Old Bahama Bay at Ginn sur Mer

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Located in West End, Grand Bahama, (25 miles west of Freeport) this luxurious resort is the ultimate getaway for tranquility, relaxation and pampered service. Combining Bahamian resort charm and island luxury, Old Bahama Bay features 43 beachfront Junior suites and six 2-bedroom Suites, a 72-slip port of entry marina situated in a waterfront residential community.

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LOCATION:

Situated on 228 acres on the western-most tip of Grand Bahama Island, the resort is just 56 miles from the Florida coast. Old Bahama Bay has a barefoot elegance ambiance with an out-island remote feel, but with the convenience of an international airport and major destination amenities all just 26 miles away. The resort also offers a full-service and an official port-of-entry marina to Grand Bahama.

RESORT AMENITIES:

Old Bahama Bay at Ginn sur Mer is a resort and residential community on the secluded west coast of Grand Bahama Island. The resort features 73 deluxe rooms and suites, a 72-slip port of entry marina, a fitness center, a 4'000 sq. foot heated swimming pool containing an infinity edge lounging area with massage jets, perfect for overlooking the beach. Additional amenities include: a boutique, logo and Sundries Shop, rental cars on site.

Restaurants & Bars:

• Bonefish Folley's Bar & Grille: All visitors, hotel and marina guests of Old Bahama Bay will be delighted with The Dockside Grille. The Dockside Grille overlooks the marina, the resort, and the expanse of the Little Bahama Bank. The restaurant features indoor and veranda dining in a casual and charming atmosphere. The Dockside Grille offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that feature international cuisine, including a variety of Bahamian and Caribbean dishes as well as an extensive wine list.
• The Straw Bar: Set between our freshwater swimming pool and the water's edge of The North Beach, The Straw Bar service ensures you are never more than a few steps away from a refreshing cocktail or a light snack. Seasonal BBQs with live entertainment and bonfires.
• Aqua: Aqua, Old Bahama Bay's elegant fine dining restaurant, features an innovative Bahamian fusion menu that reinterprets the presentation of classic Bahamian delicacies such as conch and Caribbean lobster into fresh new dishes. Set in the epicenter of the resort, with extraordinary views of the marina, the restaurant is open for dinner daily.
  Each guest will get to know the Bahamas through the flavors and textures of the marine life that surrounds its islands. Aqua will surprise and delight visitors to Old Bahama Bay and give our guests a new appreciation of the true Island experience.

The Marina at Old Bahama Bay:

Only 56 miles from Palm Beach, The Marina at Old Bahama Bay is a full-service marina destination with 72- slips featuring a controlling depth of 8 feet at mean low tide. One of the only night navigable nautical points of entry in the Bahamas, The Marina offers quick and efficient on-site Bahamian Customs and Immigration. The state-of-the-art facilities make Old Bahama Bay the ideal haven for transient and long-term marina guests.

Amentities at the Marina include:

Electricity	100/200 + 30, 50 and 100 amp service
Fuel	Gasoline, diesel and oil
Pump Out Service	New pump out service at your slip or at the fuel dock. $30 for the first tank of 45 gallons and $40 cents per gallon thereafter.
Guest Services Card	Available at Front Desk. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. May be used for amenity charges and at the Dockside Grille. Please stop by the Marina office for your receipts before departure.
Ice	10 lb. for $3, delivered to the boat or at the Fuel Dock.
Cable	Cable TV connection is included free of charge.
Telephone, Fax & Internet	Pay phone, phone cards, internet access & fax machine is available through the concierge. Incoming faxes can be sent to (242) 346-6546 and picked up at the Front Desk. Outgoing faxes at $5 per page. Voice, fax and internet is available at the slips. Check with the Front Desk.
Water	Portable city water charged at $10 daily for boats under 60 feet and $15 for boats 60 feet and over (mandatory).
Laundry	Token-operated washers and dryers, Tokens ($1.50) at Fuel Dock. 24 hours.
Security / Dockmaster	Gated community with 24-hour security patrol; call Ch. 16 for assistance.
Showers	Renovated facilities on the east and west sides of the Marina. Hair Dryers.
News Services	New York Times Daily Fax and weather reports at the Front Desk at 7:30 am.

COMPLIMENTARY INCLUSIONS:

• Round trip airport transfers from Freeport International Airport
• Snorkeling equipment
• New York Times facsimile
• Fully equipped Fitness Center
• CD/DVD Library
• Cable TV
• Twice daily maid service
• Board Games
• Children's playground and bicycles

ROOM FEATURES:

Old Bahama Bay offers guests one and two bedroom luxury accommodations:

• Junior Suite Ocean View: The junior suites at 550sq. feet in size are appointed with modern British colonial custom-made furnishings and luxury amenities including marble bath, whirlpool soaking tub, kitchenette, as well King bed and sleeper sofa in the sitting area. The Pool View rooms are located on the ground floor with partial ocean views, just steps from the heated swimming pool and beach. The Beachfront rooms are on the second floor and provide wonderful views of the yacht basin and the famous West End sunsets, while being just steps from the beach.
• Junior Suite Ocean Front: are elegant suites with direct beach access and ocean views. There is a choice between a king bed or two double queen beds. Each contain an elegant marble bath, custom designed furnishings, a kichenette, sitting area and an oceanview balcony or terrace.
• Two Bedroom Ocean View and Oceanfront Suites: At 1349 sq. feet in size, these Two Bedroom exceptional suites come with all the refined touches found in the deluxe rooms but also feature a master bedroom, a second bedroom with two double beds, a full living room and dining area, and two oceanview balconies or terraces. The three full bathes each include an elegant marble vanity and whirlpool bathtub. The terraces of the Premium suites offer exceptionally beautiful panoramic views.
• Additionally all rooms include: remote control Cable TV, CD/DVD player, Frette towels, central air-conditioning, direct telephone and safety deposit box with power outlet.

ACTIVITIES:

The out-island nature of West End provides Old Bahama Bay with natural features not found elsewhere in the Caribbean. The varying water depths, proximity of the gulfstream and nearby, magnificent reef formations create unparalleled diving and snorkeling experiences. Old Bahama Bay has one of the most extensive snorkel trail programs in the Caribbean and a trail for every day of the week! Fishermen can select their sport of choice from world-class bone and exceptional deep-sea fishing. Out of the water, guests will encounter endless species of flora and fauna, or may simply watch the ripples in the sea as the sun sets.
Guests can enjoy the use of sailfish, hobie cats, kayaks & kids beach toys. Guests can enjoy on-call Spa & Massage Services for in-room, massage room or beachfront massages. There is free bicycle rental from the lobby. We now offer daily scheduled snorkeling trips to a nearby shipwreck and neighboring cays (destination depends on weather). Departure times are 10:30 am and 1:00 pm, and excursions last approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours. Cost is $60 per person and includes snorkel guide, equipment and refreshments. Mask, fins & snorkel rental available. Bone, reef & deep-sea fishing, charter & guide information are available at the Concierge Desk, with fishing poles and bait available.

HELPFUL HINTS:

• Access by Air: Scheduled air access is via Grand Bahama Island International Airport in Freeport (FPO), serviced by American Eagle, Continental Connection, Bahamasair, AirTran, Delta, as well as several charter operations. Direct service to Freeport is available from Miami , Ft Lauderdale, Palm Beach , Orlando , the New York area, Atlanta and Charlotte, NC.
• Check-in time is 3.00pm, and check-out time is 11.00am
• Complimentary Airport transfers are included for guests of Old Bahama Bay, please forward your flight arrival and departure times so that the hotel can be advised accordingly and so that transfer provisions can be made in advance.