Harbour Island, BahamasDunmore Town
Coral Sands Inn & Cottages, Harbour Island
Tropical maximalist outpost
Dunmore Town Harbour Island, Bahamas
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
Tropical maximalist outpost
Perched on a bluff over Harbour Island's pink sands, the inn pairs pastel hues with loungers and parasols right at the water.
“The whole place glows as if lit from within…attached them to lamps, mirrors and walls.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Tropical maximalism with thousands of handcrafted seashells, wildflower-canopied four-poster beds, and vibrant pink and turquoise accents.
Remarkable
Attentive beachside service, evening turndown, custom Matouk linens, and Ortigia Sicilia bath amenities in every cottage.
Notable
Open-air beach bar and Pink Mermaid lounge drawing guests and island visitors for daytime spritzes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in AFAR.
Inside, the rooms are as bright and cheerful as you’d expect in this part of the world, dressed in the hotel’s signature shade of pinky coral...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Golf carts replace cars along the narrow streets of Dunmore Town, where historic pastel cottages sit minutes from the three-mile shoreline.
The rooms
Standalone sea cottages feature private paths to the beach, four-poster beds draped in floral prints, and bathrooms tiled in vivid turquoise.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated freshwater infinity pool looks out across the ocean, ringed by pink fringe parasols and cushioned loungers.
The spa & gym
Restaurant
The Pink Mermaid
Checkered tile floors and coral murals set the scene for Bahamian-influenced Italian cooking and fresh seasonal catches.
Coral Sands Inn & Cottages’ recent renovations fully embrace tropical maximalism, with seashell details and shades of pink and sherbet.
The Beach Bar at Coral Sands
Perched above the shoreline under a thatched roof, this open-air cabana serves fresh seafood and tropical drinks.
At the table
Intricate shell chandeliers hang above the curved cocktail bar, where guests gather for evening nightcaps under painted ceilings.
How it began
Second World War fighter pilot and Hollywood actor Brett King founded the inn with his wife Sharon in 1968.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.