BahaSea Backpackers

Top choice in Nassau


Perched right on the ocean opposite Sandy Port marina complex, this is flashpacking at its best. BahaSea has two pools, kayaks and bikes for rent, yoga classes, a small gym, kitchen and lots of social common areas where travelers gather over beers and shared experiences. Rooms and dorms are clean and well equipped with lockers and aircon.

Although 12km west of downtown, jitney (bus) No 10 stops outside and there are lots of restaurants and a supermarket nearby.


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