Four remarkable investment opportunities across San Salvador, Long Island and Cat Island. Create the next generation of Bahamian resort destinations, private communities and waterfront experiences.
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Known for its remarkable beaches, clear-water diving and Columbus-era history, San Salvador offers the appeal of an established resort destination with room for differentiated hospitality and large-scale land development.
Two separate offerings create opportunities to explore a phased destination resort, branded residences, recreational amenities and supporting residential or service uses, subject to feasibility and approvals.
Legacy-scale acreage for a carefully phased master plan. Potential concepts include destination hospitality, resort residences, recreation and low-density luxury neighborhoods, subject to approvals.
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A substantial tract to explore eco-tourism, planned residential uses and amenities supporting future island investment. Location, access and infrastructure require due diligence.
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Long Island is distinguished by dramatic coastline, Dean's Blue Hole, world-class bonefishing and a tranquil, authentic island lifestyle. These strengths can support experiential travel, private retreats and carefully scaled resort communities.
A compelling entry into the Out Island development market, with possibilities for a private estate, eco-resort or residential enclave. The listing identifies Deadman's Cay Airport approximately 18 miles north and Hard Bargain airstrip nearby.
View Listing & PhotosCat Island's pristine beaches, protected coves, peaceful atmosphere and extraordinary fishing create a compelling setting for a luxury hospitality and residential destination. Flamingo Hills is described as having open zoning, offering flexibility to investigate multiple development programs, subject to all required approvals.
Beachfront, elevated views and protected bays. The listing advertises approval for a 102-slip marina and describes a partially completed first phase. Imagine an integrated destination with marina-oriented hospitality, waterfront condominium residences, private villas and lifestyle amenities, subject to project approvals and technical feasibility.
View Listing & PhotosEstablished superyacht marinas operate in The Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean. The opportunity in selected Out Islands is to evaluate additional full-service berthing, shoreside amenities, provisioning and premium hospitality tailored to larger vessels and their guests.
At Flamingo Hills, the advertised 102-slip marina approval makes marine infrastructure a central component of the development conversation. Berth dimensions, channel depths, dredging, permitting and approval validity require verification.
Consider a marina-facing condominium concept where owners could enjoy ocean views, access to waterfront amenities and the possibility of managed short-term rentals when not in residence. Such a product could appeal to boating visitors, second-home buyers and vacation travelers.
Investor demand and rental yields have not been independently established. Market studies, condominium approvals, short-term rental licensing, operating costs and absorption forecasts would be essential before positioning a project as income-producing.
Imagine a cohesive destination pairing a boutique hotel or branded resort with oceanfront condominiums, waterfront restaurants, wellness amenities, beach experiences and marina services. Multiple potential revenue streams could support a phased business plan, subject to detailed feasibility.
Explore Flamingo HillsBuild a destination, sell a portion of the residences, and create a long-term hospitality business. Four sites offer different scales of entry into The Bahamas' luxury travel and second-home economy.
The Bahamas recorded 1,314,639 stopover arrivals in January–July 2026, a 4.3% year-over-year increase. The IMF notes the importance of stayover visitors to tourism expenditure, making lodging and guest experience more relevant to an investor than cruise arrival counts alone.
A resort with sellable villas or condominiums may combine upfront residence-sale proceeds with ongoing hotel management, food and beverage, rental-pool management and marina income. Buyers may choose short-term rentals where legally permitted and operationally viable.
The Bahamas actively promotes its superyacht ecosystem, including established marinas and service providers. An opportunity may exist for additional full-service, larger-vessel capacity on underserved islands, but berth demand and site navigability require independent study.
| Listing | Development thesis | Development Potential & Investor Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Creek · 1,741 acres | Phased destination resort, hotel, golf or nature recreation, branded residences and private estates | Exceptional scale for a phased luxury destination, with room for resort amenities, branded residences, recreation and private estates. |
| Storr's Lake · 313 acres | Eco-lodge, wellness retreat, low-density residential lots or supporting hospitality | Compelling setting for an intimate wellness resort, nature-led hospitality and thoughtfully planned luxury residences. |
| The Roses · 67.9 acres | Boutique villa retreat, private estate lots or small resort | Appealing acreage for an exclusive boutique resort, private villa collection or low-density residential retreat. |
| Flamingo Hills · 256 acres | Marina-oriented resort, oceanfront condominiums, luxury villas and yacht services | Distinctive potential for a marina-centered destination combining oceanfront residences, boutique hospitality and premium yacht services. |
Developers can explore selling waterfront condominiums and villas to second-home buyers while offering an optional professionally managed short-term rental program. Ocean views, walkable restaurants, yacht berths, concierge services and beach access may support differentiated pricing.
Development strategy: Pre-sell selected residences to help fund construction; retain the hotel, commercial space and marina operations for recurring income. A successful program depends on presale demand, financing terms, legal rental permissions, property management, seasonality and the developer's delivery record.
Hotels can earn room revenue, dining, events, wellness and activities income. A marina may generate berth fees, transient dockage, fuel margins, utilities, provisioning, maintenance and charter-related services. A phased development can test demand before committing to the entire master plan.
Critical qualification: The Bahamas already has significant superyacht marinas; the opportunity is location-specific additional capacity, not an absence of marinas across the Caribbean. Published industry reporting also documents recent weakness in boating traffic, so marina demand cannot be assumed.
Adjust three assumptions to estimate stabilized annual room revenue and a simple operating return. These are illustrative assumptions, not actual performance, appraisals or forecasts for any listed parcel.
Formula: rooms × 365 × occupancy × average daily rate. Operating profit is assumed at 25% of room revenue for demonstration only; this excludes ancillary income and is not a measured hotel EBITDA margin. Yield divides illustrative profit by an assumed $30 million project cost, excludes financing, taxes, depreciation, reserves and sale proceeds, and is not an investor IRR. Land acquisition, infrastructure, development cost, actual hotel comparables and tax treatment must be underwritten separately.
For qualifying projects, the Bahamas Investment Authority describes potential duty-free importation of approved hotel construction materials, furnishings, fixtures and equipment, together with real-property-tax concessions. Government guidance indicates Family Island hotels with as few as four rooms may qualify. The specific duration, scope and conditions depend on the approved agreement and applicable law; investors should obtain current written advice and confirm eligibility before using concessions in a pro forma.
Foreign investors should also investigate Bahamas Investment Authority requirements, landholding rules, environmental impact assessment, coastal and marina permits, subdivision approval, rental operations and employment/immigration rules. Open zoning is not a substitute for these approvals.
| Island | Airports and international connections | Private Aviation & VIP Arrival Experience |
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| San Salvador | San Salvador International (ZSA). Tourism Ministry publishes Air Caraïbes Paris-Orly–ZSA Thursday service; Southern Air Nassau–ZSA daily; Bahamasair limited service. | San Salvador International Airport offers a convenient arrival gateway for private charter and business aviation, with bespoke guest transfers possible through advance arrangements. |
| Long Island | Deadman's Cay (LGI) and Stella Maris (SML). Makers Air lists Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE)–Stella Maris three days weekly, with Nassau domestic connections. | Stella Maris and Deadman’s Cay provide aviation access for guests and private charters, supporting exclusive villa and resort experiences. |
| Cat Island | New Bight (TBI) and Arthur's Town (ATC). Makers Air lists FXE–New Bight daily, with Nassau domestic connections. | New Bight connects Cat Island with private charter opportunities, while Hawk’s Nest adds a distinctive private-airstrip option for compatible aircraft. |
Airline routes are published listings as checked October 2026, not live flight inventory. Frequencies, international clearance availability and schedules may change; confirm directly with the carrier, airport and Bahamas authorities. Nassau is the main international connection hub.
Proximity to North America, international tourism appeal, an established legal framework and distinctive island settings make The Bahamas worth evaluating for resort and real estate development.
Nassau provides an international gateway to the Family Islands, with domestic and charter air services connecting travelers to the three destinations featured here.
Foreign investment may involve landholding approvals or registration, Bahamas Investment Authority review, environmental and planning permits, and potential project-specific concessions. Independent Bahamian legal and tax advice is essential.
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Property details and pricing are subject to change; confirm on linked official BHHS listings. Images currently marked as placeholders must be replaced with photographs authorized for marketing the corresponding listings. Airport times are indicative flight durations, not published schedules. Any marina and residential concept requires independent due diligence. No rental income, occupancy, return or development approval is guaranteed.