Grand Isle Resort & Spa vs SLS Baha Mar for a wedding
Side by side from what each resort publishes — packages, capacity, ceremony settings, room-block rules and coordinator notes when sourced. Use the “Who should pick which” section below for clear yes/no differences (all-inclusive, adults-only, free package, courtesy block, indoor backup, guest max, published package floor). Unknowns stay “Not published” (never guessed). Open each profile for dated quotes, then the Bahamas hub, timeline & budget, and courtesy vs contracted blocks.
Grand Isle Resort & Spa
SLS Baha Mar
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| Grand Isle Resort & Spa | SLS Baha Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Destination | Bahamas · The Exumas | Bahamas · Nassau & Paradise Island |
| Packages from | Not published | Not published |
| Ceremony settings | terrace, beach | ballroom, terrace, indoor, garden |
| Wedding facts published | 8 facts | 8 facts |
| Hosts weddings | Yes, confirmed on the resort site grandisleresort.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | Yes, confirmed on the resort site slshotels.com · checked Nov 5, 2026 |
| Resort type | Not published | Not published |
| Adults-only | No grandisleresort.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | No slshotels.com · checked Nov 5, 2026 |
| Rooms | 78 rooms grandisleresort.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | 297 rooms slshotels.com · checked Nov 5, 2026 |
| Max wedding guests | 100 guests grandisleresort.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | 700 guests slshotels.com · checked Nov 5, 2026 |
| Min guests for a private event | Not published | Not published |
| Exclusive buyout | Yes grandisleresort.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | Not published |
| Indoor backup space | Not published | Yes slshotels.com · checked Nov 5, 2026 |
| Weddings per day | Not published | Not published |
| Outside vendors | Not published | Not published |
| Outside vendor fee | Not published | Not published |
| On-site coordinator | Yes grandisleresort.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | Yes slshotels.com · checked Nov 5, 2026 |
| Legal ceremony possible | Not published | Not published |
| Same-sex weddings | Not published | Not published |
| Day pass for non-staying guests | Not published | Not published |
| Venue fee | Not published | Not published |
| Group minimum (rooms) | Not published | Not published |
| Courtesy room block | Not published | Not published |
| Courtesy block terms | Not published | Not published |
| Contracted block terms | Not published | Not published |
| Group perks | Not published | Not published |
| How groups book | Not published | Not published |
| Symbolic ceremony possible | Not published | Not published |
| Marriage licence / legal fee | Not published | Not published |
| Wedding deposit policy | Not published | Not published |
| Free wedding offer | Not published | Not published |
| Fee per extra guest | Not published | Not published |
| Share of guests who must stay on site | Not published | Not published |
| Nearest airport | We are conveniently located just 12 minutes from the Exuma International Airport. grandisleresort.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | Not published |
| Airport transfer time | 12 minutes grandisleresort.com · checked Oct 27, 2026 | Not published |
| Last checked | Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Who should pick which
Lean SLS Baha Mar if weather backup matters — it publishes an indoor/covered ceremony option. Lean SLS Baha Mar for a larger guest list (published max 700 vs 100); lean Grand Isle Resort & Spa for a tighter ceremony.
Guidance uses only fields both resorts publish (or a clear yes vs blank). Confirm with each wedding team before you book.
FAQ
Which is cheaper for a wedding, Grand Isle Resort & Spa or SLS Baha Mar?
Both resorts don't publish a package price, so we can't compare cost from published data.
Which can host more wedding guests?
SLS Baha Mar (700 vs 100 guests published).
Which publishes more wedding facts?
Both publish 8 of the wedding facts we track on their own sites.
Who should pick Grand Isle Resort & Spa vs SLS Baha Mar?
Lean SLS Baha Mar if weather backup matters — it publishes an indoor/covered ceremony option. Lean SLS Baha Mar for a larger guest list (published max 700 vs 100); lean Grand Isle Resort & Spa for a tighter ceremony.
Do you invent missing prices on this comparison?
No. Only prices each resort publishes on its own site appear here, with a source link and checked-on date on the profile. Missing figures stay “Not published”.
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