Some guests choose to rent a car in order to explore the island.Ītlantis is located on Paradise Island, a small island off of New Providence, and it has earned its name for a reason guests will understand the name change from Hog Island back in 1961 as soon as they get their first glimpse of the turquoise water and white-sand beach. There is also a daily shuttle service to a large grocery store, though it does cost a per-person fee to get there.

There is a free shuttle that regularly picks up guests to take them to other parts of the resort, so there is no problem accessing Aquaventure highlights and marine habitats. Instead of being directly on the beach, it is located between Nassau Harbor and Atlantis Marina - visible from the main entrance of Royal Towers. The Harborside is the only section of the six-part Atlantis complex that is partially removed from the mega-resort. Guests can walk over to Marina Village for more action, or take a shuttle to Royal Towers or The Cove. The property draws primarily families, and there's virtually no nightlife. Next to the pool is a white and pink building that houses the fitness center. The pool area has views of Nassau Harbor, as well as lounge chairs, hammocks, kid-friendly swimming areas, and games such as pool and shuffleboard. It is virtually free of any crowds in fact, the Harborside pool area may be the only time guests run into one another. The rest of the property is spread out and can be accessed via paved roads and sidewalks lined with pretty gardens and palm trees.

Guests often can be found relaxing while waiting for the shuttle, which makes stops regularly to transport guests to other sections of the resort. There's a front desk, concierge, and computers for guest use here, as well a sundries shop that sells essentials (though many choose to stock up at a grocery store on the way in from Nassau). The lobby is a bright and cheerful, like the rest of the property, with sea-green furnishings and pale yellow walls. Harborside's central building is accessed via public road, and is attached to several units that have direct views of bobbing boats in the marina with the Royal Towers in the background. This would be a good option for guests who want to avoid the Atlantis mainstream while still having access to all the amenities, and for those who have arrived by boat (docks are literally right outside some of the units). While five distinct high-rise sections of Atlantis are considered 'Towers' for a reason, this low-rise time-share property stands out from the others with a series of colorful buildings - like a basket of Easter eggs - situated on a piece of land that is smack between Nassau Harbor and Atlantis Marina.