Paradise Island – Independent i Paradise Island, New Providence Island

"Definitely not a relaxing place. Overcrowded, loud, there is either loud children, loud music or loud patrons everywhere. At first I had booked a room at the Coral. The standard of the room was so poor, so rundown, the room stank of chlorine (which is used everywhere) that I had to upgrade myself to the other towers. Check-in was not until 4pm. When asking the various concierges about information on tours, excursions and what to do during my stay they had very few options and were unable to detail the ones they had. As I went to the spa to book a treatment I was met with a woman asking me “do you really have to do that now??” hinting that it might be too late to do so, even if the spa was still open. On the final day I asked whether I could delay my check-out by just 20min. I was met with an answer that it wasn’t possible and that I would be subject to penalties for late checkout, for just 20min. I’ve stayed at the Atlantis in Dubai which was a really good experience, matching expectations in terms of quality, class and service. The Atlantis Bahamas is far, far away from this standard."

"I may not be in the best condition but it was fine. I travelled alone but i could have stayed there with my wife and kids. "