Perfect for a short getaway

We've been twice at this resort before renovation and twice after. This is a perfect fit for us as all amenities are compactly located (reception, lounge, restaurants, bars) and there is a vast beach. We love it because we love to walk on the beach and to swim in the ocean. We could not care less about the pools. The room was nice with a bed that my husband called Emperor size. The cleaning staff was very nice and accommodating. There are liquor dispensers in the room and we had nice gin and [... read more] tonics before dinner every night. The food was good with a variety of dishes for every taste - we love healthier food and we always had something to choose from. Thankfully, they adjusted the temperature in the main dining buffet restaurant - it was very pleasant. Last November it was arctic which was very uncomfortable. We love this hotel and would go there again. The only drawback is that the prices are going up enormously.

5 STAR

food and dinning is fantastic. beach and pools(2) are spectacular. services and cleanness is top notch. All inclusive!! and Adults only!! What really makes this 5 star is the beautiful location, cause its all about the location,location,location. Rite on the beach of Paradise Island facing the ocean all the amenities close by or short taxi. Fantastic resort and location!!

Enjoyed the resort.

Even though the a/c was not functioning for 2 days it was quickly resolved. The rain shower in bathroom was not fixed. The restaurants were very good, staff were very helpful and friendly. We went on tour of Nassau through Sunwing and not impressed. Not necessary to drive through the ship yard or the Hospital parking lot. Would have been nice to see more forts, the bat cave.

Great Hotel

Very elegant hotel, with great food. The buffet was such a good variety. They could use a wider variety on their outdoor grill, such as fries burgers and hotdogs, although the Jerk chicken was delicious!

Good value for money

Nice hotel, excellent beach. No permanent shades on the beach, no swiming in front of the hotel when is windy . Sunwing representative didn't leave any note about the last day transfer, no book to check bus leaving time :( Great , warm swimming pool. Overall , not bad.

Great first time experience

My son and I finally had an opportunity to make our way beyond the states and what a great experience that was. Apart from our flight being delayed by 6 hrs on our way there, the trip was great! From arrival at the resort to departure we had an awesome time! The room was clean, staff were pleasant and the food was great! I would definitely make my way back there for a quick recharge trip!

Very nice Resort

The resort was clean and pool was kept clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Jacquie in the buffet dining room was fabulous!!! She was so nice really makes you feel good to be having dinner in her area. The food was really good. Room was huge we upgraded no problem but the air wasn't working great all week however it wasn't unbearable. I usually like cold but I was ok with the temp. Other than that fabulous place.

Good

It was good but had higher expectations of the resort. Had a room with a very poor view . Asked for a different room wasn’t able to be accommodated. Staff was a bit rude compared to other resorts I’ve been to in the past

Great Resort

Very clean resort. Good selection of food to choose from. Lunch and Dinner buffet was different everyday. Al la carte was good Negative: 1. this is an adult only hotel however the cruise guests and children make themselves at home and sit next to Rui guests. 2. No bathrooms near the buffet restaurants they are located opposite end.

Amazing Hotel!

We loved our stay at Riu Palace in Bahamas! It is an excellent Hotel! 1 - Very clean. The staff does an excellent job to keep everything clean! They are always cleaning the outside floor around the pool, bar and beach access. Also collecting any garbages during all day. 2 - Staff is very nice, the waiters are amazing! Always smiling and ready to assist you. 3 - We could get drinks at the pool bar at any time and no problem to stay at the bar pool. 3 - The hotel has great entertainments every [... read more]day. 4 - Rooms are very nice and quiet. 5 - Food and drinks are wonderful. 6 - No problem at all to go to the a La Carte restaurants. Did not wait too much! 7 - The beach is gorgeous! 8 - The pools are heated. They are awesome! 9 - Way to go! Thanks Riu Palace, we had an incredible vacation!

Great hotel

I will point out the only 2 negative. The beds are too soft; for me. Secondly, the junior suite ocean view is not actually a suite, its a room with a small table and 2 chairs. The balcony is tight. The suite I thought we booked is called a superior junior suite! The restaurants were fantastic especially the Krystal. Hotel was renovated in 2017. Staff are so nice ALL of them! Although, people are selling items on the beach, if you politely say no thank you they go away. Not like in mexi [... read more]co where they harass the heck out of you. Look for Big John on the beach for an incredible foot massage and entertainment lol I'd go back to Riu in a heart beat!!! Also Tripcentral was amazing to book with - better than Selloff vacations who I previously booked with. Great job Tripcentral :)

RIU on Paradise Island, Nassau

The resort is located on a beautifully kept beach. Lots of loungers and staff available to set up the loungers and umbrellas. The resort itself is clean and staff are friendly. The buffet was not the best, the quality wasn’t that great. The a la cartes do not take reservations, which resulted in my husband and I not getting into the steakhouse the night that we tried, the restaurant opened at 6:30 pm and by 7:30 pm they weren’t taking anyone else. The Japanese and Crystal Fusion restaurants  [... read more]were very good, four courses and excellent quality. There are a lot of great spaces to sit and relax within the resort, definitely not crowded or difficult to find a lounger, table or couch. The cappuccino bar was nice. We weren’t happy with our view from our room. Oceanview is variable and our first room was on a lower floor with a direct view of a rooftop with a loud air conditioner sounding noise and from the corner you could see the ocean. We contacted our travel agent and we were moved to a better view. We did notice that many people around us weren’t tipping staff which was surprising and disappointing, especially in the a la carte restaurants that provide excellent service and have multiple courses. Overall, it was a relaxing getaway. Not sure I sure would do a 7 day stay, 4 was enough given the size of the resort.

A very nice resort

I found the hotel and grounds very clean,the staff very friendly.The food was good.It was nice being an adults only resort.Just a little small,not much to do in the evening.The beach got quite crowded during the day,so if you got there later,it was hard to get a spot or chairs.

Huge Change In the Resort

We have been to the Riu for the past 6 years, since the renovations of adult only and previously. The resort always was great, good food, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms, etc. This time around I can't say the same, the staff was very unfriendly and not attentive at all in the restaurants. Your dishes could pile up and they wouldn't come over to clean them. You would ask for a drink and they seemed bothered about it. The dinner buffet was the exact same food every night. The breakfast and [... read more] lunch was good but no food change. The weather unfortunately wasn't good which has never happened to us before in Bahamas, they said it was the first in 40 years to have a cold front this time of year. Given the weather situation you would think the staff would care to have maybe some extra smiles and have some entertainment happening but no nothing. Needless to say I think we will not be going back to this property again, also when you needed a taxi from the resort no one from the Riu would help, so basically every day the prices were different and one staff member had the nerve to say well then walk if u don't like the price. Bahamas is a wonderful island but the staff and their attitude killed the trip. This is coming from a person who loves her Bahamas trips and loved the Riu.

Remarkable Intimate Unlimited - RIU

A well maintained property with staff that pay attention to detail. The rooms are well appointed, clean and comfortable. The food is plentiful and tasty. The buffet always has a good variety of options and we enjoyed eating there. We celebrated my birthday at the Steak restaurant and the food and service were exceptional. We enjoyed the entertainment in the evening, especially the Michael Jackson tribute and even found ourselves in the nightclub for an evening drink.

Great vacation

My husband and I spent 4 days at the Riu, Nassau March 3-7. Fantastic beach and hotel. Staff were all friendly and the service was very good - from the room service, restaurant and bar tenders . We didn't make it to the a la carte's but the buffet and outdoor grill were very good. Lots of options at the buffet and different each night. Nice quick walk over to the Atlantis, the Marina at the Atlantis and the Craft Market. Will definitely recommend.

Amazing Staff, Gorgeous Beach, Good times!

My wife and I had a great time at this resort. Our experience was that Staff attitude always positive, service solid, the food was great for an all-inclusive, beach and water was just amazing, we didn’t use the pool much since its warm water pool and the beach is just awesome. The outside technically has only one bar and at times it could be very busy and hard to get a drink. It’s an adult only resort, smoking is allowed on the premise outside, as in everywhere around the pool, the bar, et [... read more]c. The restaurants are first come first server so guests may need to plan ahead to get a spot, as some of the restaurants may sell out for a night after meeting a quota.

Nice Stay

While doing our research for this trip we found there were a lot of mixed reviews for this property. Compared to other islands we have visited, this is more like an all inclusive hotel, rather than resort. The property is small, but was very clean, (every day, all day there were people cleaning the lobby area, pool area, etc.). We found everyone at the hotel to be very friendly and the entertainment staff were great! The location is ideal, beautiful beach area- other reviews complained of peop [... read more]le constantly trying to sell them things while on the beach. Our experience was vendors just walked by and if you didn't engage with them, they kept walking- not bothersome at all. The property is right next door to the Atlantis property which is very convenient. From the Riu you can also walk into town, it took us about 40 minutes. The restaurants do not accept reservations, which allows you to go to a different restaurant each night. We never found the wait long, they give you a buzzer and by the time you have a drink at the bar, your table is ready. Overall the only small thing we noticed was the lobby bar had a damp smell. Saying that, it didn't really interfere with our trip, it was our first time to the Bahamas and we loved the location of the hotel.

Great resort

-the renovations were well done, though interesting to see the roof leaking -water on the floor in hallways and restaurants after the rain. -couldn't adjust the air conditioning in the room -was the blanket in the room washed? -the food was very good in the Atlantic and Steak restaurant -Krystal was also good, though disappointed when no coffee/cappuccino served -wondering why the switch to Adults only? -glad to see ramps in pool and to the beach

Highly recommend

Beautiful motel style building, I prefer condo style. Food was amazing. 3 A la cartes which you have to wait in line as they don’t take reservations, but didn’t bother me, we would grab a drink at the bar and go socialize with people. The Atlantis next door is where we would go for entertainment at night as they have shopping, casino, huge fish aquarium and lots of other things to see. Staff were friendly. Pools were nice. Beautiful beach. I would recommend for sure. Rooms had a  [... read more]slight odor and I found a big bug in the bathroom ( we were on the ocean). One day our room did not get cleaned until 3PM. The king size bed is actually split down the middle which makes 2 beds put together which kinda puts a damper on snuggling.