Galliot Cay, Long Island, Bahamas | (618) 248-8274
Four miles of incredible, calm, pristine beach
Resort has both cheaper bungalows and high-end villas
Villas are spacious with full kitchens, washer/dryers, and furnished outdoor space
Bungalows have a private veranda and gorgeous ocean views
On-site restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Plenty of activities including fishing, diving, snorkeling trips, and nature cruises
Free Wi-Fi in the villas and in the beach house
Fitness center and coin-operated laundry
Free kayak and bike rentals
Movie room with DVDs, lending library, and board games
Bungalows are basic without TVs and Wi-Fi
No pool
Small fitness center with few machines
Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas is a 41-room property located on Long Island. A short flight from Nassau, the middle-upper-range resort is peaceful and scenic with a show-stopping beach -- it’s one of the most pristine, calm, and scenic stretches of sand in the Bahamas. Cape Santa Maria offers two tiers of accommodations: Bungalows are homey but basic and have private verandas; they're a great option for those on a budget. Villas are huge and have added luxuries: full kitchens, washer/dryers, and more upscale furnishings. Note that there is no pool, and the bungalows don’t have TVs or Wi-Fi. While bungalows are nothing fancy, the rates are a good value and give budget guests access to this stunning beach. However, for a similar price, the condos at nearby Gems at Paradise Point have full kitchens.