Our opinion
Kamalame Cay is an elegant, all-inclusive home away from home
Hotel description
With only 9,000 inhabitants, Andros Island is one of the lesser-known islands, yet largest island in the Bahamas. Kamalame Cay lies about 25 minutes drive and ferry ride from the airport on Andros Island. The exclusive Kamalame Cay and Cove resort is a private island resort with over three miles of white sandy beaches and overlooking several square miles of bonefish flats. Nearby is the second largest barrier reef in the world. There are a dozen dive sites within 15 minutes of Kamalame Cay and Cove, giving guests fantastic opportunities to explore the reef wildlife of the Bahamas. The Kamalame Cay hotel has just 19 rooms and suites that are located along the eastern side of the Cay. They carry such names as Cocoplum, Mahogany and Calypso. Minibars are stocked with cheese and crackers, fruit and drinks. Ice and freshly baked cookies are delivered every afternoon. Just across the water from Kamalame Cay there is a four-bedroom private villa called Kamalame Cove, set in four acres of land with two private beaches and a swimming pool, as well as the use of all the facilities on Kamalame Cay. Like the Cay it is all-inclusive, although guests do have their own chef, house and grounds staff. The Great House on the Kamalame Cay is home to the restaurant, where meals are quite informal and guests are able to choose between dining family style or at private tables. Buffet or cooked-to-order breakfast is served from 6.30 am onwards to accommodate fishing guests. Lunches and teas at the Kamalame Cay and Cove resort are also served on the beach or by the pool, which is situated next to Tiki Bar. There are many activities for guests to enjoy, including tennis, golf and water sports. Snorkelling and fishing can also be arranged. Alternatively, just relax and admire the stunning Bahaman sunsets at the Kamalame Cay and Cove resort.
Annual opening
Open all year
Distance from airport
20 minutes by road and then 2 minutes by ferry from the airport on Andros Island
Closest airport
Andros Island
Room types
Number of rooms and suites 19
All rooms have private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, ceiling fan, hairdryer, safe, bathrobes.
Type A: Angler's Nest with small trellised porch area.
Type B: Beach suite.
Type C: Cottage Suite on the beach with golf cart, soaking tub.
Type D: One-Bedroom Villa on the beach with large bedroom and seating alcove area.
Type E: etc. Two- and Three-Bedroom Villas. Kamalame Cove Villa. Details on request.
Hotel facilities and services
19 rooms and suites, Swimming pool, Spa, Laundry service, Gift shop, Water sports, Fishing department for bone-fishing, offshore fishing or fly-fishing, Snorkelling, Tennis courts and equipment, Boating trips, Scuba diving (fully staffed PADI dive centre).
Water sports
Snorkelling, windsurfing, fishing trips, kayaks, scuba diving, swimming pool.
Land sports
Volleyball, tennis courts and equipment.
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
Fishing, Diving, Nature tours, Tours around the island and to Andros Island.
Children
Children are very welcome and benefit from special rates.