The Royal at Atlantis

Nassau, Bahamas

Virgin rating

The hotel

Throwing you into the full Atlantis experience, The Royal is as legendary as the myths that inspired and infuse them. The architecture, the artwork, the adventures — each have a cheeky nod to the Lost City of Atlantis, but the well-dressed rooms and suites are a little less kitsch, coming with French or full balconies and views over the terraces, water, or harbour. Their spot on Atlantis Paradise Island puts you right by Atlantis Casino and at the heart of the world’s largest outdoor ‘marine habitat’ — with 14 lagoons and more than 50,000 aquatic residents, from sharks to barracuda. The island’s other fabled fun’s yours for the taking too, whether its experiencing rides or slides at the 141-acre Aquaventure waterscape; snorkelling the ‘ruins’ at Atlantis; or kicking back at one of its 21 restaurants and 19 bars.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Casino
  • Evening Entertainment

Where is it

Paradise Island is just across the harbour from Nassau, overlooking the beachfront. Transfer time from airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

The Royal — central to the myth of Atlantis — Atlantean-themed murals, décor and mosaics abound, it is here that the lost city comes to life! The Royal rooms features French balconies with terrace, harbour or water views. 1,083 rooms and 118 suites on 24 floors, all with air-conditioning, flat-screen HDTV, WiFi access, alarm clock, tea/coffee makers, safe, hairdryer, mini-fridge*, iron and ironing board, and bathroom amenities.

Terrace View Rooms offer inland views of the complex and resort, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 people.

Casual Dining Plan option:includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at one of the following eateries: Breakfast: Murray’s Deli, Plato’s, Poseidon’s Table. Lunch: Aquaventure Quick Bites, Marina Pizzeria, McKenzie’s Conch Shack, Murray’s Deli, Plato’s, Shake Shack, Sip Sip. Dinner: Bimini Road, Marina Pizzeria, McKenzie’s Conch Shack, Silan, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, Sip Sip, Sunset Point.

Please note:

  • Dining Plan includes drip coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, fountain soda, fruit punch, and juices (canned soda where applicable). It does not include alcoholic beverages, sports drinks, bottled water, and bottled beverages, which will be billed separately.
  • Complimentary beverage only included while dining at participating restaurants.

Gourmet Dining Plan option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at one of the following eateries: Breakfast: Murray’s Deli, Plato’s, Poseidon’s Table, Sun & Ice, Sunset Point, The Clubhouse and Frezca. Lunch: The Clubhouse, Aquaventure Quick Bites, Frezca, Marina Pizzeria, McKenzie’s Conch Shack, Murray’s Deli, Silan, Plato’s, Shake Shack, Sip Sip, Sun & Ice and Sunset Point. Dinner: Bimini Road, Carmine's, Chop Stix, Marina Pizzeria, McKenzie’s Conch Shack, Silan, Poseidon’s Table, SeaFire Steakhouse, Shake Shack, Sip Sip, Sunset Point.

 

For all new bookings from January 2024 there are new Dining Plans available.

Atlantis Breakfast Plan: includes one breakfast food item per person at participating venues. It includes a full breakfast buffet at Poseidon’s Table.

Breakfast

Murray’s Deli, Poseidon’s Table, Plato’s, Sun & Ice, Perch, Shake Shack, The Clubhouse, and Sea Glass (seasonal).

Atlantis Dining Plan (available to existing bookings only): dine at any of the 13 participating restaurants included on this plan and enjoy two casual meals and one snack per day.

Breakfast

- Murray’s Deli, Poseidon’s Table, Perch, Shake Shack.

Lunch

- Aquaventure Quick Bites, Marina Pizzeria, Murray’s Deli, Shake Shack, Silan by Alon Shaya, Sip Sip.

Dinner

- Marina Pizzeria, Murray’s Deli, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, Village Burger Shack, Sip Sip.

Snacks

- Plato’s, Sun & Ice, McKenzie’s Conch Shack, Starbucks (excluding Marina Village).

The Dining Plan includes drip coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, fountain soda, fruit punch, boxed water, and juices (canned soda where applicable) during mealtimes. It does not include alcoholic beverages, sports drinks, bottled water, and bottled beverages.

Aqua Dining Plan option: includes a choice of two (2) meals per day. Each meal includes one (1) food item per person, except for at Marina Pizzeria where it includes two (2) slices of pizza and at Silan by Alon Shaya where it includes the Lunch Special.

Breakfast:

Murray’s Deli, Plato’s, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, Sun & Ice.

Lunch:

Breakwaters Grill, Cascades Grill, Dolphin Cay Café, Mayan Cart, Pisces, Shark Bites, Triton’s Snack, Zero Entry, Coral Pool, Riverbend Café, Pita, Lagoon Bar & Grill, Shake Shack, FIELDTRIP*, Silan by Alon Shaya, Murray’s Deli, Marina Pizzeria, Sip Sip, Plato’s, McKenzie’ Conch Shack, Sun & Ice, Ben & Jerry’s.

Dinner:

Carmine’s, Bimini Road, Murray’s Deli, Village Burger Shack, Marina Pizzeria, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, FIELDTRIP*, McKenzie’ Conch Shack, Sip Sip, Ben & Jerry’s, Plato’s, Sun & Ice, The Point*

Aqua Premium Dining Plan option: includes a choice of two (2) meals per day. Each meal includes one (1) food item per person, except for at Marina Pizzeria where it includes two (2) slices of pizza and at Silan by Alon Shaya where it includes the Lunch Special.

Breakfast:

Murray’s Deli, Plato’s, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, Sun & Ice.

Lunch:

Breakwaters Grill, Cascades Grill, Dolphin Cay Café, Mayan Cart, Pisces, Shark Bites, Triton’s Snack, Zero Entry, Coral Pool, Riverbend Café, Pita, Lagoon Bar & Grill, Shake Shack, FIELDTRIP*, Silan by Alon Shaya, Murray’s Deli, Marina Pizzeria, Sip Sip, Plato’s, McKenzie’ Conch Shack, Sun & Ice, Ben & Jerry’s.

Dinner:

Chop Stix, Seafire Steakhouse, Silan by Alon Shaya, Carmine’s, Bimini Road, Murray’s Deli, Village Burger Shack, Marina Pizzeria, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, FIELDTRIP*, McKenzie’ Conch Shack, Sip Sip, Ben & Jerry’s, Plato’s, Sun & Ice, The Point*.

*FIELDTRIP opening summer 2024. *The Point re-opening summer 2024.

**List of dining venues subject to change based on overall resort occupancy.

***Guest may dine at non-included restaurants at full cost.

The Dining Plan includes drip coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, fountain soda, fruit punch, and juices (canned soda where applicable) during mealtimes. It does not include alcoholic beverages, sports drinks, bottled water, and bottled beverages, which will be billed separately.

Room upgrades:

Harbour View Rooms offer views of Atlantis Marina or Nassau Harbour, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 people.

Water View Rooms offer views of the waterscape, pool or ocean, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 people.

Imperial Club Rooms are available with terrace, harbour or water views, and are located on the top floor with exclusive check-in at the sun lounge, featuring either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

1 Bedroom Grand Suites feature ocean views, an expansive living/dining room, refrigerated service bar, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

2 Bedroom Grand Suites are the same as above, with the addition of a connecting bedroom with 2 queen-size beds and an extra bathroom, sleeping maximum 8 people.

Gourmet fine-dining from world-renowned chefs includes Nobu (Japanese cuisine), Fish by Chef Jose Andreas (fresh seafood), Chop Stix (Chinese cuisine), Bahamian Club (Traditional cuisine), Casa A'Angelo (Italian cuisine), Silan (serving a Mediterranean inspired menu, for lunch and dinner), Café Martinique (French-Asian fusion) and Seafire Steakhouse. Casual dining options include, Mosaic (Mediterranean cuisine - reopening as Perch, serving à la breakfast), Poseidon's Table (buffet dining), Frankie Gone Bananas at Bimini Road (Caribbean cuisine), Carmine's (family-style dining), Virgil's BBQ, Murray's Deli, Lagoon Bar & Grill, The Village Burger Shack, Sunset Point (seafood, salads and steaks), Paranza (Italian cuisine), Shake Shack (American fast food). An array of quick bites and snack huts offering pizza, sandwiches, salads, burgers, fish and chips, and ice cream. 19 bars and lounges including lobby bars, cocktail bars and pool bars.

Aura nightclub with VIP seating and bottle service. Joker’s Wild Comedy Club. CRUSH nightclub for teens (13–17 years old). Atlantis Kids Adventures (3-12 years). Casino. Atlantis Theatre.

141-acre waterscape including Aquaventure — with 4 thrilling water slides in the power tower, a 1-mile-long tidal wave river ride, Splashers, an interactive children’s pool, an activity pool overlooking Cove Beach and 20 swimming areas. Mayan Temple with 5 slides including a 60 ft drop into a shark-filled lagoon, a marina and the world's largest marine habitat, second only to Mother Nature. The Dig — an archaeological representation of Atlantis featuring artefacts, subterranean chambers, exhibits of exotic species and views into the 2-million-gallon Ruins Lagoon, tennis centre, fitness centre, Mandara Spa*, Climbers Rush, Gamers Reef arcade, The Library, non-motorised water sports and a nearby 18-hole championship golf course* designed by Tom Wieskopf. Enjoy an interactive and educational experience with Atlantis’ very own dolphins. Atlantis Kids Adventures (3-12 years).

Please note: various activities within the water park may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Babysitting*. Beauty salon*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Duty-free shops, gift shops and designer boutiques. WiFi access up to 4 devices per room. Room service*. Mail and postal service*, religious services and shuttle service around Atlantis. Fridge on request. The Marina Village at Atlantis is a quaint Bahamian marketplace offering shopping and dining opportunities around the marina at Atlantis. All rooms and suites include complimentary access to marine habitats and Aquaventure.

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Access to Aquaventure, a one-of-a-kind 141-acre waterscape - WiFi in guest rooms and lobby areas for up to four devices per room - Access to the fitness centre: up-to two guests per day, per room (Fitness centre access entitles guests to complimentary use of the cardio studio, universal and free weights only - tennis, fitness classes, and personal training sessions are not included) - Two reusable Souvenir Water Bottles per room and access to filtered water stations throughout the resort - In-room coffee, tea and Mini-fridge - Unlimited local phone calls - Unlimited access throughout your stay to The Dig, Predator Tunnel, and the largest open-air marine habit in the world with over 50,000 marine animals from 250 species -  Access to the indoor theatre and poolside movies - Weekly schedule of complimentary resort activities - Free gaming lessons (upon request) - Resort shuttle service. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: dining attire guidelines exist for all restaurants.

Please note: child ages at this property are up to and including 11 years. This is applicable to the breakfast only dining plan and room occupancies.

Please note: this is a cashless hotel, only cards and room charges will be accepted.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE

Nov 11, 2024 Kelly R

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. DO NOT BOOK THIS PROPERTY. This hotel has always had a wonderful reputation amongst my family and friends and I have been twice before, I can tell you, that is no longer holds true and is 100% not worth the money. I raised my concerns pertaining to the below list a week ago and mgmt has yet to reply. They still haven't… Read more
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. DO NOT BOOK THIS PROPERTY. This hotel has always had a wonderful reputation amongst my family and friends and I have been twice before, I can tell you, that is no longer holds true and is 100% not worth the money. I raised my concerns pertaining to the below list a week ago and mgmt has yet to reply. They still haven't issued our Marriott points or refunds promised while we were at the hotel. I traveled with my 1.5 y/o twins and it was an absolute nightmare. I confirmed 5x with reservations that two cribs would be in our room upon arrival as the babies bedtime was when we arrived – no cribs were in our room and we were told there would be a 45 min wait. We were given a room with 2 queen beds, not the king ocean we had booked Once the room situation was sorted, our cousin who was helping with the babies in the second room was given the room with the balcony. The private car (SUV) we arranged with the hotel had the ‘check engine’ light on during both rides to and from the airport. The bathroom outside of the restaurant for breakfast was closed for repairs during our entire stay and we had to go back to the room for diaper changes. Gave wrong list of open restaurants by the front desk and had to scramble to find food for the babies constantly – one gentlemen suggested Nobu which is clearly not appropriate for small toddlers. The restaurant with pre-made sandwiches gave us hot melted cheese and the attendant was very rude when I explained babies can not have melted cheese as it’s a choking hazard. I was told by April (front desk) we would have a $100 credit per room. Theresa (front desk) then arranged to have 2 nights comped and said I declined the $100 which was not the case, I simply said that was not a fair compensation - we have NOT received either refund and checked out on October 25th. After discussing the credit with April, the front desk rang my room at 7pm to update me and woke BOTH babies up after I had just gotten them to sleep - everyone was well aware that I had 2 small babies however, there was no consideration. We went to the restaurant in the casino for a glass of wine Pinot Grigio was on the menu, but not available. Lastly and most inconvenient was the fact that the elevators were down 99% of the time we were there. We have a double stroller and two 19 month old babies with a lot of gear. We had to lift the stroller and babies up and down the steps several times and ask other guests for assistance. I am a working mom of twin girls and took the time to write this review which I think is very indicative of how strongly I want to save another mom or family grief. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great family experience

Nov 11, 2024 B Atrice P

Best hotel ever. Expensive but worth it. I recommend it strongly. Great pools, beaches, cocktails, restaurants. The place is beautiful and clean. We went there in November so it was not too crowed. Our teenagers enjoyed all the activities. We had a lot of fun.
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Nov 11, 2024 Daydream62150423670

Atlantis Resort was an average experience. Room and Staff were great and accommodating. BUT beware Food is limited throughout the resort both DAY & Night, esp w/o a Reservation, even with one they cancel, or they are closed. Wi-Fi is very spotty, and frustrating, especially when having to log in everyday, also when you check out it gets cut… Read more
Atlantis Resort was an average experience. Room and Staff were great and accommodating. BUT beware Food is limited throughout the resort both DAY & Night, esp w/o a Reservation, even with one they cancel, or they are closed. Wi-Fi is very spotty, and frustrating, especially when having to log in everyday, also when you check out it gets cut completely off and there isn't a complimentary one so when you need it the most you won't have it, Be careful with the Majestic Tours. as we were left stranded on the day of departure at the hotel and scramble at the last minute, due to their mishap and were rude. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another great stay! We’ll be back soon!

Nov 10, 2024 Navigate59445

Second year in a row and we love it more each stay! The kids love it and provides the perfect mix for both adults and children. I was able to have an amazing dinner at nobu while the kids went to Crush. Love the Barbie pop up although we did not go, but I wish it was a more gender neutral theme where my 8 year old son would be more inclined to… Read more
Second year in a row and we love it more each stay! The kids love it and provides the perfect mix for both adults and children. I was able to have an amazing dinner at nobu while the kids went to Crush. Love the Barbie pop up although we did not go, but I wish it was a more gender neutral theme where my 8 year old son would be more inclined to participate. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing experience, we are already planning on going back!

Nov 8, 2024 Trish B Ladysmith, Virginia, United States

We are a family of 4 (kids 7 & 9), visited early November -- the occupancy was low and that meant lots of space, no lines on waterslides. Unfortunately it also meant some of the restaurants were closed, but we didn't mind at all and enjoyed having space at the resort. The rooms were clean and well maintained with nice upgrades - housekeeping and… Read more
We are a family of 4 (kids 7 & 9), visited early November -- the occupancy was low and that meant lots of space, no lines on waterslides. Unfortunately it also meant some of the restaurants were closed, but we didn't mind at all and enjoyed having space at the resort. The rooms were clean and well maintained with nice upgrades - housekeeping and room service were incredibly proactive and responsive. Pros: This place is all encompassing and truly massive. There's always a new nook to explore and tons of space to feel like you have privacy. We stayed in the Royal and loved the centrality of it. Robes are available in rooms (but we did have to ask for them). Staff is incredibly friendly and well-trained in every area of the resort. Attendants around the aquariums were patient and happy to answer questions about the sea life and conservation efforts. Security was top notch and we felt very safe allowing our kids ride slides without us. The Cove beach is a great beach nook for lunch by the water. The gym is beautiful and extremely large and well maintained. Basically brand new, top of the line equipment and a full assortment of cardio choices as well as free weight and cable cross machines. Beds were super comfortable. Cons: Food and drinks are expensive. Like, prepare to spend 3-4x what you typically spend expensive. If you purchase anything from beach vendors just keep in mind that everything is negotiable, so negotiate the price you want on braids, or souvenirs. Recommendations: We saved $ by packing breakfast food, some pre-made sandwiches in soft coolers, snack foods and some bottles of liquor in our checked back. This probably saved us about $400. We enjoyed small bites from the poolside restaurants, a few drinks at the bar and dinners out. The pizza place in the marina is great and a pizza will cost $45, but feed a family of 4 for sure. We enjoyed a date night and used the Kids Adventure center for a Kids Night Out. The kids stayed 4-hours and it cost us $220 and it was absolutely worth it. Had we stayed longer, we would have done this multiple nights. The kids had a blast and begged to go back. To avoid waterslide lines go right when the pools open and then in the late afternoon before they close. Ask about marine life feeding times - they are not posted and they change every day, but most of the employees know the schedule and will happily inform and direct you to watch. We enjoyed the sea turtle feeding, the ray feeding, the saw fish and shark feeding. Note: It was clutch that my 7 year old was 48" - all of the iconic slides require that height and he would have felt very left out. Also, VAT and a 15% tip is included in EVERY transaction - and you will also be prompted to tip on top of that if you want to; just good to know that tip is already included. There are tons of stores and little mini markets sprinkled through the resort --- none of prices are marked, so you have to ask. Don't assume that if two stores carry the same item that they will be the same price. One shirt in one store was $79. In another store I found the exact same shirt for $64. There is a corner market in the Royal by the Poseidon restaurant that sells cans of soda for $2, but the market store just down the hallway sells the same cans for $1.30. I also paid $4.50 for a can of soda in the marina, so just a heads up that there's no one price fits all here. When you check in everyone is given a stainless steel Atlantis water bottle, which was really nice. Filtered water stations are everywhere and it's easy to fill up your water. Read less