Review: The Coral at Atlantis Bahamas

After holding Caesars Diamond status for almost three years now, we finally got to take advantage of the perk for which I had originally pursued the status: four free nights at Atlantis Bahamas!

To be honest, I was initially indifferent about visiting this property a few years back, as some websites offer mixed reviews about the resort. After we had a fabulous experience at its sister property, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, we were curious to experience what this resort much closer to home had to offer. 

My husband has Caesars Diamond status as well, so we ended up booking a second room and inviting my sister and her family along for the fun. In the end, my parents ended up coming, too.

Here are my thoughts on this iconic resort, with a focus on The Coral, which is the property we stayed at.

The Coral at Atlantis Bahamas – About the Resort

Atlantis Bahamas has been around since the 1960s. Its ownership has changed a few times, and although Caesars Entertainment Inc. provides a free stay as a perk of their program, they aren’t involved in its operations in any manner.

Rather, the resort is owned by Brookfield Asset Management Inc., and since late 2014, it has been operated by Marriott as an Autograph Collection property. 

This massive resort is currently made up of six different hotel properties, but only three of them participate in the Bonvoy program for redemptions: The Coral, The Royal Towers, and The Cove.

The other three properties are The Beach Towers, The Reef, and Harborside Resort.

The Beach Towers used to participate in the Bonvoy program; however, it’s currently closed and undergoing extensive renovations. The Reef offers condo-style units, and the Harborside Resort offers residential villas which have both in-suite kitchenettes and laundry facilities.

The Coral is the the oldest but most economical option. The rooms were renovated in 2017, but are still pretty bare-bones with respect to in-room amenities. There are some visible signs of age around the building.

There are several advantages staying here though, as all rooms offer full balconies. As for its location, it’s off to the far side of the resort, but if you’re going to spend more time by the Marina Village, the theatre, or prefer a quieter venue, this would be a better option.

This is where we wound up staying, so I’ll provide a more detailed review…