Hotels near Staniel Cay (TYM), Staniel Cay

Perfect spot to get to, especially if you are a private pilot. 20% of the flight cost compared to retail options. Quaint island, walkable but golf cart preferred. Tons to do on the water in a very close and manageable timeframe/distances with young kids. On land has a couple shops/groceries, 2 or 3 bars and some great sand and secluded beaches (don't miss Pirate Trap beach). Easy day or two to keep kids happy on land. We did one boating day north (Rachels Bubble Bath - hit at high tide, Compass Cay sharks - also great at high tide, Little Pipe Cay sand bars - hit at low tide, 007 grotto - hit at low tide, sunken airplane in 5' of water - hit at low tide, Pig Beach - get there early to avoid crowds) AND one day south (Little Farmers Cay - swim with turtles, great walkaround island to see shops, bars, runway, Bitter Guana Cay - iguanas swarm you on a beautiful beach, Oven Rock & Gemstone Cave - very easy 8-10 minute trail walk, Rudder Cay to see the piano - low tide is best). North ride max point was 20-25 minutes. South to Little Farmers is 30-35 minutes (100HP, 18' Boston Whaler). Hitting Rudder Cay would be another 15 minutes south. Loads of other places to stop and see too by boat, plus tons of secluded beaches, coves, etc. to explore. Overall, great island. Very small, just big enough to have some action around of some kind yet quiet at the same time. Yacht Club is the center point of it all.

Loved every second on Staniel Cay. It is paradise on earth. Now I just have to win "lotto" so I can take all my friends there. Highlight of our visit was spending the day out on the water visiting Pig Island and swimming with the pigs, the nurse sharks, snorkelling into Thunderball Grotto with my partner. By the time we snorkelled out I had gained my confidence in the water and we were able to snorkel out through the gap holding hands (a very special experience as it was his dream for us to see this place together)

If you're looking for nightlife or nice restaurants to eat this is not the place to go. There is literally one place that you can eat. It's hard to find food to cook on your own because you have to wait for the boat to come in if you're buying groceries, there's not a lot and they are expensive. If you want to fish and boat, this is the place but it is very expensive to rent. At night time there is absolute nothing to do but sit home and drink or go to the one bar "yacht club" to drink.