Paradise Island Harbour Resort: Generally Satisfied

When I read the other reviews on Paradise IslandHotel could use a good painting and attention to:
Harbour Resort I was sceptical about staying here.keeping the lagoon clean of the debris that blows off
When we drove up to the hotel, I was even morethe beach-however, it would help greatly if the
sceptical - it clearly is not the fancy hotel on theguests would dispose of their plastic drink cups when
outside like the others on the island. We checked infinished! They also should fix the ice cream machine,
with no problem. Our room was ready when weit was broken almost daily.
arrived. We upgraded to the balcony view. The roomThe arcade is great for the kids while the parents
was very clean. The drinks were wonderful. Thehave adult time-but keep the games in working order!
food in the dining room was hit or miss. The firstOne big disappointment-the kids club is designed for
night we were not impressed but the second nightchildren to stay indoors in one large room. They don't
the food was terrific. I would definitely stay at thiswant the liability to be responsible for the kids on the
hotel again. Easy access to the pool and food. Shortbeach or in the pool. And, the final kicker is that it
walk to the casino without the crowd.costs $5 per hour if the parent doesn't stay with the
Early Sept. is a great time to go because they arechild in the room for the kids club-so where's the
not busy at all and you get more personal attention.break for the parents as advertised? Who puts their
Take part in the activities, like the nature walk. Wechild in a club and then stays with them? As a result,
were the only ones there so we got a private walka majority of the children at the hotel play at the
around the island and found out where the beach andpool and lagoon while their families sun themselves. It
other sites were!was fine for our 8 year old as he found lots of to
The food was terrific-lots of variety at the dailyplay with. Drinks are fine, good, not weakened. Need
buffet, and the outdoor grill was great. Captain's tablemore shady areas around the lagoon and pool.
had limited options. Location was fine-walking distanceFamilies should request upper floor rooms as lobby
to the Atlantis. Beds comfortable, but rooms small.and pool area is loud. All in all a great value for the
The lagoon is terrific for the children, but the brokenmoney.
water toys need to be replaced!