The Reef at Atlantis

Nassau, Bahamas

Star rating

The hotel

The Reef’s residential style gives you a home away from home feeling with the added benefit of a Caribbean luxury resort. Known for extravagance, there are 21 restaurants and 19 bars and lounges for you to indulge yourself. Whether it’s feasting on gourmet dishes by world renowned chefs or snacking on the go, you’ll find something to tingle your tastebuds. If adventure and excitement is something you’re craving, the Aquaventure waterpark is the place to be. Thrilling high speed water rides, slides and dives it’s a non-stop fun for all the family. Don’t forget to take a walk through Predator Tunnel and watch the aquatic life in their natural habit or sit on Poseidon’s Throne and take that perfect Instagram photo.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On Paradise Island, across the harbour from Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas. Transfer time from airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

The Reef at Atlantis - Residential style accommodation with stunning tropical views of the ocean and the island’s natural beauty. All with private balcony, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat-screen HDTV, mini fridge, coffee maker, kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, safe and work desk. Studio Terrace View Rooms with kitchenette, are located on floors 1-4 with inland views of the complex and resort, and 1 king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

Board basis options

Casual Dining Plan option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at one of the following eateries: Breakfast: Murray’s Deli, Plato’s, Poseidon’s Table. Lunch: Aquaventure Quick Bites, Marina Pizzeria, McKenzie’s Conch Shack, Murray’s Deli, Plato’s, Shake Shack, Sip Sip. Dinner: Bimini Road, Marina Pizzeria, McKenzie’s Conch Shack, Silan, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, Sip Sip, Sunset Point.

Please note:

  • Dining Plan includes drip coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, fountain soda, fruit punch, and juices (canned soda where applicable). It does not include alcoholic beverages, sports drinks, bottled water, and bottled beverages, which will be billed separately.
  • Complimentary beverage only included while dining at participating restaurants.

Atlantis Breakfast Plan: includes one breakfast food item per person at participating venues. It includes a full breakfast buffet at Poseidon’s Table.

Breakfast

Murray’s Deli, Poseidon’s Table, Plato’s, Sun & Ice, Perch, Shake Shack, The Clubhouse, and Sea Glass (seasonal).

Atlantis Dining Plan (available to existing bookings only): dine at any of the 13 participating restaurants included on this plan and enjoy two casual meals and one snack per day.

Breakfast

- Murray’s Deli, Poseidon’s Table, Perch, Shake Shack.

Lunch

- Aquaventure Quick Bites, Marina Pizzeria, Murray’s Deli, Shake Shack, Silan by Alon Shaya, Sip Sip.

Dinner

- Marina Pizzeria, Murray’s Deli, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, Village Burger Shack, Sip Sip.

Snacks

- Plato’s, Sun & Ice, McKenzie’s Conch Shack, Starbucks (excluding Marina Village).

The Dining Plan includes drip coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, fountain soda, fruit punch, boxed water, and juices (canned soda where applicable) during mealtimes. It does not include alcoholic beverages, sports drinks, bottled water, and bottled beverages.

Aqua Dining Plan option: includes a choice of two (2) meals per day. Each meal includes one (1) food item per person, except for at Marina Pizzeria where it includes two (2) slices of pizza and at Silan by Alon Shaya where it includes the Lunch Special.

Breakfast:

Murray’s Deli, Plato’s, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, Sun & Ice.

Lunch:

Breakwaters Grill, Cascades Grill, Dolphin Cay Café, Mayan Cart, Pisces, Shark Bites, Triton’s Snack, Zero Entry, Coral Pool, Riverbend Café, Pita, Lagoon Bar & Grill, Shake Shack, FIELDTRIP*, Silan by Alon Shaya, Murray’s Deli, Marina Pizzeria, Sip Sip, Plato’s, McKenzie’ Conch Shack, Sun & Ice, Ben & Jerry’s.

Dinner:

Carmine’s, Bimini Road, Murray’s Deli, Village Burger Shack, Marina Pizzeria, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, FIELDTRIP*, McKenzie’ Conch Shack, Sip Sip, Ben & Jerry’s, Plato’s, Sun & Ice, The Point*

Aqua Premium Dining Plan option: includes a choice of two (2) meals per day. Each meal includes one (1) food item per person, except for at Marina Pizzeria where it includes two (2) slices of pizza and at Silan by Alon Shaya where it includes the Lunch Special.

Breakfast:

Murray’s Deli, Plato’s, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, Sun & Ice.

Lunch:

Breakwaters Grill, Cascades Grill, Dolphin Cay Café, Mayan Cart, Pisces, Shark Bites, Triton’s Snack, Zero Entry, Coral Pool, Riverbend Café, Pita, Lagoon Bar & Grill, Shake Shack, FIELDTRIP*, Silan by Alon Shaya, Murray’s Deli, Marina Pizzeria, Sip Sip, Plato’s, McKenzie’ Conch Shack, Sun & Ice, Ben & Jerry’s.

Dinner:

Chop Stix, Seafire Steakhouse, Silan by Alon Shaya, Carmine’s, Bimini Road, Murray’s Deli, Village Burger Shack, Marina Pizzeria, Poseidon’s Table, Shake Shack, FIELDTRIP, McKenzie’ Conch Shack, Sip Sip, Ben & Jerry’s, Plato’s, Sun & Ice, The Point.

**List of dining venues subject to change based on overall resort occupancy.

***Guest may dine at non-included restaurants at full cost.

The Dining Plan includes drip coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, fountain soda, fruit punch, and juices (canned soda where applicable) during mealtimes. It does not include alcoholic beverages, sports drinks, bottled water, and bottled beverages, which will be billed separately.

Room upgrades:

Studio Harbour View Rooms have views of Atlantis Marina or Nassau Harbour, featuring a kitchenette, and either 1 king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa. or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

Studio Ocean View Room have views of the waterscape, pool or ocean, featuring a kitchenette, and either 1 king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa, or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

One Bedroom Suites are available with inland resort views, marina views, or ocean views, and feature a separate open space living area with sleeper sofa, dining table and fully equipped kitchen, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

One Bedroom Topaz Suites are larger in size and located closest to the beach, with stunning ocean views, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, and separate open space living area with sleeper sofa, dining table and fully equipped kitchen, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

Two Bedroom Suites are available with inland resort views, marina views, or ocean views, and feature a separate open space living area with sleeper sofa, dining table and fully equipped kitchen, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa, an adjoining second bedroom offers another king bed and queen sleeper sofa, plus two bathrooms, sleeping maximum 7 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

Two Bedroom Topaz Suites are larger in size and located closes to the beach, with stunning ocean views, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, second bedroom with 1 king-size bed and a sleeper sofa, two bathrooms, and separate open space living area with sleeper sofa, dining table and fully equipped kitchen, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child (under the age of 4).

  • Kids 5 & below eats free when sharing a room with one or two adults, for travel completed between 08 May - 19 Nov '25. Book by 19 Nov '25. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. 
  • Book by 23 Nov '25  to receive up to 25 % off the accommodation cost plus up to $1000 USD resort credit between 15 May - 23 Nov '25.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.

Gourmet fine-dining from world-renowned chefs including: Nobu (Japanese cuisine), Cafe Martinique (classic French restaurant), Fish by Chef Jose Andreas (fresh seafood), Plato's (casual family sports bar and dining, with live nightly entertainment), Chop Stix (Chinese cuisine), Sea Glass (light tapas and cocktails), Bahamian Club (Traditional cuisine), Casa A'Angelo (Italian cuisine), Silan (serving a Mediterranean inspired menu, for lunch and dinner), Café Martinique (French-Asian fusion) and Seafire Steakhouse. Casual dining options include, Mosaic (Mediterranean cuisine - reopening as Perch, serving à la breakfast), Poseidon's Table (buffet dining), Frankie Gone Bananas at Bimini Road (Caribbean cuisine), Carmine's (family-style dining), Virgil's BBQ, Murray's Deli, Lagoon Bar & Grill, The Village Burger Shack, Sunset Point (seafood, salads and steaks), Paranza (Italian cuisine), Shake Shack (serving American fast food), and MacKenzie's Conch Shack. An array of quick bites and snack huts offering pizza, sandwiches, salads, burgers, fish and chips, and ice cream. 19 bars and lounges including lobby bars, beach bars, cocktail bars and pool bars.

Aura nightclub with VIP seating and bottle service. Joker’s Wild Comedy Club. CRUSH nightclub for teens (13–17 years). Casino. Atlantis Theatre.

141-acre waterscape including Aquaventure — with 4 thrilling water slides in the power tower, a 1-mile-long tidal wave river ride, Splashers, an interactive children’s pool, an activity pool overlooking Cove Beach and 20 swimming areas. Mayan Temple with 5 slides including a 60 ft drop into a shark-filled lagoon, a marina and the world's largest marine habitat, second only to Mother Nature. Cascades family pool (exclusive to guests of The Cove and The Reef). Poolside cabanas*. 5 miles of beach. Collection of marine exhibits including The Dig — an archaeological representation of Atlantis featuring artefacts, subterranean chambers, exhibits of exotic species and views into the 2-million-gallon Ruins Lagoon. Tennis. Fitness centre. Mandara Spa*. Climbers Rush. Gamers Reef arcade. The Library. Non-motorised water sports* including paddle boarding, water bikes, kayaking, and snorkelling. 18-hole championship golf course* designed by Tom Wieskopf. Enjoy an interactive and educational experience with Atlantis’ very own dolphins. Atlantis Kids Adventures (3-12 years). Please note: various activities within the water park may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Babysitting*. Beauty salon*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Duty-free shops, gift shops and designer boutiques. WiFi access up to 6 devices per room. Mail and postal service*, religious services and shuttle service around Atlantis. The Marina Village at Atlantis is a quaint Bahamian marketplace offering shopping and dining opportunities around the marina at Atlantis.

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Daily access to Aquaventure, a one-of-a-kind 141-acre waterscape - Access to view fish and marine animal feedings - WiFi in guest rooms and lobby areas for up to six devices per room - Daily access to the fitness centre: up-to two guests per day, per room - Two reusable souvenir water bottles per room and access to filtered water stations throughout the resort - In-room coffee, tea and mini-fridge - Weekly schedule of complimentary resort guiest activities - Unlimited local phone calls - Unlimited access throughout your stay to The Dig, Predator Tunnel, and the largest open-air marine habit in the world with over 50,000 marine animals from 250 species -  Access to indoor theatre and poolside movies - Free gaming lessons (upon request) - Resort shuttle service - Exclusive access to Cascades family pool. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Please note: Fitness centre access entitles guests to complimentary use of the cardio studio, universal and free weights only (tennis, fitness classes, and personal training sessions are not included).

* Denotes local charge. Please note: dining attire guidelines exist for all restaurants. Please note: child ages at this property are up to and including 11 years. Please note: this is a cashless hotel, only cards and room charges will be accepted.Please note: The Coral at Atlantis Paradise Island will temporarily close from August 17, 2025, to October 30, 2025. During this time, the following amenities located at The Coral will be closed:• ChopStix • Edge Beach Bar • The Coral Lobby Bar • The Coral Pool • Sun & Ice. Claudio’s Bahamas restaurant and the retail stores will remain open.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Had a nice stay overall

Aug 6, 2025 S M

Overall we had a great stay. The property and our room was kept clean daily, though the room looked dated. Staff at the reef was nice, but some staff around the resort weren’t very pleasant or helpful. Service is alright, just slow at times. The Reef is good for larger families and its walkable distance to the cove and royal towers. Shuttle… Read more
Overall we had a great stay. The property and our room was kept clean daily, though the room looked dated. Staff at the reef was nice, but some staff around the resort weren’t very pleasant or helpful. Service is alright, just slow at times. The Reef is good for larger families and its walkable distance to the cove and royal towers. Shuttle services can run more frequently, especially during busier months. Read less
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Aug 6, 2025 Paul B

Overall food cost is way too high . Otherwise happy with experience. Loved the reef, really quiet, great staff and service. Would like to go back and stay the the royal, due to the fact that’s in the middle of everything
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Reef hotel at the Atlantis - needs an upgrade.

Aug 4, 2025 Darren B New York City, New York

Poor check in experience with only one person working behind the counter. Room not available until after 4pm. No bar in the hotel reception area so spent 4 hours waiting with only a Starbucks store. No access to the Cove hotel if staying at the Reef so keep this in mind if all your party are over the age of 18. Once checked in the room had a sofa… Read more
Poor check in experience with only one person working behind the counter. Room not available until after 4pm. No bar in the hotel reception area so spent 4 hours waiting with only a Starbucks store. No access to the Cove hotel if staying at the Reef so keep this in mind if all your party are over the age of 18. Once checked in the room had a sofa bed that was soaking wet. Think better places to stay. Read less
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Aug 2, 2025 E-Beth S Sandpoint, Idaho

We had a wonderful experience and loved every minute. The cleaning team were so friendly. The hotel was in a great location. The beach behind the hotel was by far my favorite beach.
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Aug 2, 2025 Venture25767685621 Miami, Florida

⭐ Review of The Reef ⭐ The pool, beach, and room were beautiful, but sadly, the service and attitude toward American guests were disappointing. My refrigerator was broken for two days; by the time it was replaced on the third day, all my food had spoiled and I had to spend over $175 to replace it. The elevator was out for a day and a half —… Read more
⭐ Review of The Reef ⭐ The pool, beach, and room were beautiful, but sadly, the service and attitude toward American guests were disappointing. My refrigerator was broken for two days; by the time it was replaced on the third day, all my food had spoiled and I had to spend over $175 to replace it. The elevator was out for a day and a half — despite having recently had knee surgery, I was told to climb seven flights of stairs, and only after pleading did they open the employee elevator (after my kids had already walked up). After my flight was canceled, I tried to add one extra night to my stay (after already being there for four nights). Instead of helping, they wanted to charge $1,000 for that night, and I had to beg and argue for over an hour just to get the internet rate that was publicly available. Finally, I accidentally left my gold necklace in a glass cup in the bathroom when I checked out. It was never turned in to lost and found — it was stolen. Beautiful property, but the friendliness and customer service were far below expectations. Overall, I left with a very bad taste in my mouth Read less