Warwick Paradise Island - Bahamas
Warwick Paradise Island fills a real gap in the Bahamas: an adults-only all-inclusive (16 and over) that doesn't make you navigate a mega-resort. It is a 16-acre property on the south shore of Paradise Island, looking across a private harbour, and its strongest asset is location. Cabbage Beach is a free 10-minute shuttle away, running every half hour from 10am to 4pm, and a free nightly shuttle runs to Atlantis Casino and back, so you can dip into Paradise Island's nightlife and return to somewhere quiet. There is no casino on site. Staff are consistently described as the best part of the stay.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +One of very few adults-only all-inclusives in the Bahamas (minimum age 16), so you get the all-inclusive model without the family crowds of Atlantis
- +Five restaurants and none of them require a reservation: Verandah, Abbiocco (Italian), Tings on a Stick (Asian), Edgewater Grill (seafood) and Chickcharnie's Pizzeria & Grille, which reopens late until 1am
- +Free shuttle to Cabbage Beach every 30 minutes from 10am to 4pm, a 10-minute ride with no booking needed
- +Free nightly shuttle to Atlantis Casino, out at 8pm and back at 11pm, so you get the Paradise Island nightlife without paying Atlantis room rates
- +Staff warmth is the thing guests mention first, often described as the friendliest service they had in the Bahamas
- +Two pools, a main pool and a lap pool, plus the on-site Amber Spa and beachfront yoga for a quieter wellness stay
- +Drinks get specific praise for not being watered down, a common complaint at other all-inclusives
Cons
- −Rooms had a reputation for being dated, with rust on fixtures; the Harbour Front Rooms redesign was scheduled to finish 4 October 2026, so expect a mixed room product depending on where you are placed
- −The private harbour beach is small and sheltered, pleasant for views but not a swimming or snorkeling beach, so real beach days mean the Cabbage Beach shuttle
- −Evening entertainment is hit or miss, and after dinner many guests head to Atlantis instead
- −Bathrooms run small in older rooms, and tub-only layouts frustrate taller guests
- −Five restaurants can start to feel repetitive across a full week, and three of them have a Resort Elegant dress code at dinner
- −Not built for water sports fans; there is no big active water programme like the larger resorts offer
- −Booked through the timeshare platform without a food plan? You have to buy a food-plan upgrade to be all-inclusive
The all-inclusive covers meals, snacks and drinks across five restaurants and two bars, Hog Bar and Rum Cay Lobby Bar. Verandah handles lunch and dinner, Abbiocco does Italian, Tings on a Stick is Asian, Edgewater Grill is seafood, and Chickcharnie's Pizzeria & Grille runs through the afternoon and reopens from 10pm to 1am. None requires a reservation, which is a relief compared with the booking scramble at most all-inclusives. There is a main pool, a lap pool, the Amber Spa and beachfront yoga through the Wellness & Reset Retreat package. Rooms have been the long-running weak spot, with dated decor and rusty fixtures, and a renovation from 18 May to 4 October 2026 redesigned the Harbour Front Rooms with new furniture, stand-alone showers, better lighting and balcony repairs. As of October 2026 the resort posts no construction notice. The harbour beach is a calm sitting spot rather than a swimming beach.
It suits couples and adult friend groups who want Paradise Island access without the noise of Atlantis, and it is far cheaper than Atlantis's suite towers or One&Only Ocean Club. Day passes ($130 weekdays, $180 on Sundays, as listed in October 2026) give a sense of how the all-inclusive is priced. Anyone whose trip revolves around a spectacular swimming beach should plan on the Cabbage Beach shuttle, but with it running every half hour, beach access is easy.
Common Questions
Is Warwick Paradise Island part of Atlantis?
How do you get to a proper swimming beach?
What does the all-inclusive cover?
Do I need dinner reservations?
Is the renovation finished?
Is it good for a honeymoon?
Restaurants (5)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Italian | Abbiocco |
| Asian | Tings on a Stick |
| Steakhouse | Edgewater Grill |
| American & grill | Chickcharnie's Pizzeria & Grille |
| International & fusion | Verandah |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. All are covered by the all-inclusive rate, per the resort.
What's nearby
Downtown Nassau (Bay Street)7 min drive · 2.2 mi
Fort Montagu5 min drive · 1.8 mi
Cabbage Beach5 min drive · 0.8 mi
Blackbeard's Tower7 min drive · 3.7 mi
Pirates of Nassau Museum8 min drive · 2.5 mi
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre12 min drive · 3.7 mi
More things to do (24)
- Cable Beach · beach20 min drive · 7.8 mi
- Aquaventure Water Park (Atlantis) · water park10 min walk · 0.5 mi
- Junkanoo Beach · beach9 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Blue Lagoon Island day trip and dolphin encounter · excursion6 min walk · 0.3 mi
- Atlantis Marina · marina9 min walk · 0.4 mi
- Dolphin Cay (Atlantis) · adventure park3 min drive · 0.7 mi
- Nassau Harbour Club Marina · marina4 min drive · 1.2 mi
- Exuma swimming pigs day trip by speedboat · excursion4 min drive · 1.2 mi
- Rose Island snorkel and beach trip · excursion4 min drive · 1.2 mi
- Deep-sea fishing charter · excursion4 min drive · 1.2 mi
- Montagu Beach · beach4 min drive · 1.7 mi
- The Dig Aquarium (Atlantis) · wildlife5 min drive · 0.9 mi
- Paradise Beach · beach5 min drive · 1.2 mi
- Bay Street Marina · marina6 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Fast ferry day trip to Harbour Island · excursion6 min drive · 1.6 mi
- The Retreat Gardens · nature6 min drive · 2.4 mi
- Parliament Square · historic site8 min drive · 2.2 mi
- Queen's Staircase · historic site8 min drive · 1.9 mi
- Pompey Museum of Slavery and Emancipation · museum8 min drive · 2.5 mi
- Fort Fincastle · historic site8 min drive · 2.4 mi
- Straw Market · town8 min drive · 2.6 mi
- Heritage Museum of The Bahamas · museum9 min drive · 2.5 mi
- National Art Gallery of The Bahamas · museum9 min drive · 2.5 mi
- Arawak Cay Fish Fry · town11 min drive · 3.4 mi
Amenities
Seaweed & sargassum
The Bahamas gets sargassum, typically worst June through September.See the month-by-month guide →Google Reviews★ 4.1 · 2,349 reviews
“Perfectly located, this all inclusive hotel caters for all. The drink selection is vast and served by an enthusiastic team between the pool by day & main lobby by night. Lovely cocktails are prepared to order. Food is presented in a large self serv...”
“I had an amazing time at the Warwick. The room was beautiful and we'll stocked with all inclusive drinks and snacks. House keeping did a great job daily. All the staff were friendly and helpful. My only complaint would be our room was 2 doors down fr...”
“Great value for money, especially during peak December pricing. The resort is a comfortable size and never felt crowded, with excellent staff who were consistently friendly and helpful. Food was better than expected for an all-inclusive, and drinks w...”
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