About this hotel
General information
Fowl Cay Resort occupies an entire private cay in the wild heart of the Exuma chain. Only six villas line its shore, each facing the ocean, and guests move between them, the palm-fringed beaches and the tennis court at the island’s centre in their own golf carts. The mood is relaxed – shorts, cover-ups and flip-flops all day, with a collared shirt asked of men only at dinner in the Hill House.
The resort is all-inclusive in the fullest sense. The rate covers the villa and its kitchen, stocked before arrival and restocked as needed; all meals and drinks at the Hill House, premium-brand spirits included; a powerboat with unlimited fuel for every villa; fishing and water-sports gear; daily housekeeping; Wi-Fi across the island; and the transfer from Staniel Cay airport. Mobile coverage is limited, which makes the island an easy place to switch off.
Location
Fowl Cay lies among the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas, close to Staniel Cay, surrounded by calm turquoise water that is easy to navigate by small boat. Most guests fly into the Staniel Cay airstrip from Nassau or from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport; the transfer from Staniel Cay airport to the island is included, and the resort helps with travel arrangements.
Spa
There is no spa on the island, but massages can be arranged on request as an extra outside the all-inclusive plan.
Sports & leisure
Life on Fowl Cay revolves around the boat and the water:
- a 17- or 18-foot Angler powerboat for every villa with unlimited fuel; staff give a full orientation on day one, along with charts, compasses and ideas on where to go
- two-person kayaks, Hobie Cat sailboats and stand-up paddle boards
- masks, snorkels and fins in every size from age three to adult, life jackets and floats, plus knee boards, wake boards, water skis and giant tubes for the day
- rods, reels, line and lures for fishing from the villa’s own boat; bonefishing guides and local area guides at extra cost
- gourmet picnics packed for days out on the boat or the beach
- a tennis court in the middle of the island with racquets and balls, bocce and horseshoes, and an exercise room, pool table, darts and board games at the Hill House
Restaurants & bars
The Hill House, open seven days a week, is the island’s restaurant and bar and the place where guests from all six villas meet. Breakfast comes to the villa – fresh fruit and warm pastries each morning, alongside a kitchen already stocked for breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Lunch is served at the Hill House, followed in the evening by cocktail hour and a four-course dinner; dinner can also be served privately in the villa, and picnics are prepared for time at sea. The bar is open around the clock to island guests, with a bartender on duty in the evening, and dietary requirements are accommodated.
Swimming
Palm-fringed beaches with calm turquoise water ring the island, and most villas step straight down to the sea. The Hill House has a freshwater pool overlooking the passing boats, while Birdcage Villa has its own freshwater pool and steps down to a private beach and small dock.
Rooms
Six oceanfront villas are spread around the island’s edge – one with a single bedroom, three with two bedrooms and two with three – each with its own terrace and view of the water.
Every villa has air conditioning and ceiling fans, a fully equipped and stocked kitchen, a deck or patio, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, an internet-enabled computer, a golf cart, its own powerboat and daily housekeeping.
Lindon Villa
A spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom villa for two on a low ridge above North Beach, open-plan and full of light through large windows and glass doors, with a kitchen and breakfast bar and a separate living and dining area. A large back terrace with a hammock overlooks the beach.
Birdcage Villa
A split-level two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa for up to four, with panoramic views of the neighbouring cays and the harbour. Inside are a living room with fireplace, a separate dining area and a kitchen with breakfast bar; French doors open onto terraces with sun beds, a barbecue area and a private freshwater pool, and steps lead down to the villa’s own beach and small dock.
Starlight Villa
A treehouse-style two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa for up to four on the higher ridge, with a bird’s-eye view over the harbour. Three separate buildings are linked by wooden decks: two detached bedrooms and a central living and kitchen pavilion.
Seabreeze Villa
An octagonal, treehouse-style two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa for up to four on the island’s southern and highest point, directly above the blue-green Exuma shallows. Sliding glass doors open onto wooden decks linking three buildings: two detached bedrooms and a central living and kitchen area.
Bluemoon Villa
A spacious three-bedroom villa with en-suite bathrooms for up to six, on a small ridge above the eastern end of North Beach. It has an open-plan kitchen, a cosy family room, a covered veranda facing the tropical garden and a large patio above the beach; it comes with an 18-foot boat seating six.
Sweetwater Villa
Identical in design to Bluemoon, this three-bedroom villa with en-suite bathrooms for up to six sits on the ridge above the western end of North Beach. It has an open-plan kitchen, a separate open-plan living area, a covered veranda facing the garden and a patio above the beach; it comes with an 18-foot boat seating six.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.