Harborside Resort at Atlantis Reviews & Ratings

Entire property undergoing a major renovation.. new paint, new lighting, new pool resurfacing. Best vacation spot for the entire family! Save money by packing less (each unit has own washer/dryer), save lots of $ by grocery shopping and eating breakfast on your balcony, enjoy all that Atlantis has to offer (again saving co, pared to a $400 - 500/ night hotel room) PLUS get free use of slides pools beaches (that others pay $140 /person / day for) we've come here once or twice a year for 10 years and enjoy such a great family fun location. Getting better all the time!

What a piece of garbage, filthy, old, and expensive property. Just wasted a whole week with my family at this resort.....Save your time and money and go somewhere else. I can't believe this is an SPG property, more like motel 6!!!!!!!!!!!

Was there in December. This was both dirty, needed renovation, expensive beyond belief and we actually chose to come home a week early after making reservations 8 months in advance. We saw several 1 bedroom units before "settling" for the one we had. I had to actually insist that the kitchen and bath be recleaned. It was gross.

We spent $700 to go home early because it was so horrible. The Atlantis itself also needs much renovation but what was once an amazing aquarium is now dirty, cloudy and clearly they no longer have the proper staff to maintain the fish. The outdoor tanks actually smelled! We were told by a worker that the pumping system had failed and all of the young fish had died. When we visited several years before, this marine park was stellar!

With a new resort being built near the airport and set to open in December, the Atlantis needs to get it's act together. I would NEVER recommend this timeshare or resort to anyone. Shame on Starwoods for remaining a partner!

Honestly - this is our #1 vaca spot. We have family of 5 including 2 older teens and an 8 yo w/special needs (prader-willi syndrome). Harborside is still the very Best choice. We can count on a great, fun, clean, well appointed apartment. Having a kitchen and laundry facilities is key. Atlantis is still, after 8 years, the most amazing, fun place to go w/the family and the Bahamas offer so much more to do. We still LOVE Dolphin Adventure which is not on the Atlantis property - and so worth the day trip. And finally, the very best part of Harborside, Atlantis & the Bahamas is seriously the native people. They are incredible. Of course there are scheisters - like anywhere, but way more these folks are truly beautiful hearts. One December, as we ordered from a beach-side sandwich bar, the gals working told us they would be praying for our protection and prosperity - so nice people like us would be able to come back over and over. These are the nicest, most kind, accommodating folk - not because it's good business, but because it's who they are. Love the Bahamans!!!

Great Resort! Awesome waterpark!! All the retaurants are top notch. Played golf at Ocean Club, what a beautiful club. Staff was good and accomodations were great. Very clean and comfortable. Very spacious - 1 bedroom premium. The kitchen was a huge plus, we bought lunches by the pool and had breakfast and dinner in our room.

Overall fantistic place!!!

posted December 11 2012 travel date september 21-28 2012 Finally got to use the time share we bought in 2010.It was worth the wait.we had an absolutely wonderful vacation at harborside.This was our 5th trip to atlantis. Stayed in the coral tower the the four previous trips. Everything at harborside was 1st rate. We took some food with us in a rolling cooler and bought the rest from foodstoretogo,com. When we arrived at our timeshare in building #2 the delivery guy from foodstoretogo was waiting for us at the door.He put all the food in the fridge or on the counter. I give foodstoretogo a ten star rating.We cooked almost every meal except for two dinners whan we ate at restaurants. Made friends with a wonderful cabbie named Venley Mcpherson who we used for every trip we made around the island. He was very willing to share all his local knowledge about what to see and where to eat. He took us to a local restauarant that he frequents and we had a great dinner & a great time even though we were the only tourists in there. Venley's phone no. is 242-467-7935. Weather was good evan though it rained more on this trip than the other 4 trips combined but mostly at night so it didn't change any of our plans. Atlantis property was fabulous as usual. Took the family ( wife & two adult girls ) on 8hr deep sea fishing trip on the 30ft boat dixie rose. Had a great trip & caught a lot of fish that the mate on board fillet for us and we took back home in our rolling cooler. We can't wait to go back to harborside in 2014 if not sooner. If anyone needs tips on what to pack etc please feel free to contact us. Also the casino is awesome. Bob & Deb ,Jennifer , Tracy Fessler

Staff was friendly but communication is poor, and the knowledge if facilities and services is below what it should be. Otherwise fabulous vacation resort. Bathrooms even by pool are five star!

Stayed in a one bedroom unit in bulding 6 in January 2012. The unit was nice, but nothing special. It was roomy enough for two, but four people in that unit would have been a little crowded. The Harborside has it's own nice restaurant and pool. Harborside is also within walking distance of the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, some local shops and Atlantis' Marina Village (several restaurants & shops). To get to the rest of Atlantis Resort you'll want to take the free shuttles. The Atlantis resort is pretty impressive and expansive. We walked several miles per day, just getting around the resort. It takes a week to see everything and sample the restaurants at Atlantis. Of course the aquariums and water slides are awesome. We golfed at Ocean Club - beautiful. Swam with the Dolphins - awesome. Had spa treatments - very nice, top notch. insider tip: The One and Only Ocean Club is a super exclusive $$$$ hotel at Atlantis. (Casino Royale movie filmed here) You can take the shuttle here and dine at The Dunes restaurant on the ocean. All in all a great vacation, made affordable by exchanging our timeshare here.

This is our second time we have stayed at the Harborside. The last time we stayed there was seven years ago.was Check-in took about 15 minutes. The staff at the front desk were somewhat pleasant, but not as much as one would hope and expect. We arrived right at 4:00pm and were assigned a second two bedroom timeshare in building #4.

We were happy to see that the accomodations were very clean, and very spacious. It was the largest two bedroom I've stayed in. Normally a two bedroom consists of a one bedroom attached to a studio. However, this one had a larger one bedroom attached to a smaller one bedroom. The beds were nice and firm. It had a nice large eating area/dining table for our three kids, ages 8, 5, and 3.

We stayed for a week in mid-October. Unfortunately, we never saw the sun all week! It was 80-82 degrees and cloudy every day, with multiple rain showers. The weather can't be helped, but what was irritating was the non-functioning hot tubs over at the main resort. Without the sun, my kids tended to get cold, and the hot tubs were not working the entire week! Come on Atlantis! This is simply unsat for a resort of this caliber and expense. The only functioning hot tub was at the Harborside pool! Twice we had to leave the Atlantis water park just to go warm up over at the Harborside. Thank goodness for the efficient shuttles!

Speaking of the water park at the Atlantis--it is simply amazing. We thought it was awesome seven years ago when we visited, and it has been built up quite a bit since then--with several new slides and an AWESOME lazy river ride complete with rapids and tunnels. The waterpark is enjoyable for kids of all ages, and adults alike. We pretty much stayed at the resort the entire week, and never got bored. There is so much to do there. We even watched a movie for free (Tangled) one day at their movie theater when it was raining.

Besides the hot tubs, the other major negative of this resort is the lack of free wi-fi. The Harborside allows guests to sign up for 15 minutes of free internet at one of only two computers located in the lobby. First of all, the computers went down several times. Second, it was not always easy to get on one, as there were often lines to use them. Third, the computers were closed too early, at 7:00 pm.

A couple tips for your trip: Bring as much food as you can. Food at the small sundry shop at the Harborside is four times the prices in the U.S.! Food at the grocery store is twice our prices! We checked a suitcase with two gallons of frozen milk (which kept the suitcase cool), frozen bread, cold cuts, cheese, butter, peanut butter and jelly, donuts, crystal light, and snacks. It saved us quite a bit of money--even counting the $25 each way cost to check a suitcase.

Downtown Nassau is dirty and not much too see. However,it is worth it for the straw market where you can haggle with the locals for lots of souvenirs, and for the Fish Fry, which is close by. The Fish Fry is 1/2 the price of the restaurants on Paradise Island, and tastes much better. The Fish Fry consists of several restaurants right next to each other, where all the locals eat. We ate at one called something like "Mama's Fish Fry". It was delicious!

We didn't scuba dive this time, unfortuately, but the last two times we were here, we thought Stuart's Cove diving was the best-run diving operator with the best selection of diving sites. It is a long drive from the Harborside, however (They provided shuttle service).

The other activity I would highly, highly recommend, is the Powerboat Adventures tour. They take you on a very large and fast speed boat to two different private islands. They feed you and show you large iguanas, and lots of sharks and marine life. You can snorkel and hang out on this private island for the whole day. It's absolutely beautiful, with amazing turquoise green waters. The prices are $150-$199 per person--expensive but worth it!

Would I return to the Harborside? Definitely--however, it will be a few years before we come back, as this is an expensive vacation.

UPDATE: August 2011. Just Made 4th visit in the past 3 years. Great trip. www.foodstore2go.com is the new trend. Groceries delivered to Harborside for you. Did not know about it before hand, so did not try it. Will next time. Staff doing a great job keeping cruise passangers from sneaking in. Checking for room key or wristband at every turn. Going two more times this year! LOVE IT! Rooms are updated. New carpet, new flat screen TV's in BR and living room. Bus service was very good this time. Fast. Table min's at blackjack $10 when not a ton of cruise passangers in casino, $15 when they are. Packed suitcase of frozen prepared food (cooked at home, brought frozen). Had cabbie stop and wait for us at gracery store. Spent $225 at grocery store on milk, soda, juice, butter, fruits, veggies, and lots of other foods. Only ate out once the whole week, a large pizza at the marina for $35 plus. For first time ever, needed to call security this trip. A Mom went crazy on her kids right outside my room in courtyard. Screaming the f-bomb and saying she was leaving them and flying home. Throwing stuff, etc. Security guy showed in in less than 4 min and got her under wraps. Was pleased. I really should just BUY here since we are staying at Harborside 2 times per year, but good for you guys that are renting out your weeks on redweek. I'll be back again!! LOL. See older reviews below....

Harborside Trip Report – Thanksgiving 2009

I am not an owner. I rented from an owner contacted via Redweek.com. Used the escrow service that Redweek recommends on the site. Kept things very painless and easy, and helps to make both sides feel secure.

Had a 1 BR premium in building 7. 4th floor with balcony facing the Harbor/Atlantis Royal Tower. Building 7 is in a great location. It is the same building as check-in, meaning you are at the free shuttles to Atlantis towers, the sundry, the concierge, and the computers for public use.

Weather was great. Mid-low 80’s. 70’s at night. My family at home was fighting 30/40 degree temps and rain, so we were pleased!

Caught a taxi from airport. $40 one way. That was 3 persons with two large suitcases, a stroller, and 3 or 4 smaller bags. It is a solid 25-35 minute trip depending on traffic.

Check in was a breeze. Staff at the desk is kind and helpful. This is our 3rd stay in the past year or so at Harborside and they are pretty consistent in not getting you into your room until 3:30 or so (check-in was technically 4). We always fly in on the same flight and we are at the front desk by noon, and we everyone checking in at that time hears that the room will be ready about 4 PM and to check back at 3:30ish. At check-in I was pleased to hear of two nice improvements since our last week stay 3 months ago …. Now you do NOT have to get your Atlantis wristband at the Harborside pool before heading to the main pools and water park. You can now get your band at ANY towel hut with your Harborside room key. This is GREAT, especially for those in building 7 which are very close to the shuttle but not-so-close to the Harborside towel hut. Secondly, there are now 2 computers in the Harborside lobby for guest use. Each person gets 15 minutes free use per day. You sign up at the concierge who tracks the time usage. This is a big improvement over lugging your way all the way to the Atlantis library to check email. Printing of boarding passes is free for Harborside guests. Very nice.

Building 7 is starting to show some wear, in my opinion. The décor has a late 1980’s or early 90’s feel with the blue carpet, glass dining table top with a faux stone base, aqua blue trim, blue sofa bed, etc. Many little touches were missing in my room. No doorstop on the bathroom door, so there was a nice-sized whole in the wall where the bathroom door handle had hit the wall over the years. Light bulbs missing. Balcony door that slid loudly and needed effort to pull. Deep scrapes in the countertops of kitchen. In the corridors there were light fixtures with exposed wires. I don’t want to paint a bad picture, as it is still a great building to stay in. But based on the very high maintenance fees owners pay annually, I’d expect 4/5 star maintenance and upkeep on the building. My last stay was in a newer phase room and was very sharp all around. I feel that building 7 is still very nice, but is due for a facelift.

Grounds were perfect. Landscaping is amazing. All pools were in working order. One hot tub at Atlantis was down, but the hot tub and pools at Harborside were all up and running all week (including the water feature that is in the HS main pool, which only had 1-2 “arms” working my last stay).

Shuttle service was spotty. Everything seems empty and sleepy the Sat-Tues before Thanksgiving. Shuttles were empty and timely. As the week picked up at the holiday, shuttles were slow and often filled to complete capacity (including the jump seats). Two drivers chose to crank their music at high levels, which annoyed me with my 1 year old in tow. Also, while most busses are clearly marked with signs that read something like To/from Coral & Beach Towers, two of the busses had no signage on the side. Put a magnet on there, for pity sake. Every time it pulls up you have to climb to the first step and ask where they are heading. A few times it was a double whammy.. the driver with the radio at volume 100 had no signage on the bus. Folks could not even hear him when he tried to scream out where he was going ... Coral Tower and Royal Tower sound very much alike when screamed in a Bahamian accent muttered beneath Jay-Z playing at full blast. Overall, though, the drivers were friendly and the shuttles were pretty good as far as timeliness. They did need to add a bus or two at the busy times after Thanksgiving.

Got the hang of the convection oven on the microwave this trip. We cooked and froze meals before we left, re-heated them using the convection setting. Worked swimmingly. The only complaint is the cheap pots and pans. You can use a ½ can of PAM spray and the food STILL sticks to them. Does not feel like vacation when you need to scrub your arm off with an SOS pad due to cheap pans. Of our two checked bags 1 and ½ was food. Saved us a TON of money. Food and drink on the resort and at the sundry is worse than ever. Murry’s Deli and the Pizza place … $7 for one slice of pizza? $3 for one 12 oz can of soda? $5.50 for one bowl of cereal and one cup of milk? $15 for a tuna melt sandwich? $9.50 for a cheeseburger by the pool? $7 for a can of beer? And places like MESA and NOBU look great but we can’t stomach the price tag, personally. If you are on a budget, pack a ton of food and ask your taxi driver to stop at the grocery on the ride in (or take the Harborside shuttle to the grocery).

The new Kid’s Club is under construction. The ads make it look GREAT. Really can’t wait for that for the little ones.

Used the Cove beach as our main stomping ground for beach. The water was not quite as clear on this trip as in previous visits. Turns out that they are digging up the harbor to fit the new Oasis cruise ship into Nassau (6000 passengers or something?). They need to dig down 40 extra feet from the current harbor depth to fit in this big old ship. That digging is temporarily causing some murkier waters. We’ve hit all Atlantis beaches and the Cove beach is our favorite. Light waves, not crowded, usually lots of open chairs, etc. You can get some interesting situations at the far end of the beach near the adults only private Cove pool, though. Some loud music and some partygoers down there. On the opposite end, though, it is very quiet and usually darn near empty of people.

Splashers is a blast. My son could spend all week there at that one pool area. The lifeguards there do a nice job in keeping the older kids under wraps when their parents do not. Rode every thrill slide in the park, most of them multiple times. Great fun. The Dig and all aquarium areas are perfect. You see new sea life every time, it seems.

Harborside is simply great. As a renter, I pay less than I would for a regular room at the Beach towers. Rather than getting a small and run-down single room, you get a spacious area with a kitchen and balcony. Perfect place to stay for families. This time we had longer than 1 week off of work, so we stayed a few days at the Wyndam Crystal Palace after checking out of Harborside. While the room and resort there at the Crystal Palace is nice, it is just that .. a room. We were so spoiled by the space and amenities at Harborside. It really makes it tough to go back to hotel living.

Trip report for our Harborside Atlantis week, July 11-18, 2009.

I am not an owner. I rented from an owner via Redweek.

Check-in was a breeze. Room was not ready until check-in time of 4 PM, though, and we were there at 11:30 AM or so. Ate a lunch at the poolside restaurant at Harborside and walked the harbor to pass some time. What amazing yachts docked there, huh? Assigned to building 3, the 4th floor. Room was just what we had hoped. Crib and high chair for the baby were delivered just after we arrived. Crib mattress was very flimsy, but the baby was so tired each night from the go-go-go that he slept fine in it. Tuesday night our A/C broke. Being 92 during the day and 82 as an overnight low, the room quickly warmed up to the 80’s and was sticky as heck. We were moved to building 5, upgraded to a larger room w/ balcony with pool view (2nd floor). Even more pleased with this room. More floor space for the baby’s trucks and toys, plus the balcony to relax and eat on. Stunk to have to pack up, move, and unpack again in the new room, but worth it thanks to the comped upgrade.

Packed too many clothes and not quite enough food. With the washer/dryer, we did a small load per night of wet/sandy clothes. We spent most of our time in bathing suits during the trip. Next time we’ll use the luggage space/weight for even more food.

We packed a soft-sided zip-up cooler with lots of lunch meat, frozen chicken, pasta, and the like. Also took along thing like Stove Top Stuffing, cereal, snacks, Pam spray, Skillet Sensations, frozen shrimp pasta meal, peanut butter and jelly, cheese, and much more. Still ended up dropping over $100 fast on items like bottled water, soda, butter, bread, and milk at the grocery. The sundry shop at the resort must be avoided. It was $8 for 32 oz of milk there, $7 for a loaf of bread. Items are usually about double what they are in the states, with some items much more than double. Restaurants on the resort are very high. Pizza is $7 a slice, a Rueben sandwich at Murry's deli was $16, a can of soda is $3.50, etc. Plus, the baby is not great at sitting and waiting quietly at slow-service eateries, so it is best for us right now to cook for ourselves. Since there was no issue with customs (Bahamas customs is only an issue if you are bringing in enough food for commercial use), we’ll pack more of our own favorites to cook next time. Two small burners and a microwave. We tried the convection oven on the micro to not great results. I guess using a micro convection oven is an art form we’ve not mastered.

Resort is not very handicap/stroller friendly. Lots of places that the wife and I had to carry the stroller down flights of steps with no ramps or elevators in sight. No doubt that the Bahamian laws on handicap accessibility is not as strict as US laws. We had no problem with it, and in the few cases that the wife or I were pushing solo here usually was an Atlantis staff member nearby who’d offer to help carry the stroller & baby.

Speaking of staff, they were great. From shuttle drivers to housekeepers to blackjack dealers and more, everyone was kind and helpful. They seem to understand that their island and job depends on tourist dollars, and they value the visitors.

Ferry to Nassau is the best value in town. $3 per way for a lovely boat ride with a great information piece from a tour guide. Took a horse and buggy ride for $20 plus tip for the three of us. The baby loved petting the horse and riding the carriage. When the baby’s hat flew off in the wind, a local scooped it up and sprinted to catch up to us in the buggy. Great people at every turn, I found.

Pools are great. Splashers pool is heaven for kids. My son loved every second of it. The slides, the water cannons, the nets to climb .. and for parents there are even spots that are shaded in and under the huge playset. Wonderful. Sampled the adult slides, which are all a blast. Slides and pools are there for the taste of a 100 year old Grandma to a 1 year old toddler, and everyone in between.

Played daily at the casino. Wife and I used to be Vegas regulars (before the baby), so we are knowledgeable gamblers. The blackjack rules are not ideal for the player (dealer stands on soft 17, split aces only once, no surrender) but still a good time. Wife and I took turns playing during baby nap time or after baby bed time. Played all week and left up $70. Tables can get crowded at night and when a bunch of cruise ships are in port, but overall a very nice casino.

Did the Cove Beach daily, usually late afternoon as the sun’s rays were lighter. Found this to be the least crowded and nicest beach. Water is crystal clear. Fish swim right around your legs. Surf is very light and safe. Wonderful beach.

The baby loved the aquariums, as expected. We hit the Baltimore Aquarium often, so we knew he’d love it. This was even better than Baltimore due to the way they present the fishes in such a dramatic fashion. The dig is great for kids, the underwater tunnels, etc. We spent a goodly portion of time daily taking it all in. The Manta Rays are breathtaking. The baby also loved the rope bridge. He could have scooted back and forth all day on it. He is so light that when he walks on it it barely wiggles, and he just thought he was the king up there on it.

We’ll have to wait a few years before my son can do the Dolphin/Sea Lion experience, climbing wall, power tower, etc .. but I know he’ll love them all when he’s old enough.

Transportation was easy. Folded up the stroller and used the Harborside busses all of the time. They are quick and easy.

Filled up my 2 gig memory card with photos before the last day of the trip! My son did not stop giggling and smiling the whole week, so it was easy to load it up with great snapshots. It is great fun for him, but also great learning. On the trip he learned to say fish, bus, blue, and yellow (well, his versions are ba-boo and yell-yo)… not bad for 14 months. He got to see the ocean for the first time, hear steel drums for the first time, and was sliding down the baby slides solo by the end of the week.

So, we had him at Disney World at Christmas and Atlantis in July. I must say that Atlantis ranks right up there with Diz in terms of a great family location. In fact, we just might give Atlantis a slight edge due to the beach and aquariums.

We had a glorious time and will be back.

Very few complaints: Food prices (knew that coming in), pools technically close at 7 (although it is not really enforced, folks are usually back in the water at 7:10PM and stay late), Splashers playset does not start operating until 10 AM (when kids tend to be up at 6-7 AM, it could be open earlier), taking the Harborside timeshare tour when you are a Harborside guest (but not yet owner) only nets you $50 while guests at other towers or resorts get $125 for their time, only 2 of the 5 “arms” that spit out water at the Harborside pool were working all week (kids love that thing), not stroller friendly.

Was there this aug 19-26-11 great weather until Hurricane Irene -storm lasted 1 day and Harborside took care of its people..evacuated everyone to Atlantis..conference room provided to sleep in with sheets and pillow..free dinner buffet 8/24 and following day free breakfast lunch and dinner ..plenty of concern and help by Atlantis employees. They all should be applauded for there assistance and care. Was back in timeshare next night and went swimming in pool Friday morning before heading home Friday night.Excellent job by staff and management.

We stayed there over Spring Break 2011 (family of 4 with 2 boys 9 and 10). Resort was great and our room had a nice view of the harbor and the ships coming and going. The rooms are in good shape but in no way new feeling. The resort has full access to Atlantis so Haborside is a nice get-away from the comotion of the hotels. The restaurant on site was good but the service was extremely slow one time. We complained about the wait for food (it took over 1 hour to get our meals) and the manager comp'd us some drinks. Shuttle to the grocery store in the mornings is a must if you want your own food and drinks at a reasonable price.

We had a great time and I'd recommend it for families that want to get into Atlantis and take a break from time to time.

We rented a unit at Harborside last Christmas Break. It was gorgeous! We love the condo setting for our family of four (our kids were 17 & 20). We found the transportation system to be extremely reliable and went back and forth to Atlantis multiple times during the days and nights. Yes...the food is expensive but we rotated between the smaller restaurants at the marina and then went to a nicer restaurant a couple of times during the week.

It was a very busy time of year but we didn't make reservations ahead of time because we didn't realize we'd have to. Upon checking in, we made reservations for the rest of the week. We had to take what was available but every place we ate was terrific!

This was an outstanding vacation all around. I'd highly recommend it for anyone and everyone!

WE HAVE BEEN OWNERS AT THE HARBORSIDE FOR OVER 7 YEARS AND WE ARE STILL AMAZED AT HOW WONDERFUL THE PLACE IS AND HOW MUCH THERE IS TO DO AND SEE AFTER ALL THIS TIME. HARBORSIDE TIMESHARE IS FANTASTIC, YOU HAVE YOR OWN QUIET POOL AREA IF THE ATLANTIS AREA BECOMES TO CROWDED OR BUSY AND THE ACCOMODATIONS ARE GREAT. COMFORTABLE KING SIZE BEDS. FULL KITCHEN WITH ALL AMENITIES, WASHER AND DRYER IN YOUR UNIT, JACUZZI BATHTUB, FLAT SCREEN TV IN BEDROOM AND LIVING ROOM. YES THE FOOD IS EXPENSIVE, BUT WITH A FULL KITCHEN YOU CAN STOP AT THE GROCERY AND PICK UP BREAKFAST FOODS, SNACKS AND BEVERAGES AND SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR A GREAT DINNER AT ONE OF THE GREAT RESTAURANTS. ATLANTIS IS ONLY IN PHASE 3 OF 7 PHASES AND JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER YEAR AFTER YEAR. OUR KIDS EYES LIGHT UP EVERY YEAR WHEN WE SAY WE'RE GOING BACK.

My husband and I have been vacationing in the Bahamas since 1986. We stay in the Stuart Cove area at the Divi Hotel on our first visit and for 2 years after. We then stayed on Cable Beach. I agree with the person who said that Cable Beach was a High School and College Spring Break destination. My son cut his foot on a broken beer bottle on the bottom of the pool at the Crystal Palace. The kids were drunk, noisy and up all night That was our last time staying at Crystal Palace or Cable Beach. We have been staying on Paradise Island since 2000 and Harborside Resort since 2004. It is kid friendly and we love it. Of course the food is expensive but you know that coming in, if you do your homework. We always stop by the market and get food, snack and water before we even get to the resort. I think Harborside is great, my family and I love it and we will be back. My son does not want to go anywhere else.

The only complaint was not about the resort, but about the young woman who worked for the time share company. She was very rude and pushy. I will not take the tour or buy a time share from from them.

Just returned from a week at Harborside. The unit was great. Clean, everthing one needs, staff great. Felt very safe. Great transportation system (mini busses) around to all Atlantis properties.

Plan to do a lot of walking. Also bring as much foord as you can. Food is very expensive on the island. Have you taxie driver stop at a City Market on the way in from the airport to buy your bread milk ect. The resort has a small store but VERY EXPENSIVE. Also stop at a store to stock up on the local beer Kalik.

If you want to eat out try the Poop Deck. Have to take a cab. Prices are very good and the food is even better. The Poop Deck on West Bay (quite a ride) is more expensive but a nice treat for a night out.

Hope to be back in the fall. Enjoy!!!!!!

We have been visiting Atlantis for six years, sometimes twice a year. We love the property as there is something for everyone in the family, no matter what age. The property is kept in very good condition. The down side is the expense. Meals are usually a fiasco as they are always over booked and understaffed. If you do not plan weeks in advance of your vacation you can rarely get a dinner reservation at a descent time. Also, you must check your bill every day at Harborside as I am charged for maid service that I never requested (nor received) and was told that since housekeeping said they did it I had to pay for it. Over $200 extra tacked onto my bill during my last stay. When I asked to speak to the manager, the lady at the desk said that she was the manager and that the charges would stay.

We love coming to Atlantis but will be more cautious in the future.

I have been going there eight straight years and this year I am going to Hawaii for a change. I love Atlantis because you can wear a tucks and my wife breaks out her best also. the employees have become my friends ,but Hawaii is a exchange for I am a owner of a timeshare and it has taken me eight years to go to a starwood vacation elsewhere.But in 2011 I WILL BE BACK with the nine of us