Constructed in the mid 50's as the home of
Col. Joe Mackey, owner of Mackey Airlines which later became part of Eastern
Airlines, the Beach Club is a historical landmark on South Bimini. Located at
the extreme Southwestern tip of South Bimini a 270 degree panoramic view of both
the Atlantic Ocean and the Bahamas flats awaits the visitor. To the South is
Rabbit Cay, South Rabbit Cay and Round Rock. In the 60's Col. Mackey
relinquished his home to expansion including the construction of a large
restaurant and bar and a 40 room hotel located on the Western edge of the Island
directly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly called the Sunshine Inn and
later the Bimini Reef Club, Bimini Beach Club and now the Bimini Sands Beach
Club this unique property has attracted thousands of guests because of it's
natural beauty. As the property changed ownership over the years limited
improvements were made to the facilities only to deteriorate as the various
owners abandoned their dream of restoring the property.
In December 1999 the owners of Bimini Sands
purchased the Beach Club and set forth on a comprehensive remodel plan for the
Hotel and the supporting facilities. Included in the renovations were a complete
reconstruction of the 40 hotel rooms including the installation of new plumbing,
electric, floor and ceiling tile, central air conditioning, new roof, and wooden
balcony. The 90,000 gallon pool has been resurfaced and new filtration equipment
installed to return the pool to pristine fresh water status.Currently, central
air is being installed in the restaurant and bar that will complete the
facilities work.
The Marina is being expanded to accommodate
boats up to 90 feet long with 50 slips having 30/50 amp service and fresh water
at the dock. Managements goal is to maintain the
ambiance of this unique property keeping it as a laid back island resort with
all the modern conveniences that our customers have come to expect.
In the future, rental cottages will be
constructed on the road accessing the Beach Club to allow alternative housing
for our visitors.
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