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Had an absolutely amazing time here. It is a locally owned and operated equipment and beach shop just off Deadman's Reef.
We took a cab from the cruise terminal at Freeport, it took about 30 minutes. We did not realize you could arrange for pickup and dropoff from cruises on the website, but the cab driver we had knew exactly where to go.
We rolled up at 0830 am and paid a $5 per person admission fee, $7 for two chairs and were in the water after a quick safety briefing, which included a description of what the best places to see wildlife were.
There is an artificial reef close into shore with tons of fish, and we saw several sea turtles eating sea grass and generally chilling. We also saw a sting ray. Out past the rocks is the actual reef; we didn't make it that far but fellow snorkelers reported it was amazing.
There is reasonably priced food, conch fritters, cracked conch and also burgers and fries. There are outdoor showers and changing rooms.
The staff is all local, very friendly and very knowledgeable about the local ecosystem.
There is equipment available for rental, as well as kayaks and paddleboards.
This was our first time snorkeling in the Bahamas. The beach was very shallow during low tide and at times we were swimming in only 2-3 feet of water, which may be annoying for experienced snorkelers, but it's great when you're with kids. Out past the rocks is the real reef with a huge dropoff.
Can't recommend this place enough, I would definitely check it out.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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We chose to spend our one day on Grand Bahama Island at Paradise Cove and we definitely made the right choice. It wasn't offered through the cruise ship so we booked direct through the website. We were already glad we did as we watched at the other cruise passengers herded into large 2 decker buses by the hundreds. Transportation from the port was included in the price and we enjoyed the ride. The driver was great and gave us a little tour and information on the way. This is a hidden gem! Very laid back low key private beach hangout. We snorkeled the reef and our instructor was great. You can tell she loves her job and the ocean. Snorkeling was amazing. We seen conch, fish, stingrays, corals and sea turtles. The sea turtles were amazing! After snorkeling we enjoyed some local cocktails and Bahamian beers! They also have a restaurant on site so make sure you enjoy some local conch dishes! We tried both the cracked and grilled conch. Both were delicious! We definitely enjoyed our day here and would recommend anyone ona cruise to book the day here! Great place. Amazing people!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Barry Smith, General Manager at Paradise Cove Beach Resort
Responded Aug 1, 2022
thanks for your review. it's nice to hear you enjoyed your time with use. we hope that you will return one day. thanks, Barry
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The winds finally cooperated so we could snorkel at Paradise Cove before we came home. We visited twice before that but the waves were not conducive to snorkeling. The owner gave us an introduction and advised us where to go to see the sea life. Many fish at the reef balls to see and sea turtles further out. No manta rays while we were there. We did not venture beyond the reefs to deeper water where there is more to see apparently. Depending on the tide, a flotation belt might be wise which I did rent. A nice little shop for buying souvenirs on site. The menu was limited in the restaurant/bar. Definitely the best place on the island for snorkeling. The beach area was damaged by the last hurricane.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Barry S, Manager at Paradise Cove Beach Resort
Responded Mar 22, 2020
Thanks for your review hopefully next time you will see some stingrays. we look forward to seeing you again should you return to the island. Thanks, Barry
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Quick email replies, and your reviews made selection easy. We were warmly met on time and place (Grand Celebration cruise) by Mr Parker with a nice mini bus. He advised us the weather canceled our snorkel trip and we can select a refund or a bus tour. Owner Barry was on top of everything by phone. Tour was nice. We look forward another opportunity with safer water conditions. BTW, because of another mis-informed couple that we picked up at Harley store, I recommend NOT using a third party and book directly with deadman's reef.com.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Barry S, Manager at Paradise Cove Beach Resort
Responded Feb 11, 2020
Thanks for you review we do look forward to seeing you under better weather conditions. Thanks Barry
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We visited Paradise Cove and had great time. Water was even warm enough for Florida residents to snorkel in December. Saw many sea turtles in close protected waters and nice reef at the drop-off 50 yards off shore. Kayaking was also cool we used a glass bottom one. Down side was some annoying no seeums and couple oil rigs off shore in distance but still a great place to go. Great Beach, food, beer, and excellent customer service await.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Barry S, Manager at Paradise Cove Beach Resort
Responded Jan 7, 2020
thanks for your review and it was our pleasure having you visit with us. hopefully the oil rigs will be gone soon. Thanks, Barry
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Barry & his staff are a well oiled machine. I cant imagine a better way to spend the day on Grand Bahamas. From the ship we were picked up promptly and our driver gave us lots of historical information about the island and the people there. Barry takes safety very seriously and with this particular reef, instruction is needed in order to maintain the health of the reef so pay attention! The beach and reef are one of the most beautiful places Ive ever been. The food is great, equipment is clean and maintained and demonstrations for activities is available. Safe for all ages as the snorkeling areas are marked by zones.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Room Tip:Sign up for paddleboarding and reserve chairs/umbrella, bring your own snorkle and masks.
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Response from deadmansreef, Manager at Paradise Cove Beach Resort
Responded Jan 2, 2022
Thank you for your review. It was our pleasure having you visit us in 2021 and we hope to see you again in 2022. Happy New Year's!!
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Staff is extremely disorganized. The food takes a long time after you order. You have to stand in line to get checked in, get your tickets for equipment, back in line to return, back in line to give them a ticket you returned the equipment. It’s a CIRCUS! The “reef” is a joke! I had a great laugh. The two turtles I swam with made my day. The water is dirty and smells odd. I was told they could take us back at 6 when they closed, but you guessed it nope! That was a “sales pitch”. It’s a tourist trap in all regards. Paid almost $200! I couldn’t get picked up until 12 PM and I had to leave by 4:30 PM. Don’t waste your time and hard earned money. Free beaches all over you can go to and I know they’re much nicer. Will NOT return ever!!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Barry Smith, General Manager at Paradise Cove Beach Resort
Responded Jul 24, 2022
I discussed this review with the gentleman who wrote it. He told me everyone is intitled to their own opinion. This is true, there are some people who you just can not please.
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We stay here every year and even though we own a condo on the beach in Freeport there is solitude and peace here. We rent a villa for the night and enjoy absolute silence and peace and tranquility. Barry and his family go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home. They always check on us and food is always great. The reef is wonderful and we recommend this place to everyone we meet on the island. Don't miss this experience!!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We just spent a week in one of the beachfront villas for my husband David's 30th Birthday. We had the most relaxing and wonderful time there. We were looking for privacy, seclusion, and a natural environment with no touristy distractions. This was definitely it. A private beach, amazing sunsets, no vendors to bother you, and beautiful wildlife everywhere. Appropriately named, this place was truly paradise. We were absolutely amazed at how perfect it was there. The water was clear and beautiful, (except for at high tide), and the beach was very clean. The Smith family was very accomodating, and the 2-bedroom villa was gorgeous! The bus driver was so friendly and made sure we got to the store to get our groceries, and also dropped us off at the airport right on time. A very nice man. Be sure to give him a few $$ for his kindness-- he deserves it. We kayaked and snorkeled olong the reef which was truly amazing. We also got to go tidepooling in the morning, go "crabbing" after dark with flashlights, explore the beach for beautiful shells, watch the fish jump as the seagulls hunted for their dinner over the water, and enjoy a unobstructed view of the sunsets right from our porch. You won't find any natural wonders like those at the Sheraton! This place is a must for anyone looking to get away from all the tourist traps in Lucaya and explore the real Bahamas. This was definitely the best deal on the entire island. We loved every minute of it, and were sad to leave. The Smith family was great and made us feel at home. And they certainly cook up a mean veggie burger! We will definitely miss those! Thank you again for a wonderful 30th Birthday getaway-- we will have wonderful memories of our time spent at Paradise Cove.
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Date of stay: July 2005
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From the seclusion to the view, everything was perfect. We stayed from February 17th - 21st, 2005. We did not rent a car because we were most interested in the beach and the water activities surrounding it. We did not have a problem getting around since the private tour bus goes into Freeport/Lucaya every few hours during the day.
We stayed in the two bedroom Villa (the yellow one) and were perfectly satisfied with our stay. We hitched a ride (with the tour bus) to the store the first day and stocked up on groceries. We took advantage of the Red Bar when we were in the mood for fresh conch fritters or some ice cream. One day we went into town for shopping and dinner and made arrangements with Mr. Nathan Parker, one of the tour bus drivers, to pick us up after hours in his own shuttle. We got to meet his sister-in-law at her place of business, which on the water and lovely. When we return next year we will make a plan to visit for a true Bahamian dinner!
There are plenty of activities at Paradise Cove such as flying a kite, snorkeling and "Spyaking", which was entertaining to watch 2 of our gals paddle through the wind and slight current. Of course, our favorite was swimming/floating and chilling on the beach. There are movies to rent at night (Villa comes with VCR) but most of the time by 9pm, after spending the entire day outside from sunrise to sunset, we were exhausted and ready for bed.
I would highly recommend this location for those who want to get away from it all. After 4:30pm, the beach is yours (prior to that some tourists come in but the beach is so expansive, you may or may not have anyone remotely close to you). We sat outside until almost 7pm watching the sun set amongst the reef every day we were there.
All in all, the Smith family really knows how produce the perfect paradise! Plans for more Villas are in the works as their apartments were blown down this past fall from the hurricanes. I can't wait to see the progress that has occurred when we return next year! This will certainly become an annual trip.
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Date of stay: February 2005
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There are more places to choose from in the Freeport area.
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paradise cove beach hotel freeport
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CaribbeanBahamasGrand Bahama IslandFreeport
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