Paradise Island Harbour Resort: Generally Satisfied

A traveler tells about his trip to Bahamas and reviewsThe lagoon is terrific for the children, but the broken
his stay at Paradise Island Harbour resort. Althoughwater toys need to be replaced!
the hotel requires some renovation it still provides aHotel could use a good painting and attention to:
satisfactory experience and worth the money.keeping the lagoon clean of the debris that blows off
When I read the other reviews on Paradise Islandthe beach-however, it would help greatly if the
Harbour Resort I was sceptical about staying here.guests would dispose of their plastic drink cups when
When we drove up to the hotel, I was even morefinished! They also should fix the ice cream machine,
sceptical - it clearly is not the fancy hotel on theit was broken almost daily.
outside like the others on the island. We checked inThe arcade is great for the kids while the parents
with no problem. Our room was ready when wehave adult time-but keep the games in working order!
arrived. We upgraded to the balcony view. The roomOne big disappointment-the kids club is designed for
was very clean. The drinks were wonderful. Thechildren to stay indoors in one large room. They don't
food in the dining room was hit or miss. The firstwant the liability to be responsible for the kids on the
night we were not impressed but the second nightbeach or in the pool. And, the final kicker is that it
the food was terrific. I would definitely stay at thiscosts $5 per hour if the parent doesn't stay with the
hotel again. Easy access to the pool and food. Shortchild in the room for the kids club-so where's the
walk to the casino without the crowd.break for the parents as advertised? Who puts their
Early Sept. is a great time to go because they arechild in a club and then stays with them? As a result,
not busy at all and you get more personal attention.a majority of the children at the hotel play at the
Take part in the activities, like the nature walk. Wepool and lagoon while their families sun themselves. It
were the only ones there so we got a private walkwas fine for our 8 year old as he found lots of to
around the island and found out where the beach andplay with. Drinks are fine, good, not weakened. Need
other sites were!more shady areas around the lagoon and pool.
The food was terrific-lots of variety at the dailyFamilies should request upper floor rooms as lobby
buffet, and the outdoor grill was great. Captain's tableand pool area is loud. All in all a great value for the
had limited options. Location was fine-walking distancemoney.
to the Atlantis. Beds comfortable, but rooms small.