Grand Isle Villas

I strongly recommend not staying at this resort because the service is so bad. Bartenders Derek and Travis should not be customer facing. They are so mean to me and other customers. They also ignore customers and avoid providing service. Their attitude is terrible. Will NEVER return. Too many other resort options to go to a place this bad.

Visited Grand Isle Resort & Residences during a stay in Exuma, and it was one of the most well-rounded experiences on the island. The property is located in Emerald Bay, about a short drive from the airport, and the arrival already sets the tone—warm, efficient, and very personalized. Staff welcomed us by name and offered a welcome drink, which is always a good sign of attention to detail. The villas are spacious and fully equipped (kitchen, living areas, large bedrooms), making it feel more like a private residence than a hotel. Ideal for longer stays or families. Everything was very well maintained, and the views are excellent. Beach at Emerald Bay is one of the highlights—wide, quiet, and with that signature Exuma turquoise water. The resort also has both a family pool and an adults-only pool, which works well. Dining options are solid: one more refined restaurant and another more casual, both with good quality and service. The spa is worth trying if you’re staying a few days. A big plus is the golf cart provided—it makes it easy to move around the property and nearby areas. Concierge service is efficient and can organize boat or catamaran excursions. Highly recommend doing one—sandbanks and nearby cays are a must in Exuma. Small detail but memorable: excellent cucumber gin & tonic at the bar. Overall, what stands out is the sense of space, privacy, and flexibility. You can fully disconnect and move at your own pace. Would definitely recommend for travelers looking for a more relaxed, residential-style luxury experience in Exuma.

Beautiful place to stay. It's far from town, fyi. Cheapest, and best selection of groceries are in town. The condos are amazing. Daily service if you want it. They were good about just leaving us coffee, tea, and towels if we didn't need service. They were very nice. The unit has a very small washer and dryer, sub zero fridge, and dishwasher. We had 2 bed rooms with bathroom in each, plus 1 up in the living area. 2 beautiful pools. You have choice to rent a golf cart during your stay. Great beach out there in Emerald Bay, with kayaks and snorkel stuff available. They do have a few food/ drink options on site (but we recommend you go 5 minutes north to cocoplum bistro). We would recommend this place.

Absolutely Outstanding Stay at Grand Isle Resort! Grand Isle Resort is truly accommodating, beautiful, and staffed with amazing people! We originally stopped by just to have lunch at Palapa, but the moment we entered the property, we knew we had to leave our VRBO to fully enjoy everything the resort offers. I went straight to the reception desk, and to our surprise, they had a room available that fit exactly what we needed. They even arranged for early check-in and had our room ready by 1 PM. A golf cart was available to us for a daily rental fee, which was a huge plus for getting around the property. Our room was simply beautiful—immaculate, comfortable, and stocked with every amenity you could think of. The resort features two large pools: one for families with children and another reserved for adults, both stunning and relaxing. We continued to enjoy breakfast and lunch at Palapa throughout our stay, and on our last night, we had dinner at 23 North—absolutely delicious. From start to finish, our experience exceeded expectations. I would definitely recommend Grand Isle Resort to anyone looking for a relaxing and luxurious getaway!