Grand Isle Resort & Residences

What Grand Isle Resort & Residences does

Grand Isle Resort & Residences is a luxury all-villa resort located on the one-mile crescent beach of Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas, operated by Grand Caribbean Resorts Ltd and managed under Aimbridge Hospitality (per corporate privacy policy). The property offers five villa configurations ranging from a 1,250 sq ft One Bedroom unit to a 5,200+ sq ft four-bedroom Grand Penthouse, supported by three dining venues (Palapa all-day dining, 23° North Beach Club & The Grill House, and Sandy Toes jerk hut), Seastar Spa, an on-site marina, and curated Exuma adventure experiences including swimming with pigs, bonefishing, and diving. The resort hosts weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and bachelorette getaways across multiple indoor and outdoor venues, with 30,000 sq ft of event space anchored by the 23° North Beach Club.

The business generates revenue through nightly villa rentals, food and beverage across three outlets, event and wedding packages, the annual Taste of Exuma culinary festival (May 14-17, 2026), and ancillary services such as airport transfers ($35 each way for two guests). Pricing is quote-based, requires a two-night deposit at booking, and incorporates seasonal and festive-period policies. Distribution is multi-channel: direct via the Synxis booking engine, toll-free and regional phone lines (US, Bahamas, Canada), dedicated group sales, Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, an email newsletter, and partnerships including an exclusive Bahamasair arrangement for festival travel.

The target customer base comprises affluent leisure travelers, wedding and celebration parties, corporate groups, and family gatherings seeking exclusive Caribbean luxury in a non-mass-market setting. The resort has 35 employees, no disclosed funding or external investment, and was founded in 2006. Geographic demand sources identified across the input include North America (USA, Canada), Europe (UK, France, Spain), and Asia (China, Japan), though the Bahamas is the sole operating jurisdiction. No revenue, ARR, or comparable financial metrics are disclosed in available materials.

Name

Grand Isle Resort & Residences

Legal name

Grand Caribbean Resorts Ltd

Website

https://grandisleresort.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grand Isle Resort & Residences is a luxury all-villa resort on Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas, offering 1-4 bedroom villas, three dining venues, a spa, marina, and event venues, serving affluent leisure travelers, wedding parties, corporate groups, and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Luxury villa resort
• Caribbean hospitality services
• Wedding and event venues
• Beachfront villa accommodations
• Culinary festival experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

George Town

HQ country

Bahamas

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Villa Accommodations: Luxury villa rentals ranging from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom penthouses. Units include One Bedroom (1,250 sq ft), Two Bedroom (2,315 sq ft), Three Bedroom (2,730 sq ft), Two Bedroom Penthouse (2,605 sq ft), and Grand Penthouse (5,200+ sq ft). Revenue generated through nightly stays with varying rates based on villa size and season.
2. Dining Services: Multiple on-property restaurants including Palapa (all-day dining), 23° North Beach Club with The Grill House, and Sandy Toes Beach Jerk Hut. Revenue from food and beverage sales across all dining outlets.
3. Events and Weddings: Wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate retreats, family reunions, and group events. Venues include Ocean View Terrace, 23° North Beach Club (30,000 sq ft indoor/outdoor), Emerald Beach, Overlook Palapa, and Palapa Grill & Upper Pool Decks.
4. Taste of Exuma Culinary Festival: Annual culinary festival hosted at the resort featuring curated chef experiences, cooking demonstrations, cocktail pairings, and marketplace. Revenue from ticket sales and villa bookings during the event (May 14-17, 2026).
5. Airport Transfers: Transportation services from Exuma International Airport to the resort. Priced at $35 each way for two guests, $4 for each additional guest.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grand Isle Resort & Residences operates a luxury all-villa resort on Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas, offering 1- to 4-bedroom villa accommodations ranging from 1,250 to 5,200+ square feet. The resort provides multiple on-site dining venues (Palapa, 23° North Beach Club & The Grill House, Sandy Toes Beach Jerk Hut), Seastar Spa, an onsite marina for water excursions, wedding and corporate event planning services, and curated Exuma adventure experiences such as swimming with pigs, snorkeling, and bonefishing.

Product overview

Grand Isle Resort & Residences is a luxury villa resort located on Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas. The resort offers a portfolio of villa accommodations ranging from 1-4 bedrooms, including standard villas and panoramic penthouses. Guests can choose from multiple dining venues including Palapa (all-day dining), 23° North Beach Club with The Grill House (upscale dinner), and Sandy Toes (casual beachfront jerk food). The resort features Seastar Spa for wellness treatments, an onsite marina for water activities, and provides access to various Exuma adventures including swimming with pigs, snorkeling, diving, fishing, and ATV tours. The property also offers comprehensive wedding and event planning services with multiple venue options, as well as group event and corporate retreat packages. A Hurricane Guarantee policy provides travel flexibility for guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 23° North Beach Club: Luxury indoor and outdoor beach club venue featuring a pool, bar, and restaurant on Emerald Bay
• Palapa
• Sandy Toes Beach Tiki Bar
• The Grill House at 23° North
• Seastar Spa
• Taste of Exuma

Products and services

• One Bedroom Villa A one-bedroom, single-story villa averaging 1,250 square feet with private bathroom and comfortable living space, offered to luxury leisure travelers.
• Two Bedroom Villa A stylish two-bedroom luxury villa with en-suite private bathrooms, averaging 2,315 square feet over two floors, with ocean and oceanfront views from the top-floor living space.
• Three Bedroom Villa A spacious three-bedroom luxury villa averaging 2,730 square feet with en-suite private bathrooms and top-floor living, dining, and living room space for enhanced views.
• Two Bedroom Penthouse A Two-Bedroom Panoramic Penthouse spanning 2,605 square feet with unobstructed ocean views from the highest elevation in Emerald Bay, including semi-private elevator or stair access.
• Grand Penthouse A four-bedroom, 4.5-bath Grand Penthouse of just over 5,200 square feet featuring spectacular ocean views from the highest point in the resort.
• Palapa Restaurant An all-day dining restaurant offering breakfast and all-day menus with freshly prepared entrees, alfresco dining by infinity pool overlooking Emerald Bay, serving fresh seafood, tropical cocktails, and island-inspired cuisine, open 7 days a week.
• 23° North Beach Club & The Grill House An oceanfront beach club featuring The Grill House restaurant with Bahamian cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients, poolside dining, full-service bar, and 30,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space. Open for dinner 5:30pm-9:30pm.
• Sandy Toes Beach Jerk Hut A beachfront jerk food shack serving authentic jerk meats, chicken, pork, and burgers with icy refreshments, featuring corn hole games and beach dancing.
• Seastar Spa A wellness center offering in-villa, beach, or poolside massages, and Elemis thalassotherapy-inspired rituals for relaxation and rejuvenation, available to resort guests and day visitors.
• Marina Onsite marina offering boating charters for activities including fishing, snorkeling, and swimming with the famous Exuma Pigs, available to resort guests.
• Exuma Experiences & Adventures Adventure experiences including swimming with pigs, iguana encounters, sea turtle swimming, charted boat courses, bonefishing, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing, stingray feeding, ATV tours, and birdwatching, available to resort guests and outside visitors.
• Wedding & Event Services Wedding planning and event services including beach ceremonies, reception venues (Ocean View Terrace, 23° North Beach Club, Emerald Beach, Overlook Palapa, Palapa Grill & Upper Pool Decks), catering, and personalized event styling for couples and families.
• Group Events & Corporate Retreats Group event planning for corporate retreats, family reunions, and special event catering with versatile venues overlooking Emerald Bay, with special terms for groups of 10+ rooms.
• Bachelorette & Girls' Getaway Packages Curated bachelorette and girls' getaway packages featuring villa accommodations, spa experiences, beach club access, private dining, and customized itineraries including Exuma adventures, targeted at groups of women celebrating pre-wedding events.
• Taste of Exuma Culinary Festival An annual food and beverage event featuring chef demonstrations, tasting experiences, and Bahamian cuisine celebrations, with ticket sales and villa bookings during the event.
• Hurricane Guarantee Policy A hurricane policy offering resort credit for unused nights if guests need to leave early due to hurricane threats, and rate protection for guests forced to extend stays due to storm-related delays, valid for travel within one year.
• Airport Transfer Service Transportation services from Exuma International Airport (GGT) to the resort, priced at $35 each way for two guests and $4 for each additional guest, available to all resort guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Private beach access with one-mile crescent of white sand
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• John Watlings DistillerysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Featured distillery partner at the Taste of Exuma culinary festival (May 14-17, 2026). John Watlings Distillery provides curated rum mixology popup experiences, cocktail demonstrations, and signature rum pairings with chef's menus. Part of the festival's Sip & Savor program featuring daily cocktail demonstrations and rum tastings.
• BahamasairsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 May 2026Exclusive airline partner for Taste of Exuma event. Offers special fares from Ft. Lauderdale ($323 round trip) and Nassau ($288 round trip) to George Town, Exuma using promo code TASTYGGT. Partnership provides discounted travel for festival attendees.
• Taste of Exuma Participating ChefscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Culinary festival features rotating roster of acclaimed chefs including Chef Nigelle Thompson (Grand Isle Resort Head Chef), Chef Alyn Williams (Michelin-starred, National Chef of the Year 2012), Chef Antonio Williams (Executive Sous Chef at British Colonial Hotel), and Pepin R. Argamasilla (Mixologist, co-founder of John Watling's Distillery).
• Off-site Dining PartnersminorOthersThe resort recommends and coordinates with nearby dining establishments including Cocoplum Bistro (10 min drive), BLU On The Water, Choppy's Bar & Grill at Exuma Yacht Club (with live music), Coconut Club on Stocking Island, and Santana's Bar & Grill. These partnerships enhance guest experience by offering diverse off-site dining options.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rosewood Baha Mar: Ultra-luxury resort within the Baha Mar complex in Nassau offering villa-style accommodations, destination dining, and a refined event offering — a high-end competitor for the same villa-resort traveler segment.
• Atlantis Paradise Island: Iconic mega-resort in Nassau, Bahamas with extensive villa and residence inventory, dining, spa, and large-scale events — broad incumbent competing for destination weddings, corporate groups, and luxury leisure travelers.
• Baha Mar: Large integrated luxury resort complex in Nassau, Bahamas with multiple hotels, casino, residences, and extensive event space — captures luxury Caribbean demand that might otherwise reach Exuma, especially for groups.
• The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort (Bahamas): Four Seasons-managed luxury resort on Paradise Island with residential-style accommodations, spa, dining, and event venues targeting weddings and groups in the Bahamas.

Direct peers

• Kamalame Cay: Boutique private-island resort in the Bahamas offering villa/cottage accommodations, spa, and adventure experiences — directly comparable independent luxury villa-resort model.
• COMO Parrot Cay: Luxury private-island villa resort in Turks & Caicos with full-service spa, multiple dining, and curated wellness/adventure programming — comparable villa-led luxury model with destination-event and wedding appeal.
• Belmond Cap Juluca: Luxury villa-style beachfront resort in Anguilla with multiple dining outlets, spa, and curated experiences — directly comparable independent-to-branded luxury Caribbean villa positioning.
• Sandals Emerald Bay Golf, Tennis & Spa Resort: All-inclusive luxury resort also located on Great Exuma in the Bahamas — direct same-micro-market competitor for villa-style leisure, weddings, and group business.
• The Cove Eleuthera: Boutique luxury resort in Eleuthera, Bahamas offering villa-style accommodations, multiple dining outlets, and spa — comparable independent Bahamas luxury villa positioning.
• Four Seasons at Exuma: Recently opened luxury resort on Great Exuma from a global luxury brand; directly competes for the same affluent villa-seeking travelers and wedding/event bookings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/grandisleresort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grand-isle-resort-spa

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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