Where to stay in the Exumas: George Town, Great Exuma and Staniel Cay
Where to stay in the Exumas by base: George Town and Great Exuma resorts, or Staniel Cay Yacht Club, with sample nightly rates and a note on what is closed.
Lodging in the Exumas centers on two bases. George Town on Great Exuma has Peace & Plenty, with 35 hotel rooms and five Island Cottages on Stocking Island1. Staniel Cay has Staniel Cay Yacht Club, a vacation rental and marina2. For the night of 19 October 2026, its Blue bungalow showed $907.48 with the package plan, taxes included3.
- At a glance
- Peace & Plenty
- 35 hotel rooms, 5 cottages on Stocking Island1
- Staniel Cay Yacht Club
- Vacation rentals and marina2
- Blue bungalow, package, 19 Oct 2026
- $907.48 per night, taxes included3
- Coral Villa, 19 Oct 2026
- $2,177.40 per night, sleeps 63
- Sandals Emerald Bay
- Closed to guests 15 Aug 20244
On this page

The Exumas have two lodging bases: George Town and the rest of Great Exuma, and Staniel Cay. This page groups each property by base and gives sample nightly rates for Staniel Cay Yacht Club.
Great Exuma and George Town
For the town itself, see the Great Exuma and George Town guide, and for the anchorage see George Town and Elizabeth Harbour.
| Place | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Peace & Plenty Resort | Hotel and cottages | The Hotel in George Town with 35 rooms, and Island Cottages on Stocking Island with five cottages and private decks1 |
| Exuma Beach Resort | Resort | In George Town, Great Exuma, on Elizabeth Harbour5 |
| Grand Isle Resort & Residences | Villa resort | Rokers Point, George Town7 |
| February Point | Marina community | A private destination marina community on Great Exuma8 |
Peace & Plenty and Stocking Island
Peace & Plenty has three offerings: the Hotel in George Town with 35 rooms, the Island Cottages on Stocking Island with five cottages and private decks, and a Beach Club1. The cottages put you on Stocking Island, which has its own page: Stocking Island.
Exuma Beach Resort and Grand Isle
Exuma Beach Resort sits in George Town on Elizabeth Harbour5. Grand Isle Resort & Residences describes itself as a villa resort, at Rokers Point in George Town7. Both are on Great Exuma, so the Great Exuma and George Town guide applies to either one.
February Point
February Point is a private destination marina community on Great Exuma8.
Elsewhere in Exuma
Augusta Bay Bahamas is a beachfront property on Queen’s Highway in Exuma, with a pool, a restaurant and direct beach access9.
Staniel Cay
Staniel Cay is the second base, and the Staniel Cay guide covers the island itself. The one lodging operator in this guide on the island is Staniel Cay Yacht Club, which runs vacation rentals and a marina2. Its Waterfront Suites page lists suites on the waterfront6.
Sample rates at Staniel Cay Yacht Club
These are the rates its booking engine showed on 18 October 2026 for one night, Monday 19 October, with 2 adults3. Rates move by date and season, so run your own dates before you plan around a figure.
| Unit | Rate type | Per night | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue bungalow | Package plan | $907.48 | 3 |
| Coral Villa, sleeps 6 in 3 king beds, accommodation and skiff | Package plan and lodging only | $2,177.40 | 3 |
The Blue bungalow rate includes all taxes3. The search returned 14 results for that night, and the table shows three of them3.
If you arrive by air, flying to Staniel Cay lays out the route.
Before you book
Confirm rates, room types and availability with each property directly. Sandals Emerald Bay closed to guests on 15 August 2024 for a transformation that brings the Beaches Resorts brand to The Bahamas4, so leave it off your shortlist.
The two bases side by side
| Base | Places in this guide | Types |
|---|---|---|
| George Town and Great Exuma | Peace & Plenty, Exuma Beach Resort, Grand Isle, February Point | Hotel rooms, cottages, villas and a marina community1,5,7,8 |
| Elsewhere in Exuma | Augusta Bay (Queen’s Highway) | Beachfront property with a pool and restaurant9 |
| Staniel Cay | Staniel Cay Yacht Club | Vacation rentals, waterfront suites and a marina2,6 |
Choosing a base
George Town and Great Exuma offer the hotel, villa and resort options listed above. Staniel Cay offers the yacht club and its marina. Choose by where your days will go: the Great Exuma and George Town guide and the Staniel Cay guide show what each base puts within reach.
- Traveling by air to the south: flights to Great Exuma.
- Moving between the two bases: George Town to Staniel Cay.
- Budgeting the whole trip: Exumas trip cost.
- Timing the trip: best time to visit the Exumas.
Return to the Exumas trip planner for the full list of planning pages.
Read next
Best time to visit the Exumas: weather, hurricane season and events
When to go to the Exumas: the November to April dry season, the June to November hurricane season, Nassau rain and temperature by month, and April's regatta.
planHow much does a trip to the Exumas cost? Day trips, charters, park fees and permits
What an Exumas trip costs by boat: Nassau day trips, a week on a charter, Exuma Park mooring and camping fees, cruising permits, water and ice.
placesStocking Island, Exuma: beaches, snorkeling and getting there from George Town
Stocking Island sits 1 mile across the harbor from George Town, Exuma: how to get there, Chat 'n' Chill hours, snorkeling, the Beacon and where to stay.
Questions people ask
What part of Exuma is best to stay?
It depends on the trip. George Town on Great Exuma has resorts including Peace & Plenty and Exuma Beach Resort on Elizabeth Harbour1,5. Staniel Cay is the other base, with a yacht club that runs vacation rentals and a marina2.
Where can you stay on Staniel Cay?
Staniel Cay Yacht Club offers vacation rentals and a marina on Staniel Cay, and its Waterfront Suites page lists waterfront suites2,6. Read the Staniel Cay place guide for what is on the island.
How much does Staniel Cay Yacht Club cost per night?
For one night on 19 October 2026 with 2 adults, its Blue bungalow showed $907.48 on the package plan, taxes included, and the Coral Villa, which sleeps 6, showed $2,177.403. Rates move by date, so search your own dates.
Is Sandals Emerald Bay open?
Sandals Emerald Bay closed to guests on 15 August 2024 for a transformation that brings the Beaches Resorts brand to The Bahamas4.
Sources (9)
- Peace & Plenty ResortTOURISM
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism · bahamas.com · checked 2026-10-18 - Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Vacation Rentals and MarinaOPERATOR
Staniel Cay Yacht Club · stanielcay.com · checked 2026-10-18 - Staniel Cay Yacht Club lodging search (ResNexus booking engine, 1 night, 2 adults, Mon 19 Oct to Tue 20 Oct 2026)OPERATOR
Staniel Cay Yacht Club (booking engine) · resnexus.com · checked 2026-10-18 - Sandals Emerald BayOPERATOR
Sandals Resorts · sandals.com · checked 2026-10-18 - Exuma Beach ResortOPERATOR
Exuma Beach Resort · exumabeachresort.com · checked 2026-10-18 - Waterfront Suites, Staniel Cay Yacht ClubOPERATOR
Staniel Cay Yacht Club · stanielcay.com · checked 2026-10-18 - Grand Isle Resort and ResidencesOPERATOR
Grand Isle Resort and Residences · grandisleresort.com · checked 2026-10-18 - February Point ResortTOURISM
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism · bahamas.com · checked 2026-10-18 - Augusta Bay BahamasTOURISM
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism · bahamas.com · checked 2026-10-18
Photo credits (1)
- Jay Tyler / Google Maps · Google Maps user photo · source
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