Hotel Information: The Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive draws families, business travelers, and celebrating couples as it is located directly on Paradise Island's popular north shore beach.

Amenity highlights: Amenities include a swimming pool with both poolside and swim-up bar and adjoining spa tub; a sauna and fitness center, and restaurants. Three conference rooms can accommodate up to 500 guests. A health spa offers massage, facials, hair, and nail care (surcharges). Steps lead from the sundeck down to the beach.

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Rooms

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at the Riu Paradise are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

This all-inclusive Bahamas hotel offers 379 guestrooms and suites on 14 floors. All rooms have balconies or patios and most have partial or full ocean views. Decor features cream walls, white ceilings, rattan and white-wood furniture, pastel prints on walls, and brightly patterned bedspreads. Amenities include minibars and liquor dispensers.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• Balcony
• Air conditioning
• Telephone
• Direct-dial phone
• Voice mail
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Minibar
• Wake-up calls
• Extra towels/bedding

• Housekeeping
• Hair dryer
• Shower/tub combination
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Welcome amenities

Renovation Notice

This hotel is closed for renovations starting August 23, 2009, reopening as Riu Palace Paradise Island Hotel on November 26, 2009 (completion date subject to change).

This renovation information supersedes all other information in this hotel’s description.

Recreation

The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate at the Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

An air-conditioned fitness center is equipped with cardio machines, universal gym, and free weights. There is also one lighted, hard-surface tennis court on site. Jet skiing is available on site but incurs a surcharge.

Several golf courses are within 1.5 km (1 mile), including the championship Cable Beach Golf Course.

The recreational activities listed below are available at or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Snorkeling on site
• Boating nearby
• Swimming on site
• Kayaking
• Sailing nearby

• Water skiing nearby
• Windsurfing nearby
• Personal watercraft on site
• Volleyball on site
• Aerobics on site
• Tennis on site
• Parasailing nearby

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at the Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

The Riu Paradise is located on a 5-km (three-mile) stretch of beach. Steps lead from the sundeck down to the water. On-site amenities include a swimming pool with adjoining spa tub and a sauna and fitness center. A spa features a menu of massage and body treatments and a beauty salon is open for hair and nail care. Three conference rooms can accommodate 500 people, and wireless Internet access is complimentary in the hotel lobby. A daily activities program is offered and evening entertainment includes live music and theme shows. A gift shop in the resort sells handcrafted items, resort T-shirts, souvenirs, and sundries.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swim-up bar
• Spa tub
• Spa services on site
• Full-service health spa
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Bar/lounge
• Parking (free)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Banquet facilities
• Conference room(s)
• Ballroom(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Audio-visual equipment
• Business services
• Number of rooms: 379

• Multilingual staff
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Medical assistance available
• Currency exchange
• Babysitting or child care
• Hair salon
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Tour assistance
• Beauty services
• Laundry facilities
• Coffee in lobby
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Elevator/lift
• Number of floors: 14
• Suitable for children
• Wedding services
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Internet access - wireless

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Dining

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate at the Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

The Atlantic – The resort’s main restaurant provides a terrace and non-smoking areas. Buffet dining is offered; theme dinners are featured twice a week. Open daily.

Sir Alexander - A la carte gourmet-style restaurant with white-linen service. Open for dinner only with two seatings nightly. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants for men, no t-shirts.

Sample menu for Sir Alexander

Sample menu for Sir Alexander
Appetizers:

• Conch Man Special Cakes
• Island Combo
• Hibiscus Salad
  Main courses:
• Grilled Snapper on Shrimp-Banana Butter sauce
• Lamb Cutlets in Sea Grape sauce
• French Pepper Beef Tenderloin
  Desserts:
• Caribbean Crepes
• Tropical Fruit Plate

Tengoku - This Japanese restaurant is open nightly. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants for men; no t-shirts.

Bahamas - This poolside spot is open from midmorning serving drinks and snacks during the day. At night Bahamas becomes a dinner grille/steakhouse.

Sample menu for Bahamas

Sample menu for Bahamas
Appetizers:

• Cold Canapés Buffet
• Soups
  Main courses:
• Rib Eye Steak
• Seafood Brochette
• New York Steak
  Desserts:
• Dessert Buffet

Calypso - This lounge bar opens up to a terrace. Serves refreshments from the evening until after midnight.

Colony - Located in the lobby and open daily from mid-morning until midnight.

Soca - This poolside and swim-up bar is open from mid-morning until the dinner period.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at Riu Paradise Island All Inclusive are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• All meals at on-site restaurants
• All snacks
• Unlimited domestic and imported beverages
• Minibar drinks (restocked every second day)
• In-room liquor dispenser beverages (restocked as necessary)
• Taxes and gratuities for all plan inclusions
  Not included: Sparkling wine and liquor by the bottle

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water activities

• Use of swimming pool/spa tub/lounge chairs/ towels/umbrellas
  

  Land sports

• Tennis
• Beach volleyball
• Ping-pong
• Aerobics
• Use of fitness center/sauna

All-Inclusive entertainment-nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• Daytime activity and entertainment program
• Riu Evening program with music shows six nights a week

Not included

Not included

• Sparkling wine or liquor by the bottle
• Babysitting services
• Motorized water sports
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Spa and beauty treatments and services
• Airport transfers
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• Business services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Policies

Policies
Cancellation policy: If rooms are cancelled within 72 hours prior to arrival or if guests do not arrive, a one-night penalty will apply except during the Christmas and New Year period and during February and March when a three-night penalty will apply.
Pets are not allowed.

Scroll down to the Policy section for more details.

Address

6307 Casino Drive

Paradise Island, New Providence Island 00000

Bahamas

Nearest major airport:

Nassau, Bahamas (NAS-Nassau Intl.)

Area:

Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas