Scores at a Glance
Club Med Columbus IsleHotel Riu Palace Paradise Island
Overall
8.6
8.0
Beach
9.4
9.2
Food
7.8
7.5
Service
8.6
7.9
Rooms
7.9
7.2
Luxury
·
7.5
Value
8.1
8.3
Romance
8.2
8.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
8.0
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (954)
Google Rating
3.9 (4,054)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
5 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
9.2
7.8
Food
7.5
8.6
Service
7.9
7.9
Rooms
7.2
7.8
Pools
8.1
–
Luxury
7.5
8.1
Value
8.3
8.3
Family
–
8.2
Romance
8.1
7.2
Nightlife
7.8
8.4
Quiet
6.8
9.2
Adventure
8.1
–
Wellness
7.4
–
Remote work
8.0
–
Accessibility
8.1
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Club Med Columbus Isle
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 5 min from ZSA
Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from NAS
Pros · Club Med Columbus Isle
- Outstanding beach and clear water.
- Strong included water-sports and activity offering.
- Very short airport transfer.
- Good fit for active couples, families with older kids and divers.
Pros · Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island
- Excellent beach location on Paradise Island.
- Adults-only, 24-hour all-inclusive format.
- Good Bahamas value relative to many non-all-inclusive alternatives.
- Walkable access to Paradise Island activity.
Cons · Club Med Columbus Isle
- Bahamas is not currently in the provided country vocabulary.
- Rooms and air-conditioning receive more mixed feedback than beach and activities.
- Scuba and off-resort excursions can cost extra.
- Dining variety is narrower than at large multi-restaurant all-inclusives.
Cons · Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island
- Rooms are frequently described as dated or in need of updates.
- Food feedback is mixed, especially outside the buffet.
- Pool and entertainment areas can feel buzzy rather than quiet.
- Not a private-island or secluded Bahamas experience.