French Leave Resort, Autograph Collection

I absolutely love this place. We had not been to Eleuthera before, and are so glad we chose to stay at the French Leave. Comfortable rooms, gorgeous pool and view, great restaurant on site, nice gym, terrific palapa by pool for shade. And the golf cart was perfect to zip over to the French Leave beach across the street, which was so breathtaking... pink sand, light blue water. Such a nice mix of pool and beach areas. Staff is so friendly, we all did a group hug when I left, as I was wanting to stay forever. I simply can't wait to go back.

My friend and I had such an incredible stay at this amazing resort. We were there to celebrate her birthday. The front desk team (Kerrell!!) went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and that we were cared for. They surpassed my expectations of the Bahamian reputation for being warm, welcoming and friendly. Our room was clean and beautiful with comfortable amenities including fluffy towels & robes, a comfy bed with the softest linens, and a golf cart! The balcony off our room was a great place to relax and watch the yellow butterflies float past us. The resort swimming pool was relaxing and clean with an unbelievable view of the bay. The pool staff was eager to help when we wanted to kayak in the bay or asked for a drink poolside. The restaurant team was kind and incredibly accommodating to our needs. AND---the resort's beach (a quick golf cart ride away) was INCREDIBLE!!!! We lounged under the resort-provided umbrellas and on the beach chairs between dips in the clear blue ocean. We were blown away by this resort!!! A beautiful spot on earth was made better by the kind, lovely, friendly people who cared for us. I highly recommend you visit and I can't wait to return.

From the communication leading up to the trip to every detail while on vacation, the staff at the French Leave Resort couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The villas are positioned perfectly over the beautiful Caribbean waters (with incredible sunsets) and golf carts are provided for the short ride across to the beautiful pink sand beaches on the Atlantic ocean (also gorgeous blue water and with incredible sunrises!). The French Leave Beach was stunning, and never more than a handful of people on the nearly 2 mile stretch. The location is perfect - just a short walk into town (highly recommend the local fish fry festival every Friday). The food at the resort (1648) was all delicious! You could eat dinner with a perfect view of the sunset. The resort has free paddle boards and kayaks to take out and enjoy the water. Highly recommend the French Leave. We would definitely stay again if/when we return to Eleuthera!

Outstanding service— one of the best experiences because of the team. Shout out to Karell and Nolan who made our stay so very special. We were upgraded to the two bedroom villa — full kitchen, laundry, patio with beautiful views. Hard to walk into town bc no sidewalks. Cabs can re preordered but be sure to have lots of cash— they don’t take credit cards. Not a lot around the hotel but perfect for lots of rest and relaxation!

We travel quite a bit as a family — this was the most remarkable welcome and overall service. The team truly make the experience— shout out to Karell and Nolan. Beautiful location and views. Walking into town is not as easy because there are no sidewalks but we managed. Not too many restaurants in the area but the team helped set up taxis etc. Bring cash as the cabs don’t take CC. Overall, a great stay!

Ahhhh is exactly how we feel when we first step foot on to the French Leave property. This was our sixth year/visit and we're already planning for another in 2025. We prefer the slower pace, peace and quiet of the Bahamas Out Islands. We also love the warm and personable people. After six years, we feel we know them well -- Wayland, Karell, Kizzy, Torez, Jaced, Melissa, Kelly, Kendall and Keio are absolutely wonderful people, and impeccable service providers. It would be easy to have all meals at 1648 -- the food is very good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We do, however, like to explore off property, too, and there are several local restaurants on the island to try. You need a car to explore -- even just in Governor's Harbour. I don't recommend walking along the highway. We use Stanton Cooper for rentals. Karell and Kizzy can help with all rentals (car, boat) and suggest day trips and boat captains and adventures (well worth the effort). The perfectly kept waterfront villa we enjoy provides a kitchen where we can keep and prepare snacks or wine, a charming and comfortable living area and large en suite bedroom. It's nice to arrive, unpack and comfortably enjoy time there. Some of the waterfront villas also have washer/dryer units which, after coming from a different island, is quite handy. We spend time on the front porch every afternoon admiring the view. Almost every sunset is perfect. We've stayed there when boats are at the dock and when the dock is empty ... it always feels private. We appreciate the opportunities to see the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic each day! Both are beautiful vistas. We laughingly (sarcastically) say it's just another crowded day on the beach -- most days there are just a few people.