… vibrant harbour of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas.
The Bahamas is a country of 700 different islands and cays, stretching southeast off the Florida coast. And if you've been thinking about an island vacation, you won't find more islands, or more interesting islands, than right here in the country of 700 islands and cays. The islands differ physically: pine f orests, white sandy beaches, limestone caves, lush plantations, bonefishing flats and the world's third largest barrier reef. And because each of the islands retains its individu al character, each has something unique and unexpected to contribute to your island vacation. Islands where everything swings from casino to golf course. Islands for the count ry-club set, where tennis overlooks mile-long beaches. Islands bustling with colonial charm. Islands for frogman and islands for fisherman. Even the islands have islands- a Sunfish sail from nearly any beach can become a voyage of discovery.
Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, located on New Providence Island offers a variety of experiences from non-stop excitement to peaceful relaxation. Nassau is the centre of industry, commerce and communications and presents a special charm which captures the elegance of the old world while at the same time incorporating up-to-the-minute modern features. Here one will find well-preserved colonial buildings, exciting attractions, duty free shopping, one of the largest straw markets in the Caribbean, thrilling land and sea sports, pristine beaches, delightful cuisine and unique cultural activities. Beautiful Paradise Island is linked to Nassau by bridge and has gorgeous beaches, luxury hotels, a large casino and first class entertainment. Linked to Nassau by bridge is the famed Paradise Island - home to luxurious beaches, a world class golf course, the most plush hotels in the Caribbean, gigantic casinos and of course world class entertainment.
The Atlantis Paradise Island -rated 4½*- is The Carribean's ultimate beach-front resort and offers a unique resort experience amidst the world's largest marine habitat. The resort consists of three towers, the Beach Tower, the Coral Tower and the newest and most luxurious Royal Towers and the Harbourside Resort Villas. Atlantis Paradise Island is one of the Bahama's most spectacular resorts, with 34-acre waterscape, world's largest outdoor aquarium, 11 exhibit lagoons with over 200 species of tropical fish, cascading waterfalls with a rope suspension bridge, Predator Lagoon with sharks, barracudas and stingrays, including a 100-foot viewing tunnel, and a lazy river ride for rafting.
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Guestrooms & Suites : The Atlantis Paradise Island offers guestrooms, suites and villa in the Beach Tower, Coral Tower, Royal Towers and the Harbourside Resort Villas. Regardless of which accommodations guest choose, they have access to all facilities of Atlantis Resort.
Rising above the beach, the casually tropical Beach Tower, with 425 rooms, features abundant flowers and greenery, as well as vast skylight over the lobby. Perfect for those who wish to enjoy all of the resort's features at a competitive price, the Beach Tower is situated on the easternmost end of Atlantis. Nearby resort features include the Lazy River, the River Pool, Seagrapes Lagoon, Atlantis Theatre and the Conference centre.
- The Beach Tower Terrace View Rooms are equipped either with one king-size bed or two double beds and they are located closest to the beach. These recently renovated rooms are decorated in tropical colours with an island theme and they feature a balcony with island views or views of the city of Nassau across the bay. All of these rooms offer a sitting area, telephone, TV, minibar, safe, iron with ironing board and bathroom with hairdryer.
- The Beach Tower Water View Rooms are equipped either with one king-size bed or two double beds and they are located closest to the beach. These recently renovated rooms are decorated in tropical colours with an island theme and they feature a balcony with view of the ocean or water areas. All of these rooms offer a sitting area, telephone, TV, minibar, safe, iron with ironing board and bathroom with hairdryer.
The Coral Towers, with 700 rooms and suites, are located between the Beach Tower and the Royal Towers. The Coral Lounge and Atrium Lobby feature inviting, over-stuffed couches, tranquil fountains, skylights and marine-life sculptures. The Coral Towers are only steps away from the Predator Lagoon, the Lagoon Pool and the Casino. Also nearby are Crystal Court Shops and dining options at Marina waterfront.
- The Coral Towers Terrace View Rooms are equipped either with one king-site bed or two double beds. These rooms are decorated in soft Bahamian colours with an ocean motif and they feature a balcony with views of the island or the city of Nassau across the bay. All of these rooms offer a sitting area, telephone, TV, minibar, safe, iron with ironing board and bathroom with hairdryer.
- The Coral Towers Water View Rooms are equipped either with one king-site bed or two double beds. These rooms are decorated in soft Bahamian colours with an ocean motif and they feature a balcony with views of the ocean or water areas. All of these rooms offer a sitting area, telephone, TV, minibar, safe, iron with ironing board and bathroom with hairdryer.
The magnificent Royal Towers, with 1,201 guestrooms and suites, are the crown jewels of the Atlantis Resort. The architecture and décor are stunningly original, featurung unique murals, sculpture and fountains. The most elegant accommodations at Atlantis, the Royal Towers are noted for impeccable service, sumptuous room and suites, and sweeping views of the ocean, harbour and Marina, pools and waterscape or gardes. The Great Hall of Waters lobby - its ceiling a dome of golden shells soaring 70 feet into the air - on one side to the Marina. The other side leads to underwater streets teeming with fish and Atlantean artifacts. The innovatively designed Casino and a variety of gourmet restaurants are adjacent to the Royal Towers. For upgraded concierge service, the Royal Towers' Imperial Club epitomizes luxury.
- The Royal Towers Terrace View Rooms are equipped either with one king-size bed or two queen-size beds. These rooms are elegantly appointed in a contemporary Atlantean theme and they feature a full or French balcony with views of the island or the City of Nassau across the bay. All of these rooms offer a sitting area, telephone, TV, minibar, safe, iron with ironing board and bathroom with hairdryer.
- The Royal Towers Harbour View Rooms are equipped either with one king-size bed or two queen-size beds. These rooms are elegantly appointed in a contemporary Atlantean theme and they feature a full or French balcony with view of the yacht harbour. All of these rooms offer a sitting area, telephone, TV, minibar, safe, iron with ironing board and bathroom with hairdryer.
- The Royal Towers Water View Rooms are equipped either with one king-size bed or two queen-size beds. These rooms are elegantly appointed in a contemporary Atlantean theme and they feature a full or French balcony with view of the ocean or the waterareas. All of these rooms offer a sitting area, telephone, TV, minibar, safe, iron with ironing board and bathroom with hairdryer.
The Imperial Club, located within the Royal Towers, offers guest the finest VIP treatments, including upgraded concierge service and amenities such as daily newspapers and magazines. Guests enjoy secured facilities and private access via high-speed elevators. Imperial Club guests also enjoy the exclusive use of Club Lounge, which features a library and offers food presentations throughout the day, continental breakfast, afternoon tea, complimentary cocktail service and evening sweets.
- The Imperial Club Harbour View Rooms are equipped either with one king-size bed or two queen-size beds. These rooms are elegantly appointed in a contemporary Atlantean theme and they feature a full or French balcony with view of the yacht harbour. All of these rooms offer a sitting area, telephone, TV, minibar, safe, iron with ironing board and bathroom with hairdryer.
- The Imperial Club Water View Rooms are equipped either with one king-size bed or two queen-size beds. These rooms are elegantly appointed in a contemporary Atlantean theme and they feature a full or French balcony with view of the ocean or the waterareas. All of these rooms offer a sitting area, telephone, TV, minibar, safe, iron with ironing board and bathroom with hairdryer.
The Villas at the Atlantis Vacation Club at Harbourside Resort are spacious and abound with luxurious touches. Adjacent to the Marina, Harbourside offers guests all the amenities of Atlantis with the added features that only a private villas can offer.
- The One-Bedroom Deluxe Villas have s size of 54 to 58 squaremetres (577 to 629 square feet) and they offer a living room and dining area with queen-size sleeper-sofa and entertainment centre featuring colour satellite television with remote control, pay-per-view movies and video cassette player. The full kitchen is equipped with range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwater, coffee maker, toaster and blender. These villas also consist of a luxurious bedroom, terrace or balcony with table and chairs, tiled bathroom and entry. They are decorated with designer furnishings and custom fabrics and offer washer and dryer. These villas can accommodate four guests.
- The One-Bedroom Premium Villas have a size of 90 squaremetres (968 square feet) and they offer a living room and dining area with queen-size sleeper-sofa and entertainment centre featuring colour satellite television with remote control, pay-per-view movies and video cassette player. The full kitchen is equipped with range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwater, coffee maker, toaster and blender. These villas also consist of a luxurious bedroom, terrace or balcony with table and chairs, luxurious tiled bathroom with jetted tub and tiled entry. They are decorated with designer furnishings and custom fabrics and offer washer and dryer. These villas can accommodate five guests.
- The Two-Bedroom Deluxe Villas have a size of 144 to 148 squaremetres (1,545 to 1,597 square feet) and plan can be used as one complete unit or two separate units, each with its own living room, dining area and kitchen. These villas offer two living rooms and dining areas with queen-size sleeper-sofa and entertainment centre featuring colour satellite television with remote control, pay-per-view movies and video cassette player. The two full kitchens are equipped with range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwater, coffee maker, toaster and blender. These villas also consist of two luxurious bedrooms, terrace or balcony with table and chairs, luxurious tiled bathrooms, one with jetted tub, and two tiled entry. They are decorated with designer furnishings and custom fabrics and offer washer and dryer. These villas can accommodate nine guests.
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Cuisine & Cocktails : With 17 remarkable restaurants and 18 lounges and clubs, Atlantis offers exeptional variety in dining and entertainment. There is something to tantalize every palate: fresh, succulent seafood, American and continental fare, exotic Asian and unusual Bahamian cuisine, traditional Italian dishes and delectable desserts. From poolside casual to upscale elegant, Atlantis provides sumtuous meals, superb settings and a variety of savory choices.
- The Bahamian Club is an excellent steakhouse. Begin the superb dining experience with gourmet salads, followed by the finest cuts of steaks, including Chateaubriand for two. Other specialities include the freshest grilled seafood and chicken. The Bahamian Club's inviting Club atmosphere with rich, dark woods and over-stuffed chairs and is the perfect setting for traditional fine dining.
- The Fathomas serves superb seafood in a stunning setting featuring panaoramic windows with view of the underwater ruins. The raw bar boasts cocktails complemented by chilled stone crab, oysters on the half-shell and other shellfish. Dinner choices include the freshest seafood, prime cuts of meat, chicken or seafood pasta and more.
- The Five Twins serves exotic, Asian-influenced cuisine in a sophisticated yet comfortable setting. Start off with cavier and champagne, then relish the flavours of tantalizing entrées such as lobster tail, duck, filet of beef and fresh seafood. Find out the most extensive collections of fine wines in the world at Five Twins. Vertical collections from 1920 to 1960 include Petrus, Margaux, Haut Brion, Lafit Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild.
- Experience the subtle elegance of the Five Twins Sushi and Sate Bar, where wonderful combinations of textures and flavour will delight the palate. Five Twins features six different kinds of aged sake.
- Mama Loo's is a vibrant restaurant with warm and friendly service and specializes in traditional recipes such as wok-fried grouper filet, sweet and sour chicken, sautéed sliced beef, all made to order from the freshest ingredients.
- The stylish trattoria Villa d'Este, whose name was inspired by the romantic Italian lake resort, boasts the island's best Italian cuisine. The sophisticated menu includes homemade soups, fresh salads, a variety of paste dishes, and other favorites. Tiramisu and a cappuccino top things off perfectly.
- Atlas Grill & Bar is located beside the Casino and overlooks the new Marina of the resort. The menu features classic American fare such as char-grilled burgers, salade and home-style meals like traditional roasted chicken and slow-roasted ribs - something for every family member. This restaurant isfor lunch, dinner and and a late-night light menu. Outdoor seating is available.
- The Café at the Great Hall of Waters is located at the base of the grand staircase in the hotel's breathtaking Great Hall of Waters Lobby and this restaurant and lounge provides panoramic view of the Ruins Lagoon and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with roasted meats, fresh fish, chicken dishes and other favorites.
- Lagoon Bar & Grill is anair terrace under the remarkable domed ceiling, painted in an aquatic theme. Watch the fascinating sharks and rays swim by the Predator Lagoon while enjoying fresh salads, Bahamian specialities, sandwiches and individual pizzas.
- Murray's Delicatessen is located at the Marina waterfront and a 1950's décor create a spectacular setting for this New York-style deli. Breakfast includes a variety of all-American platters, bagels and lox, and challah French toast. Lunch and dinner offerings include smoked fish, matzoh ball soup, hot pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, towering deli sandwiches, brisket, stuffed cabbage and other deli favorites.
- Located just steps away from the pool at Atlantis Harbourside Resort, the Point Restaurant and Bar serves light meeals and cocktails. This spectacular waterfront locale offers sweeping views of Nassau Harbour, providing a very unique backdrop to relax and enjoy a casual meal or "Happy Hour".
- The international Marketplace, with its Old World ambiance, serves regional fare and exquisitely prepared dishes from around the world in a lavish international marketplace buffet setting and isfor breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating.
- Seagrapes serves dishes from around the world in an upbeat atmosphere featuring views of a lagoon full of exotic marine animals. The lavish breakfast buffet has a variety of offerings. An all-day buffet boasts tropical food including Cuban, Cajun and Caribbean-style cuisine.
- Waters Edge is a family-style international restaurant with traditional American buffet breakfast in the mornings and Italian cuisine and sumptuous seafood buffet each evening.
- Offering close-up underwaterviews of a marine habitat, the Cave Grill serves burgers, hot dogs, salads, ice cream and more. A greatair spot to relax and enjoy a snack or meal.
- Cleito's Mexican Cantina is located outside the Coral Tower on the Atlantis Beach path and serves Mexican favorites and specialty drinks.
- Drive in is a poolside American fast-food restaurant and serves Philly steak sandwiches, grilled burgers and chicken, fresh salads, sandwiches, ice cream, and a variety of delicious tropical drinks.
- Jimmies is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor near Murray's Delicatessen and serves refreshing cones, milkshakes, floats and classical sundaes. It is a favorite for kids of all ages and is located at the Marina waterfront.
- Pisces Fish & Chips is located outside the Royal Towers on the Atlantis Beach path and offers traditional Bahamian conch salad, batter-fried fish & chips, conch fritters, sandwiches, fresh fruit and refreshing drinks to go.
- Shark Bites is a casual restaurant and bar, located at the base of the Mayan Temple, features a relaxed atmosphere where salads, burgers and sandwiches are available al fresco. The adjoining Shark Bites Express serves fast food to go.
- With miles of white beach and blue ocean as its backdrop, the Beach Bar is the idealair spot for cocktails and tropical drinks. Beach Bar is located outside the Beach Tower.
- Savor a fine Cuban Montecristo or Partagas at the Five Twins Rum & Cigar Bar, or enjoy a selection of ages Caribbean rum and European cognacs and ports.
- Enjoy lively music, dancing and cocktail service at Plato's Lounge, located in the Royal Towers.
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Leisure & Wellness : The Mandara Spa at Atlantis offers a full menu of massages, facials, body treatments, aromatherapy, sauna, steam room,air therapy pool and a full-service beauty saloon.
Atlantis Resort offers 11 Swimming Areas, with two children's pools, 7-acre snorkeling Paradise Lagoon, Lazy River Ride for tubing and six-story Mayan Temple with five water slides.
Atlantis Resort offers four Beaches. Watch the waves break on the shore and feel the warm tropical water lap at your toes. There's nothing quite like the white sand beach of a Bahamian Island. Atlantis offers miles of pristine beach, stretching in both directions from the resort.
The Waterscape surrounding Atlantis comprises 11 million gallons of water and more than 50,000 sea animals, represeting over 200 species. They live in eleven exhibit lagoons - the largest marine habitat in the world, second only to Mother Nature.
Rivaling the legendary Marina of Monte Carlo, The Marina at Atlantis is the premier facility in the Bahamas. This luxury yacht harbour accommodates vessels of up to 220 feet. The Marina also offers a variety of charter services. Guests of the Marina enjoy all the features and services of Atlantis.
The Dig, an elaborate maze of corridors and rooms in the underwater ruis of Atlantis, represents what live may have been like on the lost continent of Atlantis more than 11,000 years ago.
The Atlantis Casino is the largest casino in the Bahamas with a size of 4,650 squaremetres (50,000 square feet) and 980 of the newest slot machines.
Guests of Atlantis can enjoy invigorating play and spectacular ocean views at the new Ocean Club Golf Course. This 18-hole, par 72 championship course is designed by Tom Weiskopf and operated by Troon Golf.
The Sport Centre at Atlantis features something for everyone in the family.seven days a week from dawn to dusk, the cornerstone of the Sports Centre is a tennis complex with ten courts for year-round, all weather play. Swimmers who favour vigorous exercise over splashing and playing will enjoy the four-lane lap pool. Other facilities include a full-sized basketball court and a beach volleyball court.
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Meetings & Banquets : The mystique of Atlantis makes any meeting, group function or spacial event a success. Atlantis offers over 18,500 squaremetres (200,000 square feet) of indoor and dedicated outdoor facilities, which can accommodate groups from 10 to 3,000. The Conference Centre features the 2,300 squaremetre (25,000 square foot) Atlantis Grand Ballroom, which is the largest in the Bahamas and Caribbean, accommodating groups up to 2,777.
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Other Facilites : Business centre, computer rental, cellular rental. Room service. Air conditioning. Nonsmoking rooms. Airport transfer. Taxi service. Car parking, valet parking. Baby sitting service, child care. Pets are not welcome to Atlantis Island Resort.
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