Picolo recommends · Hotel on Eleuthera, Bahamas
La Bougainvillea Hotel and Villas
Breakfast on the terrace by the pool, the sea right behind it, and a beach of its own a few steps further down.
The dining terrace sits beside the pool, and behind it there is nothing but sea. La Bougainvillea is a small beach hotel at North Palmetto Point, roughly halfway down Eleuthera, with its own stretch of sand and a bar right on it.
Rooms and villas face the water, and the restaurant covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you never have to get in the car unless you want to. Governor’s Harbour, the island’s main town, is a short drive away.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose La Bougainvillea Hotel and Villas
We chose La Bougainvillea for couples who want a small, well-run beach hotel without Harbour Island prices. You get a beach, a pool and a restaurant on site, and the location in the middle of the island makes day trips north and south easy.
Eleuthera is long, and this is not a place you explore on foot, so plan on a hire car. It is a simple, relaxed hotel rather than a luxury resort, and anyone after spa days and fine dining will find more on Harbour Island.
What you get
- Private beach with a beach bar
- Pool by the dining terrace
- Restaurant serving all meals
- Rooms and villas with sea views
- Short drive to Governor’s Harbour
A day at La Bougainvillea Hotel and Villas
- Morning
- Breakfast on the terrace with the sea behind the pool.
- Midday
- A drive to one of the pink-sand beaches on the Atlantic side.
- Afternoon
- A cold drink at the beach bar.
- Evening
- Dinner at the hotel as the light fades over the water.
Location
North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas
Open in MapsQuestions about La Bougainvillea Hotel and Villas
Does La Bougainvillea have its own beach?
Yes. The hotel has a private beach with a beach bar, plus a pool by the dining terrace.
How far is La Bougainvillea from the airport?
It is a short drive from Governor’s Harbour, the town in central Eleuthera that has the island’s main airport.
Is La Bougainvillea cheaper than Harbour Island?
Generally, yes. You get a well-run beach hotel for less than the boutique hotels on Harbour Island, which make it a sensible choice for a longer stay.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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