We have been going to Compass Point since it first opened in 1996. All these years it has retained the qualities that we first loved about it. It is go-for-the--weekend convenient to New York, minutes from the airport but secluded, small, beautiful, with a friendly staff and great food. People come from all over the island just to have dinner there. Every room is unique and most have views of the ocean if they are not right on it. With the breeze, there's no need for air-conditioning, although they have it now. Generally we avoid telling people about Compass Point because it can be hard to get reservations--some rooms are booked a year in advance by departing guests (and you know who we mean.) Don't go if you're looking for early AM nightlife--unless you plan to take sidetrips. The hotel is best for relaxed privacy, reclining with a rum punch, rack of lamb from room service, or hobnobbing with the rays out on the reef.

Our getaway at Compass Point was exactly what we were looking for. The only problem....we didn't stay longer! Only 5 days, could've definitely enjoyed a couple extra nights.

While it's back to work after vacationing stateside and a side trip to Nassau, it's been hard not daydreaming of the wonderful time we spent in the Bahamas at Compass Point. Most of our time was spent laying by the pool (wish it was bigger, though) or sipping cocktails at the oceanfront bar, snorkelling and eating dinner on our oceanfront balcony. The views are amazing and the oceanfront bungalow is highly recommended, although the ocean view rooms are still just yards away from the water too!

Compass Point is located just a short drive from the airport and within minutes of landing you’ll be in your swimsuit and settling down into paradise. As a small resort, it’s extremely peaceful and the service is fantastic, they even get to know you by name. All the staff were always so helpful and friendly, we really felt at home.

We went into downtown the second day and over to Atlantis to eat dinner, but it wasn’t anything special. After that we were completely satisfied with spending the rest of our short vacation at Compass Point. We ate most of our meals at the resort which were great and a wide variety on the menu, never had a problem. They arranged dinner for us on the pier one night and also brought us dinner to our balcony on another.

We also enjoyed our lunch at the Poop Deck in Sandyport and dinner at Villagio which are just about a 10 minute drive.

We'll definitely be back one day!

My girlfriend and I arrived with high expectations and Compass Point failed to deliver. The room is unique, the ocean view is spectacular and the bathroom works quite well...if you're 10 years old. It's way too narrow and cramped. The pool comes complete with broken tiles and our first day was spent trying to ignore native Bahamian kids jumping onto inflatable rafts mimicing professional wrestlers. I guess it would have been nice had we been staying at Disney Land. Ordering food and drinks poolside is not possible. Not a big deal, of course, except for the wait staff resting comfortably 20 feet from the pool and carrying on as if you're not there. However, perhaps the staff is smarter than we initially gave it credit for since the food is terrible. If you have to eat one meal at Compass Point may I suggest breakfast. The omelet is fine. Ultimately, if you're looking to get away for a weekend, Compass Point is suitable. Anything over 1-2 nights is a bad decision. Always eat elsewhere.

PARADISE, AMAZING, BREATHTAKING

July 2007
Love Beach
Compass Point, Bahamas

Getting married?
Do it at Compass Point – TRUST US!
The water is stunning.
The resort is outstanding.
The food is delicious, not a bite we didn’t love.
Skip & Linda are awesome, they took great care of us.
The staff is wonderful and accommodating.
The ceremony was fabulous, friends & family, gorgeous water as far as we could see.
Minister - Matthew Sweeting – personable & charming, the best, made us feel at ease, & custom designed the perfect ceremony.
Cake – sweet shop – scrumptious.
Steel drums– Island boys – lovely.
On site massage, pedicures & more – she was marvelous.

WE LOVED EVERY MINUTE!