French Leave Resort, Autograph Collection

Absolutely Devine. We enjoyed our stay here tremendously. Breathtaking waterfront view that just kept on giving. Infinity pool. Golf cart came complimentary with our room. Perfect for frequent excursions to the coveted French Leave Beach and Twin Coves. Great workout facility and beautiful dining accommodations. Every seat able to take in that unbelievable view. Expansive bar menu with highly capable bar tenders… and their iconic Welcome drink is absolutely TDF. Bonus -they had live music during our stay, a very talented singer and band. For activities they also offer complimentary paddle boards and kayaks. They allow fishing off the docks, my husband caught a few varieties of grouper. Our cottage was expansive, everything we could possibly want and more. I cannot speak highly enough about the staff- every single person from the manager to the landscaping crew. Nicest, friendliest people- we enjoyed interacting with everyone. We are definitely interested in coming back again.

A big thank you to the staff at French Leave Resort for making my parents 60th Anniversary truly special. In November my sister and I surprised our parents with this trip as their anniversary gift. From the moment that we arrived at the resort we were greeted by Karell and her team who went above and beyond to ensure that my parents’ 60th anniversary was truly special. The check-in process was seamless and Karell immediately made us feel like we were VIP guests. She took the time to listen to our interests and created a list of activities that perfectly suited our preferences and she was even assisting us on her days off! Every single staff member was incredibly attentive, always smiling and willing to assist in any way they could. From the chef ensuring that my parent’s private dinner was perfect for their dietary restrictions and still tasty to Rudy that was their maître d that evening and provided them with 5 star service to Nolan making sure our drinks were just right and that we had everything that we needed on the beach to Jaced who made breakfast every morning a special experience and always made great recommendations for places that we should visit in the area to Ms. Kelly who gave us a true history of the island. The villas are nice and spacious with a great view and the property is very well maintained. You can walk to town from the resort. We rented a car so we could drive to the other end of the island and take the ferry to the other islands. Thank you all for making our parents’ 60th Anniversary a celebration that they will never forget.

I thought I had posted this back in July! My kids (7&10) and I had the most incredible experience at French Leave. Keshan, Karrell, Kizzy and Wayland all took care of us! We had a two bedroom oceanfront villa that was gorgeous. The kids loved their meals as did I - the chef did an amazing job accommodating my shellfish allergy. We were there for 6 days and went to the beach every, single, day. So much fun and such an adventure with the golf carts. I disagree it’s not a good place for kids - it just depends on the age of the kids. I think for ages 6 and up it’s great. It would be tricky less than that - only one smallish pool and lots of hazards. Personally I’m not a fan of huge resorts - if you are - this is likely not the place for you. If you want endless jaw dropping beauty and to disconnect with your toes in the sand - it’s for you 💜 I agree the service in the restaurant was slow sometimes, but our room service was almost always within 30 mins and always delivered with a smile. I never waited more than 10 mins for our pool drinks or snacks. And honestly - you are not there to rush! We did an incredible private boat tour up at the north end of the island which was a fun adventure for the kids. Yes go get some supplies at the market - and keep your food in the fridge. Normal for a tropical climate - there are critters all around. I also packed some mac and cheese ;) Burrows was best in my view for the markets. The staff were all amazing! From the prep emails to dealing with issues for us onsite. I can’t say enough. We will be back for sure!!!!

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.

The French Leave is a beautiful resort. Our travel dates were Dec 3-7. We reserved a 1 bedroom ocean view villa. The staff was very friendly. The resort was quiet and not busy when we went. The beach is wonderful. Be careful driving the golf cart to the beach. Lots of pot holes! We did meet 3 other couples while staying. We walked to town 3 times during our stay. I do wish they had a sidewalk to the town. You do have to walk on the shoulder and on the road. It's about a 10 minute walk. We had coffee at the Perk, dinner at the Buccaneer and Tippy's. We also went to the fish fry on Friday. Highly recommend the fish fry. Lots of locals and tourist were there. The island is very casual and laid back. The people living on the island were so nice and helpful. Highly recommend the island and resort.

We stayed four nights as a couple in a private villa November 2024 before Thanksgiving. This is a wonderful boutique resort with very friendly staff, pool, well maintained grounds, and a beach. Each villa has its own golf cart to drive over to the French Leave beach near the abandoned Club Med, which includes a cooler that you can fill up with ice. We got to the beach early (a bumpy road to get there, but a fun experience). This is a place to get off the grid, although I was able to do a bit of work. They nailed many facets of creating a great experience! The villa is newer and beautifully decorated. Our villa was oceanfront and the sunsets were stunning. Water bottles were refreshed every day in the mini-bar. The airport is small and for a rental car you must deal with an individual or small company set up before arriving. Our person met us right at the airport (North Eleuthera, ELH) with an SUV as promised. There are potholes on the road, and we drove about an hour (stop at the Glass Window Bridge). If you are careful, avoiding potholes is not a major problem. We were glad for the rental car as we stopped for groceries and wine/beer. Burrows is right down the road from the resort, and one side is a local grocery store, the other half a liquor store. Both very friendly, and we got a free beer to try before we bought. The staff at the French Leave (Krissy greeted us) checked us in efficiently, took us to our villa, and came back with two rum punch drinks that started the vacation off right. We ate breakfast at the 1638 restaurant on site, which is a bit slow, but this is island time. We kayaked off the resort in the peaceful bay, which is beautiful and serene. We lounged in the pool, which has plenty of chairs and poolside service. There is live music on several nights in the restaurant, which has delicious food. Again, if you want to take your time, explore the island, have access to a beautiful pristine pink sand beach, this is the place to go. We visited the Leon Levy Preserve, which is not far away and highlights the natural biological life on the island. We drove over to Tippys for lunch, which has very fast service, great conch tacos, and a beachy atmosphere. We drove out to LaBougainvilla resort for dinner, which was just okay. May have been better during daylight hours. Not much else to do around the area except relax, kayak, snorkel (included equipment) and power down. Highly recommend this place and appreciate the wonderful, warm and welcoming staff! Especially Keio! Having traveled to many islands, this one is a true gem!