| They really don't care |
| Hotel Paradise Island Harbor Resort |
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JoAnnLINew York >
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| Jul, 2009 | Leisure | With Spouse/Partner
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Arrival: July 4th
I've been vacationing in the Caribbean for the past 20 yrs and never have I seen a more horrific resort. Do not even consider this place it's a real dump.
Rooms:
Rooms were dirty and smelly
Restaurants and Bars:
If you want to call it a restaurant,It was a couple of tables with sternos,very poor quality of food,the bar had disgusting choices and I don't know the policy on alcohol, but there must have been a couple of hundred kids and they were allowed to drink.
Beach/Pools/Grounds:
Pool was not kept up with. Kids were vomitting in the pool and the staff really didn't care to address that issue of even cleaning the pool.
Activities on and off the Resort/Hotel:
We check out the very next day.
Other Comments:
I spoke with other guest and they were surprised and disgusted with this resort.The staff attitude is quite apparent that they really don't care and it reflexes very clear on the service. |
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| The rooms totally need upgraded |
| Hotel Paradise Island Harbor Resort |
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USA06 >
1 contribution(s) United States of America |
| Jul, 2006 | Leisure | With Spouse/Partner
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| The Island Harbour Resort is no place to stay from the end of May to the middle of July unless you like vacationing with eighteen year olds, who stay drunk and obnoxious about twenty-one hours of the day. The food at the resort is fine for the price you pay and the service was quite good. The rooms totally need upgraded and the beach at the hotel is nothing to speak of. For my wife and I we'll spend the extra money next time and stay at the RIU or Atlantis. |
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| There's really nothing to see at this resort |
| Hotel Paradise Island Harbor Resort |
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Angela06 >
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| Feb, 2006 | Leisure | With Spouse/Partner
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A bit about us... We are a couple in our early 30's who live and work in a big city. Every February/March we travel south with the intent of relaxation, sun and of course, fun.
The Bahamas fit the bill as we booked last minute for a 4-day escape. We learned two things on this trip: 1) never book last minute during peak season; 2) never stay at the Paradise Island Harbour Resort (former Holiday Inn). |
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| WHAT'S BAD |
1)The hotel looked great from the outside and the lobby too. However, there was a running theme in this place and that was the unbelievable amount of RUST everywhere...in the rooms, in the hallway, by the pool, at the restaurants (there are 2), everywhere! It looked as though the place were falling apart. And it was, as our bathroom ceiling leaked and fell into our bathtub! Our room was on the 3rd floor and the entire floor smelled like a combination of garbage and cigarette smoke! Plus, the amentities in the room looked like they had black and green fungus/mold all over them. It was disgusting. We were moved to the 10th floor (non-smoking floor)that smelled like mold, but the room had less fungus/mold on the fixtures and at that point we felt like we had hit the jackpot.
2) The beach is non existent. It's literally a harbour filled with lots of big, loud boats - some cruise ships, plenty of yachts and regular boats. There is a small "beach" that has been created for children to play around with inflatable chairs. Again, disgusting considering this is harbour water, not beach conditions at all.
3) Overall, the service was terrible. Some vacationers don't care about this as the vacationing is more important than the people factor but we were amazed at how bad the service was! Everywhere we went in the hotel, the service was just lousy. You were either ignored or spoken to rudely. I mean, the Bahamas' official language is English and is quite westernized - why the brutal attitude. |
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| WHAT'S GOOD |
1) The weather was amazing. Super hot with only a few clouds. Be sure to bring your SPF (30+), they do not warn you about the sun and a ton of people were sporting really bad burns!
2) The pool is cute but a bit small to accommodate the entire hotel, so head out early to grab chairs.
3) The food in the sit-down restaurant was great. We made reservations there almost every night. Again, the service was not great, but the food was.
4) The best part - we were within a 5min. walking distance to Atlantis! Every night we walked to Atlantis and enjoyed the window shopping along the strip + inside the Atlantis hotel. Also, there was a Starbucks where we indulged in an evening espresso or cappuccino. Atlantis is very Las Vegas. Big, beautiful and has a casino.
Simply put, Bahamas is an expensive vacation especially for a 4-day getaway, so if you're going to go then look into the Atlantis or ANOTHER resort to stay. There is nothing worse than looking forward to a vacation in the Bahamas and justifying the $$ spend only to stay at such a terrible hotel. If there were a beach it would have been fine, instead of just a crowded pool.
P.S. We would have posted pics, but there's really nothing to see at this resort (except the pics of the ceiling that fell into our bathtub). I hope this note helps you decide. |
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