Standing right on a 3-mile-long, white sandy beach, Riu Paradise Island has a prime location next to the Atlantis Casino. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Bahamas/riu_paradise_island/hotel/1798/15/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:50:01 EST Relax in elegantly decorated rooms with stunning sea views, and enjoy fine amenities such as fully-stocked mini bars and optics. Choose from a succulent selection of dining options and take part in a wide array of daily leisure activities, including a relaxing spa, and the excitement of Casino life nearby! Riu Paradise Island offers the ultimate All Inclusive experience in the Bahamas. * 379 guestrooms * Bathroom * Hairdryer * Iron and ironing table * 110 V * Fitted carpet * Telephone * Air conditioning * Mini-bar * Optics * Satellite TV * In-room safe * Most guestrooms with balcony * Most guestrooms with sea view * Inter-connecting rooms available * Located on Paradise Island (the Bahamas), 3 km/1.8 miles from Nassau * 100 m/328 ft to �Atlantis�, the largest casino in the Caribbean * 14-storey building * On the beachfront * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * 3 km/1.8 miles to downtown Nassau * 200 m/656 ft from a shopping centre * 25 km/15.5 miles from the airport * 200 m/656 ft from a bus stop * Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Amex, Visa, Diners Main building facilities: * "Colony" lobby bar * "Calypso" lounge bar with terrace * "Atlantic" Restaurant with non-smoking section and terrace * "Tengoku" Japanese restaurant * "Sir Alexander" gourmet restaurant * "Bahamas" restaurant with terrace/grill and steakhouse * Complimentary gym, sauna and jacuzzi * Spa with massage and treatments (additional charge) * Hairdresser and beauty salon (additional charge) * 3 conference rooms * Kiosk/souvenirs and boutique * Internet access (additional charge) Other facilities: * Swimming pool (300 sq m.) with adjoining jacuzzi * Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool * Sun terrace * "Soca" poolside bar with swim-up bar All Inclusive Sports and activities: * Gym, workout, table tennis * Sauna and jacuzzi * 1 floodlit hard-surface tennis court, beach volleyball court * 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool Entertainment: * Daytime entertainment programme for adults (six times a week) * Riu entertainment, shows or live music (daily) Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge): * Wide assortment of water sports available * Golf course All Inclusive All meals and snacks: Breakfast: * Full American-style breakfast buffet and show cooking stations * Continental breakfast/snack Lunch: * Hot and cold buffet, show cooking stations and a wide assortment of desserts * Light fare Dinner: * Buffets and dishes prepared on the spot * Special Evenings: Theme buffet twice a week Optional dining (reservations required in advance): * "Tengoku" Japanese restaurant * Grill/Steakhouse * "Sir Alexander" gourmet restaurant Snacks until midnight Beverages: * Local and imported beverages served until midnight * Periodically restocked optics and mini-bar Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 379 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Bahamas/riu_paradise_island/hotel/1798/15/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:50:01 EST