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I have stayed at Atlantis twice and the Hilton in Nassau once. Atlantis is very expensive. There used to be a cheaper hotel very close to the Atlantis where you got privileges to use Atlantis pools etc. (another poster named one and that sounds right). If $ is an object that may be your best bet even if you don't plan to use the pools because you would be within walking distance. The Hilton in Nassau is a nice no frills business class hotel. There is a small beach and it is near a lot of shopping, the souvenier market etc. if that matters. Problem is you are a $10-15 cab ride from Atlantis (I think that is the amount). Food at Atlantis is very expensive. The meal plan included in the package does not include the 4 or 5 nicest restaurants so keep that in mind. The included restaurants are fine for most. There are very good restaurant alternatives away from Atlantis that are better values (although some of these are very expensive too).

Hope that helps.