The Reef at Atlantis

Nassau, Bahamas

Virgin rating

One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Cascades Family Pool
Topaz Suite
Topaz Suite
Plato's
Studio Ocean View
Fish by Jose Andres
Aquaventure
Bimini Road
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Cascades Family Pool
Topaz Suite
Topaz Suite
Plato's
Studio Ocean View
Fish by Jose Andres
Aquaventure
Bimini Road

The hotel

The Reef’s residential style gives you a home away from home feeling with the added benefit of a Caribbean luxury resort. Known for extravagance, there are 21 restaurants and 19 bars and lounges for you to indulge yourself. Whether it’s feasting on gourmet dishes by world renowned chefs or snacking on the go, you’ll find something to tingle your tastebuds. If adventure and excitement is something you’re craving, the Aquaventure waterpark is the place to be. Thrilling high speed water rides, slides and dives it’s a non-stop fun for all the family. Don’t forget to take a walk through Predator Tunnel and watch the aquatic life in their natural habit or sit on Poseidon’s Throne and take that perfect Instagram photo.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On Paradise Island, across the harbour from Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas. Transfer time from airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

The Reef at Atlantis - Residential style accommodation with stunning tropical views of the ocean and the island’s natural beauty. All with private balcony, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat-screen HDTV, mini fridge, coffee maker, kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, safe and work desk. 

Studio Terrace View Rooms have inland views of the complex and resort, featuring a kitchenette, and either 1 king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa, or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).


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:

Studio Harbour View Rooms have views of Atlantis Marina or Nassau Harbour, featuring a kitchenette, and either 1 king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa. or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

Studio Ocean View Room have views of the waterscape, pool or ocean, featuring a kitchenette, and either 1 king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa, or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

One Bedroom Suites are available with inland resort views, marina views, or ocean views, and feature a separate open space living area with sleeper sofa, dining table and fully equipped kitchen, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

One Bedroom Topaz Suites are larger in size and located closest to the beach, with stunning ocean views, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, and separate open space living area with sleeper sofa, dining table and fully equipped kitchen, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

Two Bedroom Suites are available with inland resort views, marina views, or ocean views, and feature a separate open space living area with sleeper sofa, dining table and fully equipped kitchen, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, and an additional room with either 1 king-size bed and sleeper sofa, or 2 queen-size beds, plus two bathrooms, sleeping maximum 8 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

Two Bedroom Topaz Suites are larger in size and located closes to the beach, with stunning ocean views, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, second bedroom with 1 king-size bed and a sleeper sofa, two bathrooms, and separate open space living area with sleeper sofa, dining table and fully equipped kitchen, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

Gourmet fine-dining from world-renowned chefs including: Nobu (Japanese cuisine), Cafe Martinique (classic French restaurant), Fish by Chef Jose Andreas (fresh seafood), Plato's (casual family sports bar and dining, with live nightly entertainment), Chop Stix (Chinese cuisine), Sea Glass (light tapas and cocktails), 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 (serving American fast food), and MacKenzie's Conch Shack. 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, beach 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). 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. Cascades family pool (exclusive to guests of The Cove and The Reef). Poolside cabanas*. 5 miles of beach. Collection of marine exhibits including 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. Fitness centre. Mandara Spa*. Climbers Rush. Gamers Reef arcade. The Library. Non-motorised water sports* including paddle boarding, water bikes, kayaking, and snorkelling. 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 6 devices per room. Mail and postal service*, religious services and shuttle service around Atlantis. The Marina Village at Atlantis is a quaint Bahamian marketplace offering shopping and dining opportunities around the marina at Atlantis.

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

Resort fee includes: - Daily access to Aquaventure, a one-of-a-kind 141-acre waterscape - Access to view fish and marine animal feedings - WiFi in guest rooms and lobby areas for up to six devices per room - Daily access to the fitness centre: up-to two guests per day, per room - Two reusable souvenir water bottles per room and access to filtered water stations throughout the resort - In-room coffee, tea and mini-fridge - Weekly schedule of complimentary resort guiest activities - 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 indoor theatre and poolside movies - Free gaming lessons (upon request) - Resort shuttle service - Exclusive access to Cascades family pool. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Please note: 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).

* 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.

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

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Never again, not even if it was free (again)

Nov 11, 2024 Tom A

I have been coming to Atlantis for 25+ years, beginning as trips with my parents. I have continued to visit through my 30s and now into my 40s. This property has dropped off tremendously. I could not believe how many things were broken and non-functioning. I could not believe how desolate and quiet the place was. Even the marine habitats of… Read more
I have been coming to Atlantis for 25+ years, beginning as trips with my parents. I have continued to visit through my 30s and now into my 40s. This property has dropped off tremendously. I could not believe how many things were broken and non-functioning. I could not believe how desolate and quiet the place was. Even the marine habitats of turtles, sting rays, fish and other creatures were about 10% as occupied and flourishing as I remember in the past. This includes the tanks at The Dig, which were only full of generic fish. I saw maybe 5 sharks in the entire 6 days, when in the past I would remember seeing nothing but sharks. It is clear that this property has stopped spending money and maintaining its excellence and the things that set it apart from the rest. With the current conditions of the resort, I do not see any reason to return and I have no idea why anyone would choose the Atlantis when visiting the Bahamas. There are dozens of other properties with plenty more to offer. If this wasn't a free trip for me, I would be demanding a refund. The fact that I spent less than $300 in 6 days is the only saving grace for me, as the only thing wasted was my time. I am fortunate enough to have visited the island enough times to know other places to visit and to feel comfortable off the property. With that being said, my time spent at this property was so terrible that I feel obligated to return home and ensure nobody else makes the mistake of visiting the Atlantis. My experience was so poor that I feel like I am doing humanity a disservice if I do not share my displeasure and provide ample warning to not visit here, and save countless strangers from wasting their money and having a terrible experience. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Repeat Customers

Nov 10, 2024 F6452OZmaryannc New Jersey

The view is extraordinary!!!! We love the comfort of a suite to feel more like home. As we have traveled here before we knew prices and always order from the supermarket ahead of time. Breakfast in the room and lunch quick bites… Seafire, Carmines, Murray’s are always favorites for dinner!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Quick trip to the Bahamas

Nov 9, 2024 Debbie S

The Reef resort was wonderful. Staff was super friendly and helpful. The close access to beach and pool was great. Nice to have shuttle service to the other hotels and areas of the resort. Enjoyed the casino and steak house. We will definitely be back!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing experience with some highlights

Nov 8, 2024 mo_belle Leeds, United Kingdom

We recently visited Atlantis Bahamas with our family, including young children, and had high hopes given the resort’s reputation. Unfortunately, the experience left a lot to be desired. We had been offered an upgrade before arrival, which we accepted, but upon check-in at the Coral Tower, the upgrade wasn’t honored. The room itself was in rough… Read more
We recently visited Atlantis Bahamas with our family, including young children, and had high hopes given the resort’s reputation. Unfortunately, the experience left a lot to be desired. We had been offered an upgrade before arrival, which we accepted, but upon check-in at the Coral Tower, the upgrade wasn’t honored. The room itself was in rough shape, with a wardrobe door barely hanging on and overall poor maintenance. When we requested an upgrade, they initially declined, but after walking over to the Reef Tower, they agreed to an upgrade for a significant additional cost. The suite at the Reef Tower was a noticeable improvement and much more comfortable. One downside across the hotel was the excessive air conditioning; it was uncomfortably cold in many areas, which seemed wasteful and unnecessary. The service left room for improvement as well. Several staff members appeared disengaged, chatting amongst themselves rather than attending to guests. The manager responsible for towel and wristband distribution was particularly rude, which was surprising given we were paying over $1,000 a night and expected top-tier service. However, we did appreciate Venessa at the Reef check-in desk—she was fantastic and really made us feel welcome. The breakfast staff were also friendly and attentive. Food was another letdown. Prices were extremely high, and the quality didn’t match. Many restaurants were closed, which made reservations hard to secure. Despite these setbacks, the resort’s facilities and the beautiful sea surroundings were fantastic and were the highlight of our stay. We did email guest relations but did not get any response which is disappointing All in all, I wouldn’t say we’d rush back, unless there was an exceptional deal. Atlantis has so much potential, but there’s a lot of room for improvement to meet the premium price point. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great experience

Nov 5, 2024 Stéphane D Regina, Canada

The reef is family oriented and top notch destination in bahamas. We loved the room with full kitchen and the pools, restaurants with Michelin starred chef and the aqua parks and more. You will not regret to experience it. We go almost every year