Comfort Suites Paradise Island Bahamas: a Good Economy Hotel

>my family of six to well past lunch time. It included
A traveler's review of a trip to Bahams and a stay atbagels, toast, cereal and fruit (usually watermelon) and
Comfort Suites Paradise Island. The hotel is a bit oldwas more than adequate. We found the staff helpful
and needs some maintenance but still is a greatand friendly although they clearly work on 'Bahamas
alternative to the overpriced Atlantis Resort. Plus thetime'. The hotel offers free scuba lessons in their pool,
guests have a free and easy access to all the Atlantishas a restaurant which does the trick for lunch (if you
resort facilities. Overall, a good economy opion for yourwant to take a break from Atlantis), and always has
Bahamas vacation.taxis waiting if you want to go to Nassau.
We took a family trip here during our small kids' schoolIt is literally across the street from the entrance to
vacation for the access to Atlantis Resort ParadiseAtlantis and the Atlantis Marina Village which has cute
Island. The hotel was what you would expect for ashops and restaurants and is a nice place to walk
Comfort Inn - no more, no less - but was incrediblyaround at night. We thought it enabled us to
convenient to Atlantis, clean and comfortable. Eachexperience Atlantis for a lot less than we would if we
room has a pull out sofa which housekeeping openedactually stayed there. In terms of Atlantis, it's a fun
every night while we were out and was perfect forplace to go once but is incredibly crowded and
our small kids. The hotel is filled with nice families whoDisney-esque. If it's a busy time at Atlantis, be sure to
also want to spend their days at Atlantis.get towels from one of the Atlantis towel huts before
Typical Bahamian service (slow to non-existent):you go back to the Comfort Suites at the end of the
coffee pot broken upon checking, new one deliveredday and then come back first thing in the morning (by
to room, 30 hours later. Smoke alarm went off when7:30) to reserve a beach chair. Bring a personal item
using hair dryer, staff removed smoke alarm and did(T shirt, toy, flip flop) to mark your chair. It's extremely
not replace it. Ceilings in bathroom are mouldy and fanannoying but everyone does it and it will ensure that
above bed completely filthy. Only beach accessyour day will be more pleasant.
through Atlantis, new hotel being built beach this oneMost restaurants were extremely expensive. I
and the beach. Best thing about this hotel is free userecommend getting a food guide and checking prices
of Atlantis facilities.of the restaurants before going. Most restaurants
This hotel served as a tremendous base for Atlantishave the menus on the outside so you can see the
vacation. The walk is very short to Atlantis. If you needprices before going in. Watch your receipts. On
more than one room, this is the only way to go. TheParadise Island a 15% gratuity is already included on
Continental breakfast was more than enough to holdmost purchases including ice cream and pizza.