Cruises are now sailing from Nassau so if you are looking for a pre-cruise hotel in Nassau, the British Colonial Hilton may be right for you. It’s been more than 15 months since cruises were active and many of us are eager to hop onboard as soon as possible!
In June 2021, Royal Caribbean started sailing Adventure of the Seas from Nassau, Bahamas. I was excited to be on the first sailing from this new port. If you are also booked on Adventure, get the preparation details here.
In this post, I will share important information that will help you decide if your pre-cruise hotel in Nassau should be the British Colonial Hilton.
Avid cruisers who frequent Nassau during port days may be very familiar with this hotel. The British Colonial Hilton has been a popular resort day pass venue for many years. Cruisers can purchase a pass and enjoy the beach, pool, and other wonderful hotel amenities during their cruise port visit to Nassau. This familiarity with the hotel may make it the perfect choice for your pre-cruise hotel stay.
Bonus! Royal Caribbean is currently using the hotel as their cruise check-in location. So convenient! More on this later in the post.
Pricey but in line with other resort hotels.
The base rate for the two twin bed option was $250 a night. I used points to secure the booking using one of my favorite travel cards the Chase Preferred. While this card does carry an annual fee, the benefits and bonus offer far exceed the annual fee. I highly recommend this card to anyone who loves to travel and is able to pay the full balance each month. You can learn more about Chase Preferred and use my referral link for bonus points!
*I use this card regularly for travel rewards, however, I am NOT a financial professional and this is should not be considered financial advice.
British Colonial Hilton Amenities
Often booked by cruises as a day pass resort option in Nassau, the British Colonial Hilton boasts many amenities. Hotel guests can enjoy a grand outdoor area featuring a large pool, bar, beach access, and fitness center. Inside, the hotel offers a gift shop and a restaurant/bar area with indoor and outdoor seating options.
The room was well appointed with a coffee maker and mini-fridge. The bathroom was a good size and everything was nice and clean. This is also one of the few hotel options that offer a room with two twin beds so if you are cruising with a friend like I was, this can be a great option to share a room and save on expenses. I can’t say much for the view from our particular room, but sometimes that is the luck of the draw with hotel rooms and I did not request or pay for an ocean view room as we were just there for one night. Check out my Adventure of the Seas highlight on Instagram to see the view from my room.
Convenience and Location for Cruisers
As a pre-cruise hotel, the location is hard to beat. From the hotel beach area, you can enjoy views of your cruise ship waiting to greet you the next day! While the port is under construction Royal Caribbean has partnered with the British Colonial Hilton and the cruise check-in is taking place at the hotel! What could be more convenient than that? Once your luggage is dropped off at the luggage check-in and your boarding information is ready, a shuttle will take you to the cruise pier. Even on the first sailing, I thought this process went smoothly and efficiently.
Tip: Don’t forget to download the Royal Caribbean App ahead of time. You can use the app to present your set sail pass at check-in.
Transportation from Lynden Pindling Intl. Airport
The taxi from the airport to the hotel was $27. This amount may vary due to traffic, time of day, number of occupants, etc. Just in case, I was prepared with $50 in cash. I also added a little more tip than my usual given that the islands have endured extreme financial hardship during the pandemic and lack of tourism to their area. Transportation from the hotel to the pier is currently being provided by Royal Caribbean for their Adventure of the Seas sailings. The plans for the new port look great and I look forward to seeing it in the future.
Will you be cruising from Nassau?
If you are ready to set sail from Nassau, there are many pre-cruise hotel options from budget to luxury but I really enjoyed my time at the British Colonial Hilton and would choose it again for the amenities and convenience.
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