Royal Island, managed by the luxury curator Cuvée, is a private island destination featured on Netflix and named one of the top resorts in the world by Condé Nast Traveler. Spanning 430 acres off North Eleuthera in the Bahamas, it is rented to one group at a time — as the sole residents of Royal Island, you have the entire resort to yourself. There are no lines, no reservations, and no other guests.
Whether you are snorkeling a shipwreck, picnicking on a sandbar, or watching a film under the stars at the outdoor beach cinema, every detail is arranged by a dedicated on-site team. It is a rare sanctuary that manages to feel like both a sophisticated estate and a wild, tropical frontier.
THE ISLAND IN MOTION
The listing's own film — supplied with this listing · 3 min 52 sec
Accommodations & Design
The island sleeps up to 18 guests across eight units — five beachfront bungalows and three suites. Each of Bungalows One to Five stands on the sand at Melanie Beach, a king suite with a wraparound deck and an ensuite bathroom.
The Bunk House Guest Suite sleeps four, with a queen bed, a twin bunk bed and a powder room — a natural fit for families travelling with children. At Harbour House, Guest Suite One is a king suite and Guest Suite Two a double-queen suite; the two share a pair of locker room-style bathrooms, each suite with its own sink and vanity.
Amenities & Inclusions
Royal Island is all-inclusive. Food and beverage are included, prepared by a private chef and dedicated staff at Melanie Beach Club, the island’s dining and gathering heart, where your customizable daily meals, snacks, and every request under the sun are prepared across indoor and outdoor dining and cocktail areas, on the powdery white sand of Melanie Beach.
The Royal Activity Hut is the base for the island’s watersports: jet skis, paddleboards, Hobie Cat sailing, fishing, ping pong and beach volleyball are all included, and the concierge can arrange curated experiences such as snorkeling shipwrecks, sandbar picnics, deep-sea and spear fishing, kayaking, and outdoor movies on the beach. The rate also covers a full staff and concierge service, and the island’s private beach.
Harbour House is the island’s Fitness Center & Spa — a fully equipped fitness and yoga centre with a spa room, where you can enjoy daily massages, then lounge by the 60-foot pool and 10-person jacuzzi.
Royal Bahamas in one document — photos, island facts, and regional background.
How Private Is This Island?
Privacy at Royal Island is built into how the island is sold: it is never shared. Your group are the sole residents of the island — there are no other guests and no per-room bookings, and the booking reserves the whole property, all eight units, for your party alone. At 430 acres for a maximum of 18 guests, you have a vast geographical buffer from the outside world, and the island’s natural harbour is so sheltered it feels like a private lake. Arrival is by the island’s own vessel from North Eleuthera, where island staff meet you, so the transition from the mainland is seamless and entirely your own.
Getting There
Fly to North Eleuthera Airport (ELH), with commercial flights routing from Atlanta, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Nassau. Royal Island staff meet you on arrival, and the island’s own vessel, the Royal Treatment, brings you across to the island in about 15 minutes. The island lies four miles from North Eleuthera and 40 miles northeast of Nassau.
PRICE — PUBLISHED RATE
From USD 20,000per night
Whole island, all eight units · up to 18 guests
Exclusive use only — the island is never shared
Published rate · checked Nov 2026
