Kamalame Cay

It might boast a marina, a helipad and the only overwater spa in The Bahamas, but the really luxurious thing about Kamalame Cay is its stylish simplicity, with no Wi-Fi access in the dining and common areas and no phones or TVs in the rooms. This serene resort was built in 1994 by Brian and Jennifer Hew who, while they were at it, transformed the 96-acre cay into an island paradise, introducing thousands of coconut palms and an abundance of flowering shrubs. Jennifer designed the resort’s beach houses and Brian oversaw the building crews, while Grandma Nellie made the original curtains and Uncle Peter put up the towel racks. Today, daughter Kimberley and son David and his partner Michael have all joined the family business. The cay’s location close to one of the longest barrier reefs in the world means you’ll never be short of something to do, from swimming and bone fishing to snorkelling and diving. Alternatively, do nothing more taxing than strolling along the three miles of deserted beach or tucking into a dish of local stone crab.

ACCOMMODATION

Kamalame Cay offer 27 custom-built Bahamian-style Cottages, Villas and Bungalows, surrounded by coconut palms, hibiscus and bougainvillea. Sleeping from two to eight, each has a sea view while inside the décor is beach rustic meets colonial chic. The Villas are particularly spacious, with wide covered verandas and large gardens rolling down to the shore. Perfectly capturing the spirit of Kamalame Cay is a two-bedroom Villa called Rose Apple, with vaulted ceilings and east and west-facing elevated decks that offer panoramic views and spectacular sunsets.

FOR FAMILIES

Kamalame Cay is an exceptional resort for families of all ages. While there is no dedicated kids’ club, there are plenty of kid-friendly activities, from hermit crab races to nature walks and scavenger hunts. The fun begins at the arrival dock where kids might be lucky enough to spot a manatee. It continues when they discover the freshly made cookies waiting in their room. Children old enough to snorkel will enjoy the kaleidoscope of exotic fish; younger children can keep an eye out for whales and dolphins, not to mention the flamingos, hummingbirds and rare Bahamian parrots that thrive on neighbouring Andros Island. Babysitting is available on request.

FOR WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS

Kamalame’s expert staff will help you plan every detail of your special day, with a ceremony on the beach or perhaps on the pretty wooden pier over the turquoise water. When you want to be alone the resort’s three miles of private beach will ensure that you are. Alternatively, you can order up a picnic and play Robinson Crusoe for the day on a nearby deserted island. Spend lazy afternoons in a hammock, enjoy a massage in the overwater spa, or hide away in your beach house surrounded by hibiscus, frangipani and ginger-lily. In the evening, share an intimate dinner for two on the beach or have your bath butler draw a candlelight bath infused with essential oils and petals.

RESORT FACILITIES

Lounge & boutique
Tennis courts
Pool
Spa
Motorised & non-motorised watersports
Marina
PADI dive centre

OUT & ABOUT

Explore magical dive sites, including the King Kong Blue Hole
Castaway picnics on your own private island
Snokelling trip to Staniard Rock
Visit the Androsia Batik Factory
Swim in the inland blue hole

WINE & DINE

Seasonal, environmentally aware, local menu
Breakfast comes in a picnic basket delivered to your room
Asian-Bahamian gourmet cuisine in Great House restaurant
Candle-lit evening BBQs in the thatch-roofed Tiki Bar
Weekly cocktail party

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FEATURES

Beach/Sea Access
Private Pool
WiFi

Spa Facilities
Tennis Court
Water Sports

Tender/RIB
Diving
Snorkelling

Fishing Equipment
Gym

LOCATION

Approximate location.

NEARBY

Tennis Court

On-site tennis courts
Spa

Overwater Spa to relax and rejuvenate
Beach

On the doorstep