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Hotel class 3.0 of 5
The Mall Drive, Freeport F-42549, Grand Bahama Island
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3 of 5 stars
smoky_mtn   1 contribution
Tennessee
May 18, 2008

The Royal Islander was a nice clean mid-scale hotel across from the International Bazaar. The staff was courteous and helpful, especially the owner. The only real problem is that there were very few guests at the time we went. Of course, the International Bazaar is a shell of its former self, and the owner told us that the closure of... more

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5 of 5 stars
bmwbadboy   1 contribution
Winchester, VA
Feb 25, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Family

My stay at the Royal Islander was excellent! My advice is don't buy a Volkswagen as a substitute for a BMW or Mercedes. The RI is a clean, well kept hotel property. I would rate give this property 3 starts out of 5! An excellent 3 star hotel at that. If your expectation is a 5 star hotel, that's it's... more

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2 of 5 stars
rl04   1 contribution
Atlanta
Jan 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

If you expect 3, 4, or 5 star accomodations, this is certainly not the place for you. The only reason I didn't give it a 1 star is because the room and bathroom was relatively clean and tidy when we arrived. I went during spring break and the company we booked the hotel through tried to comfort us by sadly... more

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4 of 5 stars
Gordy500   2 contributions
Boca Raton, FL
Feb 18, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

We booked a cruise on with Discovery Cruise Line and learned that The Royal Islander is recommended by the cruise. I then looked it up here on Trip Advisor. I read the mixed reviews and was very nervous to book my stay. We went in and were expecting the worst but we were so HAPPY once we got there. When... more

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5 of 5 stars
Blu3   2 contributions
Denver, Colorado
Oct 3, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
1/4 found this review helpful

This was truly a five star resort. There are 4 sister hotels and a complementary shuttle runs between all of them. The customer service is above and beyond expectation. You won't be disappointed if you choose to stay at one of the Royal hotels. more

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1 of 5 stars
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Gloucestershire, England
Oct 22, 2005
5/7 found this review helpful

My family and I stayed at this run down hotel in August as part of a Discovery Cruise break and realised as soon as we stepped into our room that this was the poorest hotel that we have ever stayed in. To say that the rooms were outdated is an understatement, and although they were reasonably clean the bathroom fittings... more

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1 of 5 stars
Afrobright   1 contribution
Atlanta
Sep 6, 2005
6/6 found this review helpful

This was my second time in Freeport. We stayed at the Xanadu the first go around, it was an all girls trip. The hotel was nice but it was just too far from all the happenings in Port Lucaya. Needless to say, the cab rides will cost you an arm and a leg. Anyway, this time around I went for... more

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5 of 5 stars
mzfrog   2 contributions
Germany
Jul 17, 2005
8/8 found this review helpful

My husband and I just returned from our vacation, and it was fantastic. The Island was wonderful. We enjoyed very much staying at the Royal Islander and are planning to stay again. The people were very friendly. We met some wonderful people from all over. We highly recommend the Bonfire............super fun!!!! and if you go buy a picture from Jay... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Coconut Creek, FL
Jul 12, 2005
12/12 found this review helpful

I was a bit skeptical about the Royal Islander after reading some of the reviews, but now I've been able to form my own opinions. Check-in was delayed for us because we had an entire family in front of us that was staying for a family reunion, so I can't time that one. Once we got in, the rooms were... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Mount Pleasant, Iowa
May 19, 2005
16/16 found this review helpful

My friends and I stayed at the Royal Islander for a week and had an amazing time. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff were very friendly and made you feel welcome,and The pool and hot tub were so nice, we went in them everyday. The Royal Islander is in a great location, just across the street from the... more

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Address: The Mall Drive, Freeport F-42549, Grand Bahama Island
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