Our Story – PINK SANDS – HARBOUR ISLAND (2024)

For decades, Pink Sands has been the enclave where families gather for an island retreat. It is this quilted history of island culture, family togetherness, and intangible beauty that makes Pink Sands special. Moments turned memories turned generational stories kept for lifetimes Our home on Harbour Island How to get to Pink Sands? By Air By Sea You’re part of our history Bert Malcolm (Allen Malcolm’s Uncle) buys a small two cottage accommodation on Harbour Island and named it Pink Sands Lodge. Nineteen visitor’s homes with accommodation for a dozen guest each exists on Harbour Island. Allen and Remelle Malcolm with nine-year-old son, Richard purchases Pink Sands Lodge from Bert Malcolm and moves to Harbour Island from Ashland, Kentucky. Pink Sands Hotel journey begins. Pink Sands Harbour Lounge opened with liquor license. Sir Ralph Grey, British Governor of The Bahamas visited Pink Sands Lodge. Pink Sands had 33 Cottages and could accommodate up to 110 guests and a full season staff of 90 Harbour Islanders. Pink Sands was the largest employer on Harbour Island. Also had 3 tennis courts, a pool and 2 restaurants Malcolm family sells Pink Sands. Bahamas longest resort hotel operation under one unbroken ownership and management (37 years or 40 years if Bert Malcolm’s period is counted. Chris Blackwell, (Island Records) purchases Pink Sands Resort and hires James & Karen Malcolm to run the resort. Known as Bahamas’ Celebrity Hideaway. Richard Malcolm gave back 60,000 square foot plot of land back to Bahamian Government. PS Limited purchases Pink Sands from Island Outpost Pink Sands Resort celebrated 65 Years by renovating Garden Terrace Restaurant and renaming it Malcolm 51. Pink Sands Resort is acquired by leading hospitality group, Orchestra Hotels & Resorts. Pink Sands undergoes a full reimagining; with property-wide renovations, upgrades, and brand development to honor the legacy of the resort while looking toward its future. Dine With Us Stay With Us Celebrate With Us