Picolo recommends · Hotel in Harbour Island, Bahamas
Coral Sands Inn & Cottages
Cottages in a quiet garden, and beyond the last palm the long pink beach of Harbour Island stretching away towards the horizon.
Early in the morning the sand on Harbour Island looks almost white. Then the light rises and the beach takes on its faint pink colour, and Coral Sands has it right at the bottom of the garden.
You choose between rooms and cottages spread through the planted grounds, with a pool between them and the shore. The restaurant looks straight out over the beach, so lunch rarely means putting shoes on.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Coral Sands Inn & Cottages
This is our pick for the beach itself. Few places on the island let you walk from your door onto Pink Sands Beach this directly, and the cottage layout keeps things calm and private.
Harbour Island is small and slow. Getting here takes a flight to North Eleuthera and a boat across, and evenings in Dunmore Town are quiet. Look elsewhere if you want nightlife or big resort facilities.
What you get
- Rooms and cottages set in gardens
- Direct access to Pink Sands Beach
- Outdoor pool
- Restaurant with views over the beach
- Golf carts are the way to get around
A day at Coral Sands Inn & Cottages
- Morning
- A barefoot walk along the pink sand before anyone else is out.
- Midday
- Lunch at the restaurant with the sea in front of you.
- Afternoon
- A golf cart ride into Dunmore Town for the shops and pastel houses.
- Evening
- Back at the pool as the light softens over the water.
Location
Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island, Bahamas
Open in MapsQuestions about Coral Sands Inn & Cottages
Is Coral Sands Inn on the beach?
Yes. The hotel sits right on Pink Sands Beach, so the garden leads you straight onto the sand without crossing a road.
How do you get to Coral Sands Inn and Cottages?
Fly to North Eleuthera, then take a short water taxi across to Harbour Island. From the dock it is a quick ride by taxi or golf cart to the hotel.
Does Coral Sands Inn have a pool?
Yes, there is a pool in the grounds as well as a restaurant overlooking the beach, which is handy on days when the sea is rough.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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