Where to Stay / What to do - Nassau

[NCherches]

So I will be in Nassau for about a week... anyone have suggestions on hotels, restaurants, bars, entertainment in Nassau, Bahamas?

 

[skiandsurf]

So I will be in Nassau for about a week... anyone have suggestions on hotels, restaurants, bars, entertainment in Nassau, Bahamas?

I was there not too long ago. Stayed at a Hilton property (British ??? Hilton). Was nice, and next to Senor Frogs....but not much of a beach.

Senor Frogs was the place to be. We were there the night of a couple of cruise ships (Carnival) and that place was a good time.

I have heard that across from Atlantis is another cheaper hotel that you can stay cheap, but still get access to Atlantis.

Thats all I got for Nassau....other than I hear that crime is up. Be careful.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Nassau sucks...

British Colonial Hilton is an OK place..downtown at least.

Try and stay at Atlantis - at least you can hot the bars and casino.

Avoid Cable Beach - its a real cesspool.

Also avoid walking around at night, MYNN is rather nasty.

 

[NCherches]

What do you mean by nasty? Nasty can be good sometimes lol... Love ya Vegas!

 

[kf4amu]

If you're on Paradise Island, walk across the bridge to Potters Cay, the straw market with the brightly colored shacks and walk around. You can get beers and food at different ones. Make sure you hit Uncle Tellis' conch stand and get the wild boar if he has it. Tellis is a nice guy and was featured on the front page of the USA Today Money section in January in an article about the economy affecting tourism. If you have a grill, you can buy a fish from other vendors and bring it back with you. With your back toward Atlantis, take a left along Eastern Road, and the first dirt parking lot you come to usually has a family or two selling conch and fresh caught fish.

Senor Frogs is where all the drunk cruise girls go. Make sure you hit Crazy Johnnies as well.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

What do you mean by nasty? Nasty can be good sometimes lol... Love ya Vegas!

Uh No.....Nasty as you're a little white kid who clearly stands out as a pilot tourista wandering around with a Spring Break buzz and $80 in his pocket.

Thats enough to get you killed in Nassau at night.

:laugh:

Enjoy!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/cruise-news/6669176/Nassau-crime-wave-hits-cruises.html

 

[svcta]

In my opinion the best thing to do in Nassau is leave. I've stayed at the Hilton by Senor Frogs, too. It's alright. But for if I were there for a week I would consider repositioning the airplane to somewhere in Florida and staying there or abandoning the airplane and airlining home. Back when I was in and out of the Bahamas more regularly we would rarely stay there or leave the airplane there.

 

[wildbill]

Have stayed at the Hilton. Not impressed. Last time I was there the water was turned off for a day. Had to use the pool for taking a bath. Beach is small and right next to cruise ship docks. Sandals on Paradise Island might be an option for you. All inclusive. The Hilton is right next to all of the watering holes and the straw market. Easy walking. Cable beach is interesting and you are subject to an "eye full". European style of beach wear. Topless.
Best wishes on your trip..

 

[Kingairrick]

The Comfort Suites across from the Atlantis is owned by the Atlantis. You can stay there for <$200 per night and have free full access to all of the Atlantis stuff, including room charging, etc...If you can't swing Atlantis or Comfort Suites, re-position to Florida...

 

[Headwind]

I was there last week. For several years I have stayed at Colonial Hilton. NO MORE! The hotel is OK, but the area around it has gone down. When you walk out the front door of the Hilton you are in a very bad area. Before I left the parking lot people tried to sell me drugs, women, watches, etc. Walked 4 blocks and never did see a policeman. Don't know if I'd even trust a cop there.
Next time I will stay either at Cable beach or across from Atlantis.

 

[FlyingPieceOfSt]

Amused

I'm amused by a couple on here who have the option of repositioning because they dont like the hotel.

My company would have a difficult time allowing us to reposition at an OC of 5750 an hour. Are you two guys hiring? It musy be nice to have that option in this economy.. Unless you two are flyin C-340's. If so, please ignore my hiring plea.

 

[Falcon Jet 1]

go to the poop deck and get the shrimp and grits, right on the water---been a few years cant be anymore specific.

 

[Rick1128]

If you are interested diving, most of the better hotels hold a one day diving course. It lets you experience diving in a control environment. There are also certification classes available.

 

[NJAowner]

Take a puddle jumper and go to Exuma, Eluethera, Abaco, etc. All are gorgeous islands and will cost much less.

Fly safe.

 

[svcta]

I'm amused by a couple on here who have the option of repositioning because they dont like the hotel.

My company would have a difficult time allowing us to reposition at an OC of 5750 an hour. Are you two guys hiring? It musy be nice to have that option in this economy.. Unless you two are flyin C-340's. If so, please ignore my hiring plea.

We did this when I flew for private owner. Cost wasn't as much of a consideration, however with the crew at home and the airplane parked at a cheaper FBO for a week or more and with none of the exposure of being parked in a nearly third-world country it made sense to put a total of less than an hour (round trip) on the airframe to keep it in Miami.

I'm not sure my current company would feel much differently. If you're counting hours on the airframe for more than crew safety and that of the company's assets you may need a C-340.

 

[Cat3C]

There have been some very bad things happen to some cruise excursions over the past few months. Nassau is perhaps creeping to a new low. I would not be out at night unless I was very close to my hotel

 

[Fernando]

There have been some very bad things happen to some cruise excursions over the past few months. Nassau is perhaps creeping to a new low. I would not be out at night unless I was very close to my hotel

what happened?

 

[nismo611]

Uh No.....Nasty as you're a little white kid who clearly stands out as a pilot tourista wandering around with a Spring Break buzz and $80 in his pocket.

Thats enough to get you killed in Nassau at night.

:laugh:

Enjoy!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/cruise-news/6669176/Nassau-crime-wave-hits-cruises.html

Get you killed? that place is safer than half the cities in the US. Philly, Vegas, Sewark, New Orleans, Cleveland?????????? Would you walk around any of those places during the day the day let alone at night? Sure if you walk around like a little ************************* and dress like an ass master you might get robbed but that goes for just about anywhere. The British Colonial Hilton puts you close to the fish fry best food in town, the beach sucks though. Most hotels are pretty close to the same half assed conditions down there.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Get you killed? that place is safer than half the cities in the US. Philly, Vegas, Sewark, New Orleans, Cleveland?????????? Would you walk around any of those places during the day the day let alone at night? Sure if you walk around like a little ************************* and dress like an ass master you might get robbed but that goes for just about anywhere. The British Colonial Hilton puts you close to the fish fry best food in town, the beach sucks though. Most hotels are pretty close to the same half assed conditions down there.

Well enjoy the fish fry and the colonial Hilton man...I'll take ANY of those cities over Nassua ANY day. Hell....aside from the distance away, I'd take Mumbai or Jakarta over Nassau.

If thats the best food in town you are likely on a fractional or regional per-diem. Save up a few weeks worth and try out Chez Willie on Bay St. Far better. Hilton points must make Nassau an exotic layover?

I'm with the others here, any extended stay I'd check on the ability to repo or airline out of dumpy Nassau. If not, like anywhere, I'd just use common sense and keep in mind there's a new crime scene in Nassau - simple robberies of white tourists are now done with shotguns and beat downs..http://blog.lipcon.com/2009/11/nassau_crime_wave_hits_cruises.html.

Google more yourself - plenty of cruise ships have ditched MYNN in the last year or so. Would I insist I'd NOT stay there because its unsafe? NO...but I'd jump on the opportunity to catch a flight to KFLL etc for the week.

and really....

"ass master"............"dude"....are you 12 yrs old?

 

[Coool Hand Luke]

After a couple of dozen trips there I am of the opinion that Nassau is simply a recreation of mid-80's Atlantic City, albiet with warmer water. I've never understood how wealthy people that can afford their own plane (or at least a share of one) travel to Nassau. I am sure this does not reflect the rest of the Bahamas, which as mentioned above, are much better places to visit.