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Major city · The Bahamas

Lyford Cay

Skip Lyford Cay unless you have a personal invitation; the resort is private and most facilities are members‑only.

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Lyford Cay is an invitation‑only private resort on New Providence. Without a guest invitation you cannot stay or use the golf course, so most travelers should allocate zero days.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
BSD
Best months
Nov–Apr (check)
avoid Jun–Oct hurricane season (check)
Airport
NAS
Nights
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Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Lyford Cay: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…
  • Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
  • Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
  • Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
  • The Bahamas ↗Check entry rules for your passport on the official Bahamas government sources before you fly; requirements differ by nationality.
  • The Bahamas ↗Respect marine protected areas: fishing, collecting shells or coral and anchoring rules are enforced in national parks such as the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park.
  • The Bahamas ↗Do not bring firearms or ammunition; even a single forgotten round in a bag can lead to arrest.
  • The Bahamas ↗Water-sports operators on Nassau and Paradise Island beaches are poorly regulated: use tour companies booked through your hotel and wear a life jacket.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lyford Cay911 ▾
  • Police911
  • Fire and ambulance911

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Lyford Cay, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Lyford Cay Golf ClubLyford Cay Club MarinaPrivate beach (800 m)Lyford Cay Shopping Centre
Airports
NAS Lynden Pindling International Airport (check)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F) low), wettest Jul (7 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Lyford Cay: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

26°C (79°F)

20°C (68°F)

2 rd

Feb

27°C (81°F)

21°C (70°F)

2 rd

Mar

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

3 rd

Apr

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

4 rd

May

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

6 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

7 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

7 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

6 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

4 rd

Nov

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

3 rd

Dec

26°C (79°F)

21°C (70°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Drive from Nassau via West Bay Road (13 mi); the road is well‑paved. No public transport serves the gated community.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Nassaugo

Door to door: 30 min

Drive via West Bay Road, about 13 mi, 30 min

History, beaches and restaurants; the main hub of New Providence.

Cable Beachgo

Door to door: 20 min

Drive via West Bay Road, about 10 mi, 20 min

Resort strip with public beaches and casinos.

Paradise Islandgo

Door to door: 35 min

Drive to Nassau then cross the bridge, about 14 mi, 35 min

Atlantis resort, aquarium and beaches.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

None – private residences only

Accommodation is limited to members or invited guests; no public hotels.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
BSD 70–100 excl. bed
Mid
BSD 120–180 excl. bed
High
BSD 200+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Heavily secured gated community; crime risk low but access is limited to members or invited guests.
  • Access requires a personal invitation; the gate is secured 24 h.
  • Golf course and most club facilities are members‑only.
  • Public facilities are limited to the shopping centre and marina.

Emergency numbers

Police
911
Fire and ambulance
911

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police911
  • Fire and ambulance911

Embassy

US consulate in Nassau (check address); other embassies in Nassau.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Nassau → Lyford Cay by car: about 13 mi, 30 min drive via West Bay Road (check)

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lyford Cay. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Apr (check) · avoid Jun–Oct hurricane season (check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to The Bahamas

Sources

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