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Club Med Columbus IslevsHotel Riu Palace Paradise Island

Club Med Columbus Isle

Four-Star·★ 4.5

Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island

Five-Star·★ 3.9·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Club Med Columbus IsleHotel Riu Palace Paradise Island

Overall

8.6

7.6

Beach

9.4

9.0

Food

7.8

6.8

Service

8.6

7.1

Rooms

7.9

7.4

Luxury

7.5

Value

8.1

7.7

Romance

8.2

7.8

8.6

7.6

Overall

9.4

9.0

Beach

7.8

6.8

Food

8.6

7.1

Service

7.9

7.4

Rooms

—

7.5

Luxury

8.1

7.7

Value

8.2

7.8

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Club Med Columbus Isle	Measure	Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island
(better)8.6	Overall Score	7.6
4-star	Star Rating	5-star (better)
(better)4.5 (958)	Google Rating	3.9 (4,219)
Rates TBD	Price / Night (pp)	From $207
No	Adults Only	Yes
Unverified	Kids' Club	Not applicable
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
(better)5 min	Airport Transfer	30 min

Club Med Columbus Isle

Kids' club & childcare: Unverified
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Superior Room; Deluxe Room; Family Superior Room; 3 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.
Categories spanning multiple rooms: Interconnecting Superior Rooms: 2 separate rooms or suites; confirmed capacity 6 across all 2.

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Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island

Kids' club & childcare: Not applicable: adults only
Room service: Included. RIU materials and third-party room descriptions identify 24-hour room service.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Two Bedroom Junior Suite Ocean View. Adult limit unverified.
Categories spanning multiple rooms: Connecting Superior Junior Suite with Sea View: 2 separate rooms or suites; capacity unverified.

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Club Med Columbus Isle

Highlights

2 places to eat
Full-service spa
5 min from ZSA

Why choose it

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.

Keep in mind

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.

Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island

Highlights

Adults-only all-inclusive
6 places to eat
Full-service spa
30 min from NAS

Why choose it

Excellent Paradise Island beach position.
Adults-only and 24-hour all-inclusive.
Walkable access to Atlantis-area dining, casino and attractions.

Keep in mind

Food sentiment is notably mixed.
Some guests report maintenance and service inconsistency.
The public beach can have vendors and water-sports activity.

All Scores

Club Med Columbus Isle	Measure	Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island
(better)9.4	Beach	9.0
(better)7.8	Food	6.8
(better)8.6	Service	7.1
(better)7.9	Rooms	7.4
7.8	Pools	7.8
–	Luxury	7.5
(better)8.1	Value	7.7
8.3	Family	–
(better)8.2	Romance	7.8
7.2	Nightlife	7.4 (better)
(better)8.4	Quiet	6.8
(better)9.2	Adventure	8.1
–	Wellness	7.4
–	Remote work	7.2
–	Accessibility	8.1