Andros Bahamas Resort Hotel - The Small Hope Bay Lodge

is an informal holiday resort located on Andros Island, Bahamas that focuses around the central lodge built of coral rock and Andros pine. Comfortable couches and throw-pillows create a friendly home-like atmosphere. The Lodge houses a dining area, lounge/bar area, game room and reading room. Our friendly relaxed atmosphere makes this NOT your typical Bahamas hotel.

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There is also a small boutique on the premises, a separate building for office administration and guest services and a staffed laundry facility. There is an outdoor patio bar and dining area for summer-night barbecues.

There are no phones (phone/fax/internet for guest use in the office), no newspapers, and no TVs. Emphasis is on a natural environment with relaxing, low-impact lifestyle. There is no dress code -- bare feet, T-shirts, sarongs, anything (except neckties) are perfectly acceptable. This is the epitome of a relaxed Bahamas out island resort.

Rooms:
   Twenty-one rooms in cottages located directly on the beach, each hand built of coral rock and Andros Pine with overhead ceiling fans (half of the rooms have air-conditioning), locally made furniture, decorated in Androsia Batik fabrics, and all with a view of the sea. Each has private toilet/shower facilities and is fully tiled. King-size beds and single beds are available. There are four two-bedroom cottages for families, as well as a special "honeymoon cottage." All are shaded by palms and located on the Bay. To the north of the cottages is a separate secluded swimming beach.

The Owners:
   Small Hope Bay was built by Dick Birch, who left the snows of Canada for a new way of life. Dick opened Small Hope Bay Lodge in 1960 with four cottages and started a diving legend. His record for deep diving on compressed air to 462 feet remains unbroken. Serving people was very important to Dick Birch and this quality is instilled in all of the family and staff of Small Hope Bay Lodge.

   Many great names, from prime ministers to photographers, learned to dive at Small Hope Bay. The Birch Family continues to operate Small Hope Bay Lodge as a small resort hotel with just 21 rooms in cottages on the beach.