Name: Saint Francis Resort
Address: Stocking Island, Stocking Island, EX29210, BS

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

MacKenzie

This resort has pros and cons. We went in the slow season and that does cause some issues. While most of the staff was super friendly, we felt that after 5pm, we couldn’t leave the island because we wouldn’t be able to get a ride back which made going out for an evening incredibly difficult. The boat driver slightly made us feel as tho we inconvenienced him when we would ask for rides at any time of the day. This is essentially a tiny island off the main land with no stores, restaurants, or any night life…so if you wanted to do and evening activities, this is not the island to stay. The restaurant would also close early if there was no one eating at it, so dinner was hard to get as well unless you got it early while staff was still available and the food was sub par at best. There is absolutely no water pressure, so just be prepared for that when you come. The positives would be the beaches. They are absolutely spectacular on this island and because of the slow season, we almost had them to ourselves daily. The water is out of this world. Bohemian people are extremely friendly and the mainland (Georgetown) along with stocking island are very safe. I never once felt uneasy anywhere we went. The tours with exuma water sports were fantastic. Highly recommend. I don’t think we would ever stay here again, but the views were incredible and we are happy we gave it a try. If we didn’t get stranded daily, my review may be different. That was a real bummer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Robert

Peaceful place and friendly staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Lisa

Stocking Island is gorgeous. Feels like you

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Douglas

What an amazing time we had, everything was just perfect

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Vaishali

We were so sad leaving St. Francis! The staff made our trip so memorable! Mary helped us with daily plans and transport. She was able to book everything for us. Cha Cha was our personal water taxi driver who always had a smile on his face! The cooks and the servers( Dely, Alex,Quami, PJ) were amazing and made our stay enjoyable. We were looking for quiet and a laid back atmosphere. This was it! The Bennett’s will be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Michelle

We enjoyed our getaway. Beautiful views of bay and ocean. Our room overlooked the turquoise ocean water. What a spectacular way to wake up and fall asleep with sound and sight of waves. Staff was very kind. Family style place-don’t expect luxury here. Rooms are clean and has coffee machine with pods and mini fridge.
Wonderful time to chill and let go as it’s a simple island lifestyle. Enjoyed use of kayaks exploring waters and surroundings. .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Charles

If your are looking for a fancy place this is not for you. What they don’t have is luxuries the make up for in the staff and the friendliness. I haven’t felt so relaxed at a resort like I have here I over 25 years. Kudos to the staff and kitchen. Food was excellent and drinks were great!! Highly recommend if you want a pure relaxing time. If you want pampering and luxury spaces this is not for you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Amanda

The resort and restaurant was amazing. Mellow, laid back and truly relaxing.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Andrew

Beautiful location. The resort schedules your trip to and from the airport for you, which makes that part easy. After arrival getting to and from George Town requires some coordination with the water taxi. To get to the beaches on Stocking Island without a boat there are several trails. The trails are not always well marked but fortunately the whole island has cell coverage so you have GPS. The beaches are beautiful, pristine, and you’ll often have them to yourself. It’s a bit rustic but if you don’t mind that you’ll be well rewarded. The staff at the resort are very friendly and helpful. The food at the resort restaurant is quite good, though the included breakfast buffet is mainly toast and cold lunchmeat. I ordered breakfast off the menu most of the time. They have a nice happy hour from 3-5 with much of the menu half off. There’s also a few beach bars on the island accessible by trail or boat with food and drink. The food at Chat n’ Chill is great. The frozen Aperol Spritz at the Coconut Club is refreshing after a hike through the bush in the tropical sun.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Benjamin

We had the best view from our room that I have ever had in my travels ( Room 1 ) - and I have traveled all over the world. The staff was warm and friendly and the food amazing. Everyone was willing to help make our time there easy and relaxed. The room was clean and the property obviously well cared for. The best part? Sasha! The small black cat that ended up visiting our room and even spending the night with us - it made us feel like we were home. One of the previous guests even started an Instagram account for her \"SashaofStFrancis\". check it out! The beach was literally ours alone - the time we spent there - there wasn't another single soul out there. Our entire time there was pure heaven and we can't think of a single thing we would change. THANK YOU.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Shaquille Altrez

My partner and I had a blast. It was breathtaking! Staff was very professional especially the property manager, she was very pleasant. Food was great, the views were great, the room was cozy. Overall 10/10.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Jane

The staff was so nice and welcoming, best I have experienced.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Rosalba

My husband and I truly loved Saint Francis. We Highly recommend it. Staff are amazing, food is super delicious and the cottage ocean view was cozy. Excellent time at Saint Francis. ❤️🙌🙏

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Dianna

Beautiful and quiet!! Staff was amazing and helpful with everything!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Derek

The View was amazing the staff was exceptional

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Jose

Everything was too on the line service. I strongly recommend St Francis Resort. Clean room, staff very friendly, best beach view and breakfast really good.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2026

Catherine M

The staff was amazing - gracious and kind. The propery itself could use basic maintenance - paint, simple landscaping, replacement of broken exterior items.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

PAUL

Had a great stay at St. Francis Resort. Beautiful location, staff was wonderful, food at The Snappy Turtle was very good. Room was not fancy, but clean. Peaceful and relaxing. Shout out to Mary, Kwami, Delly, Nelly, and Chaco....thanks for being so accommodating!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Paul

This a very minimal place so you are left to indulge in the natural beauty of it. Food was outstanding!! Fresh fish is so good,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

David

most laid back vibe of all time. Friendly staff and sneaky good food. A1 all around

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Rebecca Kishony

The staff (Mary, Alex, Cha-Cha, et al) we're just amazing. Above and beyond on everything. Warm and helpful!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Nora

The property is unassuming and the staff are friendly and very helpful
Beautiful location and the perfect place to enjoy peace and quiet and really enjoy the natural setting surrounding the property
We will return in future

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

James

Excellent staff. They go above and beyond. Just the best service.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Jose

Amazing quiet resort tucked in a beautiful cove

Our stay was AMAZING! Stayed at one of the ocean view cottages and the room was perfect. Huge bathroom and amazing balcony with lounge style chairs to sit back and enjoy the night, stars and sounds of the ocean! The restaurant was AMAZING. The food was really good and fresh made to order. I recommend the peas and rice with lobster and shrimp dish they have!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2025

Oksana

I didn’t know what to expect. I was s a mixed reviews regarding this property. Now o can see why. This is tru that the place is a fem as some do the reviews say.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Kenneth

Amazing stay.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Karina

We had a wonderful stay with a family of five. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Location was perfect. Very comfortable.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

11 Jun 2025

gregory

I felt like I was sleeping in a barn not comfortable bed bathroom was less than average by and pain in the butt to get there by boat pretty primitive for the price

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Joseph

Mostly like to say it was not a place for kids, so no kids. I love kids, but it was nice to have only adults around. We have no complaints whatsoever about our stay. Staff was courteous, friendly and out of their way helpful. Ask for Mary!!!!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Shawn Michael

The Saint Francis resort was a perfect choice for our recent family trip. We had our 3 kids along being ages 16, 14 and 11. I had warned them it wasn’t a lavish resort and it was going to be a nice relaxing vacation. Relaxing is exactly what it was!

From what we saw, the oceanside at any given time had a maximum of 10 people in view. And at most times it was just us on the beach.

The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. Shout out to Shantel, Desmond, Torez, Kara, Delly, Mary, Stafford and Chacho! You all made it a great memorable family vacation and I thank you for that.

The food was great! Our 11 year old really enjoyed eating like a king!

If you want a private beach and relaxing resort that delivers great hospitality, this one is for you!

Thanks again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Lonnie

The attentive, dedicated & friendly service from all the staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Jessica

First time here and fell in love with it. The staff is the best, the private beach all to yourself is the best. Be aware, you are on a private island, which is limited to options for dining, but absolutely the best experience and stay we’ve had here. Definitely doing it again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Sergey

This place is an absolute hidden gem, truly one-of-a-kind and far beyond what we expected. I'm genuinely surprised it doesn’t have more reviews, because it deserves to be recognized for how exceptional it is. From the moment we arrived, we were completely captivated by the scenery—it’s like stepping into a postcard or a beautifully filmed nature documentary. The location is simply breathtaking, with crystal-clear waters that are hands down the most beautiful we’ve ever seen.

We traveled with two toddlers, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They were kind, patient, and incredibly accommodating, which made our stay all the more enjoyable and relaxing. The warmth and hospitality we experienced here were second to none.

Words truly fall short in capturing the peace and beauty of this place. It’s the kind of destination you want to keep to yourself, yet feel compelled to share because it’s just that special. We feel so fortunate to have discovered it. This is without a doubt one of the best-kept secrets we’ve ever come across.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Nuno Miguel Pereira

wonderful location, extremely beautiful. Staff very nice. The rooms could use some renewing.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Paula

The most place with the most beautiful people. Everyone became like family. The food was amazing. Arrangements for us to go on boat tour was made so easy. The room was beautiful with beautiful views. So laid back…. If I could give 10 stars I would! I will definitely be back. Our most favorite in the world now! Thank you all SO much!!!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

TIANMING

If you’re daydreaming about ditching crowds for empty beaches and that crazy blue water you see in postcards, Stocking Island in the Exumas is your spot. And trust me, you’ve gotta check out Saint Francis Resort.
Picture this: You walk into your room, fling open the balcony doors, and BAM—the ocean slaps you in the face (in the best way). Miles of perfect sand, zero people. They’ll even boat you to secret mini-islands where it’s just you, some coconuts, and maybe a curious seagull.
Swim with pigs? Check. Glide with stingrays? Yep. Watch your kids lose their minds over starfish and sand dollars? Absolutely. It’s like someone dumped a NatGeo documentary into your vacation. Pro tip: Bring waterproof phone cases. Your Instagram will thank you.
Leslie picks me up from the airport. Then Chacho zooms me across water so clear you’ll question reality. Desmond hands me a rum punch before you even say \"hello.\"
Chef PG is a wizard. His mahi-mahi?Tastes like he caught it that morning (he probably did). Lobster so juicy you’ll lick the plate. And that conch salad? You’ll try to recreate it at home and fail miserably. Eat it every day—it’s the law.
Mr Wang and Marie? Legends. Want a private beach dinner? Done. Kid wants to fish at sunrise? They’ll find a rod.
This isn’t just a trip—it’s the story you’ll annoy friends with for years.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Gina

Total Gem. Dining options were great and staff was amazing! Definitely will.be back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Brian

Heaven ❤️

We've visited 2 years in a row and hope to visit for years to come! We love the island and the staff at St. Francis Resort. It is truly heaven on earth!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

ian

ST. Francis Resort

Staff was very friendly and helpful. The island was extremely relaxing and facility beautiful

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Anthony M

We loved how un-commercialized and raw the experience was.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

David

I enjoyed the quietness and the charm. Very relaxing. Excellent staff.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

We had an amazing time at the property. The staff was wonderful, very accommodating, friendly and resourceful. The chef cooked delicious meals. We will definitely consider spending more time st St Francis Resort.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

Greg

Excellent choice to get away from it all

What a wonderful place to get away from everything. The beaches are magnificant, the views from the rooms are breathtaking, the restaurant \"Snappy Turtle\" is spot on with food and drink and everyone that works here is as warm, friendly and attentive as can be. You will not be dissapointed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Kunal

Incredible!

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2024

Mildrey

the staff is super friendly and they do a lot for helping guests but the hotel itself needs renovation, water pressure in the shower is poor, a lot of mosquitoes the entire day, some insecticides needs to be sprayed to eliminate mosquitoes. the beaches are beautiful and only that deserve our stays, overall we had a pleasant stayed

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2024

Valencia

natural beauty and serenity!!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2024

Craig

I like this place for what it is: a comfortable place with a beautiful view of the beach, the bay, the harbor. It is NOT a luxury resort. The staff, especially Desmond and Chacho, are responsive and professional. The bungalows are clean and comfortable. Our king bed was pleasant. From our porch we could see the waves crashing and view the harbor and little bay. The food at breakfast was fresh and tasty and well-prepared, if limited. We enjoyed kayaking to the famous Chat and Chill nearby. I am not giving top marks all around simply because some of furnishings are threadbare and need to be replaced (seat cushions and curtains) and there is no pool. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone and I am happy to stay there again. It's a chill beach vacation.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2024

Larry Scott

The property is in a Beautiful location. Snorkeling around the property is very nice. The staff at the restaurant were great but seating is limited. The offer was open for transport to the big island often throughout the day. The view from the sea view rooms is outstanding. Room Air was perfect, dining depended on time of day and population. The biggest issue was lack of water pressure that got extreme at times. We would do it all over again and probably will.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

Katja

This property is exceptional value for what’s on offer. The food is really good with great sized portions. Staff - Desmond, Shay, Jada, the water taxi guy whose name I could never get right - all genuine, warm, people, smiling and helpful, easy to talk to. My room was huge with uninterrupted views of the ocean. Opening the curtains every morning took my breath away. Would highly recommend.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2024

Mariana

Fantastic location! We loved the people and the staff was super nice! Breakfast was great and the hot breakfast option was a plus!! The food was amazing (lunch and dinner). I think they were understaffed as the service was very slow after our first day, specially for drink orders. Being so hot outside, we would appreciate if drinks were brought sooner. Our only other complaint was the mosquitos!! It was quite insane! Better spraying of the property would make for a better dining experience. Bring bug spray! Haha. With that said, we LOVED stocking Island and every single staff..Marvin, Shay, Desmond and the others I can remember by name-- you made us feel at home and you are genuinely incredible humans! We loved the snorkling masks Marvin lended to us! It was incredible exploring the Island and being able to see underwater. The Blue Hole, Starfish beach, and Chat n Chill are a must! Property offers Kayaks (first come first serve, but there is enough). George Town is has great souvenirs and for getting snacks and drinks to bring back to the resort. Everywhere you go is either by water taxi provided at no cost by the property - (tip Chancho well, he is awesome), or by Kayak. We kayaked to both Chat n chill and the Blue Hole. It was lovely and we hope to come back someday!! THANK YOU everyone!!! We loved the Bahamas!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

James

I would highly recommend this resort. The people and food were awesome

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2024

Daisy

Very safe and staffs are kind and friendly. Best hospitality.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2024

Kimberly

This property is in paradise, but you can only get there by water taxi. There are no roads on this island at all so anywhere you wanna go it needs to be water taxi but they do have one there at the property that goes back-and-forth to great Exuma …the property is in disrepair but room Was clean and food is expensive but very, very good .we loved they supply kayaks and you can paddle to the chat and chill for drinks and food. Over all we enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2024

Enoch

Very quiet and relaxing, friendly service and good people

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2024

Kevin

Incredible beaches, incredible water for swimming and snorkeling on both the Atlantic and inner (marina) side.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Ann Marie Gronell

We stayed on one of their houseboats and, though small, it was charming. It was very basic but had everything you would need except storage but that wasn't a problem. Not that a short person might have trouble with the lights because the switches are on the ceiling. I'm 5'6\" and could just reach. The staff was FANTASTIC. They anticipated every need from having dinner waiting for us when we arrived 2 hours later than planned to organizing the arrival and departure so they were hassle free. I would highly recommend this resort but also note that it helps if you rent a boat while there - the kayaks are a great way to get around nearby but for a greater distance, a motor is essential.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Elizabeth Marie

St Francis is uniquely situated on Stocking Island off Great Exuma. It has Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Elizabeth Harbor with its own Marina. It’s a stunning locale with superbly friendly and professional staff. The food and drinks are the BEST! Enjoy a horror view meal! Book a beachfront room and let your cares fall away. Shout out to Shay, Anise, Sterling, Donnamae, Bree!! The best!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2024

Leigh

We absolutely loved this property. It is not for everyone I would say, but it was perfect for us. Nothing fancy or fussy here, just clean, well appointed simple rooms but with the most wonderful service and staff, perfect remote beach, daily housekeeping and fresh water and coffee each day in room and the location can't be beat. What it may lack in amenities and flair, it was made up by cleanliness, charm, soft sandy remote practically private beaches, location, service and comfort. I would go back in a heartbeat. It looks like they are in the process of revamping the property and I imagine it will be even better when we go back! Can't wait!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Peter

Simply put, an amazing staff. They all were friendly, courteous, and above all, accommodating. The views from all sides of the resort are spectacular and cannot be topped. The views from our room overlooked the bay side and the colors of the water were unreal. A few steps (literally) to the other side of the resort and there was the most spectacular beach and ocean views. The majority of the people using this beach were hotel guests so it was basically a private beach. Cannot speak highly enough of this place, the staff and my time there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

KAREN

A great get away, peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of the larger islands. We can’t thank Shay, Anais and Dez enough as they all went above and beyond to make our stay very memorable.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2024

Kelly

We enjoyed our stay so much! The blue water, the private beach area, the food at the Snappy Turtle was all terrific! The service & the people really great! The condition of the property as a whole and the aesthetics could be improved. But the club room was super cozy and updated. We will be back to Stocking Island!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Tung

Properly and staff was excellent! Only thing we didn't like was getting to and from stocking island requires a boat person so there was a lot of waiting around. Besides that everything was great!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2024

Thomas

Fantastic beaches. Good staff. Room was large - great bedding.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2024

Elizabeth

We had a great time. The staff were very helpful and made our stay great. We highly recommend it!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

Christina

St Francis felt to my family as a unique resort perhaps because it a smaller resort. We felt special and pampered by the attentive staff who answered all questions and made everything pleasant and easy. We were impressed with the boat captain who was super responsive about ferrying us where we wanted to go and helpful in other ways too. The room was lovely and clean and the view of the ocean and the waves soothing and breathtaking. We ended up eating most meals at the restaurant on site and the food was delicious and prepared with care.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Dustin

It was quaint and not a lot of people on the island with only a short boat taxi to a busier place

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2024

Joey

What a wonderful island to experience. Truly a place to slow down and relax. The most beautiful water you have ever seen.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2024

Joanna

The resort is in a beautiful location, nearby incredible beaches that have very few visitors. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The new management went to every length to make our stay special. From arranging boat transportation to nearby beaches to providing suggestions for trips or must visit places. Julia and Richard ensured the trip was a special and memorable one. We look forward to returning!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2024

Tharshini

This place was perfect if you needed to be somewhere remote, away from the hustle and bustle. The food was awesome, and the staff was very polite. The one thing I would definitely suggest is to spruce up the resort a bit and remove the construction debris from the rooms facing the beach, where the balcony is located.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay! Thank you staff. We also enjoyed our boat rides with cha cha.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2024

Bill

St Francis Resort is very clean, and all of the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. It is a short kayak or paddleboard ride to the Chat ‘n Chill. Stocking island is beautiful and we will definitely return.

4/10

Poor

08 Feb 2024

Lauren

There seemed to be little interest in creating a comfortable space for guests.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2024

Brian

One of the most charming resorts we have ever visited. A true gem. We will absolutely visit again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2024

Linda

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The peace and quiet of the island was much appreciated by us and we enjoyed walking on the beautiful deserted beaches. The cabin boats were a nice change from a hotel room.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Nov 2023

Sandra

Not worth the money spent.
Rooms are basic but require a full renovation (and should be cleansed)
The boat going from/to the hotel is not reliable. You cannot choose when you want to do what. And when he is late, it is always because of the guests.
Super long wait for munch or dinner.
Will not come back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2023

Ginger

Staff made this rustic resort more desirable than a high end resort . The resort also is affordable and the food is good. Stayed 9 nights and wish I was independently wealthy so I could stay longer. The views are breathtaking and peaceful. I will return.

Leisure Family