Atlantis Paradise Island
| Atlantis Paradise Island | |
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 The Atlantis Paradise Island complex from the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge. | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Paradise Island, Bahamas |
| Coordinates | 25°5′6″N 77°19′15″W / 25.08500°N 77.32083°W |
| Opened | 1968 (as Paradise Island Hotel and Casino) December 11, 1998 (as Atlantis Paradise Island) |
| Management | Brookfield Asset Management |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Kerzner International Resorts |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 3,805 |
| Number of suites | Various suites, including Royal, Coral, Beach, Cove, Reef, Harborside, and the Royal Bridge Super Suite |
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Atlantis Paradise Island is an ocean-themed resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The resort spans 154-acre (62 ha) and includes a waterpark, marine habitat, and other recreational facilities. It is built around the Aquaventure waterscape and features multiple hotel towers, including The Royal, Coral, Beach, Cove, and Reef Towers.
History
[edit]The site was initially developed as part of the Paradise Island Hotel and Casino, which opened in 1968 under the ownership of Resorts International, a company later acquired by television host and businessman Merv Griffin. Before Griffin's acquisition, Donald Trump held a majority stake in Resorts International and later sold it to Griffin, retaining only certain assets, such as the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.[1][2]
In 1994, South African hotelier Sol Kerzner purchased the property through Kerzner International Limited. Following renovations and expansions, the resort was rebranded as Atlantis Paradise Island, with the construction of the Royal Towers marking the official opening on December 11, 1998. The Coral Towers and Beach Tower were also refurbished to align with the resort's Atlantis theme.
In 2007, additional expansions included The Cove Atlantis, a 600-suite luxury tower that opened in March, and The Reef Atlantis, which opened later that year in December.[3]
In 2014, Atlantis became part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection, allowing guests to earn and redeem points through Marriott Bonvoy.[4] As of 2023, the resort is owned and operated by Brookfield Asset Management.[5]
Facilities and Attractions
[edit]Atlantis Paradise Island features multiple water-based attractions, including the Aquaventure Waterpark, which covers 154 acres and offers water slides, river rides, and a lagoon.[6] The resort also includes a 5.7 hectares (14 acres) marine habitat, which houses dolphins, sea lions, and manta rays. This habitat focuses on marine conservation and provides shelter to rescued animals.[7]
Additional facilities include a 7,100-yard golf course[8] and a marina designed to accommodate yachts.[9] The resort offers various dining options, entertainment venues, and retail outlets.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "History of Resorts International, Inc. – FundingUniverse". Fundinguniverse.com. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ "On the Scene: Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas | Meetings Today". www.meetingstoday.com. 2015-06-29. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Reef Atlantis". WhereToStay.com. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
- ^ "Atlantis resort in Bahamas joins forces with Marriott". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
- ^ "Brookfield Mulls $2.5 Billion Sale of Atlantis in Bahamas". Bloomberg.com. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Aquaventure Waterpark". Atlantis Paradise Island. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Marine Habitat at Atlantis". Travel Noire. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Ocean Club Golf Course". Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ "The Marina at Atlantis". Bahamas Marinas. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
