Riu Palace Paradise Island

The Riu Palace Paradise Island resort faces an ivory-sand beach stretching 3 miles along the Atlantic Ocean; a casino is adjacent and the Paradise Shopping Centre is 500 yards away.

Distance from Airport: 16 miles
Distance from Downtown: 2 miles
Distance from Attractions:

• 328 feet from "Atlantis" Casino
• 1.8 miles to downtown Nassau
• 656 feet from shopping center
• 15.5 miles from Nassau's International airport
• 656 feet from bus stop

Distance from Beach: Beachfront property
Local Transportation Options: Taxi, ferry from Paradise Island to downtown Nassau
Car Rentals at Hotel: Yes
Parking: No

Hotel Rating: 4 (Deluxe)
Number of Rooms: 379


Room Category Descriptions:

• SJLB - Junior Suite Oceanview
  Features air conditioning, ceiling fan, living room area, direct dial phone, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, coffee maker, satellite flat-screen TV, radio alarm clock, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), and iron and ironing board. Bathroom has a bathtub and shower, double-sink, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with ocean view.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
• SJEB - Junior Suite Superior Oceanview
  Features air conditioning, ceiling fan, living room area, direct dial phone, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, coffee maker, satellite flat-screen TV, radio alarm clock, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), and iron and ironing board. Bathroom has a bathtub and shower, double-sink, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with superior ocean view.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
• SSLB -– Family Suite Oceanview
  Features air conditioning, ceiling fan, separate sitting area, direct dial phone, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, coffee maker, satellite flat-screen TV, radio alarm clock, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), and iron and ironing board. Bathroom has a bathtub and shower, double-sink, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with superior ocean view
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 5 total
  Bedding: 1 king and 2 double beds
• SJMB - Junior Suite Oceanfront
  Features air conditioning, ceiling fan, living room area, direct dial phone, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, coffee maker, satellite flat-screen TV, radio alarm clock, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), and iron and ironing board. Bathroom has a bathtub and shower, double-sink, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with oceanfront views.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds

• SULB - Suite Oceanfront
  Features air conditioning, living area with sofa, direct dial phone, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, coffee maker, satellite flat-screen TV and second TV, radio alarm clock, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), and iron and ironing board. Bathroom has a bathtub, extra shower cabin, double-sink, vanity mirror, hair dryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with ocean view.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed and 1 sofa sleeper in living room

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Bathroom Amenities: Hair dryer
• Balcony / Patio: Yes
• Cribs: Yes, on request, no charge
• Internet Access: Yes, in-room access available for a fee, complimentary

wireless Internet in lobby.

• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: Minibar and liquor dispenser
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes
• Rollaway Beds: Yes, on request, no charge
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, in-room safe, can accommodate a laptop
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes
• Telephone: Yes, direct dial phone
• Television / Radio: Satellite flat-screen TV / Radio alarm clock

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes for a fee
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 12:00 noon
• Child Ages: Children 1 year of age and under stay free; children 2-12 years of age pay child rate
• Concierge: No
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: No
• Elevators: Yes
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: No
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: No
• Number of Floors: 15 floors
• Other Guest Services: Conference room rental, laundry service

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

Handicapped rooms: Yes, on request only
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes, on request
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: Yes
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: Yes
Bars in shower/chair: Yes
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: Yes
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed-captioned TV: No
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: Yes

Dining Facilities:

• The Atlantic - The resort's main restaurant provides a terrace and non-smoking areas and offers buffet dining including international cuisine and local specialties. Theme dinners are presented twice a week. Open daily.
• Sir Alexander - A la carte gourmet-style restaurant with white-linen service. Open for dinner only with 2 seatings nightly. Reservations required. Dress code long pants for men, no t-shirts.
• Krystal - A la carte fusion cuisine open for dinner. Reservations required.
• Tengoku - This Japanese restaurant is open nightly. Dress code long pants for men; no t-shirts. Reservations required.
• Bahamas - This poolside spot is open from midmorning serving drinks and snacks during the day. At night Bahamas becomes a dinner grille/steakhouse.
• Room Service – Yes, 24 hours

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Calypso - This lounge bar opens up to a terrace. Serves refreshments from the evening until after midnight
• Colony - Located in the lobby and open daily from mid-morning until midnight
• Soca - This poolside and swim-up bar is open from mid-morning until dinner
• Sports Bar

Entertainment:

• Nightly, including live music and Riu theme shows

• Pool: Swimming pool with an integrated whirlpool and complimentary sun loungers, towels, and parasols by pool area
• Whirlpool: Yes, 1
• Beach: Resort sits directly on an ivory-sand beach stretching 3 miles along the Atlantic Ocean.
• Watersports: Jet ski, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing (additional fees apply)
• Spa: The spa features a menu of massage and body treatments and a beauty salon is open for hair and nail care
• Fitness Center: The air-conditioned fitness center is equipped with cardio machines, universal gym, and free weights
• Golf: Several golf courses are within 1 mile, including the championship Cable Beach Golf Course
• Tennis: 1 lighted, hard-surface tennis court
• Shopping: The gift shop in the resort sells handcrafted items, resort T-shirts, souvenirs, and sundries.
• Other: A daily activities program is offered and evening entertainment includes live music and theme shows. There is als volleyball, aerobics, ping pong, and introductory scuba lesson in pool

All-Inclusive Plan Rating: Standard All-Inclusive
All-Inclusive Features Include:

• All meals and snacks, including buffet options for breakfast and lunch and a selection of specialty restaurants for dinner
• All beverages, including unlimited domestic and a selection of imported alcoholic beverages, tropical juice cocktails and soft drinks, and in-room minibar and liquor dispenser
• Room service 24 hours a day
• Sports and activities including beach volleyball, workout, gym, sauna, whirlpool, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, and 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
• Entertainment - daily entertainment program for adults, live music, variety shows

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:

• Atlantic - Buffet style with show cooking, serving international and local specialties

Lunch Options:

• Atlantic - Buffet style with show cooking, serving international and local specialties
• Bahamas - Serving lunch fare and snacks

Dinner Options:

• Atlantic - Buffet style with show cooking, serving international and local specialities and theme buffets 4 nights per week
• Krystal - A la carte menu serving fusion cuisine
• Sir Alexander - A la carte menu, featuring gourmet offerings
• Tengoku - A la carte restaurant, featuring Japanese specialties
• Bahamas Grill Steakhouse - A la carte, specialty steakhouse

Room Service: Yes, offering continental breakfast and snacks
In-room Food Options: 24-hour room service
Restaurant Reservations Required: Yes, reservations required for dinner at Krystal, Sir Alexander, Tengoku, and Bahamas Grill Steakhouse
Dining Restrictions or Limitations: No
Dining Surcharges: No
Beverage Details:
Drinks Included:

• Non-alcoholic soft drinks and tropical juice cocktails, coffee, and tea
• Domestic and a selection of imported alcoholic beverages and wines
• In-room liquor dispenser

In-room Beverage Options:

• In-room minibar
• Liquor dispenser

Beverage Restrictions or Limitations: No
Beverage Surcharges: No

Entertainment Details:
Daytime Entertainment Options:

• Daily entertainment program for adults

Evening Entertainment Options:

• Live music
• Variety shows

Children's Activity Program: No

• For details on the Children's Activity Program, please see the Family Program section for this hotel

Activity Details:
Daytime Activity Options:

• Tennis
• Fitness center
• Aerobics
• Beach volleyball
• Ping-pong
• Scuba diving lesson in pool
• Scuba Diving Center (additional fee applies)

Activity Restrictions or Limitations: No
Activity Surcharges: No
Hotel Services or Amenities NOT Included in the All-Inclusive Program:

• Beauty Salon service
• Spa treatments
• Scuba Diving Center
• Babysitting service

• Minimum check-in age: 21
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: No

Other Restrictions:

• No Springbreak students allowed
• 3-night minimum stay required

• Most Recent Renovations: October 2009 - Completely renovated and upgraded. Due to open December, 2009.

• Krystal cutting-edge fusion cuisine restaurant
• 24-hour room service
• Within walking distance to the popular Atlantis Resort and Casino
• On one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas

• Great for singles, couples, and families looking for a full-service, all-inclusive, beachfront resort

• Breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style
• Limited activities outside of resort, shops available at Atlantis Resort
• Minimum check-in age is 21 years of age.

• Child Ages: Children 1 year of age and under stay free; children 2-12 years of age pay child rate
• Children's Activity Program: None
• Babysitting Service: Yes, for a fee

This hotel is not currently part of the Delta Vacations luxury program. For luxury hotel packages, please visit the LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Luxury.

Available only through the Romance program


Honeymoon Amenities:
Honeymoon couples receive the following:

• Fruit basket
• Surprise gift

Restrictions apply including:

• Guests must present proof of marriage upon check-in
• Resort reserves the right to deny benefit without proper proof of marriage
• Services are valid per room, per stay unless otherwise noted
• Services are subject to change or substitution based on availability at the discretion of the hotel
• No cash value for unused services

Available only through the Romance program

Complimentary Wedding Package includes:

• Services on an on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the event
• Bridal bouquet and a matching boutonniere for the groom
• Decoration and set up of the ceremony location
• Two bottles of sparkling wine
• Wedding cake for up to 10 people
• Wedding group dinner at one of the specialty restaurants
• CD or recorded music during the ceremony
• 10% discount on all spa services
• Surprise spa gift
• Surprise gift and fruit basket

Services of Minister, Priest or Judge, legal documentation, and fees are NOT included.

Restrictions:

• A $400 USD government and administration fee is required.
• To qualify for a complimentary wedding package, a minimum of five rooms must be booked
• All documentation must be provided to Wedding Coordinator no later than 30 days before arrival
• Services are valid per room, per stay unless otherwise noted
• Services are subject to change and substitution, based on availability and at the discretion of the hotel
• There is no cash value for unused services

Requirements - To get married in the Bahamas, the bride, groom, and witnesses (if required) need to be at the destination at least two full business days prior to a civil or religious ceremony. Arrival day, Saturday, and Sunday do not count as business days.

Documentation:

• Original birth certificate
• Original passport
• Divorce decree (if applicable); original or certified copy which is kept on file in the Bahamas. Please ensure that the divorce decrees have a raised seal.
• Death certificate (if applicable); original or certified copy with a raised seal.
• Original immigration forms issued during the flight)
• Original "Single" declaration
• Written parental consent (Notarized document if bride or groom is under 18 years)

All documents must be translated into English and presented in person at the Bahamas Registrar General´s Office. This means that you do not need to send documents in advance of travel, you must hand carry them.

Please verify all legal documentation with your on-site wedding coordinator prior to arrival.

Contact your booking agent early to secure your choice of wedding date/time.