We just returned from a 9 nights stay at this hotel and it could not have been better for us. The island is really beautiful and gives you lots of places and beaches to explore, make sure that you have your own car. We were travelling with our two little children and the Gems at Paradise Resort really offered everything we needed for a perfect vacation. Our children, 2 and 4, played with the owners children every afternoon at the beautiful private beach of the resort, they grilled hot dogs at the beach for us and even took us on a boat trip. We were all very sad when our time was over and our children are already planning to return. Overall I can highly recommend this resort if you are looking for a peaceful vacation, beautiful beaches, super friendly people and spotless rooms.

This is the second time my husband and I stayed at the Gems at Paradise. We had a wonderful time last year and couldn't wait to come back and stay again. If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind, this is the place to go. We stayed in the condo unit with a kitchen and a deck overlooking the water. We spent every morning having coffee watching the clear turquoise waters and deciding what we would do that day. Mostly we would just walk down to the beach and lay in the sun and read a good book. We had the beach mainly to ourselves and it is very private and clean. This is the best way to unwind and enjoy the sun and the Bahama breezes. This is a very quiet and restful resort. Mizpah and Shavonne are gracious hostesses and will accomodate any request that you have. They make you feel at home and part of their family. We did rent a car to see the island and ate at a couple of the local restaurants, Harbour Restaurant and The Forest, that both serve wonderful local dishes including cracked conch and peas and rice. Be sure to try the Guava Duff at the Harbor, it is fantastic! The locals are very friendly and helpful as well as all the guests that we met. We can't wait to go again next year and hopefully be able to stay longer!

Gems at Paradise - Truly a Gem
My husband and I just returned from the resort on Long Island, Bahamas and can hardly wait to return. What impressed me the most was the hospitatity of Mizpah, who upon completing our registration said, "think of this as your home, let me show you the kitchen". Now some travelers would probably ran away, but not I. I am one of those people who like their private time in the morning. Every morning I would rise about 6:00 A.M. (while my husband slept), and sit peacefully in their gracious dining room while the sun rose with coffee and music. During the day my husband and I would plan our day and explore the island, but always end our days sitting in the dining room with music and watching the stars shine with such brightness that one can now experience some of the more simple things in life we all take for granted. Gems at Paradise is located on the Atlantic side and sits high on a hill overlooking the Clarence Town Harbour. Their beach has crystal clear water and one can swim or float on gentle waves. Or, if that is to strenuous swing in the shade covered hammocks catching the breezes. Gems at Paradise is such a relaxing resort to stay and just let all of your stress and tension escape, sit back, put your feet up, and feel at home. This June my husband and I will return to Gems at Paradise and look forward to the peace, quite, and beauty of it all. If it is peace, quite, hospitatlity, cleaniness, beauty, restfull days, then we highly recommend this resort. Diane and John Kantor

We stayed at this resort in November 2005 and we loved it. The resort was on a beautiful stretch of white sand beach and it was very private and inviting. The staff was friendly and they bent over backward to accomodate our requests. Even though this is not a full service resort, since there is no restaurant on the premises, we received more than adequate service. There are several restaurants within walking/driving distance. We rented a car so that we could fully enjoy the island. All in all this was an awesome vacation and we are already planning our return in 2006.