Runaway Hill Inn

Stay here for a quiet and peaceful experience on Harbour Island This was our first visit to Harbour Island! We stayed in Room 11 (one king size bed, pull out sofa bed with trundle, two bathrooms and a kitchen). It was a nice size for our five day stay. There was a balcony in the back that was west-facing. In the front was another outside sitting area that had chairs and a loveseat with a table. The pool was on the small side but perfect for our kids and their cousins (10yo-14yo). To get to the pool or beach, you had to walk through the restaurant. It was a little strange, especially if people were eating there but eventually you get used to it. You have to walk down many stairs to get down to the beach but it is super lush and green on the way down to the beach. Once you get to the beach, a beach attendant will set you up with chairs, umbrellas, and towels. The beach is stunning. Crystal clear water that is the most beautiful turquoise color. We are at an area of the beach that is not overly crowded like it is near Coral Sands and The Dunmore. We had some wind while we were there so it made for some good boogie boarding and jumping over the waves. The water temp was perfection (not too cold but refreshing) and we could have stayed in it for hours. We went alternated between beach and pool throughout the day. We rented a golf cart to go to the restaurants on the island. We had the best sushi at DaVine Sushi, a lovely meal at Malcolm 51, and an outstanding meal at the Landing Hotel. Acquapazza was ok, not great (the pizza part was closed the night we went). Remember that every place is on island time and meals are slow and relaxing. Our hotel is very quiet with only 12 rooms. It was great for us as the kids just played cards after dinner in our room. All in all, it was a lovely stay at Runaway Hill Inn. It's not luxurious, and sometimes you have to get your own drinks from the bar at the restaurant but the staff are friendly and kind, and we enjoyed ourselves tremendously.

Quiet Elegance Hotel Review: this hotel was a surprising lovely gem! It is absolutely beautiful, small, boutique, immaculately clean, with fashionable laid back elegance. I would come here again in a heartbeat. The staff, pool and beach service are great. The pool is gorgeous, the grounds lovely, and beach pink sands perfect. It's a wonderful classy alternative to the super high-end hotels like Coral Sands but you get the same feel of the island. We stayed in Luke - room size good, bed with luxurious linens is so comfortable. While on the island I checked out all the hotels and resorts and was so happy we stayed here. Also, highly recommend the HAPPY HOUR! food and drinks great, beautiful restaurant with views.

$$$$ Beautiful restaurant, food was delicious but $42 for one chicken thigh entree? Literally one thigh, with four-ish mandarin slices interspersed. Lovely decor and view but c’mon people. We know Harbour Island is pricey but that’s insane. It’s chicken, not foie gras.

My favorite bar and restaurant on Harbor Island. Where to start? The View - way up on hill overlooking expansive ocean and pink pands. Excellent start. Ambiance - It has a small boutique feeling, from swings at the bar, colorful walls, small patio seating, every seat seems important. Food - the flavours on the chicken lettuce wrap were both interesting and savory. Bell peppers, fresh herb and mint, sweet and spicy Jelly remoulade, wrapped in lettuce. Very good. Coffee and desert were fantastic. Servers were more than courteous. My favorite bar and restaurant on Harbor Island.