Kamalame Cay

My husband and I were at Kamalame Cay for ten days. I was so nervous based on the reviews....some excellent, and some very cautionary. For us, the experience was idyllic if occasionally uneven. First, I think we were clear about what we were looking for. We wanted a relaxing place to rest where we didn't have to make too many decisions or be surrounded by hordes of people. My husband had dreamed of catching a bonefish on a fly rod and I just wanted to take quiet walks, look at blue water and have a nice drink at the end of the day. We wanted clean and pretty but not lavish. This is what we got. Truly "barefoot luxury." We traveled through Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on Maker's Air. This was seamless and highly recommend. (If I little nerve-racking if you haven't done a small prop plane before.) We were greeted promptly at airport as promised and taxied to the dock for the quick boat crossing. Everything went as promised. Mario greeted us and gave us a quick orientation. We received our golf cart which absolutely needed to be charged at every opportunity as they do not hold a charge and are a necessity. The resort itself is a feast for the eyes. Every spot is carefully curated but it is so subtle that it doesn't look overly thought out...it just works and feels welcoming and lovely at the same time. Not overdone or underdone. We stayed in the Bungalows and felt like it was perfect. The photos don't do this place justice. The water views are everywhere and they are exquisite. The water was warm and the sand was soft. Gentle island breezes most days. The sunrise from your white fluffy bed is so restorative....and then follow it up with the sunset on the other Side of the island later. Good for your soul. Spent many hours on my private palapa behind my bungalow. Read a lot of books but honestly just stared at the changing hues of Azul for much of the time as well. This was the brain break I needed. When it was windy, I sat at the beautiful pool. Drink and food service brought to my very comfy lounger. Plenty of sun or shade depending on your desire. My husband fished for hours every day. There was always someplace on the island where he could catch fish. He finally achieved his dream of catching bonefish and even caught baby barracuda on his fly. He used his spinner to catch snapper and bigger barracuda. We loved going up to the North end and fishing and wading without another soul in sight. My husband also used Keith for the charter to the Joulters and found his expertise and teaching invaluable. When a big bone ran and broke my husband's line, Keith was able to provide him with another one so that he wasn't done fishing for the week! (Lesson: bring an extra line!) Our continental breakfast was usually not sufficient for us as my husband needs more protein for breakfast, but it was still fun to receive our basket of goodies and coffee each morning. (Pro-tip: If you get a carafe of cream, put it in your frig to use for multiple days. I didn't understand that and then was charged for more.) Bring your basket in quickly, because if the owner's dogs are there they will treat themselves!! We received warm cookies every day and felt like little kids as we raced back to our bungalow to see if they had arrived like the tooth fairy magically depositing something under your pillow! The food: good enough. We were there for 10 days and I don't know of a restaurant that I wouldn't feel a little tired of after eating there daily. We had some meals that were very good and some that were just fine. However, I have never found the Caribbean to be a foodie destination with supply issues and limited agriculture, so that being said, it was consistently the best food I have in the Bahamas or Caribbean. Lunch was our favorite at the Tiki Hut. Homemade ice cream at dinner was outstanding. Excellent drinks every time. Best Pina colada I have ever had. We happened to be there for the "the Luncheon" and opted to participate in that. Best food we had during our stay, but not amazing for the price. Still, after being reclusive for most of our stay, it was a fun way to meet other guests and local Bahamians who boat in. Very festive with unlimited wine pouring. The DJ was very good. Dancing for those who like that, but also ok to sit in the shade and chat with new friends. Everyone was SO kind and friendly. The STAFF: Our experience was wonderful with the exception of one dinner when we came on the later end and the resort was full. Even then, the service was kind if very slow. Everyone is congenial and helpful. I tend to think you get what you give. If you are reasonable and pleasant with the staff, they will return the same. We started to get to know the staff and they were lovely and made us feel like true guests in their home. The guests who were the most unhappy were the ones who were a little crabby themselves. Don't expect perfection, but understand the staff is doing their best to provide services on an island. They don't have every item every day. This is a trip where you will need to be a little flexible. Concierge quickly remedied situation when our hot water went out. Inside Shower pressure is low as mentioned in other reviews but our outside shower worked better. Spa was lovely. Stacey gave me a wonderfully relaxing 90 minute Swedish massage. A downside: we asked for bikes every day for four days and never received them. Since my husband and I had different daily agendas, it would have been nice for one of us to have a bike so the other one didn't have to make the 1.8 mile walk from the bungalow to the pool/tiki hut. They told us they would send them down every time we asked, but they never came. It wasn't that big of a deal, so we stopped asking. And it was probably good for me to walk off the coconut ice cream and cookies!

I need to start that we have been to Kamalame 5 times in the last 21 years and I have to say it has gone downhill. I booked last sept and used Coco seaplanes from their website to get there. (sidebar the owner had a stake in the airline.) We arrived in Nassau and were told we had no reservation. When they called from the airport they were told coco was out of business. We spend a large amount of money on this flight. I contacted Kamalame and wondered why no one told us this. They had send numerous emails for pre-arrival. Reservations is offsite in Jamaica. 2 hours later we had a flight to the land based airport where I was told a taxi would be waiting and then the short ferry ride to the resort. No taxi and when we got to the resort had to call 2x to get the ferry. Dave(whom my husband tipped)said he would take care of the way back. Dave did nothing. While the grounds are lovely and the food quite good the rooms are in need of repair along with the golf carts. Ours died and we had to be pushed back to our room. Supposed to be juice and fruit basket each morning. No juice. Only one day of cookies No ironing board or iron. No hair dryer and they couldnt find one. Left with 1 towel between us Faucets were a dribble and you needed brut force to work the tub. Missing curtains with rusty curtain rods, wooden beach loungers with no cushions. We booked bonefishing and is was so windy we couldn't go. No refund. The way home also no flight for us after being promised it was taken care of. Charged my credit card 2x for the same amount. I can go on, but you get the picture. The plus is the staff are very nice. For the price of this resort and all the added fees it needs to either lower the prices or overhaul the resort. It is 3 star at best. Sorry we won't be returning after being there so many times.

We stayed at Kamalame Cay for a week with a large group. Our stay was relatively nice but we had some issues and challenges that are not to be expected with a hotel rated as high as this one. Pros - very friendly people, beautiful location, nice accommodations, and great food. Cons - golf carts are needed for every day moving around. They are old and undependable and should have been retired and replaced 5 years ago - we got stranded when our battery went dead and had to trade our cart out 3 times to get one the worked The cottage we stayed in was in good shape albeit with a small bathroom and doors that were hard to open and close. The housekeeping was ok. We were told we would get homemade cookies every day and received them 2 of the 6 days. The coffee maker didnt work and had to be switched out for a 10 year old model that wasn’t much better. We arranged a 60 minute couples massage that lasted 45 minutes and felt like a drive thru car wash. They have a nice tiki beach bar that closes everyday at 5:00, which is about the time you want to start enjoying happy hour. The island runs on island time meaning most things take longer and get started later than anticipated. They have a concierge that works via WhatsApp but the responses are delayed and sometimes non existent. Eating at one restaurant for breakfast and dinner for a week with no menu changes turned into a chore after 3 or 4 days. Bottom line - very beautiful resort on a beautiful cay but if you are expecting 4 star services and amenities you will be disappointed. We didn’t think the juice was worth the squeeze

Kamalame Cay is casually idyllic. We won a trip to Kamalame Cay in 2010 as a newly married couple and were blown away by the beauty, peace, chic style, hospitality, and vibes. Truly one of the most restful and romantic places in the Caribbean. We have now been back 3 more times with our two children, most recently in 2025, and continue to adore this special place. A massive amount of effort is put into creating such a quietly luxurious experience but this burden is not visible to the guests. The staff are flawlessly in sync with each other. If Mike White knew of Kamalame Cay he would be asking the Hew Family to film his next season of White Lotus on their property. Thank you to the staff and owners, we are truly thankful for another beautiful vacation at your resort!

This place is absolutely stunning , the minute we arrived we felt the relaxing and intoxicating pull of the island magic. Our bungalow was perfectly appointed and the beach outside (which felt private 99% of the time), was a few steps away. The food and service was great, special shout out to Wayland, Nishka, Shaquel, Samson & of course Triple T (Timothy). Our trip culminated with the luncheon which was a blast and also represented the welcoming, open, and fun vibe of the hotel. We met some really great people and felt like everyone was open to getting to know you and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. While it’s a big trip from SF, we’ll be back most certainly. The island stole our heart. When reading recent reviews, it’s hard to understand the criticism . If you’re expecting white glove service and fine dining , go to the Four Seasons on Nassau , but if you want a beautiful, rustic, hidden gem experience surrounded by great people (guests and staff) then look no farther than here!