Nassau International Airport (NAS): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 16 miles.

Driving directions from Nassau International Airport: Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Dr. Turn left onto Blake Rd and continue to its end. Turn right onto West Bay St and head towards downtown Nassau. The street becomes Bay St. Take Bay to the bridge. Cross the bridge (toll) to Paradise Island and the hotel is ahead.

Getting there: There is no regular shuttle service from the airport so the easiest way to get to the hotel is by taxi. Fare is $26–$35 USD for the first 2 passengers and $3 USD for each additional person. Rental cars, Town Cars, and limousines are more than $36 USD. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.

Getting around: Paradise Island lacks public transportation so the easiest way to get around is on foot or by complimentary shuttle buses from the hotel to other parts of the Atlantis property and Paradise Island. Motor scooters are also a popular way to tour and rent for more than $36 USD. Fees subject to change without notice. Water taxis cross from Paradise Island to Nassau, leaving from the new bridge for return fares of $5–$15 USD. Once on the Nassau side, local buses called jitneys provide a way around for fares of less than $5 USD. Fees subject to change without notice. Water taxis and jitneys stop running at dusk. Driving British-style (on the left) along narrow streets and through roundabouts is daunting for most visitors so if going longer distances, taxis are best. Island-hopping is possible through Bahamas Ferries which runs catamarans to out islands including Eleuthera and Harbour Island from Potter’s Cay between the old and new Paradise Island bridges. Or visitors can travel as the locals do, on mailboats which leave for the out islands from Potter’s Cay or Prince George Wharf, but passage can run on “Bahamas time” (slowly) and cargo can include livestock. Return fares for both ferries and mailboats are more than $36 USD. Fees subject to change without notice.

Seagrapes - Casual, colorful spot featuring masks from Bahamas' annual Mardi Gras-style Junkanoo parade. Seagrapes Circus (jugglers, clowns, stilt walkers, face painters, balloon artists) entertains Thursday-Saturday. Breakfast, lunch, dinner buffets. Kids Korner dining section/menu.

The Cave Bar and Grill - Open-air lunch spot featuring underwater views of marine life. Burgers, hot dogs, salads, ice cream.

Beach Tower Lobby Lounge - Coffee drinks, bagels, pastries. Cocktails day and evening.

Notable restaurants elsewhere in the resort:

Five Twins - Euro-Asian fusion dishes such as seared foie gras with fire-roasted peaches and herb-pressed salmon in spicy teriyaki sauce. Sushi/sate bar. Champagne and caviar carts. Cigars, live music, dancing. Two-story dining room with chandeliers. Dinner only. Men's jackets required. Located in casino.

Café at the Great Hall of Waters - Linen service against glass-wall backdrop displaying marine life in Ruins Lagoon. Three-story vaulted ceiling. American breakfasts. Lunch choices such as ahi burger, Atlantic swordfish club sandwich. Dinner choices such as Caribbean quesadillas, veal chop with spinach. English afternoon tea, including Caribbean iced teas. Pianist at night. In Royal Towers lower lobby.

Fathoms - Seafood against glass-wall backdrop displaying marine life in Ruins Lagoon. Choices such as grilled grouper with Andros-island limes, seafood pepperpot. Also, lounge and raw bar.

Marketplace - International ambience featuring theme dining alcoves decorated with wines, spices, flowers from around the world. Global menu, including seafood, pasta, sushi from made-to-order food stations.

Villa D'Este - Northern Italian cuisine under frescoed ceiling. Linen service.

Mama Loo's - Chinese cuisine such as five-spice duck, lobster tail, Singapore noodles.

Bahamian Club - Green-wall, green-ceiling, dark-wood steakhouse. Also, prime rib, lamb, and salmon.

Atlas Bar & Grill - Located in casino overlooking marina with indoor/outdoor seating. Sports, news, movies on televisions. Ribs, pasta, burgers, sandwiches. Lunch and dinner.

Lagoon Bar & Grill - Open-air lunch spot located next to saltwater lagoon. Roof shaped like giant seashell. Sandwiches, salads, pizza, light meals and tropical drinks.

Shark Bites - Open-air lunch spot across lagoon from Lagoon Bar & Grill. Live Bahamian music. Light-meal menu including sandwiches, salads, steak, seafood. Takeout counter.

Murray's Delicatessen - Traditional New York/Miami deli featuring 1950s Art Deco decor. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Takeout available. Located on marina waterfront.

Jimmies - Old-fashioned ice-cream parlor located on marina waterfront.

Atlantis includes a health-and-beauty spa, a fitness center, children's and teen clubs, a nightclub, a comedy club, 21 restaurants, the 50,000-square-foot casino, and shopping malls and provides access to 3 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach and a private golf course.

Beach Tower, which was the resort's first tower and provides the most tranquil setting, offers the least expensive accommodations. Guestrooms are a bit smaller than the Coral Towers' and significantly smaller than the Royal Towers'.

Amenity highlights: All Atlantis' facilities and attractions are readily accessible from all three towers. Beach Tower contains Club Rush teen center, Joker's Wild Comedy Club, and a theater where complimentary movies are screened. Adjacent to the tower are Lazy River (tube) Ride, River Pool, and Poseidon's Kid's Pool. Also adjacent are the marine-life exhibits Hibiscus Lagoon, Seagrapes Lagoon and viewing tunnel, and Stingray Lagoon. Close by are Goombay Water Slide & Baths, a long slide and a series of spas cut into an artificial-rock formation.

Insider tip: Beach Tower is the closest Atlantis tower to the beach.