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Small Hope Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Property grounds
View from property
Kayaking

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • On private beach
    On private beach

Explore the area

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Fresh Creek, Queens Highway, Andros Town, Andros Island
  • Lucayan Archipelago
    1 min walk
  • Androsia Batik Works Factory
    5 min drive
  • Fresh Creek Harbour
    6 min drive
  • Andros Town (ASD)
    10 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Parking included
Free WiFi
The price is AU$316
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Andros Town

Located in Andros Town, Small Hope Bay Lodge is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Lucayan Archipelago and 5 minutes from Androsia Batik Works Factory. .This beach hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Fresh Creek Harbour and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Fresh Creek.

What's nearby

  • Androsia Batik Works Factory - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fresh Creek Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Andros Barrier Reef - 14 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Blue Holes - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Somerset Beach - 17 min drive - 12.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Gary's Beach House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thousand Fathoms Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brigadiers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tongue Of The Ocean (TOTO) Lounge - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Small Hope Bay Lodge

Family fun at the shore
Small Hope Bay Lodge offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy international cuisine at Small Hope Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities.
Guests are offered a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast.
Small Hope Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Small Hope Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Beach towels
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Air conditioning fee: USD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hope Bay Lodge
Small Bay Hope Lodge
Small Hope Bay All Inclusive Andros Town
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Small Hope Bay Lodge All Inclusive
Small Hope Bay Lodge All Inclusive Andros Town
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Small Hope Bay All Inclusive
Small Hope Inclusive ros Town
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Small Hope Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely pleasant and being at the resort felt like being a part of a family. Also, they gave free beginners scuba diving lessons which was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with an outstanding staff that will take care of anything you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
We loved the small friendly feel of Small Hope. The dive operation and variation of sites was excellent and some of the best we have experienced. Staff was all helpful and friendly and the food was delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small Hope Bay was amazing! It's like a step back in time to a simpler place. The whole staff was super helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small Hope Bay Lodge is unique and wonderful. It is filled with a spirit of welcome and joyous comraderie. After a few days, newly made friends and staff become family. The diving is good with a great and very personal dive staff, who also double as Small Hope "ambassadors" who draw new guests into the circle of friendship and activities. A family business, the current owner in the family line - Jeff Birch - is everpresent, mixing it up with guests. Food is thankfully not gourmet, but fresh, delicious, and proudly offered by staff buffet style outside on the terrace. Cabins are not fancy, but clean and comfortable and set in a grove of palms and shrubs just off, and with views of the bay. Local staff is friendly, helpful, personal. Small Hope Bay is alive, friendly, fun, and an escape from the pretentious and into the genuine.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small Hope Bay Lodge is a gem of a resort. It is a family owned business that has been around for some 50 years. I've been there twice, with for the first visit some 5 year ago. Nothing had changed, which is great. My buddy has been there three times, the first over 30 years ago; and he tells me that the place hasn't changed in that span of time. There is a lot of family tradition here, and it really makes SHB special. Fully loaded, the resort can handle some 30 people (give or take). The food is good, but not excellent. It is hearty fare, from a local chef, prepared well and very tasty. Nothing fancy but always very good. They have a tradition of serving conch fritte's as an ourderve during "cocktail" hour before dinner. They are a great, and the conch are grown right there at the resort. Meals are taken communally with lots of social mixing. This is one of the many pleasures of this resort; the staff are incredibly friendly, and with so few guests, you can't help but meet interesting people. The resort specializes in scuba and bone fishing; and if you're not into either of those two sports, there isn't a great deal else to do. Andros Island is sparely populated, and does not boast much of a night life. Again, that's fine with me. I'm a diver, and the diving is excellent. When I'm not underwater, I'm happy to be lying quietly in a hammock with a book; or at the bar socializing w/ my fellow travelers, or shooting the breeze w/ the staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lev, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is all about friendly and attentive service. Very well run. Not luxurious, but very comfortable. Very good food. I really liked the communal atmosphere. Excellent, professional, safe diving operation. Wonderful place to dive, relax on the beach, and to be in company of very nice people. And, given what they give you, quite affordable too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Grand Haven, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not fancy, but just right
Most of the other guests we met at Small Hope Bay Lodge were repeat guests, and that says a lot about the place. It's laid-back, friendly, comfortable and just steps from the beach. The staff goes out of their way to serve. The food was wonderful. The diving and fishing were very good, even with weather that wasn't perfect during our stay. If you're looking for shopping, nightlife and spa treatment, go elsewhere. But if you're looking to get away from it all and enjoy the some of the best fishing and diving in the Bahamas, this is definitely the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

amber, chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing on the beach
Great staff great food mellow.. amazing diving amazing beach front location. Guests very interesting
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dianne, Prescott, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and help!
We went to a get away... Husband is a fishing fanatic and I love to scuba and snorkel. Andros is so lovely. Beautiful beaches and reefs. Also the 'blue holes" are a cannot miss! It was a terrific get away. I didn't get to do much diving, but had a great time with the lovely staff and guests doing other things. The food is also amazing there. Lots of seafood, steaks and lovely side dishes. It is an all inclusive place for food, drink and lodging. Fishing and diving are extra, but there is none better! We highly recommend Small Hope Bay Lodge. Lots of other things to explore on this island, so we MUST GO BACK soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise!
We absolutely loved our stay at Small Hope Bay! The staff are wonderful and make you feel like part of their warm family. We arrived with hopes of ultimate relaxing in their perfectly located hammocks and left having had that plus learning how to scuba dive and enjoying some awesome snorkeling and sea kayaking and exploring the mangrove! The place feels like a camp for adults who enjoy the outdoors, and we loved it. The food was wonderful, and the renovated rooms are great. If you, like us, were looking for a Bahamas getaway that didn't involve giant hotels and conventional food or "luxuries", but rather a peaceful, beautiful, and warm environment where all your needs are taken care of without feeling like just a number -- then this spot is for you! Can't say enough good things about this place and the people who make it so special!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

jay, north carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great...very relaxing...highly recommend
this was our second time there and it was a good as the first.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Supreme Diving Experience
Hotel Staff are incredible. they will do anything to make your stay more pleasing. Scenery is incredible. Room furnishings are basic not luxurious. 1 day there was a problem with electricity and jacuzzi didn't work. there is no pool.

10/10 Excellent

Pwili, Watkinsville, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Like Summer Camp for Diving Families!
Our family has visited three times! Go here for diving, snorkeling, bonefishing, bicycling, exploring, and lounging. The isolated, beachfront grounds have been described as looking like a rustic summer camp, and that's exactly how it feels. Totally laid back and friendly. It's truly a family atmosphere; friendly staff mingle freely with the guests, and the chef takes requests for the family-style meals. Nothing slick or commercial about it. Go here for a true off-the-beaten-track, out-island, sand-between-your-toes beachside experience.

10/10 Excellent

darrenandshannon, Evansville, IN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Seclusion at it's Finest!!
This is the place to go if you want to unplug and feel as if your the only person on the planet! We loved that the wi-fi was shut every night at dinnertime to encourage a sense of community. Was nice to talk to people from all over the world! The staff if fantastic! From the dive masters to the lovely ladies who took my plates after every wonderful meal! I learned how to SCUBA dive while there and could not have chosen a better place to learn. There are so many things to do that we are going to plan a return trip as soon as we can!!

10/10 Excellent

golocal, Baffin Region, NU, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Small, fun, friendly bliss. Top-notch in all the best ways.
No neighboring casinos, no high-capacity resort rules. The welcome of Small Hope Bay Lodge is like going to the family cottage (but with a full staff!). We were given a cold tropical drink at the beachfront patio-bar and a full tour of the grounds upon arrival, before being left to flop onto the cool comfortable mattress or the shady hammock in front of our private beachfront cottage (that's all there is at SHBL - no sardine apartments, no "garden view" or "island view" suites, and no TVs (yay!)). We put our wallets in the safe and didn't touch them until we left 12 days later. I've always associated "all inclusive" with crowded, loud, gaudy, and over-the top. Not so for SHBL. It's just the best parts of all inclusive, plus awesome diving packages (and fishing) and the coolest, friendliest staff and guests. At first, it's hard to recognize all the activities besides diving, but the staff is full of unique options for no-cost day trips (kayaking, sailing, bike rides, good snorkel spots, etc) and will go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need for your mini-adventure. You're not sharing the free equipment with 2000 other guests here - only 20 cottages at SHBL. Even with these activities, we spent two full days enjoying the fine art of doing nothing. Don't miss Captain Bill's Blue hole; take time out for the tour at Androsia. A couple more ways you can have accessible super-luxury: ask for breakfast in bed, spend a 1/2 day snorkelling, swimming, tanning nude, or whatever... on your own private island with a cooler full of fruits, snacks, and refreshments - you'll get dropped off by the dive charter & picked up a few hours later. Professional massage in cabin or on quiet beachfront is on par with luxury international standards at a very good price. Check out the "stories" section for more details of SHBL awesomeness. Bring your own toiletries (shampoo etc) - you probably prefer your own anyway.

10/10 Excellent

Art, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great week
It was a very relaxing week. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. The fly fishing was very good when the weather cooperated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small Hope Bay Lodge = Paradise on Earth
We had a fabulous time at this low-key beach and diving resort on the Bahamian island of Andros. We were looking for a place that was quiet, unpretentious and laid-back, close to nature, and free from the plague of high-maintenance tourists. We found what we were looking for, and more: simple carrbean-style bungalows with the sound of lapping waves coming in through the window, beautiful views, good food, and good company, and beautiful reef diving. We have had the good fortune to be able to travel around the world and see other places of this style and caliber, and they are indeed very rare gems indeed. A one-of-a-kind experience!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fabulous!
I loved my stay at Small Hope, as always. The staff, dives, and overall vibe of the place are something found no where else on earth! The people are so great and you make life-long friends. Any questions or requests were always followed up on by everyone. My family and I enjoy the lack of tourist attractions and the peacefulness of being out-of-touch. I've had some of the most wonderful moments of my life while diving at Small Hope, and some of the funniest while joking around with the friends I've met there. You really become a member of the family at Small Hope! We've been coming here for about a decade and don't plan stopping anytime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
The fishing was spectacular for bonefish as well as offshore for dolphin and wahoo. And the lodge really exceeded my expectations. The rooms are okay, but I was only in mine to sleep. The rest of the lodge is impressive, especially the outside bar and dining area. But what really made the trip so incredible was the staff. They went out of their way to make my traveling companion comfortable -- it was her first trip outside the US, and she was a bit nervous. Dennis and Ashley took her out snorkeling, and she loved it (I was off fishing everyday). By the end of the trip she did not want to leave! The fishing guide was very knowledgeable and fun. I will definitely be going back soon as it was a wonderful experience. And the food is really good as well.