Rating8.0
Rating8.0
Rating8.0Good
Based on 9.3k reviews
Stunning Beach & Waters
Guests universally adore the pristine Bonefish Bay beach and infinite turquoise ocean, providing a breathtaking backdrop for relaxation and activities.
Exceptional GO Team
The staff, particularly the GOs, are frequently praised for their friendly, engaging, and professional demeanor, contributing significantly to a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Abundant Water Sports
The extensive list of complimentary activities, especially water sports like sailing, snorkeling, and wakeboarding often with lessons, is a major draw for guests.
World-Class Diving
The resort is highly regarded for its exceptional scuba diving opportunities, allowing access to vibrant coral reefs and unique marine life.
Social Atmosphere
Many guests appreciate the 'clubby feel' and social aspect of the resort, fostering interaction and a sense of community, especially among repeat visitors.
Sand Fly Nuisance
The presence of sand flies, particularly on the beach, can be a significant annoyance for guests and requires proactive insect repellent use.
Inconsistent Room Quality
While some rooms are updated, many are described as basic or needing refreshment, with occasional reports of older fixtures or dampness.
Limited Young Child Suitability
The resort is often recommended more for adults or families with teenagers due to the lack of dedicated childcare for very young children and the nature of activities offered.
Dining Inconsistency
Food quality can vary from excellent to mediocre, with some guests noting issues like lukewarm dishes or a desire for more diverse à la carte options.
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Travellers' Choice Award
#6 All-Inclusive Hotels Caribbean 2025
Tripadvisor
Bahamas' Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort
Winner 2020
World Travel Awards
Green Globe Certification
Planned 2023
Green Globe
San Salvador Island has one of the most storied diving histories in the Caribbean — Columbus landed here in 1492, and the walls, blue holes, and reef drop-offs that characterize the dive sites are what serious divers cite when they choose this destination over Nassau or the Exumas. Club Med Columbus Isle is the primary all-inclusive on the island, and its proximity to these dive sites is the single clearest reason to choose it. The resort's dive operation connects guests with instructor-led dives at multiple sites; this is not resort snorkeling retrofitted as diving.
The resort suits underwater enthusiasts, couples seeking genuine remoteness, and older families (the teen programs are solid; there's no Mini Club for young children). It's a poor fit for guests who want nightlife, a lively hotel zone, or children under 11 — there are no kids' club programs for young children, and San Salvador itself is remote enough that off-resort activity is limited.
The honest constraint is that remoteness cuts both ways. San Salvador Airport (ZSA) is 5 minutes from the resort — the easiest transfer in the Bahamas — but flights to ZSA are limited, typically requiring connection through Nassau. If your connection is disrupted, you're stuck, and weather disruptions are not uncommon in the Caribbean. The resort itself reopened in October 2023 after renovation; some rooms are significantly improved while others still draw mixed comments — the standard is more consistent now than pre-2023 but review variance remains.
The property has 236 rooms in colonial-style two-story bungalows. Bonefish Bay Beach is a legitimate mile-long white sand beach with calm turquoise water — one of the better beach situations in the Club Med portfolio. The main pool is a single infinity pool, heated December to January.
