| set on cabbage beach along the atlantic coast, this relaxed hotel on the atlantis paradise island resort is an 8-minute walk from paradise island ferry terminal and 6 km from ardastra gardens. a resort fee covers access to a water park and pools, 3 private beaches, a cinema and a marine wildlife center, plus a gym and an area shuttle. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. guests have access to resort amenities which include 21 restaurants, 19 bars and a nightclub, plus a casino and a golf course. some rooms have ocean views and/or tropical garden settings. the laid-back rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and balconies/patios, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities
Lynden Pindling International Airport 27 min
Nassau Straw Market (9 min)
Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. Fort Charlotte (12 min)
100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. Cabbage Beach (6 min)
Popular, resort-adjacent white-sand stretch for walking, swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing. Aquaventure (5 min)
Popular, 141-acre aquatic center featuring high-speed waterslides, a lazy river & swimming pools. Queen's Staircase (8 min)
102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. Fort Montagu (5 min)
Limestone fort built in 1741 by the British, with scenic views & guided tours available. Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (12 min)
Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Dolphin Cay Atlantis (10 min)
Eco-tourist attraction featuring a marine habitat offering animal play & water sports. Atlantis Bahamas (5 min)
Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. Fort Fincastle (9 min)
Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. Paradise Island (11 min)
A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. Salt Cay (8 min)
Small member of the Turks Islands group known for salt production, with beaches & a few restaurants. Arawak Cay (12 min)
Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. Pirates of Nassau (9 min)
Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. | 
