Taino Beach
Taino Beach
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Lovely beach, known for its remote stretches of sand.
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Dawn
Pinnacle, NC14 contributions
Mar 2023
This is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Our family has been to several islands and beaches in the U.S. no comparisons. Crystal clear waters and white sand. Very calm.
Written 14 March 2023
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T B
Cave Creek, AZ9 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
No thanks. Costs 12.00 to get in and drink and eat. If you want to do anything else it's extra... which I understand. Costs 28.00 for 2 beach chairs and umbrella. I'm really not sure what I paid 12.00 per person for.... I guess to spend more money. We ended up going to The Sand Bar and had a great time.
Written 12 February 2023
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Debbie C
1 contribution
Dec 2022
We stayed December 11-18, 2022. We were looking forward to this get away due to having recently experienced a loss in our family. A couple of weeks before we went Ocean of Taino Beach Resort we were called and we asked to give up one of our suites. We had already paid for 2 suites through a vacation plan and would not be reimbursed unless we gave up one of the suite 60 days prior. However the office at the Ocean Taino Beach assured us we would be reimbursed. We felt pressured into doing so. The one suite was big enough; for we did not have the number of people we thought we would have. We felt the resort had overbooked but we reserved our rooms in July.
The suite we received looked very bad. Water was dripping from the vents. Floor was always wet. The appliances were rusty, very old. The paint was peeling off the cabinets. The kitchen table was broken. We were not impressed.
We would not recommend this to anyone.
The suite we received looked very bad. Water was dripping from the vents. Floor was always wet. The appliances were rusty, very old. The paint was peeling off the cabinets. The kitchen table was broken. We were not impressed.
We would not recommend this to anyone.
Written 21 December 2022
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garyfotodiver
Chicago, IL56 contributions
Sep 2022
Always wanted to go to the Bahamas; chose Freeport over Nassau for the first trip. Booked a flight/hotel package.
The flight from Ft. Lauderdale to Freeport was ~30 minutes. Bahamian immigration was easy; I received a 1 week visa. All the airport officials were very easy to speak to.
After a short taxi ride, I arrived at the Flamingo Hotel and Marina by Taino Beach. This is a complex of four hotels that share a common pool, restaurant, beach area, and other amenities. Note number 1; bring lots of cash. The Bahamian dollar is accepted on a par with the US dollar, and many (taxis) do not accept credit cards.
My room was on the third floor facing the marina and canal. Note number 2: the hotel has no elevator. Check-in was easy; $20 key deposit. There is a gift shop in the lobby, but open with spotty hours. The room was simple and clean; daily maid service.
The amenities were very good. The pool is 4.5 feet at its deepest and has a slight current that is great for a flotation device. There is a nice water slide; I tried it. There are plenty of lounge chairs, a shower and lavatories right there. The beach is cleaned every morning that I was there. Jet skis are available to rent.
During the afternoon, especially when a cruise ship arrives, there are activities provided around the pool area. There is a small playground. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch only. A water taxi runs every hour or so to Port Lucaya and back. $8 round trip.
I relaxed, hung out at the pool, got up early to swim in the ocean at sunrise (beautiful), and took the water taxi to Port Lucaya in the heat of a Sunday afternoon.
There are SCUBA diving operations nearby. I booked a dive but it was cancelled for lack of enough divers. Oh well, next trip.
Leaving Freeport was also easy. Everyone I met during these three days was friendly and helpful.
I shall return...
The flight from Ft. Lauderdale to Freeport was ~30 minutes. Bahamian immigration was easy; I received a 1 week visa. All the airport officials were very easy to speak to.
After a short taxi ride, I arrived at the Flamingo Hotel and Marina by Taino Beach. This is a complex of four hotels that share a common pool, restaurant, beach area, and other amenities. Note number 1; bring lots of cash. The Bahamian dollar is accepted on a par with the US dollar, and many (taxis) do not accept credit cards.
My room was on the third floor facing the marina and canal. Note number 2: the hotel has no elevator. Check-in was easy; $20 key deposit. There is a gift shop in the lobby, but open with spotty hours. The room was simple and clean; daily maid service.
The amenities were very good. The pool is 4.5 feet at its deepest and has a slight current that is great for a flotation device. There is a nice water slide; I tried it. There are plenty of lounge chairs, a shower and lavatories right there. The beach is cleaned every morning that I was there. Jet skis are available to rent.
During the afternoon, especially when a cruise ship arrives, there are activities provided around the pool area. There is a small playground. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch only. A water taxi runs every hour or so to Port Lucaya and back. $8 round trip.
I relaxed, hung out at the pool, got up early to swim in the ocean at sunrise (beautiful), and took the water taxi to Port Lucaya in the heat of a Sunday afternoon.
There are SCUBA diving operations nearby. I booked a dive but it was cancelled for lack of enough divers. Oh well, next trip.
Leaving Freeport was also easy. Everyone I met during these three days was friendly and helpful.
I shall return...
Written 14 September 2022
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Becky B
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island4 contributions
Jun 2022
Gorgeous beach with great food shacks either on the sand or the road in front of it
Lovely beach, often very private - not a lot of people, so tranquil
Lovely beach, often very private - not a lot of people, so tranquil
Written 27 June 2022
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nyminute1
New York City, NY28 contributions
May 2022
It is as beautiful in person as it is in the pictures. You wont be disappointed. Clean white sand and blue/green waters as far as the eye can see.
Written 10 June 2022
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387indy
Coral Springs, FL4,762 contributions
Apr 2022
Surrounded by Atlantic Ocean, white powered sand, landscaping w/ beautiful resort. Lots to do: boating, fishing, swimming.
Written 29 April 2022
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Catherine R
43 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
This beach was gorgeous. It was groomed so there was no seaweed as other reviewers noted. Beautiful white soft sand and clear turquoise water.
There is a public beach volleyball net for anyone to use and a little kids gated park across the street.
4 stars only because the two restaurants (Tony Macaroni & The O Grill Bar) open at 2pm so we were very hungry.
We brought out beach chairs, towels & tunes and enjoyed the day.
Thé water park is closed due to covid.
There is a public beach volleyball net for anyone to use and a little kids gated park across the street.
4 stars only because the two restaurants (Tony Macaroni & The O Grill Bar) open at 2pm so we were very hungry.
We brought out beach chairs, towels & tunes and enjoyed the day.
Thé water park is closed due to covid.
Written 2 January 2022
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Fredrik N
Motala, Sweden76 contributions
Oct 2021
Nice beach but unfortunately the only one I had a chance to visit at Grand Bahama. The beach and itrastructure there were good..
Sad that the personnel were rude and unhelpful
I will find another beach for my next vist.
Sad that the personnel were rude and unhelpful
I will find another beach for my next vist.
Written 12 November 2021
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Itsallabouttheson
Harrisburg, PA69 contributions
Nov 2021
This was hyped up by the "vacation club" folks, but it was covered with dirty seaweed while we visited. Compared to our typical vacation spots, this was dirty and uninviting.
Written 11 November 2021
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Do Taino beach offer public restrooms?
leathahamilton77
50 contributions
Yes. They very well kept. Bar to buy food & drinks. Shops at the entrance to buy souverior's too.
Hi, We (a family of 4) will be arriving in Freeport for 5&1/2 hours via Carnival in a month. We would like to how much it cost to get to Taino Beach via taxi? Do we need to arrange pick up with the driver to get back? Also, where is the public access point (if it still exists after Dorian) to get to the beach?
Stephanie F
Warrenton, VA
I’m also wondering?
Was taino beach resort hit by hurricane dorian?
Glen C
10 contributions
I was there in April and they were still recovering from Matthew...I would image they were since the resort is in Freeport and Dorian lingered there for many hrs
newtoNHconcord
concord NH12 contributions
we will arriving from a cruise ship in 2 weeks on weekday. should we do water or regular taxi? how far is it? I saw pics of water obstacles are those public? Which hotel sells day passes? Are chairs and umbrellas available? We dont have a lot of time available and no internet so just looking to preplan. Thanks!
Kenttravel777
10 contributions
By taxi it took about 15 minutes. I don’t know about the water taxi. 2 chairs and one umbrella rental cost us $20. I think I heard additional chairs were $5. They have free Wi-Fi but it’s spotty and very slow.
Angela C
Wagoner, OK146 contributions
We will be arriving at the cruise port next week. Have a party of 6, what is the cost of a ride to Taino Beach (either taxis or shuttle)? Can't seem to get one answer! Also, I understand there is a way to enter the beach for free. Can anyone advise on these questions? Thank you
DeDee C
Tampa, FL15 contributions
We paid 7$ for the shuttle to the beach each person. But you can entertain the beach through the restaurant for free or even walk on the side of the restaurant straight to the beach.. just don’t go the way the shuttle driver tells you to.. and don’t buy anything from the ship
How long is the cab ride from the Carnival Cruise port? About how much round trip?
bernisuds
West Chester, OH148 contributions
We rented a car for the week. Not sure how much they would charge for taxi. Cruise port 15 to 20 minutes away.
Haley R
Tuscumbia, AL28 contributions
Looking at doing an excursion through carnival that is done by the Bahamas Adventure company on Taino Beach. In one of the pictures, there is a girl holding a Macaw and an iguana. Has anything seen this while at the beach?
Fafigirl
Tottenham, Canada26 contributions
Spent a couple days there and didn’t see any Mackaw or Iguanas
Natalia D
2 contributions
Hay playas públicas en Freeport? O hay que pagar para ingresar a ellas?
Medicomodico
Monterrey, Mexico95 contributions
Hay que pagar pero no es costoso, recuerdo que eran como 15 dólares por persona y por silla y sombrilla, pero era menos dinero si solo era la entrada.
GrandTour659133
1 contribution
Taxi from airport
H1454UNdavids
57 contributions
Yes there are taxis from the airport
Arosellen
4 contributions
Why can’t I find prices for the resort anywhere? Is this a private club only?
Goldwingman
Coquitlam, Canada628 contributions
We visited for lunch. Took the ferry there. Then sat on the beach after for a couple hours.
TAINO BEACH (Freeport) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Taino Beach
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- Hotels near Taino Beach:
- (0.00 km) Flamingo Bay Hotel & Marina at Taino Beach
- (0.06 km) Emerald Cay Condo
- (0.10 km) Ocean at Taino Beach: Grand Villa, 4-Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 4 Baths and 2+ Kitchens
- (0.19 km) 5* Star, Spacious and Clean with Pool, Waterfront Villa Close to All Amenities
- (0.21 km) Luxurios bayview condo at Taino Beach
- Restaurants near Taino Beach:
- (0.65 km) The Stoned Crab
- (1.14 km) Flying Fish GastroBar
- (1.40 km) Daddy Brown’s Conch Stand
- (0.56 km) Taino by the Sea
- (1.33 km) Cappucino's Fine Italian Restaurant
- Attractions near Taino Beach:
- (0.00 km) Taino Beach Ferry
- (0.35 km) Bahamas Adventures
- (0.51 km) Power Boat Beach Party
- (0.55 km) Pirate's Cove Zip Line and Water Park
- (0.69 km) Junkanoo Beach Club Freeport at Taino Beach