Resort for a day - Nassau Bahamas

KBdesigned • April 10, 2020

We love cruising and love visiting Nassau in the Bahamas, but after being there often in a short time frame we felt like we decided to relax for the day. That is where resortforaday.com helped us to find the perfect place to enjoy sun, sand, good food and drink while in port. 

The British Colonial Hilton resort located just 8 minutes from the cruise ship port offers everything you need to enjoy your day. For $100.00, you have full access to the beach, pool and restaurants and shops plus you receive a $40.00 food & beverage credit per adult. This location includes lounge chairs, umbrellas, and towels as well as non-motorized water sports.

There are other resort for a day options while in port but they require a taxi and we decided we wanted to enjoy the no stress option of being just 8 minutes from the cruise dock.

The British Colonial Hilton Nassau is a luxury five-star or AAA four-diamond colonial hotel in downtown Nassau, Bahamas, located on the only private beach in Nassau. The hotel originally opened in 1924 and most recently experienced a $90 million renovation starting in 1997 under the ownership of the Hilton brand of companies. It has since changed hands in 2015 to the China State Construction Engineering Company. 


There was no beach crowd on the day we were in port, in we were happy to enjoy some peace of mind as opposed to a party scene. The hotel limits the number on non guest per day so book early and enjoy your time.

Check out our video review of the 'resort for the day' at the British Colonial Hilton hotel in Nassau Bahamas. 
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