I’ll be sharing everything you need to know about the best 5 star hotel in the Bahamas: SLS Baha Mar. This is likely going to be biased, considering this is the only luxury hotel I have stayed at in Nassau.
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I went to the Bahamas for the first time with my boyfriend this summer for my birthday. I cannot wait to go back! The weather was perfect, the people were fun, and it was the ideal combination of fun and relaxation for us.
We stayed at the SLS Hotel in Baha Mar – comprised of the SLS, Rosewood, and Grand Hyatt hotels. The Rosewood is also a stunning 5 star hotel in the Bahamas.
While staying at any of these three propertiies, you’ll get access to all 3 hotels, pools, casino, restaurants, and my personal favorite: the Baha Bay Water Park.
I wish I had photos of the waterpark, but we kept our phones in the room each time we went. It was SO much fun. I think we were the only people our age (without children) haha!
There is a lazy river, splash zones, wave pool, and water slides. It was a blast, I can’t remember the last time I did something so fun that made me feel like a kid again. I would go back literally just for the waterpark.
Each of the pools has its own vibe. I definitely recommend checking them all out! The pool at the Grand Hyatt has a swim-up bar, which was a lot of fun.
Fitness Amenities
As I’d expect at any 5 star hotel in the Bahamas, there was a beautiful, state of the art fitness center located in the center of the resort complex. They had a few group classes you could take, one being Yoga with Flamingoes!
I really wanted to try that out, but realized it was a class as it was already happening. So definitely make sure to check the schedule beforehand so you can plan out any classes you might want to go to!
There is this really nice outdoor grass area where you can do your workout, or come out to stretch. It got pretty hot by 9 AM, so I would try to sit in the shade you can see a bit here and stretch after my workout.
It was so nice to wake up every morning in paradise, go to the gym, then go to brunch. My boyfriend and I literally met at a gym so this was very fitting for us haha.
The Beach
Now, I understand the gym on vacation might not be for everyone, and that totally makes sense – you are there to enjoy the views, not metal equipment! In that case, may I suggest lounging by the beach?
This is right in front of the hotel, reserved for guests only. Are you KIDDING me. The water was so blue, and the sand was so white.
If I haven’t yet convinced you this is the best 5 star hotel in the Bahamas, I feel like this will do the trick. It was so so beautiful! They also put rafts out in the water that you can float on in the middle of the ocean.
Dining Options
There are nearly 30 different restaurants throughout the properties that you are able to dine at. I highly recommend making your reservations well in advance of your trip.
We went to the Sugar Factory, Cleo, Katsuya, Drift, and the Swimming Pig. You can check out all of the options here.
The Rooms
The room itself was incredible – the bathroom lighting was perfect for a mirror selfie hehe. And check out this view from our balcony! It was such a stunning view to wake up to each morning.
And also made for a great backdrop for our photos! We went the last week of July and lucked out with the weather. It was sunny 90% of the time, with a couple tropical sprinkles throughout the week.
After going back through all of my photos, I want to go back as soon as possible. I cannot believe how lucky I am to have had this experience with my boyfriend.
These photos don’t even do it justice! Definitely add the SLS Baha Mar resort, the best 5 star hotel in the Bahamas, to your bucket list, if you haven’t already.😍
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