The staff, the beautiful location, and the room were all wonderful. Could not have been happier with this romantic get-away. The resort is arranged to maximize the feeling of calm and quiet. We felt extremely well cared for and rested after just a few days here. We had a rental car that we used to do some exploring (especially restaurants) on the island but really could have done without--rides to and from the beach were terrific. The beach was not as described in older reviews but it was, nonetheless, a treat.

The breakfast service and menu were quite variable during our stay. Given the excellent food and service everywhere else in the resort I will assume there was some temporary glitch in the morning routine

Most stunning property with intimate feel and kindest people working there from check in to restaurant and amazing valet, drivers and cleaning crew! Couldn’t ask for a better place in Bahamas! Driving was easy for the first time driving on the other side of the road. Super easy! It was helpful to have my own car on the island as hotel is about 10 minutes away from the airport. Absolutely loved the food at this magnificent property! Way better then anywhere else on the island!

The air didn’t get cool in the beautiful room.

A beautiful boutique hotel with large room and gorgeous bathroom. The pool area was very comfortable and the beach was also very pretty and secluded. Loved the fitness classes but be sure to book into them!

Not much. Taxis are very expensive but we hired a car which made the stay much more flexible. It’s in the nicer quieter part of the island but there isn’t a huge amount to do outside of the property. Prices are high everywhere but I suppose that is to be expected in The Bahamas. Gets very busy at the weekend with the members and their young children.

The hotel facilities are pristine, the rooms are large and well appointed, and the staff is exceptional. The hotel has three restaurants onsite, a movie theater, a private beach with country club level comforts, spa, 24-hour gym, a great bar (try Little Miss Rocksteady) and only 30 rooms in the whole place. The hotel is on the western side of Nassau Island which is away from the more touristy part of the island which was great for those interested in rest and relaxation. The private beach was the highlight of the trip.

The restaurants each had some exceptional dishes and some that were less than exceptional. When you made a good selection, you'll be very happy. Here's a few of the better dishes to try: Shima - salmon ponzu and twice-cooked beef short rib; Yellowbell - bacon cheeseburger; Morongo - tonnarelli neri al granchio and fettuccine al ragu; Island Pizza - Salsiccia. The only drawback to the location was the long rides to the casinos, fish fry, and night clubs in the touristy sections, but the serenity of "home" made it worthwhile.

Very nice property.

Staff not always super friendly.

Our stay at The Island House was dreamy! After a busy few days elsewhere on the island, we were ready to relax and we absolutely did. The team were so attentive from the moment we arrived, the food and drinks were delicious and tasted incredibly fresh. There were many touches that were really special, the fruit in the room, the beautiful Bamford spa products and the unbelievably peaceful gardens. The atmosphere all around The Island House was wonderfully relaxed. Thank you for a perfect stay!

Comfy bed! Beautiful room and patio Lovely big swimming pool Liked the beach option a lot Great restaurants

Water fountains to refill water bottles around the property would have been great Sun loungers were mostly in the shade, would have liked some at the end to catch the sun all day Sun cream at the pool would have been a nice addition Service at Shima was scatty (although food was delicious)

Fastidiously clean, either new or exceptionally well maintained furniture/fittings/spaces - genuinely looks great, lovely place to spend time.

Please just remember Lyford Cay is a little bit away from downtown - this is both an incredible strength (away from most tourist hustle/bustle), but if you’re keen to do that stuff - factor in a little commute.

I loved EVERYTHING! 1. The staff - Ashley, Anya, Kent, Raschad, Stephanie, Spencer, Alessandro, Kevin, Lewis - they make you feel like family! My friend forgot her book and Kent went back to the hotel, found it and brought it to us. When we sat down at breakfast on the 2nd day, Anya knew exactly how we wanted our coffee. Ashley helped change dinner reservations to accomodate our timing and figure out rides. Raschad greets you with the biggest smile and makes sure you have what you need. First class service! I actually miss them. 2. The grounds - Perfectly manicured. Beautiful and green. The pool - gorgeous. The rooms - spacious, crisp and clean. The bathrooms - huge. The gym - well stocked with updated machines. 3. The food - DELICIOUS. The Italian restaurant on the grounds (Alessandro is the best som with the best wine recs). The prawn pasta, the fish dishes, the burrata, the tuna carpaccio - incredible. Plus, there's a homemade ice cream spot right next door (Lewis lets you test them all) and it's SO GOOD 4. The beach access - The hotel isn't on the beach but you're 3-5 minutes from Old Fort Bay Beach Club. What a beautiful place! Great staff - great food and the most incredible grounds. Such a lovely beach! 5. The location - Incredible. 15 min (max) from the airport - door to door. 45 minutes from the Atlantis, so not the same group of people. Bonus: If you're looking to charter a boat for a day - Ace Charters (instagram: acecharters_242)

NOTHING! 10/10. One thing to note: it's about 45 minutes to the Four Seasons, Bahamar, and Atlantis if you're headed there. We weren't interested, but it was surprising to us.

The intimate atmosphere at this boutique resort was exceptional with fabulous, smiling staff across the board.

The two restaurants on property are exceptional, but the poolside/hotel food was lacking as was some mild entertainment to gather guests. The atmosphere is very chic and yet the only movie playing in the boutique theatre was The little mermaid. The food was really good but lacked the extra effort to make it terrific and didn’t live up to the superb cocktails, decor and sophisticated vibe. Easy fix as the rest was truly wonderful.