The Cove Atlantis

Guests enjoy access to the myriad attractions of the Atlantis Resort, a water-themed wonderland inspired by the mythical Lost Continent of Atlantis. Highlights include the Aquaventure water adventure, the vast Marine Habitat, Dolphin Cay, and The Dig. (See Entertainment section for details.) The Atlantis Resort is also home to the Balinese-inspired Mandara Spa, which brings together ancient Balinese healing touches, traditional European therapies and natural elements indigenous to the Bahamas. The spa offers warm and cold plunge pools as well as steam and sauna rooms in both the women and men's private lounge areas, as well as massages, body treatments, facials, maincures, and pedicures.

In addition to the adults-only Ultra-Pool, The Cove Atlantis offers the family-oriented Cascades Pool, with a sloped entry formed by a waterfall. The Beach Club, along the turquoise waters of Paradise Beach, has lounge chairs, daybeds, and rental cabanas exclusively for Cove Atlantis guests.

Dining options include Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, designed by renowned architect David Rockwell, and Mosaic, showcasing Mediterranean-accented cuisine. The Atlantis Resort itself provides about 35 additional choices. Self and valet parking are provided surcharge.

Atlantis offers more than 35 restaurants, bars, and lounges as well as poolside snack/beverage carts. The following restaurants are located at The Cove Atlantis:

Mesa Grill - Award-winning chef and TV personality Bobby Flay brings his vibrant Southwestern cuisine to his first restaurant outside the United States. The design, by renowned architect David Rockwell, features vivid primary colors and Southwestern motifs. Guests enjoy direct views of the beach and ocean; some outdoor seating is available. The bar includes a terrazzo-and-seashell counter, flanked by columns of river rock. Dinner only.

Mosaic - This Mediterranean-influenced restaurant features “action cooking” stations to prepare dishes on demand, from fresh fish to churrasco steak. Designed by Jeffery Beers, Mosaic embraces natural light, which plays off the polished chrome, wenge wood, and limestone. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

The Cove Pool Café - Bistro-table and chaise-longue service. Fresh fare including sashimi bento boxes, ceviche, gourmet burgers and wraps, smoothies, full bar service. Outdoor gaming pavilion with blackjack and mini-craps. Located by main pool.

Cascades Grill - Located by Cascades Pool. Hot and cold wraps, barbecued pork, seasonal salads, jerked meats, and frozen drinks.

Notable restaurants elsewhere at the Atlantis Resort include:

Nobu - First Caribbean outpost of famed Nobu restaurant. Created by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Cutting-edge Japanese cuisine with Bahamian influences. Sushi bar, sake cellar. Located off the Atlantis Casino.

Casa D'Angelo - Top-rated, Florida-based restaurant showcasing Tuscan cuisine. Freshly made pastas, specialties prepared in wood-burning ovens, outstanding wine list, traditional Italian desserts.

Café Martinique - Created by internationally acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. French gourmet fare in spectacular setting, including wrought-iron birdcage elevator, dramatic mahogany staircase. Located in Marina Village.

Seafire - Contemporary steakhouse featuring grilled meats, fresh fish, and signature dish: Spit-Roasted Prime Rib. Mosaic flooring, high ceilings, amber-glass lighting. Located in Marina Village.

Carmine's - Outpost of popular New York restaurant. Italian favorites served family style. Situated in a plaza at Marina Village, under the canopy of an enormous tree.

Marina Pizzeria - Pizza to go or to enjoy on an outdoor terrace.

Please note: Children age 6 and older are welcome at Casa D'Angelo and Café Martinique.

Dinner reservations are required for Café Martinique, Bahamian Club, Casa D'Angelo, and Chop Stix; reservations are required at Carmine's only if a party includes 6 or more persons. To avoid the $50.00 per person "no show" fee, reservations must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to actual dining time.

High chairs and booster seats are not available at Casa D'Angelo or Café Martinique.

The Atlantis Resort offers a wealth of adventure and entertainment. Highlights include:

The Aquaventure waterscape, a nonstop water experience featuring a river ride with high-intensity rapids and wave surges, four exhilarating water slides, and two freshwater pools.

The Marine Habitat, considered the largest of its kind in the world. Eleven lagoons display more than 250 species. Underground tunnels and grottos provide face-to-face views of sea creatures from around the world.

Dolphin Cay, a dolphin interaction and education center whose residents include dolphins displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

The Dig, an archaeological-style maze of underground passageways woven into a marine habitat, with underwater vistas of the ruins of a “lost city.”

The Atlantis Casino, with 1,000 slot machines and 100 table games. Open 24 hours.

Marina Village, with shopping, dining, and entertainment in a marketplace setting.

A wide variety of trendsetting nightclubs.

Both the adults-only Ultra-Pool and the family-friendly Cascades Pool are available exclusively to Cove Atlantis guests. Chaise longues, day beds, and rental cabanas surround the Ultra-Pool, mosaic tiles adorn the bottom, and a cluster of persimmon daybeds floats in the center of the water. Waters are relatively shallow (4 feet) to encourage mingling.

The Cascades Pool has a sloped, beach-style entry formed by a waterfall.

The Cove Atlantis faces picture-perfect Cove Beach and Paradise Beach, with white sands and clear turquoise waters. A water-sports center by the Paradise Lagoon rents nonmotorized equipment.

Aquaventure, a 63-acre water extravaganza, features a river ride with high-intensity rapids and wave surges, and the Power Tower with four exhilarating water slides. For extra excitement, both attractions incorporate special effects in the darkness of the tunnels and caves.

A state-of-the-art sports center features a dedicated yoga/cardiovascular studio, a separate weight-training area, a spinning studio with DJs spinning dance music, and fitness classes held indoors or on the beach. Climber's Rush challenges all levels with 12 rock-climbing surfaces, each with numerous routes. The Atlantis Activities Center has 10 tennis courts, two basketball courts, and a lap pool. Surcharges apply for all three facilities, except the lap pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

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The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 19.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
• Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 19.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
• Self parking fee: USD 5 per night
• Valet parking fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.