10 of the best hotels in Nassau & Paradise Island

1. Atlantis Paradise Island

The most famous hotel in the Bahamas is the best all-around crowd-pleaser. A massive complex comprising five different lodging options, a 141-acre water park (one of the world’s largest) and over 40 restaurants and bars, Atlantis is itself an entire city of fun.

Even if you’re not staying overnight, you can purchase a day pass to experience the water park activities, which span thrilling rides and an open-air marine habitat where guests can get up close with stingrays and dolphins.

Or visit for a culinary extravaganza: celebrity chefs José Andrés and Nobu Matsuhisa take residence in the resort. The March 2025 Atlantis Food and Wine Festival is one for your calendar.

2. Graycliff Hotel

For old-world charm check in at Graycliff Hotel, a beautiful colonial mansion adjacent to Government House. Though it's in the heart of the capital, this gem is hidden behind the casinos and glitzy attractions, surrounded by tranquil gardens.

Rooms and suites blend old and new, carrying antiques and modern amenities alongside a personalised service that makes you feel at home, albeit a home with one of the Caribbean’s first five-star restaurants.

The Graycliff Restaurant is the epitome of Bahamian fine dining, with an award-winning wine cellar that’s not only the third largest in the world, but home to the world’s oldest bottle of wine, too.

3. Margaritaville Beach Resort

Every room at Margaritaville Beach Resort comes with an ocean view, so no matter what’s on the agenda, you’ll bask in island vibes all day long.

The property's key feature is its water park with a lazy river, a 3m (10ft) dive board and water slides, plus oceanfront pools behind a pristine white-sand beach. A spa, salon, high-tech entertainment complex, and slew of restaurants and bars round off the big list of amenities.

Holidaymakers can take advantage of spacious rentals that come with kitchens and long-term stay discounts.

4. British Colonial Hotel

A landmark with a history dating back 100 years and recently renovated, the British Colonial’s architecture stands mighty among the oceanfront builds.

Guestrooms and suites, designed with island flair, are just as glamorous as the sea views and generous social spaces.

On-site, there are two sparkling outdoor pools and some of the island’s buzziest food and beverage hangouts. Don’t miss the Sakana Noodle and Sushi Bar, spinning fresh local catch with Asian flavours, and the Woodes Rogers Tavern, Colonial’s signature martini bar.

5. The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort

Want to do Nassau & Paradise Island like a VIP? Spoil yourself at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort. Opened in 1962, this has long been a celebrity go-to thanks to luxurious accommodation options boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces or balconies.

If you decide to venture out of your boudoir, wander the immaculate Versailles-inspired gardens, retreat to the Balinese spa and take a swing at the Tom Weiskopf-designed golf club.

James Bond fans will also recognize the Four Seasons as a filming location for Casino Royale; the seafront being the point where Daniel Craig emerged in those famous blue swim trunks.

6. SLS Baha Mar

SLS Baha Mar is the kind of place your party can both detox and retox. The four-star hotel is situated in Cable Beach, with 299 modern guestrooms outfitted in tech and chic décor, and some boasting balconies overlooking the beach.

There’s certainly no getting bored when you stay here. There are 45 restaurants, bars and lounges spread over the complex.

Start at Skybar, a rooftop lounge with killer views; try your luck at the Baha Mar Casino, the largest in the Caribbean; and cap things off at the Bond Nightclub. Who needs Vegas when you have the SLS in Nassau?

7. Rosewood Baha Mar

Rosewood Baha Mar is the perfect romantic getaway. Opening onto Cable Beach’s powder-white sands, couples can dip their toes in the blues before retreating back to one of 224 beautifully appointed guest rooms, suites or villas.

They’re filled with Bahamian art, plush furnishings and marble bathrooms stocked with Maison Caulieres pamper products. Speaking of which, further pampering can be sought at the property’s Sense Spa, a facility combining science, wellness and beauty on indulgent therapies.

Rosewood also offers five choices for date night rendezvous, including Café Boulud for French dining and The Library for Bahamian afternoon tea.

8. Sandals Royal Bahamian

Another delicious stay for couples, Sandals Royal Bahamian is a ginormous spa resort with R&R at its core. Being all-inclusive, you don’t need to think about bookings or price tags. Simply pay upfront and be spoiled from check-in to check-out.

There are butler suites, swim-up villas, private pools and just about anything that honeymooners may seek. Best of all, Sandals is adults only, meaning instead of kiddie water slides, you get glittering pools and beachside activities such as scuba. Plus, of course, the sweet sound of serenity.

9. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

For World of Hyatt loyalists, the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar outpost caters to the whole family. This huge resort has a beachfront water park, with eight pools, paddleboarding, kayaking and a wildlife sanctuary teeming with stingrays, flamingos, macaws and nurse sharks.

Adults can relax on poolside cabanas, at the spa, or blow off steam on the golf course or 100,000-square-foot casino. Of the resort's 1,800 rooms, there are 230 luxury suites with up to three bedrooms, easily accommodating large families.

Visit in October and guests can also join in the Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival – a spectacular showcase of live performances, chef masterclasses and more.

10. Bay View Suites

Travellers on a budget don’t need to compromise on comfort at the Bay View Suites, which offers spacious stays in a garden space dotted with flowering hibiscus and coconut palms.

This is a great option for those travelling in groups thanks to affordable multi-bedroom suites, townhouses and villas. They’re fitted with kitchens so you can gather together around the table, and large balconies or terraces for those sunset drinks.

Best of all it’s conveniently located mere minutes from the beach, Marina Village and the Casino at Atlantis.