Sandals Royal Bahamian, winner of the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award, stands alone as the premier destination for couples who demand only the very best. 405 rooms on 13 acres of beautifully landscaped property, eight restaurants, seven bars, three freshwater swimming pools, two mini-pools, five whirlpools, fitness center,spa, watersports, landsports. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Bahamas/sandalsroyalbahamian/hotel/1392/15/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:55:48 EST Sandals Royal Bahamian, winner of the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award, stands alone as the premier destination for couples who demand only the very best. From our offshore island—a veritable resort within a resort—to world-class dining in 8 gourmet restaurants; from rooms and suites, ranging from the merely sumptuous to the over-the-top lavish, to Versailles-like gardens filled with stunning statuary—you'll know, beyond a doubt, that you've discovered paradise. Quietly nestled on Nassau's famed Cable Beach, every facet of the celebrated Sandals experience reaches new levels of luxury at Sandals Royal Bahamian. As the recipient of the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award, this monument to regal elegance combines the grandest of European sophistication with the seductive passion of the Caribbean. You'll revel in the grandeur of our colonnaded pool. As our pampered guest, you'll dine on dazzling delicacies at your choice of eight gourmet restaurants. Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort and offshore Island -- a rhapsody of elegance and romance. - Resort Highlights: - Private offshore island - 7 pools and 3 swim-up pool bars - Voted Caribbean's Leading Resort - The Royal Village - Rolls Royce airport transfers for select suites - AAA 4 Diamond Award - 8 fine dining choices on site - European Spa (services extra) - Authentic British Pub - 10,000 Sq Ft. convention center - Authentic billiards room Voted Top Caribbean Spa Resort by the readers of Condé Nast magazine, this stunning Five Star Diamond Resort provides discerning couples with unmatched opulence, Old World sophistication and, underlying it all, a particularly infectious Caribbean energy. Sandals Royal Bahamian is the flagship of Sandals Signature Spa Collection whose hallmark is unrestrained luxury and the very pinnacle of top-notch service and amenities. There is an astounding range of 13 categories of accommodations at Sandals Royal Bahamian, assuring the perfect selection to match your tastes. More than half the resort is comprised of lavish suites, each boasting the finest designer details and graciously accompanied by upgraded amenities and a Concierge staff who possess the uncanny ability to know precisely when and how to please you. Top-of-the-line suites offer the height of personalized "beck and call" luxury; a Sandals Butler and airport transportation in Rolls Royce. Reflecting the epic grandeur of ancient Rome, soaring arches and elegant columns cast seductive shadows across two oceanfront pools graced with swim-up bars a a cascading waterfall. Amazingly, there are a total of seven pools to slip into, including intimate pools tucked away amongst the hidden gardens of The Royal Village. And while five outdoor spa baths melt all your tensions away, it is the soft spray of the misting pool that transforms sun tanning into a cooling sensation. But the ultimate sensation of all is a massage expertly performed at the spa, voted top in the Caribbean by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Nightly entertainment offers guests the option to enjoy live performances by local bands and entertainers. Guests can also enjoy refreshments at the Piano Bar or relax indoors at the cocktail lounge. Minutes offshore by private ferry or kayak, Sandals Cay is an exotic island adventure where you can escape for a couple of hours or for the whole day. There are two unspoiled beaches to explore - one for sunbathing, the other for some of the best snorkling in the Bahamas. The peaceful calm of the freshwater pool is the perfect place to relax and join in the lively chat at the swim-up bar. Then, in the evening, savor traditional Bahamian cuisine at Café Goombay, an authentic island seafood house. Only Sandals gives you an exciting getaway with a getaway, offering two exotic vacations for the price of one. Dine in splendid style as you choose from 8 gourmet restaurants—a dazzling lineup unheard of in an all-inclusive resort. Sample fare from the four corners of the globe, from sizzling Teppanyaki and exotic sushi to the finest in French haute cuisine and from the very best that Northern Italy has to offer to the most authentic pub food this side of London. As your taste buds take a tour of the universe, led by our master chefs, your senses will be awash in flavors of another sort. Each restaurant's décor has been lovingly crafted to reflect the very best of its national origins with Cricketer's Pub , our English pub, brought over brick-by-brick from its original home, and our French gem, Baccarat, whose intimate ambiance and rich wood inlays transport one viscerally to a Parisian state of mind. Candlelit tables for two, our signature white glove service and delicacies so heavenly they tickle even the most accomplished palates, all contribute to a dining experience that can never be outdone and will certainly never be forgotten. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 405 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Bahamas/sandalsroyalbahamian/hotel/1392/15/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:55:48 EST