The Reef at Atlantis

Nassau, Bahamas

Star rating

One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Cascades Family Pool
Topaz Suite
Topaz Suite
Plato's
Studio Ocean View
Fish by Jose Andres
Aquaventure
Bimini Road
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Cascades Family Pool
Topaz Suite
Topaz Suite
Plato's
Studio Ocean View
Fish by Jose Andres
Aquaventure
Bimini Road

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 4.

Board basis options

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

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

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

***The Breakfast plan must be purchased prior to arrival and must be for the full duration of the stay.

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, sleeping maximum 4 people. 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, sleeping maximum 4 people.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 5 people. 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 5 people. 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 9 people. Two Bedroom Topaz Suites are larger in size and located closer to the beach, with stunning ocean views, master bedroom with 1 King Bed and a full bath, a separate open space living area with a Queen Sleeper Sofa, dining table, a fully equipped kitchen and an additional full bath. A connecting studio suite offers 1 King Bed dining table and fully equipped kitchen, sleeping maximum 9 people.

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, Cocodrilo (Cantina style restaurant), Ko Sa-Wan (Thai cuisine), 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.

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Jun 1, 2026 Compass59026312988

The whole experience, Top to bottom was fantastic!!!! Everyone was friendly. The food was decent. Drinks were great. Pool and Beach were clean. All staff was helpful and friendly everywhere we went.
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Jun 1, 2026 Andranik G

We stayed at Atlantis at the Reef for four nights, and it was the worst hotel experience we've ever had. The single biggest problem was the staff. Across the board the service was rude, slow, and unhelpful, and it ruined what should have been a special trip. It started at the front desk. Check-in set the tone — dismissive attitudes, no willingness… Read more
We stayed at Atlantis at the Reef for four nights, and it was the worst hotel experience we've ever had. The single biggest problem was the staff. Across the board the service was rude, slow, and unhelpful, and it ruined what should have been a special trip. It started at the front desk. Check-in set the tone — dismissive attitudes, no willingness to help, and requests that simply went ignored. The restaurants and bars were no better. Staff were slow to respond, indifferent when they finally did, and made us feel like a nuisance for being there. The food made it worse. For a resort that charges premium, top-dollar prices, the food was shockingly bland — the worst we've had anywhere. We genuinely don't mind paying when the service and food are worth it, but here they were nowhere close. You pay an arm and a leg and get neither quality nor care in return. The moment that summed up the whole stay was my daughter's birthday. I had a cake arranged and delivered for her — and it arrived with no candles. When I asked the staff if they had any, the answer was a flat, one-word "no," nothing else. The man who delivered the cake told us he had a few candles and would bring them by. He never came back. On a child's birthday, that lack of basic effort and kindness said everything about how this place treats its guests. We will not be returning, and I can't recommend Atlantis at the Reef to anyone. Overpriced, poor food, and the worst service we've ever experienced Read less
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May 31, 2026 Lisa B United States

FYI to families comparing Atlantis to Baha Mar: we stayed at the Reef a few years ago (so while "May 2026" is the date for the review, it was not the actual date of our stay) and chose the Reef due to the exclusive access to the Cascades Pool and Paradise Beach for Reef and Cove guests, plus the on-site laundry room. However, having joined… Read more
FYI to families comparing Atlantis to Baha Mar: we stayed at the Reef a few years ago (so while "May 2026" is the date for the review, it was not the actual date of our stay) and chose the Reef due to the exclusive access to the Cascades Pool and Paradise Beach for Reef and Cove guests, plus the on-site laundry room. However, having joined Atlantis FB groups prior to our stay and remaining in them since, I think it's important to flag that the rules regarding Paradise Beach usage are unclear, unevenly enforced, and could result in an experience not in line with what Reef and Cove guests are paying up for...There seems to be a broad misinterpretation on social media of what a public beach means in the Bahamas. Beaches are public up to the high-water mark, but adjacent land and access can be privately owned and controlled. However, many folks think that "public" means they are entitled to use the entire beach and access it however they want. And people staying in other towers at Atlantis, day guests, etc., report doing just that regarding Paradise Beach. Sometimes security enforces Paradise Beach as an exclusive amenity beyond the high-water mark, and limits vertical access from other areas of the resort, but other times it does not. When they do enforce it, non Cove/Reef guests tend to complain...So all this to say, if you are researching vacation options, and deciding where to spend your hard-earned dollars, and are seeking a resort that has a quieter beach area where the chair Hunger Games are not an issue, I have to give a major advantage to Rosewood at Baha Mar over the Reef and Cove at Atlantis for this reason. The Rosewood does have a security checkpoint that requires showing a key for access. I wish Atlantis would implement a scan check system for broad access to the Cove and Reef areas of the property to cut down on this. Sometimes guests want a more exclusive, quieter, less stressful, more turnkey experience- and there's nothing wrong with that (the couple honeymooning at the Cove today could be Royal guests with kids in a few years)- and it seems to be hit-or-miss in that regard for areas marketed as exclusive. Especially with the current Cove renovation, I would kindly suggest that Atlantis give some thought to making sure that guests who are paying a premium are actually getting a premium experience. Otherwise, they should stop marketing these amenities as being exclusive. Read less
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May 31, 2026 Kim152730 Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have been to Atlantis three times. It is expensive, but having so much to do on-site, including being able to snorkel from the beach, has us coming back. The service at the restaurants was not as good as on the previous two visits. I wish they would add more dining to the Cove/Reef area.
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May 31, 2026 CynthiPooh

The Reef was wonderful and exactly what we wanted, a more quiet corner to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and beach. It was away from the fray but close enough to enjoy a beautiful walk into it when we wished. The grounds were impeccable and lush and at night wandering the low-lit paths was a pleasure. Reef rooms large, beds very comfortable,… Read more
The Reef was wonderful and exactly what we wanted, a more quiet corner to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and beach. It was away from the fray but close enough to enjoy a beautiful walk into it when we wished. The grounds were impeccable and lush and at night wandering the low-lit paths was a pleasure. Reef rooms large, beds very comfortable, kitchenettes well equipped, and bathrooms large and well lit with good showers and large soaking tubs. There was a small but expensive, thoughtfully stocked convenience store in the lobby. The only sadness was lack of access to the exclusive Cove pool. But we had access to all of the other wonderful pools so we didn't feel too deprived! We loved the little tucked away waterfall pool. And the snorkeling right off the beach was very good with lots of varied fish, rays, and a resident turtle! It was a wonderful stay, really, despite the so-so food. Don't bother with the expensive meals. The smaller restaurants were fine. Read less