Rosewood Baha Mar

Just returned from 7 nights at this hotel and unfortunately not the relaxing holiday we were hoping for. For the most part of our stay the hotel was hosting a conference and the hotel was totally overrun with it. Daily functions related to the conference meant that some of the public spaces were closed off to guests such as ourselves who were on holiday. The noise levels in the evening when events were being held were totally unacceptable - it was if the hotel doesn’t care that people are on holiday. The proximity to the other two hotels was also an issue - it constantly felt manic with the volume of, often, loud groups of people wandering around drinking alcohol in and around the Rosewood. Clearly coming through the casino from the other hotels. Securing restaurant reservations was also a pain - if you didn’t book well in advance you didn’t get in. Rowdy queues formed at most of the venues. Reception very rude on our last day - we had an overnight flight back to the UK leaving the hotel at 7pm and they would not provide a hospitality room to shower and change without a battle. All in all we have had much better experiences in luxury hotels that have cost a lot less than this - it is overpriced and not worth it. I would be very reluctant to use the Rosewood brand again.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I’m sharing this because I left genuinely disappointed especially given the price point and the reputation of the Rosewood in the Bahamas. We booked this stay expecting a true unwinding escape from New York (we both have very demanding jobs), and while the property has undeniable potential, the experience fell far short of what I associate with a 5 star hotel. The room: Our room was tastefully designed, comfortable, and exactly the aesthetic you want on vacation. We were on the 5th floor with a view over the central backyard area. Unfortunately, what should have been a peaceful setting became the opposite. Noise / lack of tranquility: One night there was a wedding party with extremely loud music that went past midnight. The sound carried so strongly that it honestly felt like the party was in our room. For a hotel positioned as a luxury, restful escape, this was unacceptable. Sleep and quiet are not “nice to haves” at this level they are BASIC expectations. Service & billing issue: I also had questions about a payment the hotel collected. It was almost impossible to find someone at the front desk when we needed help, and communication afterward was frustrating. After several emails, I finally got a call from someone who seemed completely uninterested in resolving the issue. For a luxury brand, I expected ownership, clarity, and follow-through not indifference. Breakfast: Breakfast was fine, but not memorable and definitely not up to the standard I expected from a top tier property. It felt more “average resort breakfast” than a standout experience. Overall: When you pay 5 star prices, you’re paying for peace, consistency, and exceptional service. Instead, we experienced disruptive noise late at night and surprisingly poor support when we needed help with billing. We left with an unsweetened feeling about the brand, and I would hesitate to pay this premium again especially at other Rosewood locations. Would I return? Not at this price, and not unless the hotel improves its noise management and service responsiveness significantly.

I should have listened to the other reviews. If you want to take your kids to a water park in the Bahamas - then Baha Mar could be just the place. If money is absolutely no object and you don’t care about bad value, then stay at the Rosewood. Otherwise, just stay at one of the other Baha Mar hotels. If you want a peaceful or luxury vacation, stay elsewhere.

We arrived with moderate expectations, but ultimately found our stay at Rosewood Baha Mar to be disappointing. To start with the positives: the grounds and hotel are beautiful and well maintained. The Rosewood is noticeably quieter and less crowded than the SLS and Grand Hyatt, and the pools never felt packed. The flamingo encounter was genuinely wonderful and is something I would highly recommend, especially for families. Keeper Arienne was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the animals, and she did a lovely job helping our daughter interact with the birds. Unfortunately, the remainder of our experience fell well short of what we expect from a five-star property. This may resonate particularly with travelers accustomed to other luxury hotels, such as Four Seasons, as the level of service and consistency here did not compare. We chose Rosewood specifically because we were traveling with a toddler and believed it would be well suited for families, given the dining options, access to Baha Bay, and the way the property presents itself. Prior to arrival, the concierge team was responsive and helpful by email, which set high expectations. Once on property, however, the experience felt disjointed and inefficient, with very little sense of ease or attentiveness. Service throughout our stay was inconsistent. On our first day at the lagoon pool, after being set up with towels, we were told to use the service button to place orders. Despite pressing it multiple times, no one came for over 30 minutes. Servers passed by without acknowledgment, and when one finally approached, they closed the umbrella over my chair without saying anything and walked away. I was genuinely surprised by this interaction. Eventually, I had to approach a staff member to place an order. The following day was somewhat better with a more attentive attendant, but overall it felt as though service was prioritized for regular guests. We tipped well and early, yet still felt like an inconvenience when asking for assistance and were checked on far less frequently than others nearby. One positive is that pool seating was plentiful, and there was no need to wake up extremely early to secure chairs. The zero-entry lagoon pool is understandably popular, though even arriving around 7:00 a.m., some chairs were already reserved. As for the pools themselves, while the lagoon pool is attractive and designated as a family pool, it was uncomfortably cold. Our toddler could not stay in it for long, so we ended up at the cabana pools, which were warmer but far less appealing. Dining was another area of mostly disappointment. We tried Costa, Marcus, Cleo, and Katsuya. Costa was particularly poor, with the exception of the guacamole. Marcus was inconsistent food-wise, and service there felt cold and unwelcoming. Cleo had good food, but we were seated outside near a service door while many better tables appeared to be available. When I asked to move, I was told nothing else was open, yet those tables were still empty when we left. Katsuya was the exception, with both the food and service being very good. We also experienced a significant issue in our room. Our bathroom light repeatedly turned on by itself in the middle of the night, waking us multiple times. I called the front desk around 8:00 p.m. to report the issue. They asked if they could send someone immediately, and I explained that our toddler was asleep and requested that someone come the following morning. This was acknowledged and agreed to. However, at 11:30 p.m., someone rang the doorbell repeatedly and knocked loudly, waking our daughter. It took quite some time for her to fall back asleep. After again speaking with the front desk and reiterating that maintenance should come in the morning, the same issue occurred again the following night. Ultimately, what lingered most from this stay was not the amenities, but the overall feeling it left us with. A significant portion of the staff at Rosewood and across Baha Mar made us feel more like an inconvenience than welcomed guests. While others may have had different experiences, this was ours—and it is not one we would choose to repeat.

This is more hotel than resort and it is by far the lowest ranked rosewood property, globally. I've been to many and all of the beach resorts. The rooms are dated, some staff are excellent and some have zero interest working. The food is average on its best day, below average most days, yet outrageously priced like a 3 Michelin star restaurant. How about $25 for a hot dog? Yea, that price does include the relish. If this was $500 a night I'd give it 4 stars, but at nearly 3k all in per night, this is a 1 star resort adjusted for price. Pool chairs are impossible to get unless you get an early start. The place is frigid, bring a sweater. They'd be better off spending less on electricity and more on the guest experience. Zero Chance of a return visit.