Hotels near Spanish Wells, Spanish Wells

Valentines is a fantastic boutique yacht club/ resort, which is way better than other similarly priced places in the Bahamas or Harbour Island. The property is located on the bay side of the island and has beautiful grounds, a really stunning (newly refurbished) pool, a great coffee shop, gym, on site (excellent) dive centre and a vibey bar (away from the rooms) in the evenings. It has big comfortable beds and hot showers (unlike some other places on the island! ive stayed at) It is really well managed and the staff and managers are so friendly and cant do enough for you. I almost had a sore arm from being waved and waving back so much during my stay ! The photos on website dont do it justice to show how lovely and pretty this place is.Ive given it 5 stars although tbh its prob 4.5 only because the service was so wonderful and location so pretty and the rooms big. If you are Kim Kardashian or a Shipping Billionaire you probably wont stay here. because its not a brash place, or an ultra lux place,The crowd who stay here are younger, and friendlier than other places on the island. Dont get me wrong this is not a spring break place - Its great for upmarket wedding parties, friends traveling together, couples, its not a crazy, party place but has a fun, busy, buzzy bar, its for yachties arriving , friends gathering, family reunions, or couples who want a relaxed lovely environment with excellent service and facilities - wifi is amazing btw! and pool is serene and to die for. if you arent staying at the Dunmore or in expensive private accomodation, this seriously is a great option. and in all honestly Dunmore and Ocean View aside ....better.... I think - you can go to those places for dinner or lunch, spend a fortune, and come back here after for a nice drink at the bar after and spend the money you save on other places on excursions and seeing the swimming pigs etc The island is small enough you really dont need to pay huge prices for a beach resort (and prob wont get a beach view in most of them anyway). This is a very, very good option on this wonderful island. Contrary to a couple of other reviewers I had no problem checking in here early and also a friend was due to come out and couldnt because of Covid and she got an instant refund, and all other guests I met said how friendly and helpful the staff were. I would recommend Valentines any day for anyone coming to HI who doesnt want an ultimate once in a lifetime stay , but if you want a cool, casual upmarket boutique resort to give you very happy memories for life , then.. this is your place !

Agreed with previous reviewers complimenting the GM, Mario. He solved multiple problems for us - including changing our room (a needed plus to keep us from leaving). The other team-members were very pleasant and competent as well. Was nice to get a ride with bags back to the port (only a few blocks away but a huge benefit with the hills + heat). Wish I'd inquired about for arrival too. Likes: - economical option during the Christmas holiday week - spacious rooms (the ”Deluxe” ones have kitchenettes) - beach chairs and towels - Mario's responsiveness with inquiries and suggestions Dislikes: - old, dilapidated shower and sub-optimal water pressure - window panes don't close easily or well - bed sheets stained - TV never worked properly

We honeymooned on Harbour Island and came back 50 years later and found the Tingum Village Hotel run by Juanita A. Percentie, a true sweetheart!!! Why is this place unique? Picture walking into the restaurant where you knock on the kitchen door and the cook comes out to tell you what's on the menu for that meal, take your pick and be seated while your meal is being cooked! Guaranteed delicious! Pool, what pool, the gorgeous ocean beach is only 3 blocks away and for an extra $50 a day you can get a golf cart, including your gas!!! Housekeeping is excellent...oh, and the bar is usually open 24 hours a day. Honor system if no bartender is present...when's the last time you ever saw that? Rooms are air conditioned Dining room and bar are shaded open air. Oh, and the hotel is right next door to a legit massage parlor. Kitchenettes available in at least some of the rooms. And only 7 blocks from the main part of town!!! The Tingum Village Hotel is hard to beat no matter what, and Juanita Percentie, General Manager and Part Owner is a true sweetheart! We love her to death!!!. Juanita, we'll be back soon!!!