Riu Palace Paradise Island: Bahama-mama

Overall we would give this resort 3 out of 5 stars. I was surprised and a little disappointed to see that the Riu did not live up to the reputation of a resort in the "Bahamas". While it was an enjoyable trip there were a few things that could have been much better. Having paid for an all-inclusive get away I was irritated to find out at check in that the a la carte meals were first-come first-serve and we were unable to make reservations. After spending the day by the pool or on the beach i [... read more]t was an inconvenience to get ready for 6:30 dinner only to be turned away after waiting in line for a half hour. While the buffet was delicious I felt that we were a little over-dressed for the meal as we had dressed for a proper dinner service. While it didn't bother me that much, it was a little awkward to have some staff ask us to get them drinks and food. Pros -pool was warm, plenty of seating -front desk staff very welcoming and helpful -early check in due to early morning arrival -room was very clean, excellent maid service -food was delicious, good variety, friendly wait staff -access to Atlantis was convenient -luggage storage before and after check-in while waiting to leave for the airport Cons -bartending, towel and beach staff were not friendly or attentive -lack of night entertainment -a la carte restaurants closed with no notice -no music on the pool deck during the day

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Riu Palace Paradise Island

The stay at the Riu Paradise Island was good. The hotel rooms and the whole place including the pool need updating/renovating. The place was clean, did not see any type of a bug or any issues. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was great lot's of variety.. but it is not a 5 star old and out dated.. The beaches are great a little rough for my liking but beautiful.. The hotel should have a shuttle to the Atlantis as it is a 20 minute walk and if you do not want to walk it is a 20 [... read more] dollar cab ride a bit expensive 4 dollars a person. 5 of us was 20 dollars. We did have a great time with our friends, my friends liked everything about the resort and so did I but again it is very out dated. You should not have carpets in the rooms it should be tiles so it should not be too damp and musty smell.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Amazing resort...

We were there for one week and I have to say it was one of the best vacations I have ever had. The staff was wonderful and so accommodating. The first night we arrived they were putting us on the 15th floor. That was a smoking floor and we asked to be moved and they moved us to another floor and upgraded us to a better room. We had an amazing view of the ocean from our balcony, we loved it. The food was the best I have had to date. The buffet was so good, the variety of food was amazing. The a l [... read more]a cart restaurants were wonderful. For an older resort it is well maintained and I loved that everything was close meaning the pool and the beach. The beach was beautiful. We were there Nov 27th to Dec 4th and the weather was great. I would recommend this resort in heart beat, I will certainly be going back there again.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Paradise

Stayed for a week at the Riu Palace in Paradise Island. Amazing Ocean view room. Food was great, lots of fresh vegetables, vegetarian options, lots of variety...something for everyone. The resort staff was welcoming and always quick to respond. I would definitely recommend this resort and return. Beach was amazing.

Sandals Royal Bahamian: So-so vacation

I heard a lot about this resort after booking and some of it was true. Beautiful Resort, many of the restaurants fantastic (Kimonos, Gordons), private island vlery beautiful and relaxing. However, wasn't what I fully expected from Sandals - check-in was painful, service at Baccarat very slow, pool bar service also slow and entertainment was geared for over 60 year olds. And pools were freezing cold!! Certainly didn't live up to my expectations.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Honest Review

This hotel is very good for people travelling without children. The food is really good and the beach is as nice as varadero cuba. The rooms are very nice and a bit old, but overall very good. The hotel staff are always friendly and asking if they can assist. Atlantis is next door and there is lots to do. The bad - the beach vendors are a bit annoying and the taxi drivers never have change. This has nothing to do with the hotel - but be prepared for this in Nassau. I have stayed in many 5 stars [... read more] and I will definitely be going back to the RIU Paradise Island

Sandals Royal Bahamian: Great Vacation!

This really is a great resort. Grounds are small and everything is right there! We had a lovely room with a view of the ocean and pool on the quiet side at Balmoral. The restaurants offered a wide selection of dishes and most were excellent. A lot of the staff are new but they are trying very hard to please! Pools are cool as they have been refilled since the reno, but I'm sure they will heat up soon. The Loop which is a website dedicated to concerns and requests is fantastic. You just  [... read more]email a request and it is done!

Breezes Bahamas: Amazing food!

My husband and I recently got back from 3 nights 4 days at Breezes resort in Nassau. The resort in itself and rooms are in need of an update but we weren't there to sit inside the room. The food is amazing, the drinks plentiful and the beach is amazing. Always easy to find a chair near beach and pool. The service is great and all the people are super friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: A Bit Disappointed

The staff at the resort were very friendly. The food was by far the best I have had on most Islands. The grounds and hotel were kept very clean, albeit the rooms and interior could use updating. The biggest disappointment was that the pool was freezing cold for the four days that we stayed at the resort with conflicting responses provided by our tour provider and the front desk indicating that they didn't have a heated pool as compared to management and the pool staff stating that the heater had [... read more] been damaged from the recent hurricane and the repairs had not yet been completed. What made things worse was that there were red flags on the beach each day with the ocean being unsafe to swim in.

Melia Nassau Beach Resort: Clean and Updated Resort

The hotel lobby and bar area is really nice. The hotel rooms were clean, food was good and fresh and it was easy to get to the beach. Hotel is convenient to Airport and had everything we were looking for in a quick getaway

Memories Grand Bahama: Didn't go there!

Unfortunately we couldn't go to Grand memories in Bahamas because of the air stripe closure😏 We went to Riu Negril in Jamaica! The beach was horrible! All murky brown. The bus ride from airport to long!

The Royal at Atlantis: Best Resort I've ever been too!!!!

The Atlantis is the best of the best.. It has something for everyone. No matter how old. Hotel staff go out of there way to make your stay enjoyable. I've been here 4 times and still can't get enough..

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Pleasant resort

As a party of four adults and a 10 month old baby, we spent a pleasant week at the Riu Palace on St Maarten. The hotel is plantation style set in nicely kept gardens. The accommodation is spacious and very clean. The beach is not suitable for long beach walks, but the water is calm and warm and lovely for swimming. The food was rather mediocre. There was a wide variety to choose from at every meal, but the quality was disappointing. The staff was very friendly, polite and helpful. The general ma [... read more]nager and assistant manager were approachable and Mr Clemont Perna went out of his way to accommodate special requests.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Great hotel and vacation

Good food. Close beach access! Had a great time. R n r with my wife. No problems with the hotel staff. Pool was small but decent. Food was great. Ample selection. Lots to choose from for everyone

The Royal at Atlantis: First but not last trip to Atlantis

Just got back from a quick 4 day getaway to the Atlantis Resort in Nassau Bahamas. The resort was everything we hoped it would be. Most people that we talked to were return guests and we could see why. The resort was very well taken care of. Very very friendly staff and very easy to figure things out. The included Wine n Dine Pass was very much appreciated and got used as well. Overall I would not recommend to others to do the all inclusive option as we saved a ton buying our own meals. The food [... read more] options were fairly plentiful and easily available. The casino and night club were both terrific and a lot of fun. The aquaventure pools/waterslides and lazy river were incredible whether child or adult. The beach options were great with several to choose from. Overall quite satisfied with the resort. We will be going back.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Amazing resort!

Loved the resort! Our room was very spacious, loved the view from our balcony! Mini fridge stocked with beer , pop, water along with the alcohol dispenser was a great feature. The food was excellent! Enjoyed the a la carte restaurants as well as the very plentiful buffet. The food was always fresh and tasty. Loved their coffee with hot milk! Great service from the time we checked in to the time we left. Staff were always very pleasant. Our room was always nicely cleaned. Great beach and  [... read more]enjoyed the pool every day as well.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Amazing people makes this resort a must try!

Although the hotel is a bit dated and the pool area is on the small side, the ocean front is spectacular! The food selection is more than adequate and quite tasty! Since our last visit, no reservations are needed for the specialty restaurants or so we were told. Apparently those who stood in line for dinner but didn't get in were promised reservations for the following evening, unfortunately we only found that out after waiting a half hour in line and then turned away. Not a great experience  [... read more]and unclear as to why they wouldn't go back to reservations.

The Royal at Atlantis: Great Trip

Atlantis is a great place to go lots to do in the water park. Lots to to see and do on the resort itself. Food was good but pricey. Depending on where you stay there is not many places for breakfast. One thing I wasn't impressed with was to use a Canadian credit card some places want a copy of your driver licence. Which I was not to willing to do due to possible identity thief.Some places just looked at your ID to make sure you were the card holder. Which I had no problem with but making a copy  [... read more]of it no way.

The Royal at Atlantis: Everything I expected and more!

Resort, service, amenities and especially the people were exceptional!!! I recommend Atlantis to be on everyone's bucket list!!! The beach tower, while a little dated, was very clean and comfortable. Just be sure to get the water view as the terrace view is just looking at the conference centre rooftops and quite ugly.

Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan: Quite Family Time

It was "Island time" for our stay. Rooms were nice. The AC worked well. The pool water was the same temperature as the ocean. No relief from the heat other than shade and AC buildings. The ground were very nice. I liked that we were away from the crazy times at breakers cay. Food was fair. Best meal was at China beach. We keep to Portobello buffet for breakfast as it was a 10 minute walk in the heat. We felt safe at night and we're able to explore the market that was across the street. It was [... read more] a good time to relax. To do much else was just too hot. July 9th to 16 2016