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Stella Maris Resort Club

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Stella Maris Resort Club,is off the beaten path. On a tranquil island, where nature abounds, where the ocean and beaches are at their best, with an unhurried pace of life and with islanders, much known for their old-fashioned hospitality and friendliness.We are an intimate out island style resort, offering a wide range of tropical accommodations, from panoramic ocean view rooms to appealing four bedroom water front villas. Food is great, as is casual evening fun. Many activities are free of charge. We can even fly you here from your international Bahamas airport hub. It's a place for anyone who seeks to get away from every-day's stress, who loves nature, who loves being at and in the water. From singles to couples, from families to small groups. And there is no better place for a romantic island wedding, barefoot or elegant, or for celebrating your anniversary!
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April S wrote a review Jan 2024
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Excellent location on Long Island. Beautiful grounds with friendly staff. The natural pool is a great site to see. Our dinner was excellent. Fresh food. Recommend the grouper and the bread rolls. Cute little gift shop. Lots of activities to chose from is you stay on site.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lisa M wrote a review Jan 2024
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If you're traveling to the Bahamas the Stella Maris Resort Club on Long Island should be your travel destination. The grounds were breath-taking, room was quiet with excellent views, food was delicious, but the best thing about this resort is the staff. Jill, DD, Joel, Jamie, Chanel, Kate, Noel, Anja, Amanda, and every single person there made our first visit there and certainly not our last, one of the best we've ever had. They even have an air service with the one and only Captain Joel to get you to and from Nassau airport safely and comfy. Thank you so much everyone! We highly recommend Stella Maris Resort Club,
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Holly wrote a review Aug 2023
Cincinnati, Ohio1 contribution1 helpful vote
We stayed in late July and it was not what we expected. I want to be clear that the staff was kind, responsive, and more than helpful with anything we asked. They provided good directions to local highlights and beaches. They found the perfect bikes to fit our family. When we couldn't quite find one to fit the tallest family member, we were fine with one of us walking over to Love Beach. About 20 minutes into our trek they came along the road with fresh cold water (it was 95+ degrees that day) and a bike they found that fit. It was a true act of service and we truly appreciated it. I am sure that back in the day, the resort was really lovely. However, the facilities are in poor shape right now. The AC unit for the house worked (it struggled against the intense heat) but it wasn't fitted into the building so there were enough open spaces for mosquitos to feast on us in the apartment at night. The patio was stained with rust from the leaky air conditioner and the landscaping was either completely dead or overgrown. It was a little closer to camping than I had hoped. The wood walkways on the way down to the beach are sorely in need of maintenance. The boards are warped and broken in places. There are nails sticking up. We cleared spider webs and avoided the overgrown brush on the way to the beach. The pools were cloudy and slight green. It was not the clear blue water in the pictures. Nothing looked like the pictures. The beachfront bar closed at 6 pm each night. The dining room, because there were only a handful of people in the resort, was generally closed unless you told them ahead of time you'd be there. We made a mistake the first night thinking we would eat at the bar near the beach. When we figured out that was closed, we went up to the resort dining room. It was empty and the staff was surprised to see us as we hadn't made a reservation. They very kindly scrounged up dinner for 3 of us, but the whole place was empty. That said, the nearby beaches were beautiful. Love Beach was stunning and very secluded. Gorgeous blue water and white sands. The beach in front of the resort is pretty as well, just a different terrain, a little more rocky at the edges. But, still white sands abound. I think if you're up for a basic place to stay you'll be fine here. But, if you take the word "resort" as one might, you will be left wondering what you misinterpreted in the online pictures and reviews. Our experience was quite different.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Mandy M wrote a review Jul 2023
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Our first time in the Bahamas and we wanted a place that was not crowded and noisy, and to be able to relax. Stella Maris is very quiet and relaxing for sure. It was not busy at all, I believe because the summer is off season? We stayed at Flamingo House, which was the perfect location as the pathway from the back of the house led to the natural pool cut into the rocks, and to the right was the Moonshine Bar and Grill on the beach, 30 seconds away. At night we lounged in the two lounge chairs overlooking the natural pool and saw so many stars in the clear sky. The beach is not "swimmable" as it has a lot of rocks but you can certainly splash around still and it is beautiful. The house itself is nice, though some quirky things such as the coffee pot, and the sliding door to the deck was very hard to open and close. The bathroom was really hot so we spent little time in there! The views were amazing from the back of the house! Just so beautiful. Highly recommend hiring a car in order to explore the island. Dean's Blue Hole is a must. Cape Santa Maria Beach is nice to visit also. Shout out to Jill at the resort. Always nice to talk to and so very helpful with questions and advice. We were there during the Independence Day holiday weekend and tried to buy a loaf of bread but the local store had already run out. Jill offered to bake us a loaf of bread, which she did! The food at the resort restaurant was mostly nice. My only suggestion would be to have more vegan food options (though I was happy to see oat milk as an option for tea/coffee) and the service could be a little faster. However that seems to be a Bahamas thing... no hurry! All in all a great resort and would love to return some day.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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FXDB615 wrote a review Nov 2022
Nashville, Tennessee11 contributions10 helpful votes
Came down with family and kids and this place is amazing. Stayed in Dolphin house which was perfect for the entire family!! Food was excellent, staff was excellent, and service was top notch! special shout out to Joel, Jill, Monica, and Rashad (hope I spelled that right) you all made this family vacation amazing and so did the rest of the staff. Side note..... i read some other reviews about the no see-ums, just use bug spray you will be fine!!!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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swpratt wrote a review Aug 2022
London, United Kingdom766 contributions316 helpful votes
We were disappointed to learn that our favourite bar haunt with pool table was not open for food anymore- covid and staffing? It used to make the best club sandwiches ever. However we tried the restaurant for dinner and it was great- great food and outstanding service. We don't stay in the hotel but if my wife comes again she wants to stay here rather than the more luxurious establishment to the north. Walking round the grounds and along the stunning atlantic frontage is memorable.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Gilly123W wrote a review Jan 2022
Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom15 contributions3 helpful votes
We stayed from 23rd Dec 2021 to 3rd Jan 2022. We had the most wonderful holiday there. We stayed in Se La Vie Cottage villa. It was perfect for our needs with a beautiful view of the Atlantic. The hotel were so helpful, so friendly, really lovely. Gill there sorted everything we needed from a hire car, amazing breakfasts, bone fishing, reef fishing, diving, snorkelling. The rooms were lovely and cleaned daily. The beach is very cool and also the Nature Pool is awesome. If you like relaxed living in and friendly people, while relaxing in paradise, then this is the place for you! We will be back soon!
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Luv2Travel_19438 wrote a review Jul 2021
Harleysville, Pennsylvania197 contributions175 helpful votes
After a COVID-abbreviated visit to Stella Maris last summer my husband and I decided to vacation there again this summer, this time staying at the Sea La Vie property. Sea La Vie is a 2 bedroom / 2.5 bath house with a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean. It's elevation affords wonderful breezes too, and we enjoyed perfect weather during our stay. The bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are in one wing of the house, and the living room/dining room/kitchen and powder room are on the other side. In-between is a patio and breezeway -- there's an outdoor dining table (seats 6, in the shade), and 2 lounge chairs that are perfect to use for sun bathing during the day and star gazing at night. With the constant breeze it was delightful to enjoy this outdoor space. Both bedrooms have full ocean views, as does the main living area. I've attached a photo of a sunrise, as seen from the master bedroom. What a lovely way to start the day! The kitchen has frankly seen better days, but it's spacious and fully functional. The kitchen is equipped with the basics for preparing meals, should you wish to do so. The house is an easy 2-minute walk to Stella Maris' main pool and beach bar & grill. I'd suggest renting a car if you stay (the house has a carport with shade). When exploring the island I'd recommend checking out Docky's (for fishing expeditions and boat tours during the day, and for the restaurant/bar when open in the evenings). Docky's also has a nice gift shop for souvenirs -- all within a 5-minute drive of the resort. For an amazing meal, take a drive to Chez Pierre (but call first for reservations). I believe I posted a restaurant review for Chez Pierre last summer on TripAdvisor... We returned 2 more times on this trip, and believe me Chez Pierre did not disappoint! It's about a 30 minute drive from Stella Maris, but well worth it. Cape Santa Maria, one of the prettiest beaches I've ever seen, is about a 15-20 minute drive from Sea La Vie; the Columbus Monument is not far from there and affords spectacular views of the coastline in that area. Dean's Blue Hole is about an hour drive away. It's a unique and scenic place to visit (scuba diving can sometimes be arranged in the blue hole, as well as around other areas of the island -- the diving overall is excellent). One day we drove pretty far south to the Clarence Town area, and had a very nice lunch at Lighthouse Point. They're located adjacent to a marina and offer indoor and outdoor dining. We had a lovely lunch outside overlooking the water. Stella Maris' Moonshine Bar & Grill is always a good option as well, with tasty food, friendly service, a full bar, and beautiful views. There used to be a more formal indoor restaurant at Stella Maris (which we loved), but it's still closed due to the pandemic. Hopefully they'll eventually be able to reopen that once tourism gets more back to normal. A quick note about driving on Long Island: The roads are rough, so a jeep/SUV is a good choice for rental car. The good news is that there's not much traffic, and there are NO traffic lights. Reminder to drive on the left! Long Island isn't for everyone -- you won't find much in the way of "night life" here or anything glitzy, but if you're looking for natural beauty, friendly people, and a chance to truly relax and unwind then I highly recommend it. Let's put it this way: while staying on Long Island this summer the "Stress Meter" on my husband and my smartwatches both registered a stress level of "2 out of 100" -- that pretty much says it all!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip: Sea La Vie offers good value with 2 bedrooms, proximity to the resort, and beautiful ocean views
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Judy S wrote a review May 2021
Bayfield, Colorado2 contributions2 helpful votes
We had a wonderful vacation on Long Island earlier this month, and Stella Maris was a great part of what made it very special. We stayed in the sand dollar cottage and it was delightful. The views are incredible and it was a treat having our morning coffee in the screened patio overlooking the ocean! While the season was basically over, we found plenty of places to eat. Our favorite place was Docky's Flats Bar. The seafood was so delicious!! Everyone at Stella Maris was pleasant and helpful. Jill had everything organized and that made for a stress-free trip. While my husband fished with Docky, I found Stella Maris to be a wonderful place to relax, and definitely look forward to a return trip soon!! Thank you everyone at Stella Maris!!!! Bonafide Bonefishing- I was lucky enough to fish for three days with Docky. I found him to be an excellent guide and great guy to fish with. Thanks to Docky's guiding skills, patience and well trained eyes I was able to hook-up with many beautiful bonefish. I am relatively new to saltwater fly fishing and have a long way to go- even with my limited skills Docky made it possible for me to have chance after chance to cast to the fine fish found on Long Island. He also taught me a lot about the flats and gave me a casting clinic while we fished. Docky is quite an entrepreneur with knowledge of and interest in many things beside the fish.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Luv2Travel_19438 wrote a review Sept 2020
Harleysville, Pennsylvania197 contributions175 helpful votes
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My family was fortunate to vacation at Stella Maris Resort during the few weeks in July 2020 when the Bahamas was open to tourists from the U.S. This was our 3rd visit to Stella Maris in ~12 years, and I hope it won't be our last. We were originally supposed to vacation during May, but had to postpone because the Bahamas borders were closed due to the pandemic. We rescheduled for July in hopes that the situation would improve by then. Needless to say COVID was still very much with us, but we managed to make the trip happen -- but not without a lot of re-planning and anxiety over getting our COVID test results back in time and having to revise flight schedules more than once. Jill (partner/manager at Stella Maris) was wonderful to work with as we navigated our way through deciding whether or not to come, and what options we should consider. She answered all of my many questions, and was 100% supportive to do what she could to get us there. I very much appreciate all of her help. Due to the pandemic, we were forewarned that the resort's bar and restaurant would not be operational, so we basically rented the Rainbow Villa "Air BNB" style -- Jill arranged for a rental Jeep so that we could explore Long Island and drive to area restaurants that were open on the island, and she stocked our kitchen and bar prior to arrival based on my shopping list. We had the Rainbow House to ourselves, so it was the perfect place for "social distancing". The house has 3 bedrooms (each with its own full bath), an open concept great room, and a fully stocked modern kitchen. The best features of the house are its private pool and views of the ocean beyond. Absolutely beautiful! There's also a gazebo overlooking the ocean, my favorite place to read. There's a SmartTV in the great room, and a DVD player as well (an eclectic collection of DVDs are on site, along with quite a few books that you can borrow to read while you're there). There is WiFi at the house (but it doesn't reach the downstairs bedroom). Drinking water is "potable" (won't make you sick), but it doesn't taste good. No worries though, just inside the front door is a water cooler with purified water that is chilled and tastes fine. This was a family trip -- my husband, me, and our two grown children in their early 20s. It was fun to revisit a locale that we'd been to with them when they (and we) were 10 years younger. I will say the Rainbow Villa (aka Rainbow House) looked somewhat worse for wear than it had 10 years ago -- it's still an absolutely lovely place to vacation, but the tile work on the pool looked tired, the big sliding doors were sticky, one of the A/C units seemed to struggle. But to be fair, with the COVID shutdowns we were probably one of the first visitors to stay there in quite a while. Between last year's hurricane and this year's pandemic I can understand why things might not be perfect just yet. That said, the pros far outweighed the cons. The Bahamas is my happy place, and Long Island is one of my favorite Bahamian islands. It's remote, quite, and relaxed. Everyone is friendly, and it is not at all commercialized. In this traveler's opinion, it's a perfect place to unwind and get away from it all for a bit. Stella Maris Resort has a great laid-back vibe, and the locale along the Atlantic coast is gorgeous. Nearby Cape Santa Maria beach is one of the prettiest beaches in the world, no exaggeration. The crystal blue waters are incredible! If you visit and want to explore, beware that the roads are rough. The "highway" that traverses the length of the island is the best road you'll find, and it's not good. On the plus side, there are NO traffic lights on Long Island! The side roads and back roads are a trip... narrow, mostly overgrown, and full of some very rocky stretches. A rugged car (preferable a jeep of SUV) is a must if you plan to drive much. One thing that's changed for the better in the past 10 years is the Columbus Monument, overlooking the harbor where Columbus' ships anchored when "discovering America". The views are stunningly beautiful (as they always have been). On our prior visits getting to the monument was a bit of a challenging uphill hike, but since then a paved walkway and steps have been installed which make it far more accessible. Bravo for that improvement! If you're lucky enough to visit when the resort's restaurants and bars are open you'll be in good hands I'm sure. If you want to explore other dining options, I'd recommend Docky's Flats for indoor/outdoor dining/drinks/dancing (about a 5-minute drive from the resort). Docky is a bit of a local legend - Flats seems to be a side venture (currently only open a few days per week), the rest of the week Docky captains a boat for various excursions -- mostly well known for bone fishing, but other types of excursions are available as well. During our visit we went out with him for a boat trip to visit swimming pigs, snorkel in a few spots, and take a sunset cruise. It was one of the highlights of this trip. If you have a car, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND driving to Chez Pierre's for dinner (just be sure to call ahead - reservations are a must). It's about a 30 minute drive away, and totally worth it. I'll post a separate review, but suffice to say we ate there twice during our visit, it was that good. We also enjoyed a very nice (albeit expensive) dinner at Cape Santa Maria Resort. Worth a visit as well. I highly recommend Stella Maris Resort if you're looking for an island destination that's off the beaten path. Truly a place to get away and "recharge" your spirits. Enjoy!
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Which popular attractions are close to Stella Maris Resort Club?
Nearby attractions include Erna's Nature Pool (0.09 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Stella Maris Resort Club?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Stella Maris Resort Club?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Stella Maris Resort Club?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Stella Maris Resort Club?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Stella Maris Resort Club?
Conveniently located restaurants include Moonshine Bar and Grill, Eagles Nesting Restaurant and Lounge, and Pratt's Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Stella Maris Resort Club?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Stella Maris Resort Club have airport transportation?
Yes, Stella Maris Resort Club offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at Stella Maris Resort Club?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Stella Maris Resort Club offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Stella Maris Resort Club?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Columbus Point (7.8 miles).