Paradise Island Beach Club

We were so thrilled to be a guest at the Paradise Island Beach Club! Upon our arrival, the owners of the resort surprised us with a "Welcome Beach Party" at the pool. New guests received free drinks and could sample all the buffet style Bahamian food prepared by the resort's chefs. The owners were very generous to conduct this event and we felt this was "first rate". All the staff were extremely helpful; especially Keisha and Carla at the front desk. The beach and the sunsets are fantastic! And, the scuba diving is outstanding! To coin a... more

I have been reading reviews about lousy "HOTEL" "staff did not carry Luggage" etc. This is a time share, usually owner occupied. It's beautiful and has all the comforts of "home". They do not provide daily maid service, and as owners we have desided what we wish to support, so the mini mart is on it's own and must make a profit. Most of us know our way around the resort and do not expect anyone to escort us to our villa. Time Sharing is not for every one, but you can't beat the price, the location, or the beach.

PIBC was very nice. The beach is right at your doorstep and the villas are nice too. The kitchen area is helpful and there is a good sized TV in the unit. Washers and dryers are on site. The unit's bathrooms are a little dim and the floor is tiled in the whole villa, so prepare for cold feet and sandy toes if you like to walk barefoot. Mini-mart is good for small items but can be pricey. Staff is friendly but the pool could be a little cleaner. Beware of the welcome dinner when you first get there, because if you're even 10 seconds... more

My wife and I just returned from a wonderful week at the Paradise Island Beach Club. On arriving, our bags were taken to Suite #30; a very large two bedroom condo. The condo. is in excellent condition. We decided to check at the front desk on a good restaurant nearby. Fortunately, we met David Kugler the new developer of the P. I. Beach Club; he took as to his Columbus Tavern. It was actually a five minute walk. The food was excellent and reasonable. If you want to get a 4/5 star dinner, my wife and I recommend the Ocean Club French... more

I went to the Marriott over Christmas Vacation with my children and a group of friends. We gave the kids some money to buy ice cream... What a mistake. The ice cream lady was rude and obnoxious. She gave my son a coconut ice cream, which he is allergic to, when he clearly asked for chocolate. When he told her that she gave him the wrong ice cream, she screamed at him, and told him that he must throw out the ice cream in the garbage, or he would not be able to get a new one. He was startled and confused, and ran to me crying. Then I went over... more

My wife and i just got back from a week vacation at this resort. Although the resort is going through selected renovations, none of this interfered with our stay. The people were friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable. You are steps away from one of the nicest, fairly private beaches in the world. Some of the amenities were in need of upgrading, like the exercise room. The on-site mini-mart was well stocked, and reasonably priced. In summary, this resort is in the process of returning to a first-class resort. However,... more

I have stayed there several times, but I will not stay there any longer. Now that Marriott does not manage this property, it is awful. I had to clean the room when I got there. Pubic hair was all over the bathroom. The front desk is never there and seldom helpful. What a waste of money!!!

My fiance and I invited a couple who are very close friends of ours to this so-called great getaway. First of all, we haven't been told that Marriott no longer owns the place so we were disappointed about that because we've always stayed at Marriott hotels and have never been let down. For those of you planning to stay here, it is definitely a getaway since it's sort of secluded from most of the hotels and shopping area. But don't worry because they are just a short cab ride away which will cost you $3-5 per person depending on how far you... more

To all Marriott owners, please note that this resort is no longer managed by Marriott. The complex is now managed by a company named VIP, but do not be fooled, it stands for Vacation in Paradise. I really do not know the company, so I cannot talk about it. However the person that is in charge of managing the resort is all but devoted to customer satisfaction. In fact I think that phrase is not in her vocabulary. Please be aware that if you own an 8 or 10 person villa you cannot go to this resort since it will only take a maximum of 6 guests... more

If you have not yet been to this resort, your life is not complete! Each private villa is equiped with everything you need for a vacation in Paradise! The sand is white as powdered sugar and the sunset is beautiful as can be. The bar in the pool serves delicious non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverages and delicious cheeseburgers and fries. You can relax while sitting in the pool and sipping a drink, admiring the beautiful palm trees all around. I definitely reccoment you try horseback riding, just a few minutes' drive from the hotel. There is... more