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Description
Designed by Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki in an eclectic mixture of styles-Moroccan, Indian, and Balinese-Pink Sands comprises 25 pastel-colored cottages scattered throughout lush tropical grounds.
The cottages are situated to ensure privacy for all guests and are the perfect choice for those desiring a sophisticated but relaxed beach holiday.
Pink Sands is located 50 miles east of Nassau on Harbour Island. Harbour Island has one of the oldest communities in the Bahamas with pastel colored clapboard houses dating back to the 1800s nestled along the harbourfront. Only three miles in length and a half-mile in width, Harbour Island is known for its fabulous pink sand beach and island hospitality.
Accommodations
Cottages Oceanview rooms are privately situated with unobstructed views to the Atlantic Ocean and pink sand beach and have a private pathway to the beach. The one-bedroom oceanview can accommodate 2 adults. The two-bedroom oceanview cottages have a sitting room/lounge that separates the bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and can accommodate 4 people. There is a deluxe two-bedroom oceanview (Bimini cottage) that has a private Jacuzzi on the large outside deck overlooking the beach. Garden Rooms One or two-bedroom accommodations are privately situated amongst lush tropical grounds just off the main pathway to the beach. A one-bedroom gardenview can accommodate 2 adults. The two-bedroom gardenview has a sitting room/lounge separating the bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and can house 4 people. There is also a deluxe one-bedroom gardenview (Mango Cay) that has a private Jacuzzi and drench shower in an enclosed courtyard. All accommodations have modern amenities and services including: - California King Beds
- Central air-conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Large closet
- Cable TV with VCR & DVD
- CD player with a library of CDs
- Mini Bar
- French coffee press, toaster, water kettle
- Private patio with teak furniture
- Full bathroom with Aveda amenities, hairdryers and bathrobes
- Nightly turn-down service
- In-room safe, iron and ironing board
Dining
Both breakfast and romantic candlelight dinners (included in the room rate) are served al fresco at the Garden Terrace restaurant. The cuisine is Caribbean Fusion with emphasis on fresh fish and seafood. Sample Menu- Pinkie Cocktail
- Asparagus and Tiger Shrimp Spring Roll - Wasabi Dressing
- Bahamian Lobster Salad - Celery, Sweet Peppers, Red Onions, Lime Dressing
- Roasted Garlic and Yam Soup - Sour Cream Quenelle
- Home Made Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina - Fresh Basil, Buffalo Mozzarella, Amalfitana Saucce, Parmesan
- Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin - Cilantro Scented Hollandaise Sauce
Activities
Rates and reservations for off-site activities can be arranged through the front desk. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for bone fishing and Scuba Diving. - Bonefishing
- Reef fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Eleuthera Island excursion
- Boat rentals
- Picnics
Weddings
Pink Sands has several sites suitable for marriage ceremonies and receptions for small to large wedding parties. Please note that large wedding parties (30-100 people) require an entire property booking.
Awards
Featured in: - Great Small Hotels Book - 2005
- Hello Magazine - UK September 2005
- Caribbean Escapes - US 2005
- Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, Feburary 2004
Facilities
- The Garden Terrace restaurant serves Caribbean Fusion cuisine
- The Blue Bar serves drinks, lunch and snacks by the beach
- Freshwater swimming pool
- 3 tennis courts
- Exercise studio
- Snorkeling equipment & kayaks
- Sunbeds and beach umbrellas
- Massages services available
- Library
- Gift Shop
- VCR & DVD library
- Authentic land and sea excursions
- Aveda amenities
- Catering, wedding and special event planning available
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