The Potlatch Club

Style

A star reborn

Setting

Eleuthera's eastern edge

The Potlatch Club once played host to entertainment's A-listers, and its latest iteration is set to have you as doted on as those who came before. Set steps from the pink sands of eastern Eleuthera, lodgings nod to your beachfront setting, primed for indoor-outdoor living, with breezy interiors and coral tones. You’ll find a soul-soothing spa and couple of pools between the sustainably minded restaurant and original clubhouse; but this retreat’s leading lights are its clued-up concierge and tailored-to-you service.

Facilities

Rooms

11, including one four-bedroom villa.

Checkout

11am, and check-in is at 4pm. Both are flexible, on request and subject to availability.

More Details

Rates include breakfast, with à la carte and set menus available at the Fig Tree each morning. Gluten-free and vegan options are available on request, too.

Also

Two of the Garden View Rooms have been adapted for guests with limited mobility, and all the hotel’s communal areas (including the restaurant, bar and pools) are wheelchair friendly.

Hotel Closed

The Potlatch Club shuts up shop for the season from 16 August to 31 October 2025.

Fitness Center

Free Internet Access

Laundry

Pool

On-Site Restaurant

Room Service

Spa

At the Hotel

Public beach, 12-acre garden, fitness center, concierge and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: TV with Netflix, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, tea- and coffee-making kit, free bottled water, umbrella, yoga mat, clothes steamer and La Bottega bath products.

Our Favourite Rooms

When on Eleuthera, it feels only fitting to stay as close to the sand as possible; and here, that means settling in the Beachfront Cottage, with easy access to the water and its own hammock-graced garden. Even in the Garden Suites, that airy island breeze reaches the coral-pink accents and soaring ceilings.

Poolside

Where a towering white spire protrudes between the palms sits the resort’s central, crescent-curved pool, bordered by sun-soaked loungers and steps from the mojito-serving Sand Bar. You’ll also find a second outdoor pool alongside the Fig Tree restaurant (both are open between 7am and 7pm); and if you’ve bagged yourself the Pineapple House, you’ll have your own space to swim in.

Spa

Tschendra is the name of your healing host at the Natura Bissé-backed Acqua Spa, and she comes with a revered repertoire of holistic and Ayurvedic techniques to her name. You can take treatments in the spa’s nature-swathed massage room, on the beach or in your suite; but wherever you decide to destress, Tschendra will suggest a treatment based on your mood — if you need to slow down, it’ll be laced with lavender, and for low-energy days, expect zesty citrus boosts. There’s also a fully equipped gym, as well as a terrace for yoga and Pilates classes.

Packing Tips

A penchant for writing: word on the street is that Paul McCartney penned the lyrics to Oh! Darling here on hotel-supplied stationery.

Also

There’s more than pretty palms to admire around the resort's winding paths; wander its maze and you’ll find an open-air hut with murals from Bahamian architect Ray Nathaniels, originally painted in the 1950s and preserved during restorations.

Children

Welcome; there’s no kids’ club, but babysitting can be arranged with 48 hours’ notice for $20 an hour, and family-friendly activities can be organized by the concierge team.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

Bag a beachfront seat, or ask staff to set up a private on-the-sands supper if you’d rather something more romantic.

Dress Code

There's no formality here, but something hand-stitched and bespoke will suit the ethos of this craft-celebrating space.

Hotel Restaurant

Named for the ancient banyan that shades this beachfront restaurant's alfresco space, the Fig Tree is a well-loved ode to local suppliers. Breezy interiors are filled with hand-crocheted lamps and crafted textiles from Eleuthera’s artisans; and produce is delivered each morning by island-based farmers and fishers. Dishes will differ depending on the crop, but fresh-as-can-be fare with Bahamian and international influences are your year-round guarantee.

Hotel Bar

Take up residence under the lofty spire of the Sand Bar’s pavilion, or ask deft barkeeps to shake up your cocktail poolside for sips between dips.

Last Orders

Breakfast is served between 7am and 10am; lunch is from noon to 3pm, and dinner is dished from 6pm till 10pm. The bar stays open until the last guest decides to pack up their dancing shoes.

Room Service

Available from a separate menu.

Planes

Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Nassau are the only airports with direct flights to the island’s Governor’s Harbour Airport, so you’ll have to catch your connection from one of the three. Once you’ve landed, staff can arrange $40 one-way transfers for the 15-minute drive to the hotel.

Automobiles

A car isn't essential, but if you're planning on exploring Eleuthera’s secluded corners, a set of wheels will come in handy. There’s free parking a few steps from the hotel, and staff are happy to help bring luggage over.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

A wisp of land in the ocean, Eleuthera’s elongated shape puts miles of Atlantic-lapped shoreline on your doorstep. And with a dedicated concierge on call, exploring its expanse comes particularly easily; whether that’s with a sandy-toed wander, or afternoon on the water is up to you. If you're leaning towards the latter, paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, and sailing are particularly picturesque ways to see the island’s surrounding coral reefs.

The Leon Levy Native Plant Reserve is a short walk from Potlatch and has 30 acres of flower-laced gardens to roam. It’s also host to the native milky weed, used by locals for its healing properties for over five centuries. For those who’d rather their cultural teachings come courtesy of admiring traditional architecture and ambling between family-owned boutiques, Governor’s Harbour is less than a 10-minute drive away.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .