Scores at a Glance
Club Med Columbus IsleSmall Hope Bay Lodge
Overall
8.6
8.8
Beach
9.4
8.6
Food
7.8
8.5
Service
8.6
9.1
Rooms
7.9
7.8
Luxury
·
7.2
Value
8.1
8.8
Romance
8.2
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Med Columbus Isle | Measure | Small Hope Bay Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.5 (959) | Google Rating | 4.8 (142) (better) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)5 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Club Med Columbus Isle | Measure | Small Hope Bay Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.6 |
| 7.8 | Food | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)7.9 | Rooms | 7.8 |
| (better)7.8 | Pools | 6.5 |
| – | Luxury | 7.2 |
| 8.1 | Value | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Family | 8.2 |
| 8.2 | Romance | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.4 | Quiet | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.2 | Adventure | 9.3 (better) |
Of the 13 measures we call, Club Med Columbus Isle leads on 5 and Small Hope Bay Lodge leads on 8.
Vibes
| Club Med Columbus Isle | Measure | Small Hope Bay Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Club Med Columbus Isle | Measure | Small Hope Bay Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Med Columbus Isle
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 5 min from ZSA
Small Hope Bay Lodge
- 1 restaurants & bars
- 15 min from ASD
Pros · Club Med Columbus Isle
- Outstanding beach and clear water.
- Strong included water-sports and activity offering.
- Very short airport transfer.
- Good fit for active couples, families with older kids and divers.
Pros · Small Hope Bay Lodge
- True all-in drinks
- Reef access
- Scale and quiet
- Value vs Nassau
Cons · Club Med Columbus Isle
- Rooms and air-conditioning receive more mixed feedback than beach and activities.
- Scuba and off-resort excursions can cost extra.
- Dining variety is narrower than at large multi-restaurant all-inclusives.
Cons · Small Hope Bay Lodge
- No pool
- Rustic rooms
- Bugs
- Not a spa resort
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