Reviews: Bimini Cove Resort

Reviewed by: David Shockley , Ur-N-Heritance, on Jan 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We contacted them via VHF as we arrived in Bimini. Marina is very clean, nice long floating docks. A taxi was immediately available to take us to the airport to clear customs. We were in and out within thirty minutes and the taxi was there to bring us back to the marina. Easy access to the beach, with stunning sunsets. We'll definitely be back!

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Reviewed by: Geoff Kalka , the preview, on Jan 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Wonderful Maria with everything you need (no pump outs)
Food onsite is fantastic...staff are wonderful!
Worth the stay for sure!

Contact information is wrong but pull in and go into the office and they will set you up!

Did I mention the pool!

email:[email protected]
242-473-8140
772-210-0440

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Reviewed by: Geoff Kalka , the preview, on Jan 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Wonderful Maria with everything you need (no pump outs)
Food onsite is fantastic...staff are wonderful!
Worth the stay for sure!

Contact information is wrong but pull in and go into the office and they will set you up!

Did I mention the pool!

email:[email protected]
242-473-8140
772-210-0440

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Reviewed by: Lisa Hitt on Jan 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 3

No rating. Just a comment that they are closed until May 1 2023

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Reviewed by: Mark Plussa on Jul 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 2

Where do I start. All the marinas in Bimini are in disrepair and rough condition. This place at least has floating docks. Rates this week were $3.25 a foot. Water 35 cents a gallon. 30/50 amp is $30 /day.Twin 50's at seperate posts is $60/day. Diesel this week is $7.39, gas even higher. There is no WiFi except in their office. Hailing the marina on 68 upon arrival is hit and miss. Restrooms are very scarce here. There are some at the pool or office, that is it. Depending on where you dock, it's a hike. The power at the marina has gone out 2 nights in a row. Last night, no power for 5 hours.

Was not able to clear customs at the marina. I had to take the ferry to North Bimini and start the entire process at Big Game Club. We arrived at 1:15 PM and didn't clear until 6:30 pm… unacceptable. There was no one else in line! As of now you no longer have an option to complete Customs using paper. It is ONLY done using their Click2Clear web site. It is awful. The Customs office had a laptop that you could use but it was broken. Our only option was using our cell phones. The Customs office has no WiFi. We used Big Game Club WiFi . The web site keeps locking up and each time you start over. Entry payment of $300 is only accepted on Click2Clear also. They seem to be doing nothing to facilitate tourism.

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Reviewed by: Scott LaPointe , Heliopause, on May 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 56'
Draft: 4.3'

Rating: 4

Markers coming and going in Bimini are accurate. Do not go out of channel or you will be aground. The shoals are real.

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Reviewed by: Scott LaPointe , Heliopause, on May 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 56'
Draft: 4.3'

Rating: 4

Stayed here for 3 weeks in April 22. Infinity pool is open. Small pool is closed. Great place to stay for a quieter experience in Bimini. No rock from winds like in North Bimini. Ferry is $3.00 / person to North bimini. Take your bikes and easily bike the entire island ???? beaches are clean, restrooms and laundry clean.

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Reviewed by: Jeremy Hatch on Apr 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

They have dug out most of the entrance sand bar - digger still on site so depths may change. Still favor upper half of tide cycle if 5' or more draft.
Best to call on phone, don't expect any assistance docking, but the marina is more than 1/2 empty so you basically choose a slip. Floating concrete in good shape with repairs in evidence & some new ones being installed. The basin is very protected except for direct W swells, no current so self docking is easy.
Marina will arrange a shuttle to the airport for customs & immigration ($10 return). Less crowded, much faster check in than N. Bimini.
Restaurant, tiki bar & 1 pool was still closed for our visit, but they have guests in;the condos, repairs and sprucing up evident everywhere so expect improvements. It is a very convenient stop to check in and then carry on to Berrys/ Nassau etc. without the wake and party noise on N. Bimini.

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Reviewed by: KDN on May 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 1

We are staying at another marina in Bimini and thought we would take advantage of the $150.00 flat rate so we took the dingy over to check it out and see about moving our boat. When we arrived there was only 3 boats in the whole marina. They said that the $150.00 flat rate was only during the Covid lockdown and the rate is $2.75 per foot. We inquired about giving us a discounted weekly rate since there were only 3 boats in the whole marina. They said, "No Way, that doesn't matter!" they said if we wanted to come over that "Maybe" they would give us a 10% discount at the end of our stay. Needless to say, we won't be docking there.
Unbelievable, and they wonder why their marina is empty, go figure.

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Reviewed by: piratelinda on May 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 4.6'

Rating: 2

If you call they just tell you to show up? Don't expect anyone to help with lines. Luckily they have floating docks with cleats. Docks are in need of repair. Pool is empty, under construction. Bath house, under construction, no hot water. Supposed restaurant only open a few hour in afternoon, but she decided to go home early the day we were there. We were ready for the 7:00am opening of the fuel dock. When the attendant arrived he informed us that he only had a small amount of fuel and that it would be wasting our time.

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Reviewed by: Cheryl Catteau on Jan 31, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 4

We tried to contact the marina when getting close but did not get a response. The 888 # was not answered but later tried the restaurant local # and got an answer.
The weekly special rate is $150 with water and electric extra. Both pools were not operating and the shops and restaurant were empty but it is peaceful and well protected from all weather.

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Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox on Feb 22, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.9'

Rating: 4

Bimini Sands resort is approached due eastbound after passing the main Bimini channel markers. The entrance is narrow and shoals to 5 feet at low tide. West winds can create surge in the channel making the entrance tricky for slow moving vessels. Call the marina for the latest details. The marina monitors channel 68 on a handheld VHF radio; range is limited to the immediate area.

Customs and immigration clearance is straightforward; the dockmaster will call a taxi for you for the 2 mile trip to the airport where customs and immigration is located. Round-trip taxi fare to the airport is $10.

Floating docks provide a comfortable stay in all weather conditions. The marina complex features two pools; one is an infinity pool on a beautiful ocean beach. There is a nature trail on the marina property. Petite Conch Restaurant, located on the marina grounds, is closed for renovations, due to open April of 2017. The ships store is also closed and due to re-open April 2017. Call dockmaster for latest status and information.

A small grocery store, liquor store, and snack bar can be found on the road to the ferry to North Bimini.

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