We didnt stay at the Landing because of its biggest disadvantage - -it isn't on the beautiful beach side of the island. However we had a great dinner there and the hotel public areas are very stylish without being hip(which dates) so I think the rooms are as good. Good service which if anything was too quick at dinner... no time to savour before the plates were whisked away. I would give it 4.5 and if you want advice on this lovely tranquil island then get in touch.

We just returned from a Paradise Island/Harbour Island stay. Harbour Island is a quaint little island with a casual and layed back atmosphere.

The Landing is beautifully decorated with Ralph Lauren linens, antiques and nice touches. We found the owner to be gracious and friendly. We were 2 couples that stayed in the 2 BR/1BA suite. The window units for both rooms worked intermittenty and there were small ants in the bathroom/2nd bedroom. We did not mention these to management as the AC blitzes seemed to occur late at night and the ants were harmless. However, we did blow a circuit up and downstairs by blow drying hair in bathroom and having 1 AC on at the same time. That was easily remedied.

Overall, neat island with not alot to do. If thats what you are looking for, great place! Shopping is limited as well. We explored all other places to stay and walked around those properties and defintiely decided we got the best deal. Although, its not located on the beach, it is convenient to arrival from the Bo Hengy ferry from Paradise.

Breakfast there was good. Had a choice of 4-5 similar items each day. Dinner at the Rock House next door was nice. Of course its pricey but service was good and beautiful surroundings. We lunched at Tingum Village - reportedly known for best hamburgers. It was OK. The bread at Arthur's Bakery (specifically bacon cheese loaf) was divine! I could have eaten all meals there! Dessert there were OK but bread was better. Also, had a good drink at Sip Sips.

Running around the island on golf carts was fun. However, you get warm and a tad bit sandly depending on where you are heading.

The Landing is lovely and reminds me of a Southern Plantation with large shuttered doors. Friendly hosts who were eager to make recommendations for eating, etc. Enjoy this quaint place with character!

My girlfriend and I stayed at the marvellous Landing Hotel for two weeks in June 2004. The Landing is a small hotel (7 rooms I think) but has plenty of amenities for its size, including a large terraced garden (with a day-bed, shaded sitting areas and an outdoor shower), comfortable library (with a growing collection of books, television and broadband internet access), an excellent restaurant, great bar and even a hotel shop. The overall feel is of a traditional Inn which we loved.

Our room (Frangipani) was extremely comfortable, tastefully decorated and well appointed. We loved the huge four-post bed. The polished dark wood floors suit the room very well. The furniture includes a writing desk, chaise long and two other chairs. The bathroom is large with plenty of storage space. There are views of the harbour from the private terrace. Fresh flowers are put in the room every day. Beach towels are provided daily in your room.

Brenda (the hotel manager and part-owner) looked after us throughout our stay and all our additional requirements (e.g. iron and ironing board, map of the island, bag storage, extra towels on the last day, messages from the marina and excursion operators etc) were met efficiently and timely (I am pretty sure the member of staff asked to give us a map of the island on our first day ran over to our room). Service in every part of the hotel was excellent.

We began each day with breakfast (included in the room rate) on the veranda watching the morning rush-hour of Harbour Island (kids walking to school and a few golf carts heading here and there). A different choice is available for breakfast each day, but will generally include delights such as local fruit plate (we luckily hit the pineapple season); eggs, bacon, English muffin; French toast (amazing); fruit bread etc, etc plus coffee and juice as you would expect.

The main attraction of Harbour Island is undoubtedly its staggeringly beautiful beach. You can get to the beach from The Landing in just over 5 minutes. Alternatively getting around is even quicker with a golf cart (available from $40 per day. The rental shop just across the road from The Landing is convenient or other providers will deliver to the hotel). On the beach you can rent beach chairs and large shade (as well as other beach equipment e.g. boogie boards) for $10 per person, per day. Coral Sands, Pink Sands and Sip Sip all provide food and drink just off the beach. They are all excellent. Drinks can also be brought to you on the beach if you need. If you don’t want to pay for a beach chair you can head to the beach in the late afternoon as there are some shady spots available.

Generally in the evening we would make sure we passed through the Landing bar for a drink (even if we were not having dinner). It is a great bar with good atmosphere. A full range of drinks is available from cocktails to a selection of beers. The Landing restaurant is superb. Just mention when you want to eat in sometime during the day. It offers a selection of locally themed and international choices. There is a full wine list likely to satisfy the demanding (and wine by the glass for, like me, the more easily satisfied). A typical meal for two including olives, bread, starter, main, water, wine and service worked out between $110 and $150 (about 60 UK pounds). A bargain compared to eating out in London.

Beyond The Landing there is plenty to enjoy on Harbour Island. It has the benefit of offering a number of restaurants with good food and service yet within a relaxed overall setting (we particuarly liked the Harbour Lounge). Almost everyone will say hello and it is easy to strike up conversations if you want to. Many of the activities available centre around the beach and sea (as you would expect) and the more you are happy just enjoying the relaxed pace of Harbour Island the better. We enjoyed a number of snorkelling trips (excellent value and with great sites), a trip to Spanish Wells (not much tourism, but quite fascinating), a trip to Eleuthera (including the preacher’s cave, glass window bridge and Gregory Town), lots of swimming, boogie boarding, reading, star-gazing, night-clubbing (Gustys), strolling around Dunmore Town, wandering around the marinas, visiting most of the restaurants and bars in the evening (The Rock House, Harbour Lounge and marina are within a short stroll of The Landing), going into town for lunch (Arthurs, Dunmore Deli and Browser Cafe are excellent), visits to the local art gallery, shopping for various arts and crafts, early morning runs on the beach, island exploring via Mini Moke and Golf Cart, etc. We didn’t get around to fishing, Scuba diving, horse riding, jet skiing, some of the restaurants, the spa and a range of other activities.

I haven’t ever had such a pleasantly relaxing holiday and we hope to return.

I cannot rate this hotel, and its location, highly enough. Harbour Island is paradise, and the hotel itself is small and perfect. Make sure you (a) eat at the hotel restaurant at least once (b) visit the Landing shop, which has some great clothes and 'The Landing' t-shirts and (c) hire a golf cart to drive around the island. Brenda and Tracy will help you organise anything you want, from snorkelling trips to eating out. And dont miss a trip to Gusty's, a great bar with dancing on a sand dancefloor!