Atlantis Paradise Island, a luxury oceanside resort in the heart of the Bahamas, offers an unforgettable stay for everyone, from multigenerational families to honeymooners to retirees. Five distinct hotels, each with their own individual charm, and miles of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters promise the kind of relaxed indulgence that this archipelago in the Caribbean is renowned for.
“Atlantis is an iconic brand and resort,” says Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director of Atlantis Paradise Island. “We create lifelong memories for people, and we make sure that from the minute a guest steps through the door, until the minute they step out, it is a trip that they will remember forever.”
The resort is spread across 171 acres, with all facilities within walking distance and every whim catered for. Elegant seafood restaurants overlooking the water serve a plethora of Bahamian culinary delights, while steakhouses, sushi counters and cafés offer every dining option imaginable, from relaxed brunches to romantic dinners. The bars and lounges are perfect for a cocktail at sunset or to continue the evening after a visit to the Atlantis Casino. Alternatively, the resort’s legendary aquatic playground – a 141-acre waterpark with high-speed slides, an exhilarating Rapids River ride and 14 swimming pools – promises hours of fun. For a more sedate and indulgent pastime, guests can shop at Crystal Court, the resort’s designer shopping destination, which provides a retail experience akin to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Golfers, meanwhile, can head to the Ocean Club championship course just a stone’s throw away.
The splendour and luxury of the resort is only made possible by the staff who, according to Oswell, truly set Atlantis Paradise Island apart from other resorts by creating meaningful relationships and a familial atmosphere. A chef might give a guest a treasured recipe that belonged to their grandmother, for example, which is typical of authentic Bahamian hospitality. “Our staff are so welcoming and pleased to show off not only Atlantis, their home away from home, but also their country and the culture of the island,” says Oswell. “Their focus is always, ‘How do we make a difference to this guest’s experience?’ It is our team members that take us from ordinary to extraordinary.”
The resort is committed to protecting the environment, with measures that range from using reusable water bottles rather than single-use plastic, to housing the Bahamas’ first coral gene bank, with the aim to propagate healthy coral and replant damaged reefs. Additionally, the resort’s Atlantis Blue Project Foundation, founded in 2005 to help save the ocean’s marine life and its precious habitat, is a huge draw for visitors, providing education about conservation and the opportunity to swim or snorkel among the resort’s rescue dolphins and turtles. Coupled with local mangrove‑seedling planting and partnerships with marine research institutions, the foundation’s initiatives underscore a long‑term vision of sustainability for this popular tourist destination, an unlikely but powerful partnership between hospitality and environmental stewardship, where everyone takes part. “Conservation is such an important part of our organisational culture,” says Oswell, “and everyone is equally engaged because it is who we are.”
Atlantis Paradise Island offers more than an island getaway; it is a stay that promises visitors both luxury and adventure, packaged with environmental responsibility. Ultimately, the resort hopes that when people leave, they will say “that was a remarkable experience,” says Oswell, “and something that they could not have experienced anywhere else.”
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