds.
Photo: Tripadvisor
Rooms & suites
245 roomsRoom categories
- Club Level
- Butler Level
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
Room photos
Photo: JLAA via Tripadvisor
Photo: amye3330 via Tripadvisor
What’s included
MixedLimited review data available. Sandals Emerald Bay sits at the top of the brand's price ladder, and Exuma airfare adds meaningfully to the total.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Truly all-inclusive with premium liquor
- Included watersports and scuba for certified divers
- Butler and concierge tiers available
Heads up
- Premium nightly rate
- Exuma flights can be pricey
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
IdealLimited review data available. As a Sandals property, this is a couples-only, adults-only resort built around romance on a wide Exuma beach.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Couples-only, adults-only policy
- Overwater and beachfront suite options
- Long, quiet Emerald Bay beach for walks
Families
Not a fitCouples-only resort. No children or single travelers permitted.
high confidence
Heads up
- No guests under 18
- No kids club or family amenities
- Not designed for family travel
Peace & Quiet
StrongLimited review data available. Emerald Bay skews calmer than Sandals' Jamaica flagships thanks to its remote Exuma setting.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Remote Great Exuma location
- Long beach spreads guests out
- Adults-only atmosphere
Three freshwater pools including a half‑acre zero‑entry pool with central fire pit; championship Greg Norman golf course; full‑service Red Lane Spa; dive center with unlimited scuba; water and land sports; fitness and tennis; deep‑water marina; conference facilities.
What past guests say
Latest reviews from Tripadvisor
Loaded live from Tripadvisor when you ask — the newest reviews and the current rating.
Know before you book
- Some guests report dated rooms, inconsistent service and butler lapses (2024 reviews)
- Noise and limited towel/service at quiet pool (2021 Tripadvisor)
- No guests under 18
- No kids club or family amenities
What you should know
What to Know
Limited review data available. Getting to Great Exuma requires a connection, and Sandals' couples-only policy is strictly enforced.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Tipping not permitted except for butlers
- Golf at Greg Norman course included
- Watersports and scuba included
Heads up
- Couples-only, no exceptions
- Exuma requires a connecting flight for most travelers
- Remote location limits off-resort options
Adult‑only property — book if you want romance; free shuttle to airport (~10 min); butler service varies; bring reef‑safe sunscreen; quiet pool can run low on towels or ice.
All photos
Photo: JLAA via Tripadvisor
Photo: amye3330 via Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated June 2026- Photos
- 5
- Review excerpts
- Not yet collected
- Dining venues
- 11
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
- Not yet collected
- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- June 23, 2026
- Sources
- Direct resort media
- Completeness
- 83%
Source collection snapshot
These collection totals can differ from the items available on this page. Video totals include screened results; the inventory above counts published tours.
- 5 photos
- 29 videos