Beautiful Beach!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 5/16/05
The beach, a short walk from the Yahct Club, was absolutley flawless. The service was very poor at The Columbus Tavern Restaurant. I attempted three times to dine there and felt invisible. Many other travelers I spoke with had similar experiences. Wonderful amenities include free use of bicycles, water taxi and beach shuttle. Other than the Columbus Tavern, the staff was very friendly and helpful. A short, pleasant walk to a shopping center with several dining and shopping opportunities.
The room was pleasant, fairly clean. A few added facilities would have made a big difference, such as a mini fridge. A/C was not room controlled, either on or off. Construction all around PIHC created an unpleasant, constant noise effect, even rooms next to me were being re-done, hammering on walls, etc.
The ability to get cash from the front desk from your credit card would have been a nice option, also stamps. Many services offered by other hotels are not available here. Since you cannot charge to your room on the day before your departure, credit card use at the pool bar would have been nice. Most travellers are running low on cash by the last day of their vacation.
If you are visiting Paradise Island as a beach lover, this is the place for you!