Breezes Bahamas: Your Cable Beach Resort Stay

The Breezes Bahamas resort offers a pleasant all-inclusive experience on Nassau’s Cable Beach. While it might not boast the newest decor, it maintains a welcoming, family-run feel. Its prime location next to the larger, still-developing Baha Mar complex provides a unique advantage: it’s open for business and offers guests access to stunning beaches at a more accessible price point.

I found that the proximity to Baha Mar actually enhances a stay at Breezes. For now, guests can enjoy the same beautiful stretch of sand for a fraction of the cost. If I ever felt like exploring beyond the all-inclusive options, it was easy enough to venture over to Baha Mar to check out their restaurants, perhaps try my luck at the casino, or see what other amenities might become available to the public. It’s a smart strategy for budget-conscious travelers to “stay here, play there,” as one of the resort’s sales managers suggested.

This 392-room resort, though showing some design cues from the late 80s or early 90s in places, is generally well-maintained. The lobby, for instance, has been recently updated, offering a fresh, modern touch. You get a sense that Breezes was once part of a larger vision, evident in its spacious performance stage and overlook lounge with views of the pool and swim-up bar. Yet, it’s precisely this combination of good maintenance and value that allows Breezes Bahamas to thrive while some contemporary resorts have struggled.

A Welcoming Arrival

My arrival at Breezes felt warm and inviting. Despite being part of a larger chain’s legacy, the atmosphere here is distinctly friendly, much like a place run by a family. It’s something I always appreciate, especially when traveling with kids.

What’s Included

The SuperInclusive package at Breezes is quite comprehensive, typically costing around $175-200 per person per night. This rate covers all meals and drinks, along with a good selection of water sports. The only significant extra I encountered was spa services, which I found to be well worth the splurge. My massages were expertly delivered in private cabanas set up along the resort’s impressive 1,000-foot beach, specifically on the quieter end, away from any construction noise from the neighboring Baha Mar.

The resort has also added new beach cabanas that can be rented for the day. These come with a personal waiter, and I can attest that the prompt drink and food service alone is a bargain for the $20 daily fee, not to mention the welcome shade and comfortable loungers they provide. It’s a thoughtful addition that really elevates the beach experience.

Diverse Dining Options

Food quality is often a deciding factor for me in an all-inclusive experience, and Breezes delivered pleasantly. On my first night, I was delighted by an excellent and fresh dining experience at the Reggae Cafe. This beachfront spot served authentic island cuisine by candlelight. I particularly enjoyed the conch fritters, which had a nice hint of Bahamian Kalik beer, alongside jerk chicken with deep-fried “festivals.” The traditional “broiled fish” with rice and beans, fried plantains, and Bahamian mac & cheese was also a satisfying meal.

The Banana Boat buffet offered a step up from the usual, especially for breakfast, and they even serve late-night snacks. For those seeking something different, the Munasan Japanese restaurant was perfectly acceptable, serving sushi and Teppanyaki-style stir-fry. Down in the basement, Martino’s offered a bit of old-school Italian ambiance. While the wine selection was questionable, the chicken parmigiana and their signature penne with Caribbean lobster were quite tasty.

Near Martino’s is a nightclub that seems to harken back to the late 1960s, around when the resort first opened. This vintage vibe extends to the indoor section of the Garden of Eden restaurant, which is designated as couples-only. The outdoor courtyard of the Garden of Eden, however, looked quite charming and was a lovely spot to consider for a meal, even if I didn’t have the chance to dine there on this visit.

Activity and Entertainment

The resort’s atmosphere can vary greatly depending on when you visit. My stay was relatively quiet, being just a week after Spring Break crowds had departed. While I didn’t personally witness any extreme behavior, the staff did share some “stories,” suggesting that those seeking a more subdued experience might want to plan their visit carefully to avoid the more boisterous periods.

Beyond the pool area, Breezes offers a variety of activities. There’s a nice tennis center, basketball courts, and beach volleyball courts. For a bit of a thrill, there’s a rock-climbing wall. Included in the package are non-motorized water sports like windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. For those wanting to learn new skills, lessons are frequently offered for tennis, sailing, and windsurfing. A particularly unique offering is trapeze lessons, which certainly adds an unexpected element of fun.

Casual games often happen around the pool, spurred on by resort staff who encourage guest participation. Inside, the lobby area is equipped with pool and ping-pong tables, which I saw getting a good amount of use. In the evenings, live music is a regular feature, with performances happening near the lobby bar by the house band, Funky D, and also in the piano bar.

Room Options

The rooms at Breezes are functional and provide good value for the cost. I stayed in a fifth-floor oceanfront suite, which was spacious and featured a nice bathroom, mahogany furniture, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV. In total, the resort has 391 rooms, including suites, Deluxe Oceanfront rooms, and new Deluxe Beachfront rooms. Other rooms are categorized as Garden View.

The ground-floor Deluxe Beachfront rooms are particularly appealing as they offer direct sliding door access to the beach. Some other ground-floor rooms also come with hammocks and furnished patios, providing pleasant outdoor spaces. For those who love waking up to the ocean, I’d recommend looking into these beach-accessible options.

Exploring Beyond the Resort

Cable Beach is conveniently located, not too far from downtown Nassau, though it’s a bit of a trek to walk. This slight distance provides a sense of seclusion and safety, which I appreciated. A taxi ride downtown costs about $15, and it’s a great way to experience places like the Greycliff hotel for lunch and their local chocolates, or to visit the nearby John Watling’s rum distillery.

For a much more budget-friendly option, the local city bus, known as a “jitney,” is an excellent choice. It costs just $1.25 each way and stops right at the hotel every 10-15 minutes. Traveling over the newly paved roads connecting Cable Beach, the airport, and downtown is a pleasant experience, a small benefit from being neighbors with the Baha Mar project, even if that mega-resort is still awaiting its full opening.

Getting Around Nassau

When I wanted to explore downtown, I consistently found the jitney to be the most practical and economical choice. It’s easy to flag down, and the drivers are efficient. The frequency of the buses means you rarely have to wait long. For longer distances or if carrying a lot of items, a taxi is readily available, though more costly. The smooth roads make for a comfortable ride either way.