Where to stay on New Providence and Paradise Island, Bahamas
Hotels and marinas to suite every budget
WHAT-TO-DO – NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND – JAN 2007 EDITION
From the rustic to the palatial, every taste and budget is accommodated in the hotels of Nassau and Paradise Island.
HOTELS
ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND: From world-class luxury to moderately priced comfort, this resort gives you a range of accommodation choices and a host of exciting amenities and experiences. See one of the world’s largest man-made marine habitats with 11 exhibit lagoons, which are home to more than 50,000 sea animals. Guests may explore The Dig, a labyrinth of rooms portraying what Atlantean life might have been like 11,000 years ago. Experience the thrill of the Mayan Temple’s water slides. Facilities include the Marina Village at Atlantis – a unique shopping and dining area – the Casino at Atlantis and Pegasus Race & Sports Book, duty-free shopping at Crystal Court, a full-service spa, a world-class marina, sports centre, 11 swimming areas, miles of beach and a remarkable selection of restaurants, bars and lounges. Paradise Island, tel 363-3000 or visit www.atlantis.com.
BRITISH COLONIAL HILTON: Located in the heart of Nassau’s financial district on the historic site of Fort Nassau, this resort is on eight beachfront acres and just steps away from duty-free shopping, the straw market, Nassau Harbour, historical sites and nightlife. The hotel includes 291 rooms and suites, many with ocean views, and more than 10,000 sq ft of function space. Rooms have oversized desks, modem outlets, voicemail, room service and more. Rooms on executive floors have special features, including a private lounge serving complimentary continental breakfast, drinks and canapés. The property also includes a beachfront pool, spa with luxurious treatment rooms, beauty salon, live entertainment five nights a week, tropical gardens, casual restaurants, including poolside dining, a fitness centre and watersports. No 1 Bay St, tel 322-3301 or visit www.hiltoncaribbean.com/nassau.
CABLE BEACH RESORTS & CRYSTAL PALACE CASINO: This resort, conveniently located within 15 minutes of Nassau International Airport, consists of three properties – Nassau Beach Hotel, Wyndham Nassau Resort and Radisson Cable Beach Resort – side-by-side along 3,000 ft of beautiful Cable Beach. Together the resorts offer 1,941 guest rooms and suites, most with ocean views; a 35,000 sq ft full-service casino; more than 50,000 sq ft of meeting space; 23 food and beverage facilities, including nightclubs and lounges; a complete tennis facility with squash and racquetball courts; an 18-hole golf course; oceanfront swimming pools, including a giant spiral waterslide and a variety of watersports activities. Stay at the resort of your choice but enjoy the amenities of all three properties. Cable Beach, tel 327-6200.
COMPASS POINT RESORT: Step into a world of vibrant colour on a backdrop of bright blue ocean at Compass Point. This renowned beach club features a collection of colourful accommodations: huts, one- and two-bdrm cottages and cabanas. All units include oceanfront decks, flat-screen televisions, in-room refrigerators, CD and DVD players and a host of amenities. Guests may enjoy a bite to eat in the oceanside restaurant and bar. Located west of Cable Beach, 10 minutes from Lynden Pindling International Airport, tel 327-4500.
GRAYCLIFF: This hotel comprises two properties where all rooms have been recently refurbished to the highest standard, defining luxury. The first property is a luxurious resort in a 280-year-old mansion, which was given top billing by the Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of The Best Places to Stay in the Whole World. Guest chambers and suites have luxurious amenities, including flat-panel TVs and private telephone lines. There is a state-of-the-art spa. Outdoors, cool verandas lead to terraced gardens and three swimming pools. The resort also boasts the only five-star restaurant in The Bahamas.
The adjacent property also houses a cigar factory, and you may stay in one of seven junior suites, each named after one of the signature cigars hand-rolled on the premises. The suites have marble floors, Jacuzzis and antique furniture and each has a private patio for meditation or enjoying a good cigar. The Churrascaria steakhouse is on the property for alfresco or indoor dining. West Hill St, tel 302-9150, e-mail info@graycliff.com or visit www.graycliff.com.
ONE&ONLY OCEAN CLUB: This exclusive resort offers 106 luxurious guest rooms, suites, three- and four-bdrm villas, cottages set in private gardens and a 14th century cloister. Guests can enjoy fine dining at Dune gourmet restaurant, two pools, Har-Tru tennis courts lit for night play, a spectacular golf course, a white-sand beach and use of all the amenities at Atlantis. Paradise Island Dr, Paradise Island, tel 363-2501 or visit www.oneandonlyoceanclub.com.
SUPERCLUBS BREEZES BAHAMAS: Have an all-inclusive vacation at Breezes Bahamas. Located on a powder-white beach, this spectacular 391-room resort is minutes from the airport but miles from the ordinary. Non-motorized water and land sports, dining, drinks and entertainment are included. No tipping. Cable Beach, tel 327-6153 or visit www.superclubs.com.
MARINAS
THE MARINA AT ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND: Featuring the world-class amenities and services of Atlantis, the marina has 63 slips accommodating vessels up to 220 ft. The largest slips are 160 ft finger piers with a 37 ft beam, plus several lay-alongside berths with no beam restrictions. A 100 ft-wide channel provides direct access from Nassau Harbour and the channel and marina have a minimum water depth of 12 ft at low tide. Guests enjoy 24-hour room service, private catering services and full access to all the facilities and services of Atlantis. Paradise Island, tel 363-3000 ext 66068 or visit www.atlantis.com.
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