Comfort Suites Paradise Island Bahamas: a Good Economy Hotel

A traveler's review of a trip to Bahams and a stay atincluded bagels, toast, cereal and fruit (usually
Comfort Suites Paradise Island. The hotel is a bit oldwatermelon) and was more than adequate. We
and needs some maintenance but still is a greatfound the staff helpful and friendly although they
alternative to the overpriced Atlantis Resort. Plus theclearly work on 'Bahamas time'. The hotel offers free
guests have a free and easy access to all thescuba lessons in their pool, has a restaurant which
Atlantis resort facilities. Overall, a good economydoes the trick for lunch (if you want to take a break
opion for your Bahamas vacation.from Atlantis), and always has taxis waiting if you
We took a family trip here during our small kids'want to go to Nassau.
school vacation for the access to Atlantis ResortIt is literally across the street from the entrance to
Paradise Island. The hotel was what you wouldAtlantis and the Atlantis Marina Village which has cute
expect for a Comfort Inn - no more, no less - butshops and restaurants and is a nice place to walk
was incredibly convenient to Atlantis, clean andaround at night. We thought it enabled us to
comfortable. Each room has a pull out sofa whichexperience Atlantis for a lot less than we would if we
housekeeping opened every night while we were outactually stayed there. In terms of Atlantis, it's a fun
and was perfect for our small kids. The hotel is filledplace to go once but is incredibly crowded and
with nice families who also want to spend their daysDisney-esque. If it's a busy time at Atlantis, be sure
at Atlantis.to get towels from one of the Atlantis towel huts
Typical Bahamian service (slow to non-existent):before you go back to the Comfort Suites at the
coffee pot broken upon checking, new one deliveredend of the day and then come back first thing in the
to room, 30 hours later. Smoke alarm went off whenmorning (by 7:30) to reserve a beach chair. Bring a
using hair dryer, staff removed smoke alarm and didpersonal item (T shirt, toy, flip flop) to mark your
not replace it. Ceilings in bathroom are mouldy andchair. It's extremely annoying but everyone does it
fan above bed completely filthy. Only beach accessand it will ensure that your day will be more pleasant.
through Atlantis, new hotel being built beach this oneMost restaurants were extremely expensive. I
and the beach. Best thing about this hotel is free userecommend getting a food guide and checking prices
of Atlantis facilities.of the restaurants before going. Most restaurants
This hotel served as a tremendous base for Atlantishave the menus on the outside so you can see the
vacation. The walk is very short to Atlantis. If youprices before going in. Watch your receipts. On
need more than one room, this is the only way toParadise Island a 15% gratuity is already included on
go. The Continental breakfast was more than enoughmost purchases including ice cream and pizza.
to hold my family of six to well past lunch time. It