Hilltop cultural hangout
A hilltop retreat where local art, art-house cinema nights, and lush estate grounds replace mega-resort bustle on western New Providence.
“Scattered with pieces by Herman Miller, Formstella and Knoll, its pale palette is punched up by Holowesko’s striking selection of modern Bahamian art.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 25-meter lap pool, squash and padel courts, reformer Pilates, and a Bamford Spa with Finnish sauna.
Notable
Airy coral stone, pecky-cypress woodwork, custom Portuguese tiling, and mid-century furnishings showcasing original contemporary Bahamian art.
Notable
A 48-seat art-house cinema hosting annual film festivals, alongside open-air cocktail bars and an on-site contemporary gallery.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
The vibe here is understated luxury, with a bit of extra seclusion… though it’s got private access to a beautiful one nearby.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Perched near Lyford Cay on western New Providence, the hotel offers quick shuttle rides to secluded sands at Old Fort Bay.
The rooms
Rooms open onto wide private terraces with daybeds, paired with deep soaking tubs, rain showers, and hand-painted Portuguese wall tiles.
The lap pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25-meter outdoor lap pool sits between guest cottages and tropical gardens, lined with white loungers and parasols.
The spa and movement studio
The Bamford Spa offers organic body therapies, and sunlit studios host daily yoga, barre, and reformer Pilates.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Shima serves Southeast Asian dishes on the rooftop, and Mogano offers Italian dining alongside craft cocktails at Yellowbell.
How it began
The Bahamian Holowesko family built the estate in 2015, designing a creative gathering place for locals and travelers alike.
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How we rate hotels.
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.