LOCATION:
Located on the South-eastern tip of Cat Island this remote paradise is set amidst an atmosphere of tranquility and style on an incredible 8-mile stretch of white sand beach. Bask in total solitude and unwind while you appreciate The Bahamas they way they used to be. Forget about the outside world - find yourself and be yourself. Scuba dive or snorkel on pristine coral reefs, or laze in a hammock in the afternoon breeze under swaying palm trees. Relax with your evening cocktail at the freshwater pool, and be prepared for a tasty surprise in the cozy dining-room. To get here clients fly into The Bight Airport and an approximate 30-minute taxi ride to the resort.
MEAL PLAN: available at the resort for $48.00 per person + 15% gratuity for breakfast and dinner. Children 4-10y pay 50% only. Prices are subject to change without notice
ROOM FEATURES:
This small property is operated by a German family and offers 15 comfortable rooms, with king-size bed, private bath, small patio cooled by sea breezes, ceiling fan and some with AC.
RESORT FEATURES:
Amenities:
- Club House with restaurant & bar: There is a full restaurant and bar with breakfast, lunch and dinner served. The evening meal is served buffet style with all the guests gathering around 7:00 p.m. to exchange their adventures of the day either with new found friends from the resort. There is always a home made fresh soup; a fish, conch or lobster dish and/ or a meat dish. These are served with either rice, pasta, potatoes and fresh vegetables and a salad. Dessert is usually, the most delicious, home-made, fresh out of the kitchen cakes or pies. (In other words, do not plan to diet on your holiday.) Vegan and Health Conscious dining options are available upon request.
- An incomparable 8-mile long white sand beach at your door-step
- Fresh water swimming pool
- Cat Island Dive Center offering PADI certification.
- Complimentary use of bicycles to explore the vicinity
- Game room/lounge featuring satellite TV, pool table and various board games
- Small laid back library with a limited selection of books
The resort offers guests the possibility to rent snorkelling and dive equipment. For the beginner or independent snorkeler, there is an abundance of pristine coral reefs easily accessible directly from the beach in front of your hotel. Additionally snorkel trips can also be arranged at a rate of $35.00/person (minimum of 2) for a half day trip.
The Cat Island Dive Center located on property, offers guests the opportunity to explore some of the most remote dive spots in The Bahamas. Additionally PADI certification courses are offered at the resort as well as Resort Courses, for those who just want a sample of what the fantastic underwater world has to offer. There are unlimited wall diving sites along the Southern Coast of Cat Island alone, as well as a variety of interesting wreck dives.
HELPFUL HINTS:
- There are no commercial bank nearby on Cat Island. For your convenience, the resort accepts, cash, traveler's checks and major credit cards for payment.
- There are daily scheduled flights into The Bight Cat Island with either Bahamasair, Cat Island Air or Sky Bahamas Airline.
- Also Continental Airlines has recently introduced direct flights into The Bight Airport from the U.S. Mainland.http://www.continental.com. Additionally Lynx Air offers direct service from Fort Lauderdale.
- The transfer time to Greenwood Beach Resort from The Bight is approximately 30 minutes, and costs approximately $60.00 each way.
- Children under 12 years stay free in same accommodation as parents with the existing bedding.
- Mealplans are available at the resort with special rates for children.