Your stay — China Beach
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Church of the Ascension (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bahamas Maritime Museum — 350 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 390 m · ~5 min walk
Oasis Drug Store — 274 m · ~3 min walk
Pearl Mart — 233 m · ~3 min walk
Emergency Contacts
LucayaFor all emergencies in the Bahamas, dial 919 from any phone. This connects you to police, ambulance, and fire services. In Lucaya, the nearest hospital is the Rand Memorial Hospital on Freeport (East Mail Road, 242-352-6735) — about a 10-minute drive. For non-emergency police, call the Lucaya Police Station at 242-350-3100.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lucaya, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at China Beach
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 390 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Oasis Drug Store — 274 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) → Bell Channel Inn Hotel
💡 Shared shuttles are cheaper than private taxis. Book through the hotel’s front desk 24 hours in advance. They run on Bahamas time, so expect slight delays.
Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) → Bell Channel Inn Hotel, Lucaya
💡 Taxis are unmetered; agree the fare before you get in. Airport to Bell Channel Inn should be $15-$20. Drivers often accept US cash.
Freeport city centre (service from downtown) → Bell Channel Inn Hotel (stop on Seahorse Road near Lucaya)
💡 Jitneys are cheap but unreliable. Flag them down anywhere along the route, and tell the driver your stop. Have exact change – drivers rarely carry cash.
Smith’s Point (near Taino Beach) → Lucaya Beach area (5-min walk to Bell Channel Inn)
💡 Only worth it if you're coming from the west side of the island. Check the wind before you go – small boats get cancelled in rough seas. Cash only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at China Beach?
Check-in at China Beach is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Lucaya
💡 Walk east past the resorts for quieter spots—locals often fish there. Free parking near the lighthouse.
💡 Visit on Thursday evening for the weekly 'Junkanoo' practice with live drumming and dancing.
💡 Weekdays are quiet; weekends draw local families. No shade—bring an umbrella or rent a straw mat for $2.
💡 The butterfly house is free with admission—go early when butterflies are most active.
💡 Bring water shoes and a torch—the Ben's Cave trail is short but slippery after rain.