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Last updated: October 9, 2026
Bimini offers accommodations ranging from luxury mega-resorts to charming local guesthouses. Whether you're arriving on the ferry from Fort Lauderdale for an overnight stay or planning a week-long fishing trip, this guide covers the three hotels on North Bimini, the rental market, and the point most guides get wrong: the ferry docks at the north end of the island beside Resorts World, not in Alice Town.
- Luxury: Resorts World Bimini, at the ferry pier. Casino, marina, beach club. About $290/night plus a $49.50 resort fee (Booking.com and Expedia, mid-November 2026 dates).
- Fishing / mid-range: Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina, Alice Town harbour, 75-slip marina. About $270/night (May 2026 rate).
- Budget: Sea Crest Hotel & Marina, centre of Alice Town, 25 rooms. Book direct by phone; not on Booking.com.
- Ferry pier: north end of North Bimini beside Resorts World. Free tram to Fisherman's Village; Alice Town is about 2 miles south, taxi about $5 per person.
- Book the ferry first: Bimini sailings run on set days (typically Wednesday, Friday and Sunday in autumn 2026), so fix the crossing before the room.
Bimini Accommodation: Key Facts
| Ferry pier | North end of North Bimini, beside Resorts World; free tram to Fisherman's Village |
| Alice Town from the pier | About 2 miles south; taxi about $5 per person, golf cart about $60–90 per day |
| Ferry from Fort Lauderdale | About 2 hours (Baleària Caribbean, Port Everglades Terminal 21) |
| Price range | Efficiencies from about $160/night, resort rooms about $290/night, whole houses $800–1,200/night (Booking.com, mid-November 2026 dates) |
| Peak season | December – April (book 2–3 months ahead) |
| Off-season / hurricane | June – November (peak risk Aug–Sep) |
| Currency | Bahamian Dollar (BSD), pegged 1:1 to USD — USD accepted everywhere |
| Passport required | Yes — valid US passport for all US citizens (air & sea) |
Quick Navigation
Luxury Resorts
Resorts World Bimini
Top Pick for LuxuryThe largest resort in Bimini, operated by Genting. It carried the Hilton name until April 1, 2025, and Booking.com's address still uses the old name, but it is the same property. The ocean pier where the Baleària ferry and the cruise ships dock sits at the resort, and a free tram runs from the pier to Fisherman's Village. On site: a casino with table games and about 150 slot machines, pools including an infinity pool over the marina, Serenity Spa, the Bimini Beach club with cabanas, and restaurants and bars such as Hemingway's, The Tides and The Sushi Bar. Rooms are room-only; Expedia lists a resort fee of $49.50 per night (October 2026). Booking.com quoted $289 per night for a mid-November 2026 stay.
✓ Pros
- Step off the ferry, tram to the lobby
- Casino on site
- Infinity pool and beach club
- Largest marina on the island
- Golf-cart rentals at Fisherman's Village
✗ Cons
- Resort fee of $49.50 per night on top of the rate
- Not all-inclusive
- Alice Town is a taxi ride away
- Busy on cruise-ship days
Mid-Range Hotels
Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina
Best for FishingFounded in the 1930s as a dinner club and moved to its current spot on the Alice Town harbour in 1947, the Big Game Club is the fishing base of the island. The 75-slip marina has Bahamian customs and immigration on site and takes boats up to 140 feet. There are 35 rooms, 12 waterfront cottages and 2 penthouse suites, a freshwater pool, the Bimini Seafood Company & Conch Bar on the water, Hemingway's poolside rum bar, and Neal Watson's Bimini Scuba Center with its own dive boats. Caribbean Journal found a rate of $268 per night for May 2026. The property is not bookable on Booking.com at the moment; reserve through the resort or compare Alice Town stays below.
✓ Pros
- Marina with customs clearance for arriving boaters
- Walking distance to Alice Town bars and restaurants
- Fishing charters and dive center on site
- Fishing-lodge history since the 1930s
✗ Cons
- No beach on the property (about a three-minute walk)
- About 2 miles from the ferry pier
- Not on Booking.com; book via the resort
Budget-Friendly Options
Sea Crest Hotel & Marina
Best Budget ValueA 25-room hotel in the middle of Alice Town with rooms and suites facing the ocean or the bay, a small marina and a bar and lounge. Rooms have air conditioning, cable TV and a fridge; the listing on bahamas.com marks it pet friendly. Sea Crest is not listed on Booking.com or Expedia and publishes no online rates, so reserve by phone (+1 242 347-3071) or through the hotel website.
✓ Pros
- Waterfront, in the centre of Alice Town
- Walking distance to the town's bars and restaurants
- Marina for small boats
- Room-only rates, no resort fee
✗ Cons
- Simple rooms, few amenities
- No online booking: phone or email
- About 2 miles from the ferry pier
Compare Bimini Hotels: Live Prices
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Vacation Rentals
Rentals are the cheapest way onto the island for couples and the cheapest per person for groups. Bimini has a small stock of efficiencies, condos and whole houses on Booking.com, Airbnb and Vrbo. The ranges below are what Booking.com quoted for a two-night stay in mid-November 2026:
| Type | Price Range | Best For | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency / studio, Alice Town area | about $160–180/night | Couples | A handful of units |
| 2-BR ocean-view condo near Resorts World | about $345/night | Families up to 6 | Limited |
| Whole house, 8 guests | about $800/night | Groups | Very limited |
| Large house, up to 14 guests | about $1,200/night | Fishing groups, reunions | Rare |
Best Areas to Stay in Bimini
Choose Your Neighborhood
Alice Town
The main settlement on North Bimini, about 2 miles south of the ferry pier (taxi about $5 per person). Walkable streets with local restaurants, bars, shops and the fishing marinas. Two of the three hotels are here.
Best for: Anglers, budget travelers, anyone who wants the town rather than the resort
Resorts World Area
Northern end of North Bimini, where the Baleària ferry and the cruise ships dock. Casino, pools, marina, beach club and golf-cart rentals at Fisherman's Village, all a free tram ride from the pier.
Best for: Short trips without transfers, families, casino visitors, cruise and ferry day-trippers
Radio Beach Area
The best beach on the island. Some vacation rentals nearby. Walking distance to Alice Town (15 min).
Best for: Beach lovers, snorkelers, those prioritizing beach access over nightlife
Booking Tips & Insider Advice
When to Book
- Peak Season (Dec-Apr): Book 2-3 months ahead. Prices 30-50% higher
- Shoulder Season (May, Nov): Great weather, good prices. Book 1 month ahead
- Off-Season (Jun-Oct): Lowest prices but hurricane risk. Book anytime
- Holiday Weekends: Book 3+ months ahead (Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th)
Money-Saving Tips
- Ferry days first: Bimini sailings run on set days (typically Wednesday, Friday and Sunday in autumn 2026). Check live schedules before you fix the room.
- Ask for direct rates: Big Game Club and Sea Crest take bookings by phone and email; ask about fishing or multi-night packages.
- Mind the resort fee: Resorts World adds $49.50 per night to the room rate; the Alice Town hotels charge room-only rates.
- Share a house: Whole houses for 8 to 14 guests cost about $800 to $1,200 a night on Booking.com, which is cheaper per person than two or three resort rooms.
Accommodation Comparison
| Property | Price | Best For | From the ferry pier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resorts World Bimini | about $290 + $49.50 fee | Luxury, families, casino | At the pier, free tram |
| Bimini Big Game Club | about $270 | Fishing, boaters, divers | 2 miles, taxi ~$5 pp |
| Sea Crest Hotel & Marina | on request | Budget travelers | 2 miles, taxi ~$5 pp |
| Vacation Rentals | from about $160 | Groups, families, long stays | Varies |
Sources: Resorts World Bimini (rwbimini.com), Booking.com and Expedia listings (October 2026), Bimini Big Game Club (biggameclubbimini.com), Caribbean Journal (April 18, 2026), bahamas.com hotel directory, Florida Rambler ferry report. Prices as quoted by the provider for the dates named; they change daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Baleària Caribbean ferry from Fort Lauderdale docks at the ocean pier at the north end of North Bimini, beside Resorts World Bimini, the same pier the cruise ships use. A free tram runs from the pier to Fisherman's Village at the resort, where taxis wait. Alice Town is about 2 miles south; a taxi costs about $5 per person and golf carts rent for roughly $60 to $90 a day. See the Fort Lauderdale to Bimini route guide.
Book your ferry tickets first, then hotel. Ferry schedules determine when you arrive and depart, so you need to know your dates before booking accommodation. Some hotels offer ferry packages - worth checking for bundled deals.
Resorts World Bimini runs a free tram from the ferry pier to Fisherman's Village and the hotel. For Alice Town hotels you take a taxi from Fisherman's Village, about $5 per person, or rent a golf cart there. Ask Big Game Club or Sea Crest when you book whether they will meet the ferry; neither publishes a shuttle.
No, Resorts World Bimini is NOT all-inclusive. (The hotel carried the Hilton name until April 1, 2025; Booking.com's address still uses the old name, but it is the same resort, now run by Genting.) Room rates include accommodation only. Food, drinks, beach chairs, and activities are all extra. Expect to spend $100-200/day on top of room rates for meals and activities. Some packages include credits but full AI is not offered.
If you stay at Resorts World: yes, the pier is on the resort grounds and the free tram takes you to the lobby. If you stay in Alice Town: not comfortably. It is about 2 miles south of the pier along King's Highway; take a taxi (about $5 per person) or rent a golf cart.
Yes. US citizens need a valid US passport for all travel to the Bahamas, by air or sea. A passport card alone is not accepted for air travel. On the Baleària Caribbean ferry from Florida there is no under-16 exception: the operator accepts only a valid US passport book or US passport card, from adults and minors alike, and states in writing that birth certificates, photo ID and naturalization certificates are no longer accepted. General WHTI sea-travel rules are more permissive — which is why many guides say otherwise — but the carrier's condition is the one applied at check-in. See our Bahamas ferry passport guide.
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with peak risk in August and September. Hotel rates are 30-40% lower during this window, and most days are still sunny — but ferry cancellations from passing storms are possible. If you travel during peak season, travel insurance with hurricane coverage is a smart add-on.
Resorts World Bimini, Bimini Big Game Club and Sea Crest Hotel & Marina operate year-round. Smaller guesthouses and rentals may close for part of hurricane season, so confirm dates directly with the owner before paying a non-refundable rate.
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