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Country Guide > Caribbean > Bahamas | |
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Accommodation Note Currently, it is only the Royal Oasis Golf Resort & Casino that is still temporarily closed due to the effects of Hurricane Frances in 2004. Accommodation The Bahamas offer a wide selection of accommodation, ranging from small, private guest houses where only lodging is available, to large luxury resorts, complete with swimming pools, private beaches, sailing craft, skindiving equipment, full dining facilities and nightclub entertainment. The best known and most recognisable is probably the Atlantis on Paradise Island, a family vacation and gaming resort with two massive wings of rooms and suites, which can be seen from Nassau. Many hotels belong to The Bahamas Hotel Association, SG Hambros Building, Goodman’s Bay, PO Box N-3318, Nassau (tel: 322 8381/2; fax: 502 4219; e-mail: info@bhahotels.com; website: www.bhahotels.com). Further information can be obtained from the Bahamas Tourist Office (see Contact Addresses section). Classifications Many of the larger resorts offer accommodation on either a Modified American Plan (MAP), which consists of room, breakfast and dinner, or European Plan (EP), which consists of room only. Accommodation is classified as Hotels, Colonies, Guest Houses, Apartment Hotels or Apartment/ Cottage Units. Hotels Hotels vary in size and facilities. There are luxury hotels offering full porter, bell and room service, planned activities, sports, shops and beauty salons, swimming pools and entertainment; some have a private beach, golf course and tennis courts. Double and single rooms are often the same price. The small hotels are more informal and while activities are less extensive, they usually offer a dining room and bar. There are resorts situated on New Providence Island, which has sporting facilities and luxury accommodation. Some hotels include service charge on the bill. Cottage Colonies Separate cottages or villas, with maid service, surrounding a main clubhouse with a bar and dining room – these are ‘Cottage Colonies’. They are not equipped with kitchenette or facilities for the preparation of meals, although some have facilities for preparing beverages and light snacks. They offer the facilities of a hotel, such as a private beach/swimming pool, and are designed to offer maximum privacy. Guest Houses Often less expensive than hotels and located near downtown Nassau. Many offer European Plan only, but restaurants are plentiful. Rooms may be with or without a bath. The Out Islands' hotels are small with a casual atmosphere. Apartment hotels These consist of apartment units with complete kitchen and maid service. Other hotel facilities (ie swimming pool, sporting activities, restaurant and bar, etc) are normally available on the premises. Apartment/Cottage Units These have complete kitchen facilities and some have maid service. Generally, there are no restaurant facilities and tenants are required to prepare their own meals. A few are situated in landscaped estates with their own beach, much like the cottage colonies but without the main clubhouse. Others offer inexpensive accommodation in less spacious but comfortable surroundings. Restaurant and bar facilities are not available. Camping Camping is not permitted on any of the islands of The Bahamas. |