Tiamo Resort
Tiamo Resort is famous for following ecological practices to minimize the impact on the environment, otherwise known as sustainable tourism. All-inclusive rates at this resort cover accommodations, meals, drinks, airport/marina transfers, gym use and activities like canoeing, snorkeling trips, picnics and sailing (fishing not included). Rates in season (2009-2010) range from $425/night for an island cottage to $600/night for the honeymoon pool cottage. Off season, rates were $375 and $525 as of November 2009.
Tiamo Beach
South Andros Island, Bahamas
(242) 369-2330
tiamoresorts.com
Andros Bay Cottage
For golfers who are also interested in bone-fishing, Andros Bay Cottage may be your choice. Their all-inclusive rates include accommodations, meals, drinks, fishing and bone-fish guides. Other activities available (some for an added fee) include swimming, snorkeling, crabbing (in season) and cave exploration. Rates are calculated per night stayed and per days fishing. In 2009-2001, they started at three nights' stay and two days' fishing for $1695/person.
Andros Island, Bahamas
(242) 368-5266
androsbaycottagebahamas.com
Andros Beach Club
The all-inclusive rates at Andros Beach Club cover accommodations, meals, snacks, drinks, the use of their four miles of white sandy beach, unlimited use of bicycles, sunfish sailboats, kayaks, mask, fins, snorkel, beach volleyball, bocce and horseshoes. Snorkeling and scuba diving are also offered at discount rates.Transfers from the airport or marina are included. Rates as of 2009-2010 averaged $300/night during the peak season and $225/night in the off season.
Kemp's Bay
South Andros Island, Bahamas
(954) 681-4818
androsbeachclub.com
Blue Shark Golf Club
While you won't find golf resorts or golf courses on the pristine South Andros Island, they can be found just a short boat ride away. Nassau is just 20 miles to the east of Andros Island, and it contains many popular golf courses. One of them is the Blue Shark Golf Club, a challenging Greg Norman course on a tropical landscape of trees, water and sand. It's definitely worth the boat ride from South Andros Island. Rates averaged $150 to $250 per round in November 2009.
South Ocean Drive
Nassau, Bahamas
(242) 362-4546
bluesharkgolf.com/
Cable Beach Golf Club
Another option for golf when staying in South Andros Island is to travel to Cable Beach Golf Club in Nassau. The Fred Settle Jr.-designed course is challenging, but a bit less expensive than most, with a $35 twilight rate as of 2009. Regular rates start at just $50 per round.
P.O. Box N-4914
Nassau, Bahamas
(242) 327-6000
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