The best hotels in Harbour Island
Harbour Island is tiny. 3 miles long, one pink sand beach, and somehow 8,000+ places claiming to be the best stay on the island. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Harbour Island
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Romora Bay Resort & Marina
Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
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The Landing
Dunmore Town Harbour, Harbour Island
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Pink Sands Resort
Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island
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Rock House Hotel
Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
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Coral Sands Hotel
Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island
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Tingum Village Hotel
Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
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The Dunmore Hotel
Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
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Valentine's Resort and Marina
Harbour Side, Harbour Island
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Bahama House
Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
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The Pink House
Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island
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All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romora Bay Resort & Marina | Dunmore Town, Harbour Island | $75–99/night | 7.6/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | The Landing | Dunmore Town Harbour, Harbour Island | $85–110/night | 8.1/10 | Best Value |
| 3 | Pink Sands Resort | Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island | $150–350/night | 9.1/10 | Top Rated |
| 4 | Rock House Hotel | Dunmore Town, Harbour Island | $160–280/night | 8.9/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 5 | Coral Sands Hotel | Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island | $175–300/night | 8.7/10 | Best Location |
| 6 | Tingum Village Hotel | Dunmore Town, Harbour Island | $120–180/night | 8.3/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 7 | The Dunmore Hotel | Dunmore Town, Harbour Island | $195–320/night | 8.8/10 | Most Popular |
| 8 | Valentine's Resort and Marina | Harbour Side, Harbour Island | $130–220/night | 7.9/10 | Family Friendly |
| 9 | Bahama House | Dunmore Town, Harbour Island | $260–420/night | 9/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 10 | The Pink House | Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island | $350–600/night | 9.4/10 | Luxury Pick |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Romora Bay Resort & Marina
Romora Bay sits on the calm western shore of Harbour Island, facing the marina rather than the famous pink beach. Rooms are basic but clean, and the marina-side location makes it convenient for arriving by boat. The small pool area is a decent spot to decompress after a day of exploring. It lacks the polish of pricier properties but works well as a functional base for budget travelers.
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The Landing
The Landing occupies a colonial-style building right on the harbour front in Dunmore Town, steps from where the water taxis arrive. The restaurant downstairs is genuinely good and draws locals as well as guests. Rooms are simple but charming, with wooden shutters and island-style furniture. It is one of the more affordable options with real character on the island.
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Pink Sands Resort
Pink Sands Resort sits directly on the famous three-mile pink beach on the Atlantic side of the island, and the setting lives up to its reputation. The cottages are spacious, private and well designed, spread across tropical gardens that run down to the sand. Service is attentive without being intrusive, which is exactly what guests here are paying for. The restaurant is one of the best on the island for dinner.
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Rock House Hotel
Rock House is perched on a bluff at the northern end of Dunmore Town with views over the harbour and the sea. The pool area is genuinely stunning and the main reason most guests spend half their day here. Rooms and suites have a clean, modern aesthetic that contrasts nicely with the colonial surroundings of the town. It works particularly well for couples looking for a quieter and more intimate stay.
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Coral Sands Hotel
Coral Sands Hotel is one of the most established properties on the island, sitting right on the pink beach with direct access to the sand. The building has a classic Bahamian resort feel and the beachfront pool is a great alternative when the surf is rough. Rooms vary in size and quality so it is worth requesting one of the renovated options with an ocean view. The staff are friendly and the on-site dining is reliable.
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Tingum Village Hotel
Tingum Village is a small family-run hotel tucked into the residential streets of Dunmore Town, a short walk from both the harbour and the beach. The owners are welcoming and make genuine efforts to help guests find the best spots on the island. Rooms are modest but comfortable, decorated with local art and bright colors. It offers a much more personal experience than the larger resort properties.
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The Dunmore Hotel
The Dunmore sits on a hill in the heart of Dunmore Town with views over the beach and easy walking distance to the main streets and shops. The classic New England meets Bahamian design has been well maintained through recent updates. Cottages have private porches and the grounds are lush and well kept. The beach club access and golf carts for getting around make it a smooth and enjoyable stay.
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Valentine's Resort and Marina
Valentine's Resort is built around a full-service marina on the western harbour side of Harbour Island, making it a practical choice for boaters and families. The dive operation on-site is one of the most active on the island and a big draw for water sports enthusiasts. Rooms are straightforward and comfortable rather than luxurious, and the pool area works well for families with younger children. The marina atmosphere gives it a lively, social character compared to the quieter beach properties.
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Bahama House
Bahama House is a beautifully restored colonial property in the historic center of Dunmore Town, dating back to the 1790s. The interiors are full of period detail and the rooms feel genuinely historic without sacrificing comfort. It is a small property so availability is limited and the intimate atmosphere is a real selling point. Guests are within easy walking distance of the best restaurants and the beach is a short golf cart ride away.
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The Pink House
The Pink House is a private luxury villa rental directly on the pink beach, offering full-house bookings for groups or couples wanting complete privacy. The house has been designed with top-end finishes and direct beach access from the garden. A private chef and concierge service can be arranged through the property management team. It is the kind of stay that makes Harbour Island feel completely exclusive, with the beach essentially to yourself in the early morning hours.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Harbour Island
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
First time in Harbour Island? Read this before you book.
The island is 3 miles long and half a mile wide. That's it. So the location debate that torments hotel searches in bigger destinations is simpler here: beach side or town side. Pink Sands Beach runs the full eastern edge, Dunmore Town hugs the western harbour, and they're connected by a handful of unpaved lanes. about 10 minutes walk at any point.
If you're here for the beach, stay on the beach. Pink Sands Resort and Coral Sands Hotel put you directly on the sand, no golf cart needed. If the vibe of wandering Dunmore Street at dusk, poking around the colonial cottages, and having dinner on the water sounds more like your trip, anchor yourself in town and treat Pink Sands as a 10-minute morning walk.
Dunmore Town vs Pink Sands Beach: where should you stay?
Dunmore Town is the social heart of the island. Bay Street has the best restaurants, the Straw Market is a 2-minute walk, and the harbour-view sunsets from the west side are genuinely stunning. Hotels here like The Landing and The Dunmore Hotel put you in the middle of the action. but 'the action' on Harbour Island is still very quiet by most standards.
Pink Sands Beach is for people who want to wake up, walk 30 seconds, and be on one of the best beaches in the Atlantic. The trade-off is that you'll need a golf cart or a short walk to reach dinner and nightlife in Dunmore Town. For honeymooners or anyone here to genuinely disconnect, the beach side wins every time.
The honest guide to getting around Harbour Island
Rent a golf cart. Full stop. They're available near the Colebrooke Street ferry dock for $60-80/day, and they're how everyone gets around. locals included. Walking works for short hops between Dunmore Town and the beach, but if you want to explore the north end near Preacher's Cave or get to the ferry dock quickly, a cart makes life easier.
Water taxis between the North Eleuthera dock and Harbour Island run throughout the day for $5/person each way. The last boat is roughly 10 p.m., so if your flight lands in Nassau after 7 p.m. and you miss the connection, you'll need to overnight in Eleuthera. We've seen this catch people off guard. build in buffer time on arrival day.
When to go: Harbour Island's seasons, honestly ranked
February and March are the best months, full stop. The weather is 24-27°C, the island is busy but not overwhelmed, and the Christmas-New Year surge has passed so rates dip slightly from their December peak. You'll still pay $130-350/night for mid-range to top-end rooms, but you're getting Harbour Island at its finest.
September and October are the budget window. rates fall to $75-150/night across most properties, and the beaches are genuinely empty. But hurricane season is real here. Check forecasts obsessively and buy travel insurance if you book this period. Late November into early December is a sweet spot: post-hurricane, pre-Christmas, moderate prices, beautiful light.
Where to eat: the short list that actually matters
Sip Sip on Court Street near the Pink Sands Beach end is the lunch institution. cracked conch, lobster salad, and grouper done properly. It's cash-friendly and fills up by noon, so get there early. The Landing's waterfront restaurant on the harbour is the go-to for dinner, especially for the fresh catch. Budget $40-60 per person with drinks.
Dunmore Street has a few local spots where you can eat for $15-20. Ma Ruby's at Tingum Village is the classic, and the conch fritters are not optional. Skip the overpriced tourist-facing spots right near the ferry dock. Walk two blocks inland and the prices and quality both improve.
The real cost of a Harbour Island trip: no surprises
Hotels run from $75-600/night depending on where and when. Add a golf cart rental at $60-80/day, water taxi at $10 round trip per person, and meals at $50-100/day per person for a proper mix of local and restaurant dining. Harbour Island is not a budget destination once you factor in everything. but it also doesn't try to be.
The one place people consistently overspend: activities. Snorkeling gear rents for $20-30/day from shops near Valentine's Marina, but some hotel packages bundle it in at three times that cost. Check what your hotel includes before booking any add-ons. Diving trips to Current Cut run about $80-120 per person through local operators. book direct, not through the hotel desk.
Harbour Island's best neighborhoods
There are really three places to stay on Harbour Island: along Pink Sands Beach, in Dunmore Town, and on the harbour side. Start with Pink Sands if the beach is your whole reason for coming. you won't regret it.
Pink Sands Beach 3 vetted hotels The reason most people come to Harbour Island.
The reason most people come to Harbour Island.
Pink Sands Beach is 3 miles of pale rose sand on the Atlantic side of the island. The colour comes from crushed coral and shell fragments. it's real, not a marketing gimmick. This is where you stay if the beach is the whole point of your trip.
Hotels here range from the ultra-luxurious Pink House ($350-600/night) to the excellent mid-range Coral Sands ($175-300/night). Pink Sands Resort sits right in the middle and covers the widest range of room types. All three have direct or near-direct beach access. no walking, no golf carts needed to reach the water.
The one thing to know: the Atlantic side can have choppier surf than the harbour side, especially November through February. It's still swimmable and beautiful, but if you're bringing very young kids who need calm flat water, the harbour side is the safer bet.
Dunmore Town 5 vetted hotels The island's colonial heart, with the best restaurants and sunset views.
The island's colonial heart, with the best restaurants and sunset views.
Dunmore Town is a grid of pastel-coloured clapboard houses, bougainvillea-draped fences, and lanes that haven't changed much in 200 years. Bay Street along the harbour is where people gather at dusk. the light here is extraordinary and the restaurants know it. This is the most walkable and social part of Harbour Island.
You've got serious variety in Dunmore Town. The Dunmore Hotel ($195-320/night) and Rock House Hotel ($160-280/night) are the style picks. The Landing ($85-110/night) punches well above its price. Tingum Village Hotel ($120-180/night) is local and unpretentious. Romora Bay ($75-99/night) is the budget anchor. All are within 5-12 minutes walk of Pink Sands Beach.
The trade-off versus beach-side hotels: you're not waking up on the sand. You will walk or golf-cart to the beach each morning. For most people this is a non-issue. For light sleepers, note that the harbour area has some early morning boat activity. request a room on the land-facing side if that's a concern.
Harbour Side 1 vetted hotel For boaters, divers, and families who want calm water on the doorstep.
For boaters, divers, and families who want calm water on the doorstep.
The western harbour side of Harbour Island faces Eleuthera across a narrow channel. The water is calm, clear, and shallow close to shore. ideal for kids and anyone who prefers to swim without waves. Valentine's Resort and Marina sits right here, with direct dock access and a water sports setup that's hard to beat.
Valentine's charges $130-220/night, which puts it in the mid-range bracket. It's not the most polished property on the island, but it's genuinely family-friendly in a way that isn't just marketing copy. Kayaks, paddleboards, and dive charters all launch from the marina. The harbour-side sunsets are legitimately some of the best on the island.
The harbour side is a 10-minute golf cart ride from Dunmore Town's main restaurants. It's quieter in the evenings than the town centre, which is either a feature or a bug depending on your personality. If you're primarily here to dive Current Cut or explore by boat, this is the practical choice.
Dunmore Town Harbour (Waterfront Strip) 1 vetted hotel Harbour-view dining and the most social spot on the island.
Harbour-view dining and the most social spot on the island.
The waterfront strip along the town harbour is technically part of Dunmore Town but deserves its own mention. This is where the ferry arrives, where locals hang out in the evenings, and where The Landing hotel sits right on the water's edge. It's the most connected point on the island. everything within a 10-minute walk.
The Landing ($85-110/night) is genuinely one of the best-value properties we've reviewed anywhere in the Bahamas. The harbour-view rooms on the upper floor are worth requesting specifically. The restaurant downstairs is a proper destination, not just a hotel dining room. locals eat here, which is always a good sign.
The only downside of this strip: it faces west, so it catches afternoon sun and heat. June through August this can feel oppressive in the middle of the day. In winter it's perfect. And the ferry dock is a 2-minute walk, which is convenient for arrivals but means some early-morning noise on weekdays.
Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel and we'll point you to the right part of Harbour Island.
Romantic
The Pink Sands Beach area at dusk is as good as it gets for couples. empty sand, warm water, and zero crowds after 5 p.m. Rock House Hotel in Dunmore Town runs a close second for its intimate clifftop setting above the harbour.
Culture
Dunmore Town's Dunmore Street is a living museum of Bahamian colonial architecture. St. John's Anglican Church dates to 1768, and the clapboard cottages are largely unchanged. Plan 2-3 hours to walk the whole grid properly.
Family
The harbour side near Valentine's Resort and Marina is the right base for families. calm water, docks, and a marina with gear for kids of all ages. Pink Sands Beach is 10 minutes by golf cart and worth the trip every morning.
Budget
Colebrooke Street and the inland lanes of Dunmore Town are where the honest-value stays are. Romora Bay starts at $75/night and Tingum Village at $120/night, both within 12 minutes walk of Pink Sands Beach.
Beach
Pink Sands Beach, full stop. The 3-mile Atlantic-side stretch is the centrepiece of the whole island, and staying at Pink Sands Resort or Coral Sands Hotel puts you on it without any effort at all.
Foodie
Bay Street in Dunmore Town has the highest concentration of good restaurants for an island this size. The Landing, Gusty's, and the local spots on Dunmore Street are all within a 5-minute walk of each other.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Harbour Island
When to visit Harbour Island and what to pay.
Peak Season (Dec-Apr)
This is when Harbour Island is at its most beautiful and most expensive. Christmas week and Easter are the absolute peak. Pink Sands Resort and The Pink House sell out months in advance, with rates hitting $350-600/night. February and March offer the same weather with slightly more breathing room and rates that start around $130/night at mid-range properties.
Spring Shoulder (May-Jun)
May is genuinely one of the best months to visit. The peak crowds have cleared, rates at The Dunmore Hotel and Coral Sands drop 20-30% from their winter highs, and the water temperature hits 26-27°C. perfect for snorkeling at Current Cut. June starts to get humid, but it's still pre-hurricane and surprisingly uncrowded.
Low Season (Jul-Oct)
Rates bottom out here. Romora Bay at $75/night, Tingum Village at $120/night, and even mid-range properties offering significant discounts. The heat is real at 29-31°C, and September-October is peak hurricane season. That said, September mornings on Pink Sands Beach with nobody around are genuinely magical if you're willing to watch the weather.
Warming Up (Nov)
November is the island's quiet secret. Hurricane season is essentially over, temperatures settle back to a comfortable 23-26°C, and the hotels are nowhere near full. The Landing and Valentine's Resort both tend to run soft-opening specials in November at $85-150/night. Thanksgiving week sees a small American visitor surge, so avoid that specific week if you want true solitude.
Booking Tips for Harbour Island
Insider tips for booking hotels in Harbour Island.
Book the Pink Sands Beach hotels by September for December stays
Harbour Island has fewer than 500 hotel rooms total. Pink Sands Resort, Coral Sands, and The Pink House combined account for maybe 80 of those rooms. For Christmas week and New Year's, properties on the beach side routinely sell out by October. sometimes earlier. If you're planning a December or January beach-side stay, September is not too early to book.
Always request a room type specifically when you book
Several Harbour Island properties have wildly different room quality within the same hotel. At Pink Sands Resort, the garden-view cottages are $150-180/night less than the beachfront rooms. and they're fine, but you're not on the sand. At The Dunmore Hotel on Dunmore Street, the upper-floor harbour-view rooms are worth the upgrade. Call and ask, don't just click 'standard room'.
Sort out your golf cart on arrival day, not day two
Rental carts near the Colebrooke Street ferry dock go fast in high season, especially over holidays. There are only a handful of rental operators on the island. Book yours in advance or go straight from the ferry to the rental spot before checking in. Expect to pay $60-80/day. daily rates, not hourly, so time your pickup for when you actually need it.
The water taxi stops running around 10 p.m.
This catches people out constantly. The water taxi between North Eleuthera dock and Harbour Island runs roughly 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. If your connecting flight from Nassau lands late, you may need to overnight in Eleuthera. Build at least a 90-minute buffer between your Nassau arrival and the last ferry if you're connecting same-day. Private charters are available after hours but run $100-150 for the crossing.
Skip the hotel restaurant for lunch. here's where to go instead
Most hotel lunch menus on the island are overpriced and underwhelming. Sip Sip on Court Street near the Pink Sands Beach end does cracked conch and lobster dishes for $18-30 per plate. far better value than equivalent hotel dining. Ma Ruby's at Tingum Village on Colebrooke Street is the local standby for conch fritters and grouper. Both are cash-friendly and fill up by noon.
Travel insurance is non-negotiable if you book low season
July through October is hurricane season in the Bahamas. Harbour Island is a direct-hit risk. it was significantly impacted by Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and has had close calls since. If you're booking a September or October stay at any price point, get proper travel insurance with hurricane cancellation cover. Losing a $1,500 hotel booking with no recourse because you skipped the $60 insurance is not a fun story to tell.
Hotels in Harbour Island — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Harbour Island.
What's the best area to stay in Harbour Island?
Pink Sands Beach is the obvious answer for most visitors. You're steps from the 3-mile stretch of rosy sand and within a 10-minute walk of Dunmore Town's restaurants and bars on Bay Street. If you're here to sail or dive, the harbour side near Valentine's Marina puts you right at the dock without sacrificing much.
How do you get to Harbour Island?
Fly into North Eleuthera Airport (ELH), then take a water taxi across the harbour. it's about a 5-minute ride and costs $5 per person. Alternatively, fly into Nassau and connect. Most water taxis run from the North Eleuthera dock until around 10 p.m., so plan your arrival accordingly.
What's the cheapest time to visit Harbour Island?
September and October are the slowest months on the island. Hotel rates drop to $75-130/night even at mid-range properties, and you'll basically have Pink Sands Beach to yourself most mornings. The trade-off is hurricane season, so watch the weather closely if you book that window.
Is Harbour Island worth the splurge on a luxury hotel?
Yes, but be selective. Pink Sands Resort and The Pink House genuinely justify their $150-600/night price tags with direct beach access and serious service. A few other 'luxury' labels on the island are just old colonial cottages with inflated rates. we've flagged those and left them off this list.
Do I need a car on Harbour Island?
No. The island is 3 miles long and most of it is walkable. Golf carts are the main transport, and you can rent one near the ferry dock on Colebrooke Street for about $60-80/day. Taxis exist but are mostly used for airport transfers. figure $25-35 from North Eleuthera Airport including the ferry.
Which hotels are right on Pink Sands Beach?
Pink Sands Resort and Coral Sands Hotel sit directly on the beach. you step off the property and you're on the sand. The Pink House is also in the Pink Sands Beach area and offers some of the most private beachfront access on the island. Everything else requires at least a 5-12 minute walk to reach the water.
Are there good budget hotels in Harbour Island?
Romora Bay Resort and Tingum Village Hotel on Colebrooke Street are your two realistic budget anchors, starting at $75 and $120/night respectively. Neither is on the beach, but both are under 15 minutes walk from Pink Sands. Don't expect luxury finishes. expect clean, friendly, and genuinely Bahamian.
When is peak season in Harbour Island?
December through April is peak season, with the busiest weeks around Christmas, New Year's, and Easter. Rates at top properties hit $280-600/night, and some hotels sell out 3-4 months in advance. February tends to be the sweet spot: still gorgeous weather around 24-26°C, and slightly fewer visitors than the holiday crush.
Is Harbour Island good for families with kids?
It's great for families, actually. The calm western harbour side is ideal for younger kids who aren't strong swimmers, and the Pink Sands Beach itself has almost no current. Valentine's Resort and Marina on the harbour side has the most family-friendly setup. docks, water toys, and staff who actually engage with kids.
What's the food scene like in Harbour Island?
Better than you'd expect for an island this small. Dunmore Town has a solid cluster of restaurants along Bay Street and Dunmore Street. The Landing's waterfront restaurant is genuinely excellent, and Sip Sip near the Pink Sands Beach end does the best lobster lunch on the island. Budget $30-60 per person for dinner at the better spots.
Are there any areas or hotels to avoid on Harbour Island?
Skip anything advertising 'harbour views' that isn't actually named on this list. several guesthouses near the ferry dock on Dunmore Street charge boutique prices for damp rooms and unreliable Wi-Fi. The strip closest to the North Eleuthera ferry landing is noisy on weekday mornings and not worth saving a few dollars.
How far in advance should I book Harbour Island hotels?
For Christmas week and Easter, book 3-4 months out minimum. The island has fewer than 500 hotel rooms total, so it fills faster than almost any comparable Caribbean destination. For shoulder season travel in May or November, 4-6 weeks ahead is usually fine, but the top Pink Sands Beach properties go quickly regardless.