Nassau Gateway
The Eleuthera zone starts at Nassau for many travellers, even though the zone map does not show it: unless you catch the direct Fort Lauderdale flight, the connection runs through the capital. This is the logistics page for it: where to sleep, where to eat, who drives, how the flights and roads reach the zone, and where to find a surf shop.
Getting There
North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) is the real gateway for Gregory Town in the Eleuthera zone, about 25 minutes and 14 miles by taxi (reported on the zone page). Silver Airways flies direct from Fort Lauderdale; the zone page found no direct Miami service, so confirm before you assume one. Without a direct Fort Lauderdale flight, connect through Nassau (NAS) on Bahamasair, Pineapple Air or Southern Air Charter, which run frequent short hops to Eleuthera (reported). This page covers the Nassau connection.
US citizens need a valid passport and no visa; Bahamas Immigration allows up to 8 months (240 days) for a US passport and 3 months for most EU ones (reported on the zone page). Rules move, so check the official source. Details are in the Eleuthera Getting There section.
Getting Out of the Airport
- Taxi: taxis meet flights at Nassau; agree the fare first.
- Domestic connection: the hop from Nassau to Eleuthera is a separate ticket on a small airline (reported); ask each airline about board bags and weight limits.
- Rental car: on Eleuthera a car is the practical way around; book ahead.
Other Gateways for the Zone
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to North Eleuthera (ELH): Silver Airways flies direct (reported on the zone page); confirm before you book.
- Nassau (NAS) to Eleuthera: Bahamasair, Pineapple Air and Southern Air Charter run frequent short hops (reported on the zone page).
- Miami: the zone page found no direct Miami service to Eleuthera; confirm before you assume one.
For the full route notes, see the Eleuthera Getting There section.
Stays
Near Nassau Airport
- Simply Native B and BNassau Bed and breakfast with a high rating. About 13 km from Nassau Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from 24 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Brownstone Hamster RoadNassau Guest house with about 100 reviews. About 9 km from Nassau Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.2 from 96 reviews. Google Maps listing
Chain airport hotels are left out.
Nassau
- Ocean West Boutique HotelNassau Boutique hotel with a high rating. About 11 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.5 from about 180 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Graycliff HotelNassau Historic independent hotel with over 550 reviews. About 1 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.3 from about 570 reviews. Google Maps listing
- The Island HouseNassau Hotel with a high rating from over 750 reviews. About 18 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from about 760 reviews. Google Maps listing
Eleuthera
- Surfer's Haven GuesthouseGregory Town Guesthouse with a high rating. About 50 km from Gregory Town in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.5 from 15 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Edge of the World PropertiesEleuthera Rentals with a high rating from about 50 reviews. About 52 km from Gregory Town in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from 50 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Daddy Joe's Restaurant & InnEleuthera Restaurant with rooms and over 400 reviews. About 58 km from Gregory Town in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from about 440 reviews. Google Maps listing
Gregory Town stays are also covered on the zone page.
Where to Eat
Nassau
- Bahamian Cookin' Restaurant and BarNassau Bahamian restaurant with a high rating from over 450 reviews. About 1 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.5 from about 470 reviews. Google Maps listing
- McKenzie's Fresh Fish & ConchNassau Fish and conch with over 800 reviews. About 2 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 800 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Oh AndrosNassau Restaurant with nearly 2,000 reviews. About 2 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.2 from about 1,900 reviews. Google Maps listing
Cafes & Bakeries
- Olde Nassau CafeNassau Cafe with a high rating. About 1 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.5 from about 100 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Acropolis Cafe & BakeryNassau Cafe and bakery with over 900 reviews. About 2 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.5 from about 920 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Cheesecake HeavenNassau Bakery with a high rating. About 2 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from about 150 reviews. Google Maps listing
Eleuthera
- Unka Gene's Restaurant and BarGregory Town Caribbean restaurant with over 160 reviews. About 53 km from Gregory Town in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 160 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Pittman's Cove SeafoodEleuthera Seafood restaurant with a high rating. About 52 km from Gregory Town in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from 41 reviews. Google Maps listing
- The Front PorchEleuthera Seafood restaurant with a high rating. About 44 km from Gregory Town in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from about 130 reviews. Google Maps listing
Transport Companies
Taxis & Transfers
- Let's Go BahamasNassau Taxi service with a high rating from nearly 350 reviews. About 6 km from Nassau Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 350 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Simon's TransportsNassau Transport service with a high rating from nearly 350 reviews. About 17 km from Nassau Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 350 reviews. Google Maps listing
- First Choice Limo & Taxi DispatchNassau Taxi dispatch with a high rating from over 400 reviews. About 13 km from Nassau Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 430 reviews. Google Maps listing
On Eleuthera, taxis meet flights at North Eleuthera Airport (about 25 minutes to Gregory Town, reported). Ask for a van for a board bag.
Car Rental
- Lucayan Car RentalNassau Independent car rental with a high rating from over 330 reviews. About 14 km from Nassau Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 330 reviews. Google Maps listing
- A2B Car RentalNassau Independent car rental with a high rating. About 17 km from Nassau Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 100 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Johnson's Car Rental EleutheraEleuthera Independent car rental with a high rating. About 3 km from North Eleuthera Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from 48 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Hello Car RentalsEleuthera Independent car rental with a high rating from over 110 reviews. About 61 km from North Eleuthera Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from about 110 reviews. Google Maps listing
International rental brands are left out. Book Eleuthera cars ahead and ask about roof racks and board space.
Board & Luggage Storage
We found no storage listing that confirms it takes a full board bag. Ask your hotel first. Chain luggage-storage networks in the city are left out.
Luggage Storage
- The Luggage StoreNassau Luggage shop and storage; ask whether it takes a board bag. We could not confirm it. About 1 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.5 from 10 reviews. Google Maps listing
- Embassy LockersNassau Locker storage; check the size against a board bag. About 1 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from 3 reviews. Google Maps listing
Locker sizes rarely fit a full board bag; ask your hotel first. The luggage-storage networks are left out.
Surf Shops
- Paradise Blue Surf ShopNassau Surf and beach shop; very few reviews, so confirm stock. About 2 km from central Nassau in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 3.3 from 4 reviews. Google Maps listing
We found no dedicated surf shop on Eleuthera; bring what you need and ask your hotel.
Getting Out to the Zones
Eleuthera: see Eleuthera Getting There. Gregory Town is about 25 minutes from North Eleuthera Airport.
Questions People Actually Ask.
Which airport do I fly into for Eleuthera?
North Eleuthera (ELH) is the real gateway for Gregory Town. Silver Airways flies direct from Fort Lauderdale; otherwise connect through Nassau (reported on the zone page).
How far is Gregory Town from the airport?
About 25 minutes and 14 miles by taxi from North Eleuthera Airport (reported on the zone page).
Is there a direct Miami flight?
The zone page found no direct Miami service; confirm before you assume one.
Which airlines connect Nassau to Eleuthera?
Bahamasair, Pineapple Air and Southern Air Charter (reported on the zone page).
Do I need a visa?
No visa for US citizens with a valid passport; up to 8 months for a US passport (reported on the zone page). Check the official source.
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