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Boz Gagovsk/Courtesy of Coral Sands Inn & Cottages
People throw around the term barefoot luxury a lot.
It can mean toes-in-the-sand relaxation, attentive and friendly service from staff, and deluxe amenities.
The entrance to the Coral Sands Inn & Cottages on Harbour Island in the Bahamas.Credit:Boz Gagovsk/Courtesy of Coral Sands Inn & Cottages
But most importantly, to me, it means zero pretension.
And this is really the essence of what makes Coral Sands Inn & Cottages so wonderful.
It was recently sold to AJ Capital Partners, a real estate investment firm who also founded Graduate Hotels.
Interior of the coral pink lobby.Boz Gagovsk/Courtesy of Coral Sands Inn & Cottages
Theres no pretension or judgment here, but nearly everything is pleasing to the eye.
Here’s my review of Coral Sands Inn & Cottages.
Theres also a one-bedroom guest cottage, a landscaped private patio, and plunge pool.
These rooms havent been redesigned yet, but its on the docket for 2025.
Food and Drink
The hotel has two restaurants.
The indoor-outdoor restaurant identifies as an Italian bistro with Bahamian influences.
The Coral Sands Beach Bar is an open-air restaurant overlooking the pink sand and clear-blue ocean.
Cocktails are mostly of the tropical and tiki variety, and theyre all delicious.
Activities and Experiences
The main activity here is lounging on Pink Sands Beach.
There are also occasionally yoga, Pilates, and other fitness classes.
you could also request board games and beach toys.
Accessibility and Sustainability
Coral Sands Inn & Cottages feature villas that are ADA-equipped.
Golf carts can be arranged for guests to use on and off the property.
The Coral Sands’ Beach Bar is an open air lunch and snack cabana.Boz Gagovsk/Courtesy of Coral Sands Inn & Cottages
Lounge chairs and ocean views can be seen from the pool.Boz Gagovsk/Courtesy of Coral Sands Inn & Cottages
