Description: Atlantis is a mammoth luxury resort with tons of amenities. It is a great place to stay on a family vacation if you have a
lot of money to throw around, and there are many
incredible, unique features such as The Dig that you will not find at any other resort. The Dig is a simulation of an archaeological dig in which the lost island of Atlantis was uncovered. There are underground tunnels full of giant aquariums and touch tanks that will thrill not only your children but
you. There are marine life feedings that are interesting to watch scheduled throughout the many aquariums at various times of the day. Children are even allowed to help feed the stingrays! There are man-made lagoons, miles of beaches, and tons of waterslides to guarantee family fun. The Leap of Faith waterslide on the Mayan Temple will make your heart jump into your throat as you plummet
straight down to emerge in a pool underneath the shark tanks. What a rush! And the amenities go on and on and on.... (See separate entries for various Atlantis attractions.)
The downside to Atlantis is there is absolutely nothing intimate about the place. It is sooo huge that it takes thirty minutes to walk from one end to the other! Everything is BIG here, from the marble columns in the front lobby, to the room rates. The disappointing thing about this is the service does not always match up to money you spend. While there were certainly a few Atlantis employees who went out of their way to be helpful, the majority, while friendly, were not very useful. We would get bad directions to different parts of the resort. It took over 40 minutes to check-in. Meals were served on Bahama time....
As for the rooms.... We were in the Imperial Club, which is a locked tower. While drinks can be had there for free, the rooms themselves are nothing to write home about. Our view of the harbor was nice, but our balcony was tiny. The beds were comfortable, but the bathroom was small. In fact, the room felt a bit generic to me. Of course, to be fair, we did not spend much time in our room.
Bottom Line: How much you like Atlantis will all depend on exactly what you are looking for in a luxury resort. If you want a resort with BIG amenities for adults and children alike, there is no other resort in the world that can hold a candle to this one. However, if you want an intimate feel and a staff that caters to your every whim, you are on the wrong island.
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