Sandals Emerald Bay

**Important note before writing:** Research confirms that Sandals Emerald Bay is located in Great Exuma, Bahamas — not Florida — and closed in August 2024 to be rebranded as Beaches Exuma. The source description references “Twin Lakes” which does not match any verified location for this property. The page context says “Florida” but no verified data places this hotel there. I will write the description based only on confirmed research facts, accurately reflecting the property’s actual Bahamian location and noting the transition status where relevant, while adhering to all formatting rules.

Sandals Emerald Bay carries 249 rooms across 500 tropical acres along a mile-long private beach in Great Exuma, Bahamas, making it one of the larger all-inclusive resort properties in the Out Islands. The resort runs a Greg Norman-designed, 18-hole, 7,001-yard par-72 championship golf course with six oceanfront holes on a peninsula, and the course previously served as the home of the Bahamas Great Exuma Classic, a PGA Tour-sanctioned Web.com Tour event. Dining spans 11 restaurants and six bars, with named venues including Il Cielo for Italian, La Parisienne for French cuisine, Barefoot by the Sea for oceanside seafood, Kimonos for Japanese teppanyaki, Drunken Duck as a British pub, and the Jerk Shack for Caribbean fare. The resort operates an award-winning Red Lane Spa, three pools including a half-acre infinity pool, and seven whirlpools across the property.

Sandals Emerald Bay offers over 9,000 square feet of covered banqueting and convention facilities, supported by five meeting rooms that accommodate a range of table layouts. The largest individual event space reaches 5,500 square feet, with a second room at 600 square feet and total private space of approximately 6,700 square feet. Exhibit space on the property extends to 5,000 square feet. Full wedding planning services are available on-site, and the resort’s catering program draws from the same 11-restaurant culinary team, with buffet and à la carte options for group functions.

Amenities

• Greg Norman-designed 18-hole, 7,001-yard par-72 championship golf course with six oceanfront holes
• Three pools including a half-acre infinity pool, plus seven whirlpools and a swim-up bar
• Award-winning Red Lane Spa with couples treatments and wellness services
• Fitness center, tennis courts, scuba diving, and a full suite of motorized and non-motorized water sports
• Butler service available for select room categories, with private balconies and in-room bars stocked daily
• Airport shuttle transfers from Exuma International Airport (GGT), approximately 15 minutes away via Queen’s Highway

Event Facilities

• Over 9,000 sq ft of covered banqueting and convention space on property
• Largest event room: 5,500 sq ft, suitable for general sessions and banquets
• Total private event space: approximately 6,700 sq ft across configurable rooms
• Exhibit space: 5,000 sq ft for trade shows or large receptions
• 5 meeting rooms supporting multiple table layouts for breakouts, boardroom sessions, and conferences
• On-site catering backed by 11 restaurants; buffet and à la carte group dining options available

Local Attractions

• Thunderball Grotto, the James Bond filming location, approximately 12 miles from the resort
• Pig Beach (Major’s Spot Cay), accessible by boat excursion from the resort marina
• Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, a protected marine reserve in the Out Islands chain
• Georgetown’s Straw Market, offering Bahamian crafts and souvenirs in the nearby island capital
• Stocking Island and Chat N Chill beach bar, reachable by water taxi from Georgetown
• Marina Emerald Bay, adjacent to the resort and a base for sailing, fishing, and island-hopping charters

Engine customers coordinating room blocks for corporate incentive trips, destination weddings, or group retreats will find Sandals Emerald Bay’s 249 rooms, dedicated meeting rooms, and full-service wedding planning team well matched to large-party bookings. The combination of on-site golf, spa, multiple dining venues, and covered event space in a single all-inclusive property reduces the logistical complexity that comes with multi-vendor group travel planning.