Sandyport Beaches Resort: A Little Worn But Comfy

We stayed here for 6 days. I worried before goingwith reef sharks and these guys really know their
as I had seen some very negative comments... Istuff. I felt my children were safe on the grounds as
worried for absolutely nothing. The hotel was clean,they have security close at hand.
safe, and I felt very pleased with our choice. TheFood is very expensive, not only in restaurants but in
staff were friendly and the front desk did everythinggrocery stores. Two different prices for grocery
they could to make our experience hassle free.store items...one for locals and one for tourists. I was
The people who work at the front desk are veryadvised to purchase bottled water due to high salt
helpful and nice. Whenever we needed somethingcontent in tap water. Also gratuities are included on
they delivered. The room service on the other handeverything...15%. Don't agree with this as some
was not so great. We had to beg for towelsservice was not as good as others. Watch your
everyday because sometimes they didn't leave uscredit card statements as some restaurants tried to
any. There are a lot of things that needed fixed. Theadd additional charges once credit card receipt was
vending machine was broke. The lagoon outside oursigned.
room was very nice though. Don't think I would stayWe ate at the hard rock cafe downtown several
here again.times. We figured it was the safest place to eat.
The beach was pleasant but the water did haveService in the Bahamas is terrible because they add a
many rocks/boulders in it however it made a great15% gratuity to everything so they already know
hiding place for lots of unusual creatures. We swamthey're getting a tip every time.
with an 8 foot nurse shark, squid, octopuses, stingThis hotel may not be the Atlantis Resort but when
rays, lobster (at night with flash lights) and we had ayou walk away I believe you will feel like we do that
great time. The bus takes you to town for $1.00we had a great trip for a cost that did not rack your
each way and you can find lots of great restaurantspocket. There is a gas station behind the resort for
there.incidentals... Everything was expensive but you would
At the hotels canal there is a snorkel excursion whichexpect this on an island vacation. They have extreme
is called 'The Runaway'. Do not miss this trip:$70.00tariffs on all their imports so the cost shows it. Enjoy!!
adult,$35.00/child.You swim at beautiful beaches; swim