Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant

A beautiful historic house - great for those wanting a quiet and quietly opulent break. We had a great time

The hotel is beautiful and tranquil with a fascinating history and old world elegance rarely found today. Dining and service here are superb. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. It is perfect for those travellers who do not wish to stay in a large hotel chain resort.

The hotel is charming. Beautiful grounds and stunning swimming pool. Great location and nice area close to main attractions like queens staircase and other places. Very friendly staff. Our family had a good time at this hotel.

Restaurant staff was very helpful and friendly.

In room coffee service old and did not work.

Steeped in history, the hotel is an oasis of calm amongst the bustling streets of Nassau. The restaurant and lounge is sophisticated and cool particularly if the pianist is playing. The suites are spacious and comfortable and the outside area is shady by the mosaic pool. The wine choice is exceptional. They have more than 290000 bottles of wine including the oldest known drinkable bottle for sale for $200,000. The owner can tell a tale or two about some of the legends who have stayed there in the past including Paul Newman, Bill Clinton Jay Z and Beyonze, Maria Carey and so on. Legend has it that the famous cigar that Bill Clinton and Monica shared came from here.

Wine cellar and location, very colonial

On arrival after booking a superior room with balcony we were given a room with windows opening into the restaurant, no ventilation and a strong cigar smell. we were later moved.

I used to love going to Graycliff until I had an experience that reminded of a time I thought had passed. I frequent Graycliff for pleasure and business. Notwithstanding when I tried to take my father who is a black man for drinks and cigar early on Friday when the lounge was completely empty he was denied service for wearing short pants. There are no signs to this effect and I myself have been there in shorts along with others. No warning, no compromise just a refusal to serve. I can say with certainty it is not the fault of the owners but rather the fault of over zealous and quite frankly racist host. I would not suggest going here as a black man and certainly not as a black Bahamian until the host is removed or retired. I will be making a formal complaint as well for this embarrassing experience. A Bahamian man who is dressed nicely should not be refused service in his own country. This is shameful.

We often visit Naussa, Bahamas from cruising and take a taxis to this property to get their cigars. Only on our 7th time we realize how close to the port the hotel/ establishment is… less than 15 min walk! The taxis are a rip off and take you on a long route that makes it look far from the port. The tours/ cruise lines make it seem like the property is far. It’s a safe walk minus the narrow sidewalks so keep that in mind when walking: Just walk pass senior frogs, stay left and go straight. Use maps if needed. I will attached photo. The hotel is gorgeous in therms of old English luxury which transport you back to that era. The hotel I agree with other reviewer is a bit tired and can use more care but still stunning non the less! Worth a visit. The staff is friendly with that signature Caribbean hospitality! Especially staff Major, he was charismatic and all things wonderful about being greeted making you feel at home, he clearly hold the Greycliff close to his heart by how proud and full of love spoke about it. The joy on his face just talking and showing us a bit of the property was enough to sell us on a land visit for next time to the Bahamas! Thank you for taking time and can’t wait to stay here. Honorable mentions of staff also: Maurice and Elec whom was friendly and welcoming as well! I may be forgetting a 4th gentleman. Sorry. The lady at the desk was a bit uppity but warmed up to us because of Major. Overall great experience and can’t wait to visit. Thank you Major for taking time to show us the beautiful Graycliff.

I cannot comment on the hotel as I did not stay overnight. We booked a day pass while on a cruise. It was expensive. As to the pass itself, service was practically nonexistent except for the gentleman who assisted me in getting to the pool due to mobility issues, Mr. Cool, and then later 2 gentlemen who assisted in helping us finally get our lunch and a taxi, Smith and Lavado. The pool was dirty and disgusting and filled with bugs. The food itself was not appetizing. And forget getting water promptly or even a drink. This facility has no business selling day passes and any company that does so should reexamine its policies.