On the beach, white sand

Reviews of Exuma Palms

3 out of 5
Exuma Palms
Queens Highway, Mt Thompson, Farmer's Hill, Exuma

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 24 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views, great service, and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Dwight Hart on Jul 26, 2022
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, unique, super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Dwight Hart on Jul 17, 2022
Thanks Michael !

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Room comfort
Bad Experience Exuma
Hotel needs updating very bad. We made reservations online and had confirmation number but when we arrived we were told they had no room for us. He said he had not confirmed the reservation number. After haggling back and forth he agreed to clean a bed for us in a double room. We were desperate due to flight cancellation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Dwight Hart - Manager on Apr 12, 2022
Our perspective on this is slightly different…we were completely full the day before and housekeeping did not get all rooms cleaned for reuse before leaving for the day…normally this is not an issue if we do it have bookings confirmed… guests flight got cancelled… the airline called the hotel and were told there were only limited rooms available…as we did not block dirty rooms online this guest was still able to acquire an Expedia confirmation even though the hotel did not confirm the booking… we explained the situation about the dirty room and guest agreed that they would wait and have some food and drinks while the room was cleaned which is exactly what happened

2/10 Terrible

bryan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property description was not truthful. This place was rough. Newly renovated included a coat of paint and some cosmetic improvements that brought it up to a livable condition. Balcony’s and doors were beat up. One of our rooms had buggers smeared on the walls. If there would have been another place available on the island the week we were there we would have eaten the cost and left. They charge you a $30 dollar per day resort fee, but I’m not really sure what that cost covers because there’s nothing there besides a great beach (which by the way surrounds half of the island). Kind of killed the last 3 days of an otherwise delightful vacation. The best part was that it forced us to be out on the island for the entire day exploring and we did a bunch of great stuff. Some people are good staying at a place like this, but at least be honest in the property description so you at least know what you are paying for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Manager on Dec 29, 2021
Bryan we apologize that our property did not live up to your expectations…because you booked via a third party booking agency that is what the resort fee covers…we will be undergoing more meaningful renovations in a few weeks which includes building a swimming pool plus a total overhaul of all guest rooms so hopefully you may have another opportunity to review our property again

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing spot - best beach spot
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Loved the patio and the beach it was beautiful! But it could’ve been a lil cleaner the sliding glass doors on balcony was so dirty you couldn’t hardly see out of I had to clean it but other than that it was clean. And very friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Ms. J on Jul 15, 2021
Thank You for your feedback. We will take your recommendations into consideration.

10/10 Excellent

Andria, Ormond Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dwight, the owner, was around make sure everyone was happy. He was kind and very accommodating! The staff was a big reason we had such a wonderful time! They are beautiful people and my whole family was so happy to meet them and get to know them better. Paulette was friendly and greeted us every morning. We brought in our fish and she make sure it was cooked as we requested. She always had a smile. Cordero was our buddy helped get coconuts and got us singing New Year’s Eve. Jasmine make fantastic drinks and also was helpful and also worked with a smile. Duanique was friendly and helpful and she and the head of house cleaning worked so hard to keep our room clean and made sure we had towels every day! Fabulous view, amazing beach, beautiful water - definitely a touch of Heaven.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Dwight on Jan 7, 2020
Thank you kindly for your review...it was a pleasure meeting you and your family...hopefully we will see you again in Exuma very soon

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth, Miami

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need major renovations. No amenities. No security
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Dwight Hart on Nov 23, 2019
Thank you for your review...we do have renovations scheduled for early next year which includes the addition of 20 villas....we are a boutique hotel catering to guests who want peace and tranquility and want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the big hotels...we do have kayaks available for guest use as well as a full service restaurant....because of our location and the fact that we are opened until after midnight on most days there really is no need for additional security...additionally we have 2 staff members who live on property and they are available to assist if there are any guest related issues

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazon staff Great service Good location Broken internet - on & off
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Dwight Hart General Manager on Jul 17, 2019
Thank you for your review...and for staying at our property...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Dwight Hart on Apr 27, 2019
Thank you...

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Dwight Hart on Apr 1, 2019
Thank you

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Dwight Hart on Apr 1, 2019
Thank you

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Dwight Hart on Apr 1, 2019
Thank you

8/10 Good

Marek, st. pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you are on a budget, this is a good place to rest at night while you are out sightseeing. This is not a luxury resort, nor is this a bed and breakfast. The hotel is nestled directly on the beach and the views are spectacular. The hotel staff are friendly and always have a smile to share.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Dwight Hart-GM on Jan 25, 2019
Thank you for your review....

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Dwight Hart - GM on Jan 25, 2019
Thank you for your review

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty ocean, dodgy hotel
The hotel is located away from restaurants and other attractions so you need taxi or a car. The location is quite nice in that the ocean is pretty and the beach great with ocean views that are stunning. However, the hotel is poorly maintained, needs improvement both inside and out. The restaurant is your main choice for food which is marginal and dark and also serves as a bar. Best not to do it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Dwight Hart - GM on Jan 8, 2019
Thank you for your review....I am not sure what it means when you say we are located away from attractions as we are ten minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from the Sandals resort which is arguably the largest attraction on the island....We are a beach property as you have acknowledged....something no other small hotel on the island has to offer

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of there way to make us feel welcome. The cooked a vegan meal for me and tended to our every need
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Dwight Hart GM on Dec 30, 2018
Thank you for your review...

2/10 Terrible

Gail

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing Stay
The hotel is very isolated. We checked in at 1:30pm and had no water until 5:00pm. Manager did offer to buy us dinner. We opted for breakfast instead which was quite lovely. There is a restaurant but it has a very limited menu. In fact we did not see a menu at all. There was a coffee maker in the room, but no coffee. We requested some and they did not have any to give us. No staff in restaurant until 8:00 am, so could not get any coffee until then. Views were stunning though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Dwight Hart GM on Nov 5, 2018
Dear Gail...thank you for your review...We apologise that your stay was not a better experience...during the months of August - October we do offer only a limited menu from our restaurant because it is a slow period...and we certainly apologise again for the water issue which was due to some maintenance by the city water department...I am happy you enjoyed the breakfast that I offered for free and also apologise for not being able to supply you with the complimentary in room coffee as we were awaiting a shipment to arrive..

2/10 Terrible

KitKat, Camarillo, CA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at the property, we were a little taken aback by how poorly the exterior looked. It appeared run down, in need of paint at the very least and just....sad. When we entered the lobby area, it looked like there could be some room for hope, as it is evident that they have done some recent upgrades, which was really nice to see. We greeted the woman at the front desk letting her know we were there to check in. We also realized we were a little early, so if the room wasn't ready we totally understood. She asks us to wait a few minutes, so we take that time to look around the restaurant/bar and the beach. The restaurant/bar area was also recently upgraded, and looked like it was coming along. The beach....well, I am not sure where the photos for the profile pics were taken, but the beach did not look like that at all. The beach was small...I mean, like could only put about 4 chairs out there and then there was a drop off to the ocean. The stairs leading down to the shore were broken, so you couldn't get down there. Feeling a little discouraged, we walked back into the lobby where we were intercepted by the same woman from the front desk who proceeded to inform us that they didn't have our room available. Assuming she meant that it wasn't ready yet since we were a bit early, I asked for that clarification. She responded with a 'No, we just don't have any king rooms available, at all". Ummm...what? We ended up leaving the property and staying elsewhere
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Dwight Hart GM on Oct 25, 2018
KitKat as the manager of the Exuma Palms I apologize that our hotel did not meet your expectations...we have recently taken over management of the property and doing a complete renovation of the entire property... we started with the rooms which unfortunately you did not get to see and now we are doing the exterior... as far as the beach is concerned I am clueless as to how you could describe our beach in that way as our exterior photos clearly show the very long beach steps away from the hotel... you may have been there at an extremely high tide which could possibly have the beach covered for a few hours... as far as your king room, apparently we did have an overbooking for our king rooms as we only have 2 ... however all of our other rooms are identical in amenities except that they have two queen beds but are just as comfortable....

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unhappy
I would not recommend this place sucks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Dwight Hart - GM on Oct 28, 2018
Hi Linda...I am sorry our hotel did not live up to your expectations....it would be helpful if you would let us know exactly what about our property was not to your satisfaction so that we can seek to improve it...

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Dwight Hart GM on Oct 2, 2018
Management

6/10 Okay

Pam, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wont be back- but I loved Exuma- lets start with the Pros: Room-very nice comfy beds and linens. bathroom ok. Great view. Air conditioner in the room, Beach is absolutely stunning and very private...hardly see anyone else on the beach. Beautiful sand and water steps away from hotel. Cons: -SAND FLIES !! please take repellent!!! the food-Club YOLO Grill and Hookah Bar (the worst) food overpriced- no menu- everything fried- and spicy, not matter what you order, they will bring the food they want.- again everything fried with the same oil. Had breakfast twice, and you have to wait forever to order, and you are lucky if the cook/chef shows up- . Outdoor space/seating was in poor conditions. WiFi in the lobby only,,,very bad. You need a rental car to do most things. Bathroom shower pressure is very weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Dwight Hart - GM on Sep 10, 2018
Hi Pam...thank you for the review...I am happy that the room was comfortable and up to standard and I am also happy that the beach and views were satisfactory...I apologise for the slow service that you experienced and that the food was not what you expected....

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down facility. No restaurant nearby. Bar food only. No hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from The Manager on Aug 16, 2018
I apologise we were not able to meet your expectations...however your review does not jibe with every other review we have had which have for the most part been positive...I am not sure when you stayed at our property because we have a full restaurant offering full lunch and dinner up to midnight...we did have a heater issue which was resolved...

2/10 Terrible

carine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Dwight Hart on Jan 1, 2020
Thank you for taking the time and telling us why we only should receive a 2 out of 10