Escape to the exquisite Caribbean charm of Rock House, a hidden gem nestled on Harbour Island, Bahamas, perfect for honeymooners seeking an enchanting retreat. With only 10 luxurious rooms, our boutique hotel offers an intimate haven where personal service and attention to detail reign supreme. Indulge in a culinary journey at our fine dining restaurant, where the breathtaking sunset views over the bay set the stage for a romantic evening.
Rock House’s rich history dates back to the 1940s, and its transformation from a private home to a refined oasis has earned it accolades from Fodor’s Choice, Condé Nast, Travel & Leisure, and Tripadvisor. Under the visionary direction of builders J. Wallace Tutt III and Don Purdy, this charming establishment has evolved into an embodiment of elegance and island sophistication.
The heart of Rock House lies in its exceptional bar and dining experience. Whether you choose to dine under the stars on the pool patio, at the select Chef’s Table, or on the Terrace with sweeping bay views, you’re in for a treat. Savor a delectable menu and exquisite wine list while our attentive yet unobtrusive staff ensures your every need is met.
Discover a sanctuary where luxury meets history, and romance dances in the air. Rock House invites you to create cherished Bahamas honeymoon memories against the backdrop of this timeless Bahamian paradise.
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Summary of Verified Guests at Rock House
The Rock House hotel has received high praise from honeymooners for its fantastic service, excellent food, and wonderful location. The private beach area with food and drink stands, as well as the friendly and attentive staff, particularly Romanda at the front desk and Suzie Q at the beach, were highlights for many. The hotel's rooms, especially the Plumeria room, are spacious with stunning bay views. Guests also appreciated the bar and restaurant's great vibe, energy, and tasty food and cocktails. Many visitors plan to return, and one couple celebrating their 50th anniversary stated that they were treated like family and enjoyed the daily housekeeping and nightly turn-down service.
Reviews of Rock House
We stayed in the plumeria suite mid June. We enjoyed the natural light and the suite was roomy. The weather was rainy our entire stay, so we ended up staying in most of our trip. For the most part, nothing spectacular about the visit or the service. Additionally, due to...
We stayed in the plumeria suite mid June. We enjoyed the natural light and the suite was roomy. The weather was rainy our entire stay, so we ended up staying in most of our trip. For the most part, nothing spectacular about the visit or the service. Additionally, due to weather delays, and cancelled flight we got there 1 day later than our reservation. We were in touch with the hotel throughout the process, and were told we'd get a credit for the night. Once onsite, they said it would be taken care of on settling the bill. And after we left, the tune changed to "we will not be able to issue a credit". I find this to be a really bad sign of hospitality due to the remoteness of the location and not having an ability to get there with inclement weather. The fact that they delayed telling us this until we left soured the trip for me, and left me with an overall negative impression.
Pros:
-Turn down service brings a pitcher of water every night
-Great water pressure in the bathroom
-Staff always greets you as you enter and leave
-The food at the restaurant is great (Reservations required)
Cons:
-Balcony is unusable - tons of mosquitoes, and they don't provide any candles or anything to help mitigate that
-Tons of flies in the restaurant during dinner time
-Breakfast service never started on time (30 mins - 1 hour later than stated time)
-Drinks are pricey, and very weak
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Rock House has fantastic service, wonderful location and excellent food in a magical setting. Great sunsets and easy to walk to town and beaches. Romanda at the front desk makes the stay even more enjoyable.
Love our stay!! cant wait to come back to our happy place
Wallace Tutt would be thrilled with the new owners and management!! Impeccable service, delicious food and friendly staff. Love the beach area - close to hotel and food and drink stand available (Suzie Q was awesome). Thank you Team Rock House.
cant wait to come back
This is truly a special place. A charming Bahamian traditional house with incredible bay views, this boutique hotel has it all. Genuine, attentive and great staff making everything possible for a special stay. We stayed at the plumeria room, much more spacious than the pictures, with views of the bay....
This is truly a special place. A charming Bahamian traditional house with incredible bay views, this boutique hotel has it all. Genuine, attentive and great staff making everything possible for a special stay. We stayed at the plumeria room, much more spacious than the pictures, with views of the bay. The bar and restaurant has a great vibe and energy and most probably the best food and cocktails in the island. The pinks sands is a 5min walk with dedicated chairs and umbrellas for hotel guests and Susie Q is the best in taking care of everyone. This is a unique spot and for sure we’ll come back!
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We have just completed a fantastic 5 night vacation at The Rock House hotel. Everything about our stay was fantastic from the location and design of the building and rooms to the private area on pink sands beach plus all the really friendly staff and the great food and drink...
We have just completed a fantastic 5 night vacation at The Rock House hotel. Everything about our stay was fantastic from the location and design of the building and rooms to the private area on pink sands beach plus all the really friendly staff and the great food and drink made it a really memorable stay. I would defiantly recommend Rock House to both stay and have dinner sitting under the stars around the lovely swimming pool. We will miss everything about Rock House and Harbour Island when back in the cold and wet UK.
Also a big thank you to Henry (manager) who looked after us so well both before and during our visit.
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This was our favorite dinner. The dining room is beautiful, we had great service, and every dish was a local delight. We didn’t have a reservation but was still able to get a table for two. We tried the lobster bisque, the octopus, the mushroom glazed pork chop, conch mac-n-cheese,...
This was our favorite dinner. The dining room is beautiful, we had great service, and every dish was a local delight. We didn’t have a reservation but was still able to get a table for two. We tried the lobster bisque, the octopus, the mushroom glazed pork chop, conch mac-n-cheese, and a lobster pasta dish with rum cake for dessert.
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My husband and I celebrated our 50th anniversary at the Rock House, splurging with a full week’s stay. From the moment we arrived we were treated like family. Everyone from Romanda at the front desk to Suzanne who made sure every single need was met at the beach and pool...
My husband and I celebrated our 50th anniversary at the Rock House, splurging with a full week’s stay. From the moment we arrived we were treated like family. Everyone from Romanda at the front desk to Suzanne who made sure every single need was met at the beach and pool and even the smiling housekeepers who made sure our room was spotless, they ALL made this a trip of a lifetime. The rooms are incredible with quality in every detail. The sheets are amazing. The mattress was perfect. (We’ve never slept so good on a vacation.) And the amenities! We are now obsessed with Molton Brown toiletries. We’re going to be buying them just to remind us of our trip to Rock House. But there’s more!! We arrived to a chilled bottle of champagne and a hand written card for our anniversary AND on the actual day, they had the gardener cut us a fresh bouquet of flowers straight from the lush grounds themselves. A side note. Along with the flowers they brought me some fresh cut aloe because they noticed I had a sunburn. At our dinner that night, they decorated our table with sparkle dots and ended the amazing meal with a dessert complete with a huge sparkler. The view at Rock House is without question one of the best spots on the island. Several mornings we took advantage of the continental breakfast, served at any table you desire. Cloth napkins, beautiful dishes, and rich robust coffee, homemade muffins, various fresh fruits and juice.
The thing that really made the biggest impression was the daily housekeeping and nightly turn down service. Who does that anymore!! Oh and towels! The thickest towels we’ve ever had at any hotel. plus robes and slippers of course. All in all if we could give Rock House six stars it would be well deserved. Henry, the owner, was a delight but rather busy caring for his wife who gave birth to a baby boy the day after we arrived. He’s a first class gentleman and runs this place with excellence.
We obviously would recommend the Rock House to anyone who wants to get some rest, relaxation, and be spoiled every single minute. You add to this the pink sand beaches…yes it’s true, the fun of beebopping all over the island with a golf cart, definitely worth it, and the nightly dinners available all over the island, you simply MUST experience Harbour Island but only if you stay at the Rock House.
With gratitude and love for each person there!
Chuck and Becky Rycenga
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Overpriced, not a vacation, and poorly advertised.
Our room - Yellow elder - was awful. It was next to the kitchen, the restaurant, and the lobby. We asked kindly to be moved, but they quoted us an 80% increase. I have never had a worse room, especially for almost $600 per night. The staff were pleasant and...
Our room - Yellow elder - was awful. It was next to the kitchen, the restaurant, and the lobby. We asked kindly to be moved, but they quoted us an 80% increase. I have never had a worse room, especially for almost $600 per night.
The staff were pleasant and helpful, But we will never return!
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Whether you’re lodging here or not the restaurant and bar at Rock House feature excellent food and beverage selections that tastily infuse Caribbean flashes into traditional fare. The service and ambiance - expertly curated and led by Henry, the larger-than-life maitre d’hotel - place this gem above its peers as...
Whether you’re lodging here or not the restaurant and bar at Rock House feature excellent food and beverage selections that tastily infuse Caribbean flashes into traditional fare. The service and ambiance - expertly curated and led by Henry, the larger-than-life maitre d’hotel - place this gem above its peers as a destination to while away cool Harbour Island nights.
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