This review is about five months overdue, but we were just talking about it today and how much we can't wait to go back...
After booking a spur-of-the-moment trip to the Bahamas in two days my boyfriend and I were looking for a laid-back, hospitable, and unpretentious getaway. This place was it.
Granted, there is no gilded gateway or casino, but Marsha and crew are more real and fabulous than any resort can be through artificial means and faux art on the walls. Their welcome was warm, their food was steaming, and their down-to-earth nature was unbeatable. We have traveled all throughout the Caribbean, and have stayed in five-star hotels but this one was the most memorable and the most enjoyable. We felt a real sense of the generosity and graciousness that the Bahamas are known for at the Casuarinas and their floral surroundings set the scene for a truly relaxing vacation.
Perhaps the most memorable moment of our stay came late at night over a couple of Kaliks on the balcony of our second floor room. A warm tropical squall blew over the pool and ours was the perfect vantage point for a muffled but explosive light and rumble show.
The hotel is about a five minute bus ride from downtown Nassau, but all the stops and beaches in between, that are delightfully in walking distance, were more fun than the typical tourist shops and bars downtown. Definitely stop by the cricket fields and eat at Chris's restaurant there...the English breakfast was scrumptious.
Catch a soccer game after hours and find the energy levels on par with your average soccer match on television.
A perfect vacation and a perfect accommodation.

It's all about what you're looking for. Have experienced this hotel twice, in 2005 and in 2006. My family will stay there again next time. This is an older hotel offering basic accomodations with clean airconditioned rooms, comfortable beds, a pool, restaurant and access to a private beach. It is not a resort and doesn't claim to be. The atmosphere is laid back. The staff is very friendly but not underfoot, I call that perfect. The rates are economical and come with no extra taxes/charges. The pool is clean, the beach is accessed by crosswalk across the street, and what a great little beach with beautiful sand, waters and views. Love the Cable Beach location. Grocery stores are nearby, so is Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza, Subway submarines, Dairy Queen, Cafe, Italian Restaurant, Liquor store - all within walking distance. Catch the bus or call a cab to go downtown, for sightseeing, shopping, nightlife, etc., yet feel tucked away from the crowds when you get back. If you want a resort type stay with modern decor and lots of extras, go elsewhere. If you're just looking for a reasonably priced, well situated little spot to sleep comfortably, eat, and relax on the beach during your Nassau vacation, Nettie's has it. [""]

We stayed at this place for one night and checked out

Hell NO!

I am not a picky person but this is not even up to MOTEL standards

My finance and I thought we were in HELL

They charge $123us for the night... NOT WORTH IT

Ive been to Nassau 9 times and this is by far the worst place I ever stayed in

We checked out and went to the Dillets Guest House.

If you pan Casuarinas, you must not have stayed at other "Resorts" on Nassau- esp. North Island. Wife and I booked a Beachfront resort near Stewart Cove- What a scuzzy, mold dive. We left after heated words with management and travel agency.
Then we found Casurinas. OK, so the glass door jams were a little rusty; the place a little older. Casuarinas is like home- a little part of Heaven's hide-a-way on crowded Cable Beach. Great lush tropical landscaping. Very private beach area. Quiet, secluded areas for you and your sweetie!
I bet the folks who do not like this place probably don't eat dinner out of the backof some local person's van (ie. Tyrone, the "Fritter Man" at Queens Staircase) They need a bit more hand-holding.
Casuarinas is a great place, Great Value! I'm currently booking our next trip now to go back.