Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: The Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive draws families, business travelers, and celebrating couples as it is located directly on Paradise Island's popular north shore beach.
Amenity highlights: Amenities include a swimming pool with both poolside and swim-up bar and adjoining spa tub; a sauna and fitness center, and restaurants. Three conference rooms can accommodate up to 500 guests. A health spa offers massage, facials, hair, and nail care (surcharges). Steps lead from the sundeck down to the beach.
Property Amenities
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at the Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
The Riu Paradise is located on a 5-km (three-mile) stretch of beach. Steps lead from the sundeck down to the water. On-site amenities include a swimming pool with adjoining spa tub and a sauna and fitness center. A spa features a menu of massage and body treatments and a beauty salon is open for hair and nail care. Three conference rooms can accommodate 500 people. A daily activities program is offered and evening entertainment includes live music and theme shows. A gift shop in the resort sells handcrafted items, resort T-shirts, souvenirs, and sundries.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking an air-inclusive reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Spa tub
- Spa services on site
- Full-service health spa
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (free)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Internet access in public areas - dial-up
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Number of rooms: 379
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Number of floors: 14
- Babysitting or child care
- Hair salon
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tour assistance
- Beauty services
- Medical assistance available
- Currency exchange
- Laundry facilities
- Coffee in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Suitable for children
- Wedding services
Room Descriptions
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at the Riu Paradise are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
This all-inclusive Bahamas hotel offers 379 guestrooms and suites on 14 floors. All rooms have balconies or patios and most have partial or full ocean views. Decor features cream walls, white ceilings, rattan and white-wood furniture, pastel prints on walls, and brightly patterned bedspreads. Amenities include minibars and liquor dispensers.
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Minibar
- Wake-up calls
- Extra towels/bedding
- Housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Welcome amenities
Area Attractions
Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino - adjacent
Paradise Shopping Centre - 457 meters (500 yards)
BahamaCraft Centre (shops) - 457 meters (500 yards)
Hurricane Hole Plaza - 1 km (0.5 mile)
Versailles Gardens - 1 km (0.5 mile)
Downtown Nassau - 3 km (2 miles)
Prince George Wharf (cruise ships) - 3 km (2 miles)
Parliament Square - 3 km (2 miles)
Straw Market (shops) - 3 km (2 miles)
Fort Montague (historical site) - 4 km (2.5 miles)
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation Centre - 8 km (5 miles)
Bacardi Rum Distillery & Hospitality Centre - 21 km (13 miles)
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 15.5 miles to the Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive.
Driving directions from Lynden Pindling International AirportDriving directions from Lynden Pindling International Airport:
- Exit airport, and turn left onto Blake Rd.
- At the T-junction, turn right onto West Bay St.
- Continue as West Bay merges onto Bay St.
- Follow Bay and cross the Paradise Island Bridge (toll bridge).
- Turn right at the traffic lights.
- On the approach into the roundabout, turn left, go over two speed bumps, then go halfway around the next roundabout.
- Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive is within view.
Getting there: There is no regular shuttle service from the airport, so the easiest way to get to the hotel is by taxi. Fare is $36+ USD for the first 2 passengers and $3 USD for each additional person. Rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are also $36+ USD. All prices are subject to change. Rental cars are available online.
Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking an air-inclusive reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Getting around: Paradise Island lacks public transportation so the easiest way to get around is on foot. Motor scooters are also popular ways to tour and rent for $36+ USD per day. Prices are subject to change without notice. Water taxis are a popular way to cross from Paradise Island to Nassau. They leave from the new bridge for return fares of $5–15 USD.
Once on the Nassau side, local buses called jitneys provide a way around for fares of less than $5 USD. All prices are subject to change without notice. Water taxis and jitneys stop running at dusk. Driving British-style (on the left) along narrow streets and through roundabouts is daunting for most visitors so if going longer distances, taxis are best.
Island-hopping is possible through Bahamas Ferries which runs catamarans to out islands including Eleuthera and Harbour Island from Potter’s Cay between the old and new Paradise Island bridges. Or visitors can travel as the locals do, on mailboats which leave for the out islands from Potter’s Cay or Prince George Wharf, but passage can run on “Bahamas time” (slowly) and cargo can include livestock. Return fares for both ferries and mailboats are $36+ USD. All prices are subject to change without notice.
Activities
The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate at the Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).
An air-conditioned fitness center is equipped with cardio machines, universal gym, and free weights. There is also one lighted, hard-surface tennis court on site. Jet skiing is available on site but incurs a surcharge.
Several golf courses are within 1.5 km (1 mile), including the championship Cable Beach Golf Course.
The recreational activities listed below are available at or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling on site
- Boating nearby
- Swimming on site
- Kayaking
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Personal watercraft on site
- Windsurfing nearby
- Volleyball on site
- Aerobics on site
- Tennis on site
- Parasailing nearby
Restaurants & Bars
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate at the Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
The Atlantic – The resort’s main restaurant provides a terrace and non-smoking areas. Buffet dining is offered; theme dinners are featured twice a week. Open daily.
Sir Alexander - A la carte gourmet-style restaurant with white-linen service. Open for dinner only with two seatings nightly. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants for men, no t-shirts. |
Sample menu for Sir Alexander
Appetizers:
- Conch Man Special Cakes
- Island Combo
- Hibiscus Salad
Main courses: - Grilled Snapper on Shrimp-Banana Butter sauce
- Lamb Cutlets in Sea Grape sauce
- French Pepper Beef Tenderloin
Desserts: - Caribbean Crepes
- Tropical Fruit Plate
Tengoku - This Japanese restaurant is open nightly. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants for men; no t-shirts.
Bahamas - This poolside spot is open from midmorning serving drinks and snacks during the day. At night Bahamas becomes a dinner grille/steakhouse.
Sample menu for BahamasSample menu for Bahamas
Appetizers:
- Cold Canapés Buffet
- Soups
Main courses: - Rib Eye Steak
- Seafood Brochette
- New York Steak
Desserts: - Dessert Buffet
Calypso - This lounge bar opens up to a terrace. Serves refreshments from the evening until after midnight.
Colony - Located in the lobby and open daily from mid-morning until midnight.
Soca - This poolside and swim-up bar is open from mid-morning until the dinner period.
Location
6307 Casino Drive
Paradise Island, New Providence Island 00000
Bahamas
Nearest major airport:
Nassau, Bahamas (NAS-Nassau Intl. Airport)
Area:
Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Important Information
Cancellation policy: If rooms are cancelled within 72 hours prior to arrival or if guests do not arrive, a one-night penalty will apply except during the Christmas and New Year period and during February and March when a three-night penalty will apply.
Pets are not allowed.
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and a $250 credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
