we went on chenay bay for 6 days,and it was nice. Not to hot,a little bit off rain,except the first and the last day (12/ 3-10/ 2011 )where we had more rain.It's nice and quiet to rest,walk on the beach and meditate.We cook our own food,and went at several restaurants (hamburger paradise , angry nate,and one little on Halley galley ) All are really good for the price. We rent a car(it's almost obligatory because the island is on the long. we be bit bye little mosquitos.THey love us !Even whit Muskol ,they bit you. So eat garlic. We love this place.Bif

The room was very comfortable and it was great to have privacy of a separate cabin! However, if you plan to party and want to have a lot of noise around you, it's not a place for you. It was very quiet in the resort and we enjoyed it a lot. Great restaurant Mahi on the territory with great staff and specials! We rented a car and enjoyed varied dining options. There is also a taxi that can take you to the city to buy food, but the car is definitely needed if you want to do more than just stay at resort. Food on the island is expensive (NY prices and more), but alcohol is very cheap!

When my husband and I saw the Cheap Caribbean deal being offered to Chenay Bay Beach Resort, it almost sounded too good to be true. But we took a chance and overall we were pleased. Resort Pluses: On the resort you get your own little cottage, so there's plenty of privacy. Despite the deteriorated look on the outside, the inside of the cottage was actually updated with fairly new appliances, very clean, equipped with AC, and bug-free. The particular cottage that we stayed in was just a quick walk to the pool or beach (literally about 2 minutes). There was never an issue with getting a spot or a chair. Having a kitchenette in the cottage made it possible to have breakfast and lunch on the cheap. The desk staff were super friendly and helpful. Minuses: The entire place just had a neglected feel to it- I presume they're in financial difficulty. The pool was vacuumed and filled during our stay, but it was never ran. Water fountains weren't running. Etc. In addition TV reception in the cottage was horrible. The hot water for the shower often ran out several minutes into the shower so you had to make it quick. I also had to check the fresh towels every time they were replaced because they didn't always come in clean. The restaurant on the resort (Mahi) left A LOT to be desired. The first night they had no Mahi. Yes, Mahi's had no mahi. Nor did they have crab. They were out of just about everything on the menu. When our meals finally came out my husband's shrimp were burnt to a crisp. The following night we had a burger special they were offering. They were actually very good, but near the end of our trip the menu was updated and the price of the burger became $11 plus an additional $1 for each topping you wanted. Quite ridiculous. On another night they incorrectly sauced some wings. My advice is to just stay away from Mahi altogether. Its only redeeming quality was a friendly yet aloof cat named Cali who would occasionally wander around. If you want a nice meal try Savant, and if you want to try some delicious local cuisine try the buttered conch at Kim's on King Street. Things you should do: 1. Rent a car, if not for the whole time then at least for a few days. Look around for prices. We used Olympic because the resort directed us to them, only to find out that Budget Rental was about half the price. There's barely anything within walking distance from the resort so if you want to go shopping, get groceries, try a new restaurant, or do an excursion, it's much cheaper to rent a car than to take taxis. 2. Bring bug spray and anti-itch cream!- the noseeums are ruthless and the itch lasts for days. 3. Go to Buck Island. It's some of the best snorkeling my husband and I have done. 4. Try the buttered conch at Kim's. You're not paying for atmosphere here for sure, but it's one of the best meals we had during our stay. In fact, we went back for a second lunch there.

Resort was ok but a little isolated. Taxi service on the island is excessively priced. Diving was not nearly as good as other carribean destinations. Highlight of the trip was the kitty we adopted. If you can the Humane Learning Center seeks volunteers to carry dogs/cats back to the mainland for adoption.