Grand Lucayan

I visited the ‘Grand’ Lucayan resort yesterday on a day trip from a cruise ship. Whilst the beach is very pleasant and the bar functional, we could not get over the rest of the resort. The main hotel has clearly been closed for years and has fallen into a dilapidated state. Some windows are boarded up, gutters hanging off etc. All the grounds are returning to nature and are not looked after. The pool is dirty and obviously not properly maintained - we gave it a wide berth. When we peered in the window of the former main hotel, we were promptly shooed away by a security guard. They clearly don’t want people figuring out that the resort is pretty much dead, although it is blatantly obvious from the minute you arrive. Onsite shops are either boarded up or just permanently closed, there are no beach activities, other than a guy selling drinks, and the whole place is like a scene from The Walking Dead. And I mean literally. Our day was pleasant enough, but we were only there for a few hours on the beach which is what we achieved. On the coach home, our local guide told us that the hotel was badly damaged in 2019 by the hurricane and tidal surge and became uninhabitable and uninsurable thereafter. It was then bought by the government but numerous attempts to sell it on or develop it since have fallen through. We were absolutely staggered to find out that in fact one of the buildings on site is still taking paying guests for holidays. If I arrived here for a holiday, I would immediately turn around and go back to the airport.

Unbelievable stay at the resort. Staff was amazing and Chris in concierge sent us in the right direction for a day excursion! She is amazing and just a wonderful person. The beautiful supervisor in the dining room was kind and they all went above and beyond in service. The hotel itself was so relaxing and clean. Our room was an oven view with a patio and was spotless. Air worked great. The infinity pool overlooking the ocean was warm and inviting. Our bartender made the best drinks and had good information on things to do on the Island and just local Information. We will be back. We fell in love with the place and the people!

Stayed two nights as a sea and land cruise package. Note this resort obviously has undergone severe damage from hurricane and is rebuilding, so I’m sure that some of the issues will improve as this continues. The good: has a stunning and remarkable beach, grounds and pool area. The wrap around infinity pool is one of the best I’ve ever seen (could have been cleaner). But was an absolute pleasure sitting next to it. The beach area had plenty of seating and was close to the area ti get drinks. They had a fun DJ by the pool and beach with music. Several games outside including shuffle board corn hole and connect 4. Location was great next to the lucayan marketplace. We upgraded to an ocean view room and it was so worth it…stunning. Area for improvement: The website needs updated. Many of the amenities and things they shared on there are no longer accurate. A few very kind and fun employees but the majority were very rude. The food was not good and all meals are buffet style, though it’s not really set up as a true buffet so food setting out with no protection from sneezes, air borne, or correct temperature. Although the locations for dining were stunning views and very comfortable outdoor dining options. AC was not working correct so our room was very warm and humid. Hot tub and pool were not very clean, though rooms and other grounds areas were.