French Leave Resort, Autograph Collection - Governor's Harbour

4-star oceanfront resort on Governor's Harbour with private cottages and complimentary golf carts

Accommodations and Amenities

French Leave Resort, Autograph Collection offers 12 ocean-view and ocean-front studio villas set on the Governor's Harbour waterfront overlooking historic Cupid's Cay. Each villa provides a private bathroom with L'Occitane bath products, a seating area, and a private lanai with ceiling fans. The hotel supplies complimentary golf carts for all guests to access the secluded French Leave Beach on the Atlantic side.

Dining

The on-site restaurant, 1648, serves local Bahamian cuisine and fresh-caught seafood with a focus on dishes like the 1648 Surf & Turf Burger. Guests can enjoy dinner with a sunset view over the Caribbean Sea, and the restaurant also offers a welcome drink for arriving guests. Poolside dining service is available, and the bar menu includes signature cocktails prepared by skilled bartenders.

Wellness and Recreation

The property has an outdoor infinity pool overlooking the bay, with sun loungers and a shaded palapa for relaxation. A fitness centre with cardio and strength equipment is open 24 hours, and the hotel offers complimentary paddleboards and kayaks for use in the bay. Guests can also fish off the docks, and the beach staff provide chairs, umbrellas, and towels on the pink-sand beach.

Location and Getting There

Governor's Harbour Airport is a 10-minute drive from the hotel, with direct flights available from major US cities such as Miami (60 minutes). Downtown Governor's Harbour is within a short walk, offering boutique shops and family-owned restaurants like Tippy's and Buccaneer. Historic sites such as Cupid's Cay are visible from the resort, and the island hosts the annual 'Eleuthera All That Jazz' Festival.

Beach and Activities

The private French Leave Beach on the Atlantic side is a 5 km stretch of pink sand, accessible via the complimentary golf carts along a short unpaved road. Hotel staff set up loungers and umbrellas each morning, and the beach typically sees very few guests, offering a quiet experience. On-site watersports include snorkelling, canoeing, and the hotel can arrange private boat tours to explore the island's north end.

• Location: 60-minute flight from Miami to Governor's Harbour
• Rooms: 12 ocean-view and ocean-front studio villas with complimentary golf carts
• Dining: On-site 1648 restaurant with local Bahamian cuisine and fresh-caught seafood
• Wellness: Infinity pool with sunset views, poolside dining service, fitness centre
• Activities: Snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking, live music, fishing off the docks
• Exclusive: Private cottages designed for relaxation and seclusion, maximum 20 villas