A New Bungalow Resort Just Opened in The Bahamas, With a Peninsula Beach Club and an Arrival by Boat

Baymahni brings beachfront bungalows, an infinity pool and Bahamian dining to Stocking Island, just across the harbor from George Town in Exuma — and it just opened.

You arrive by boat, crossing the water from Great Exuma to a stretch of Stocking Island where bungalows face the beach and a peninsula holds an infinity pool. At Baymahni, the last leg of your journey puts you directly into the setting you came to the Bahamas to find: white sand, shallow turquoise water and a room close to both.

The new resort occupies the former Kahari property, introducing a fresh identity to one of the most distinctive places to stay in Exuma. Its footprint combines intimate bungalow accommodations with a beach club, Bahamian restaurants and access to the surrounding water.

A Different Side of Stocking Island

Stocking Island sits across Elizabeth Harbour from George Town. You can see the town from the island, but staying here changes the practical rhythm of your vacation: boats become your connection to Great Exuma, and the beach becomes the center of your day.

Baymahni’s arrival route starts at Exuma International Airport, followed by a taxi to the Exuma Yacht Club and a complimentary resort water taxi. That gives you access to George Town while keeping your accommodations across the water, on an island the resort describes as having no vehicles.

It’s the most exciting new hotel in the Out Islands in years.

Bungalows With Room to Stay Outside

The accommodations include beach, beachside and lagoon-facing choices, with king beds, air conditioning and interiors incorporating natural materials, locally made furnishings and handwoven details. The distinction between categories is worth considering: your view and proximity to the sand are part of the room choice.

One particularly interesting option is the Beach Bungalow with Extended Veranda. It pairs 370 square feet of interior space with a 301-square-foot veranda, giving you almost as much room outside as inside. A king bedroom is supplemented by a ladder-accessed loft with a full-size bed, designated for children ages 7 to 16. Connecting options also give families another way to stay together.

That generous outdoor space is a reason to look closely at this category. You can spend the morning on your veranda, head down to the beach and return without making the room feel like a place reserved only for sleeping.

A Beach Club on the Peninsula

The Beach Club is Baymahni’s focal point, occupying a peninsula with a 180-degree sweep of turquoise water. An infinity pool shares the setting with dining and cocktails, giving you a place to move between a swim, lunch and an afternoon in a lounge chair.

It adds another option to Stocking Island’s collection of beach bars and waterfront stops. Here, the combination is especially convenient for overnight guests: your bungalow and the beach club belong to the same resort.

Bahamian Dining and Frozen Daiquiris

The dining lineup includes the Beach Club and The Beacon, a restaurant centered on Bahamian culinary traditions. The Beacon currently lists dinner service Wednesday through Sunday, with reservations required, while the Beach Club serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

There’s also the Daq Shaq, a beachfront bar serving frozen daiquiris and specialty drinks. In-room dining provides another option when you want dinner delivered to your bungalow after a day on the water.

Getting Out on the Water

Baymahni lists complimentary kayaks, paddleboards and water bikes, along with snorkeling and coastal and inland trails on Stocking Island. You can spend a day exploring nearby water, then trade the paddle for a walk without leaving the island.

The resort also offers dock space for boats up to 65 feet, subject to reservation. That makes it an option for travelers arriving with a vessel as well as those flying into The Bahamas. The central decision is how much exploring you want to do — and how much time you want to leave for that veranda.