Atlantis Paradise Island is an ocean-themed casino resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The resort spans 154 acre and includes a waterpark, marine habitat, and other recreational facilities. It is built around the Aquaventure waterscape and features multiple hotel towers, including The Royal, Coral, Cove, and Reef Towers.
The resort incorporates the legend of Atlantis into its design, from the ceiling murals in the foyer to Plato's bar, named after the philosopher who first described the lost city. The resort features numerous decorative elements, including glass sculptures by American artist Dale Chihuly in the casino and indoor waterfalls and fountains near the foyer.
History
The site was initially developed as part of the Paradise Island Hotel and Casino, which opened in 1968 under the ownership of Resorts International, a company later acquired by television host and businessman Merv Griffin. Before Griffin's acquisition, Donald Trump held a majority stake in Resorts International and later sold it to Griffin, retaining only certain assets, such as the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.[2][3]
In 1994, South African hotelier Sol Kerzner