Harborside Resort at Atlantis Reviews & Ratings

We've never had anything but a positive experience each time we've stayed at the Harborside. The units are beautiful the grounds are amazing. It's nice to be able to take the shuttle back and forth to the main part of the hotel or walk over and feel like you can get away from all the commotion of the main part of the hotel if you want to. It's great to be able to the room to spread out if you have a couple of kids instead of being stuck in a hotel room. We've gotten so used to having the living room area separate from the bedroom that we now only stay in a regular hotel room if there's not other option.

I have to say I was disappointed in the Harborside during our stay after Christmas. It is our second time visiting this resort, we were there 4 years ago and loved it. We were in a 2 bedroom lock-off in building 1. When we walked into our room it smelled of old garbage. A staff member came up and promised someone would come up and "freshen up" the room. They never appeared. It took 2 days with the patio doors open until we no longer smelled it when we returned to the room. There was never any hot water, 2 beautiful jacuzzi tubs that we couldn't fill and use. We got used to lukewarm showers at all times of the day and the staff never addressed the problem even though we repeatedly called. One microwave was broken and never repaired, the same for 1 toaster. Luckily we had 2 units and duplicates of each. Holes in the carpet, sofas needed a serious steam cleaning. And finally we brought along our children's grandmothers and both had had knee replacements and needed the elevator that would freeze between floors or bounce them from the 2nd to 3rd floor. The staff was also stuck with them in the elevator for may of these long ordeals. Thankfully we were only in our rooms at night. We love the Atlantis resort with all the aquatic life and water slides and beaches. Next time we will stay in the hotels over there. Don't plan on returning to Harborside.

We love it there, especially at Christmas time with all the stars on their boats. Jessica Alba was there one year, and Tony from the Sopranos we saw three years in a row. That was fun. The great thing about catching a limo to the resort is you can ask the limo driver for an extra fee if she'll stop in at the grocery store on the way to the resort. We've done this the last 2 times and it has saved us a fortune in groceries and time from being wasted during our trip.

Junkanoo is a riot with all the dancing and costumes along with the straw market where one can get many identically-designer-like items like Fendi, Louis Vutton, Chanel, etc... Fun!!! Together with a night at the Fish Fry is awesome. The weather was great every year and we especially loved the water, the billiard table by the pool and shuffle board. Working out is easy b/c rarely is there a lineup to workout in the faciliites that are at Harborside whereas Atlantis spa and exercise facilities cost $25/day. The daily 4 free movies that play a day are all currently films in the theatre at home, so if you want a break just sit and watch some of those movies that you just haven't had time to get to b/c life is just too busy. I also love walking through the marina and meeting some wonderful owners. All in all it is really a great place.

We have vacationed here for the past 4 years. Bought our timeshare on the first 3 day visit. We have never been disappointed - it its awesome for adults (dining, spa, gym, casino) and even better for families (our kids can't wait to go every year) with the water activities, kidsclub at atlantis, and the beach. We are never bored and will be coming back or a long time to come!

We have been to Atlantis appox 12 times. We loved every stay! Now we own a 3bd lockoff at Harborside and it has accom.all of our 3 children and grandchildren totaling 12 people. What a great way to enjoy your entire family weeks 7 & 8 every year. Recently we have been renting part of our units and the rentals have been great. Although food is expensive these units provide full kitchen and can help keep the cost down because you don't need to eat out always.Atlantis is definitely a jewel in the carribbean with a fantastic Marina, Luxurious Yachts, Marketplace and Great Restaurants.

I had the BEST time at Harborside. The units are very spacious and have all the comforts of home. There is so much to do at Atlantis for everyone of all ages, there is no way you can do it all in one trip. The great thing about Atlantis is you have access to just about everything from the Beach Towers all the way to the beautiful tranquil setting at the Cove. The Bahamian people are so nice and accommodating. I'm already trying to plan my next trip back to Harborside.

The Harborside Resort is amazing. Its new, its clean, and its convenient. If you are looking to have a great vacation, but also save on $$ - this resort is the way to go rather than the hotel at Atlantis. You can cook, do laundry, and have the escape of a quiet pool and restaurant located within Harborside. You can walk to the Market, where there are about 4 restaurants to choose from (Johnny Rockets all the way to gourmet French cuisine); Jamba Juice, Starbucks, and plenty of gift shops. Atlantis itself is amazing as well...again, great for the kids. The aquariums are outrageous, and the waterpark is loads of fun. And if you are into spas, the Mandarin spa is unbelievable!

Well let me start off by saying this... I am in aruba as I am writing this because Marriott is trying to get me to buy a timeshare... HA. Aruba is nice dont get me wrong but I needed to rent a car to get to a beach with clear blue water.. Atleast the Atlantis has that at its doorstep.. As for casino well this is a no brainer... ATLANTIS WINS!!! Aruba Casinos are junk compared to the Atlantis Casino. There is only one craps table.. THe beach at on the Hotel strip in Aruba is overcrowded with mirky water.... I dont want to go waist deep in water and not be able to see my feet.. I could swim in the Hudson river for that. Sure Aruba is nice, the people are great and all that jazz but when it comes to fun, sand, and great water atlantis beats aruba. the marriott here is dead. i feel bored. sure its nice to relax but i can do that at the lagoon or by the rocks by the cove and be much more secluded in the atlantis rather thandrive an hour like i did today in aruba.. Bottom line is Atlantis is much more fun!!. not to mention has a 1000 times better mandara spa than aruba.. marriott aruba is a joke compared to atlantis harborside..... im proud to own at harborside... i just cant wait for my marriott preview to tell them they suck compare to atlantis haha

We are Phase I owners and just returned from a week at Harborside. With four young adult children (ages 21-25) it is hard to imagine anywhere else that could offer so much for us and them. We have all agreed that a week is barely long enough to see it all-much less do it all! We have a two-bedroom lockoff that is perfect for our family- we use the large side as living space, and the kids have the small side as basically two bedrooms and a midnight snack kitchen area. With careful planning for food (we bring our own), Harborside truly allows us to vacation yearly at Atlantis which we could never do staying in one of the hotels (we've done that once and it cost at least four times as much). We have never once regretted purchasing this little piece of paradise!

I have owned at the Harborside since 2/04. They have done nothing but continue to add to the value of our purchase by adding additional features nearly every year.

The complaints about the price of food is ligit, except what some people are not aware of is they offer a meal plan. You have to ask for it but they do have it. It will include breakfast and dinner, your on your own for lunch. If you have to pay for everyone it is still costly, but if you go single and take friends or family they pay thier own way. I still think for what you get{one of the most beautiful places in the world} it is worth it. No regrets in my purchase.

I agree with all the compliments Atlantis has received in these reviews but would like to address the negatives I have read. How could you possibly compare this resort to Las Vegas? This is a sunny, breezy, bright and naturally beautiful paradise as oppposed to an overbuilt artificial dessert which is very un-family friendly. I know this because we spent 2 days in Vegas at the tail end of our 3 week Arizona adventure this summer. Atlantis has made itself accomodating to families with young children and those who want a quiet atmosphere without the splashing and noise of children by having pools with dumping water buckets and adult only pools. Atlantis truly has something for everyone. I will agree for the avarage family food can be expensive and this is why we always stay at Harborside and really appreciate the quality of the accomodations and the ability to have a simple breakfast or lunch in our fully equipped kitchen. Lastly, A stay at Harborside includes a room cleaning during the week where they change the towels. You can get fresh beach towels as often as you like so then why would you even need daily room cleaning? Unless you are a slob who doesn't know how to put a towel on a hook. Does anyone really wash a towel at home each day?

We had both sides of the 1 bedroom lockoffs. Plenty of room for 5 adults with some to spare. We had no view but it didn't make any difference to us. Everything we needed was in the unit. We brought most of our food with us, including frozen foods so didn't eat out much except for lunch or a snack. Went back and forth between the Atlantis pools and beach and Harborside pool. By the end of the week I was more than content to stay at Harborside because there really is A LOT of walking - even with taking the shuttle to Atlantis. There's just so much to see. The kids (mid 20's) found to save $$ at night, they would hang out in the Casino a bit, get some free drinks and then go up to the nightclub Aura. $20 cover charge but some nights ladies are free. They probably ended up spending the same amount (losing on the slots), but in there heads it was a deal.

There is a tremedous amount of walking, no matter what you want to do. Thats about the only negative thing I could find.

Overall, it was a GREAT vacation. And actually quite affordable all things considered, if you don't eat out very much.

The best resort in the world - great family vacation - beautiful beaches, large water park, lazy river ride, largest marine habitat in the world, aquarium, swim with the dolphins at the Cove, 2 large casinos, kids club, teen club, movie theatre, comedy club, great restaurants and shops - beautiful people, friendly, they take care of their Island and love to accomodate the tourists , do not have to leave the complex of Atlantis, everything is there, some within walking distance, otherwise,free shuttle service to the different hotels every ten minutes -Food a bit expensive - but worth it - Paradise - and not far away - approx. 3hr plane ride from JFK Airport, New York.

I give Harborside and Atlantis 2 thumbs up!!!!!!!!!! This is total Paradise!!!!! I can't imagine that anyone would think otherwise.

In all fairness, we have never stayed at the Harborside; we have, however, visited Paridise Island, and the Atlantis Casino/Hotel. After having been to Las Vegas on several occasions, I fail to see what the fuss is over the Atlantis in the Bahamas (Paradise Island). The casino is just another casino. As for the hotel, everything is way, way, way over priced. Everything has to be flown in from the United States or elsewhere. If you actually planned to eat your meals at the Atlantis Hotel, two people would need to budget approx. $300 per day just for your meals; God only knows what it would cost if you took your whole family. Virtually every restaurant is alacarte, and dinner alone will run you $100 or more (excluding alcohol) ... the sad thing is for the price, the food is a tremendous let down. For $100 a couple in most restuarants in Las Vegas, you get a specatular meal. At Atlantis, you will be lucky to get satisfactory service. We have traveled all over the world; but have no desire to ever return to Paradise Island ... the place is way overpriced.

Cable Beach, however, is another story. We enjoyed our stay on the other end of the island. My advise would be to stay on Cable Beach, then take the $1.00 bus ride to Paradise Island and get a day pass to Atlantis.

I just got back from a week at the harborside...what can i say except...a great vacation! The staff is friendly and fun. The pool is a great place to relax outside of the hustle and bustle of the atlantis all 11 pools!

Food etc on Paradise Island can be pricey, so we choose to eat with the locals across the bridge. You have to try the Fish Fry and definately take the local $1 bus ride...BUS STOP (go and ride you'll know what Im saying)

All in all a great location with fanstastic views. ENJOY!

We are veteran timeshare junkies and wanted to thank many of the earlier reviews for some good tips. We wanted to add a few more to consider. Be real careful with calling home to the U.S. with a calling card. We usually use a (800) type of calling card and they told us to dial (880) then use it. But they didn't tell us it costs $2 per minute to do so (yikes!). The best thing is probably to buy an international calling card (in the casino area of Atlantis) and use that. It is considered a local call from Harborside, so it shouldn't cost anything. We didn't do this, but will next time. The best thing is to try it and the next day check at the front desk to see how much you got billed for. You don't want to wait until the final bill to get shocked.

During early April, the Atlantis water park and pools closed at 6 pm. We like a late night swim once in a while, but it's not possible at Atlantis or Harborside. We liked that the towels were available whenever you wanted, instead of the old $25 lost towel threats at other timeshares. There is a shuttle that runs from Harborside to the grocery store ($7 per person). It might be a good idea to bring an empty wheeled suitcase or two if you need a lot of stuff. If not, you have to depend on the local baggers to pack your stuff in a box for the bus ride back to Harborside. It's okay to tip the bagger, but don't go crazy because they also want the coupons/stamps that print out at the register that you'll never use. So work that into a "bonus tip". Watch out, the grocery store closes at noon on Sunday.

Entry into Atlantis is using a colored wristband system. They are pretty strict and only distribute the number of wristbands to your unit up to the max sleeping occupancy. Could be tricky if multi-families and cousins are all getting wristbands with each other's room keys. They log into the computer how many wristbands each unit gets every day. We can understand this diligence because the attractions are phenomenal, and they always have people trying to "beat the system".

When winding down, be sure to check out the "Making of Atlantis" show running continuously on Channel 05. It is great to see how much work went into this masterpiece. Can't wait to get back......

My wife and I stayed for 7days in early September. It was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was very clean. Any small problems were corrected immediately with a smile. Very friendly staff. At night the pool side cafe was very good, during the day it was ok. You have full free access to all of Atlantis's activities which are lendary. I love the Aquariums, Zeus is incredible. Free shuttle to Atlantis every 5 to 10 minutes. Our favorite day was an excursion to the Exumas. This place is a fantasy world that will blow you away. Feed a man eating shark from the dock (lemon shark, don't get in the water with him, I'm deadly serious) and on the otherside of the island you can feed and swim with a local, but not tame, stingray. You'll be brought to a sand bar where I saw a large school of flying fish. Feed Iguana's on a different island. Snorkling, drinking, hiking, eating, it don't get any better. If you are on a budget, save your money for an extra year and then go. You can easily spend $1500.00 per person in a week not including airfare, lodgings, or gifts; that all extra!!!!!!!!!!

I vacation twice a year at harborside resort, and that is not enough, I LOVE staying here, the staff is impecable, there are so many choices for food, activities and just hanging out, I am never bored, and everytime I leave I still don't get to do everything. I can stay anywhere I want, and I still choose to come back to Harborside Resort, time after time. The water is so beauitful here. The staff at Harborside are the best!!!!!!!! I have been coming here for 5 years. YOU MUST GO!!!!

This place is unbelievable, our second time there we purchased the timeshare. THere is something for everyone, our sons loved the beautiful water and pools.We can't wait until addition of water park and swim with dolphins is finished in 2008. It just keeps getting better.

We recommend the Atlantis to anyone looking for the ultimate vacation