Afternoon Tea at Graycliff Hotel

While on a cruise to the Bahamas, I enjoyed a wonderful Afternoon Tea at the Graycliff Hotel. Since I did not know that I needed to have a reservation ahead of time, when I got to the hotel, which was a short walk from the cruise port, the lady at the front desk was very gracious and said that she would ask if I would be able to have Tea without a reservation. She came back and said that they could accommodate me, if I didn't mind waiting about half an hour, which I said I would gladly do. I waited in the one of the beautiful sitting rooms, which was very relaxing and took me back in time. The tea, sandwiches, scones and sweets, including a tasty chocolate made in the Graycliff Chocolate Factory were all delicious, and the service was very good, relaxed and un-pretentious. I felt very welcome and the whole experience was special. When I finished, I walked out through the beautiful garden and visited the chocolate factory, where I bought some chocolate to take home.

Cruisers! Think you’ve done everything in Nassau? Try this cool and classy option for tea. No sun, no crowd, no cab, NO SWIMSUITS. One shady walk from the crowds. Not accessible.

While the hotel itself is a beautiful location, and the staff were very lovely and attentive- I do not feel that the food that we received was worth anywhere near what we paid. Tuna sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, dry scones and small bites of cake that easily could’ve come from a grocery store are not worthy of the cost. Nothing about the presentation of the food felt special, and sadly it wasn’t even that good flavour-wise. Unless you have an overwhelming craving for mediocre cake and box lunch sandwiches- save your money.