Columbus Isle

Refinement and a gentle pace of life in the heart of a legendary island.

Those who visit Columbus Isle discover and explore another new world: one full of luxury, sumptuous cuisine, incomparable accommodations, memorable activities and a feeling of complete detachment from the outside world. Its countless stars invite visitors to gaze endlessly into the night sky to observe their beautiful, shimmering light. And on any given week, only a fortunate few will be able to call this island home. It’s more upscale, with delights ranging from luxurious linens to a South Beach-inspired Pool Lounge waiting to pamper you. It’s more relaxing, with an oceanfront massage palapa, a new beach bar and dozens of other great amenities designed to soothe your stress away. And it’s more tempting, with a variety of enticing restaurants sure to keep your taste buds on their toes.

In short, you’ll still find everything you’re looking for in a romantic escape within the 89 acres that make up Club Med Columbus Isle. You’ll just find more of those things than you ever thought possible.

Resort Highlights

  • Authentic islamd discovered by Christopher Columbus over 500 years ago
  • Exceptional site on the Atlantic coast, facing the Caribbean
  • Decor is adorned with art objects from around the world Scuba diving courses*
  • Snorkeling with boat trips, waterskiing, wakeboarding Tennis lessons*
  • Massage* by the sea
  • 3 restaurants including one seafood restaurant, and one Brazilian cuisine, premium beverages.

Package Includes

Accommodations
You can choose from a wide variety of classic or deluxe rooms and suites according to your personal preference or depending on your need.
Sports & Activities

Free practice :

Basketball, Beach volleyball, Kayak, Soccer, Weight room

Initiation group lessons :

Aquadynamic, Sailing, Snorkeling, WindSurf

Group lessons for all levels:

Cardio splash, Cardio-tennis, Power walk

Leisure

Bocce ball, Beach / Pool, Club Med activities, Table tennis

Resturants & Bars
Gourmet dining and premium beverages: a variety of dining options are at your fingertips for breakfast, lunch, dinner and any time in between. Quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks* are included.

*Except for Champagne, VSOP and XO spirits, some premium brands, wine list, canned and/or bottled drinks and mini-bar, which are at an extra charge.

Travel Arrangements
Transportation and transfers: hassle free transfers to/from the airport to the resort if transportation is purchased with Club Med.

Tucked in along the shores of Bonefish Bay, on the island of San Salvador, the buildings are bordered by a soft white sandy beach. These bungalows comprising 236 rooms are built in colorful colonial architectural style.

Club Room

To relax in a cocoon of gentleness where your well-being will be in harmony with the beauty of the surroundings.

Among the Club room, you will be able to enjoy:
  • Club Room
  • Club Room Oceanview
  • Club 2 bedroom
  • Classic Room
The facilities
  • Air-conditioning
  • Coffee machine
  • Hair-dryer
  • Iron and ironing-board
  • Mini-fridge
  • Radio-alarm-CD player
  • Security safe(s)
  • Shower(s)
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • U.S. electrical plugs / 110 Volts

Deluxe

You dream of peace and sea, this room offers you a view of the sea and the Resort gardens.

The facilities
  • Air-conditioning
  • Coffee machine
  • Flat-screen television
  • Hair-dryer
  • Iron and ironing-board
  • Mini-fridge
  • Radio-alarm-CD player
  • Security safe(s)
  • Shower(s)
  • Telephone
  • U.S. electrical plugs / 110 Volts
Services
  • Welcome gift
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Beach towels in the closet
  • Branded toiletries
  • Turn down service

Dining

A tasty and creative cuisine, associated to an “art of the table”. Our chefs rivalize to keep inventing and suprizing you at every meal.

For your information: The speciality restaurant can be closed at certain dates.

Christopher’s

Facing the sea and the swimming pool, this large restaurant welcomes you for all of your meals, in a colonial-style décor. The terrace lets you enjoy to the full the magnificent setting of this Resort.

The restaurant terrace is a smoking area.This restaurant has tables for 2 to 8 people.

The Watling’s

Seafood menu for this secondary restaurant located on the 1st floor of the Sea Center. The plunging view of the sea mixed with a soft ambience invites to share a pleasant evening.

Bars

Enjoy without counting, all day and night (during bar opening hours) in all of our resorts (nightclub included).

  • Drinks included (served by the glass and at the bars only):
    Water, fruit juices, sodas, hot drinks, cocktails with or without alcohol, local and/or international alcohol brands, wines, snacks.
  • Drinks not included:
    Champagnes, VSOP and XO alcohols, Top shelf brands, bottles, cans (available in vending machines and/or in the Club Med Boutique), bottles of wine available on our wine menu in our restaurants and bars.

“Verve Lounge” and “Liquid”

Between the pool and the theatre, this bar has two faces…indoors, a warm atmosphere with small lounges, and outdoors an amazing view of the pool and the sea.

“Azul Bar”

With its wide opening on to the sea, this bar and its large terrace on stilts welcomes you throughout the day. A snack service is available during the day to satisfy any hunger pangs.

“Beacon” and “Zao”

On the ground floor of the Sea Center, this bar offers amazing views of the ocean and the beautiful sunset. The Zao bar opens at certain dates when the disco is not held in the Verve lounge.

In this highly refined Club Med Resort, the relaxation and sporting activities are offered in a stress-free atmosphere.

Scuba diving

Optional Extra

San Salvador offers a wealth of attractions to divers of all abilities and experience. Since the 70’s, divers have returned to this island’s waters for the healthy coral and fauna life,stunning visability- typically 80 to 150 feet, warm waters, and the dramatic walls that surround San Salvador.32 moored dive sites along the protected left side of the island offer safe and convenient diving for even the most demanding diver.

Fitness School

Included in your package

Sports schools offer the fitness enthusiasts the best infrastructures and equipment to enjoy their passion.

Whether beginners or confirmed, each student will enjoy the best conditions to practice their sport.

  • Group lessons for all levels are available 6 days a week to give each person the time and resources to progress
  • Specialized and certified GOs to initiate beginners and improve the confirmed level
  • Equipment adapted to each age group and each skill level.

Tennis School

Included in your package

The Sports Schools propose the best equipment and facilities for tennis enthusiasts.
Beginners and experienced players all benefit from the best conditions in which to practice their sport.

  • Quality teaching by G.O®s trained in their discipline, to introduce beginners to this sport and enable experienced players to make real progress.
  • Group lessons 6 days a week to ensure you master your movements.

Sailing school

Included in your package
The Sports Schools propose the best equipment and facilities for sailing enthusiasts.
Beginners and advanced sailors alike will be able to enjoy their sport in the best possible conditions.

  • Quality teaching by specialist instructors or outside operators, to introduce beginners to the sport and enable experienced sailors to perfect their mastery of the discipline.
  • Group lessons 6 days a week, so that all participants have the chance to make real progress, and master their movements.
  • Full equipment for each age group and level of skill

Waterski and Wakeboard School

Included in your package

From May 1st to the end of August, the Sports Schools propose the best equipment and facilities for waterskiing and wakeboarding enthusiasts. Beginners and advanced participants alike will be able to enjoy their sport in the best possible conditions.

  • Quality teaching by G.O®s trained in their discipline, to introduce beginners to the sport and enable experienced participants to perfect their technique.
  • Group lessons 6 days a week, to ensure all participants make good progress and master their movement.

And also…

Leisure/Relaxation (Included in your package):
  • Swimming pool
  • Lounge and festive evenings
Sports (Included in your package):
Group lessons for all levels :

  • Fitness School
  • Tennis School
  • Sailing school
  • Waterski and Wakeboard School
  • Cardio-tennis
  • Power walk

Group lessons for beginners:

  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing School
  • Cardio Classes
  • Stretching

Open Access:

  • Beach volleyball
  • Weight room
  • Kayak
  • Paddle Board
Sports (Optional Extra):
  • Scuba diving

Let your 5 senses go, under the gentle touch of our professional practitioners.

Energy points stimulated, body and soul relaxed…make the most of this complete feeling of well- being and total relaxation.

You will find:

  • 3 individual treatment rooms
  • 1 palapa facing the sea

The massages are non medical and non paramedical. They are well being treatments and non therapeutic.

Massage Discovery Package — OPTIONAL EXTRA

  • Morning – 3 days
  • Morning – 5 days

Discover a new massage technique every day, to find the one that best suits your needs.

You can reserve our Spa packages at the time of reservation. The Spa packages are optional.

Explore new cultures, open up to new worlds. Each Resort is a starting point from which to explore the wonderful sights each country has to offer.

Discovery Desk

The Discovery Center offers a variety of excursions (extra cost) to discover the country – registration on the premises, subject to availability.

Bicycle rental

An easy and fun way to discover the island. Everyday, subject to availability. 9 am to 12.30 pm and 2 to 5.30 pm.

Cruise and picnic package

Come snorkel Pristine Reefs and relax on a secluded beach while the Club Med chef prepares a Bahamian style lunch.

Deep sea fishing

Enjoy this day and fish to your hearts content. Who knows, you might get lucky and catch a baracuda!

Gospel Mass(1/2 day)

Excursion recommended by our Discovery Center. Sing along to the rhythm of the Bahamas and join in this unique celebration. Discover the culture of San Salvador at this sunday mass.

Island tour by minibus (1/2 day)

Walk in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus during this informative 3-hour tour of the island. Visit the historic sites and monuments of San Salvador, Columbus’ cross, the Olympic Flame monument, the ruins of Watling Castle and one of the Kerosene lighthouses which is still in operation.

Sunset Cruise
Excursion recommended by our Discovery Center. Join us for a relaxing cruise that will give you an amazing view of the Atlantic ocean. Enjoy a glass of champagne whilst admiring the Bahamian sunset.

Wave runner outing

Excursion recommended by our Discovery Center. Enjoy this excursion to discover the different sites of the island riding alongside its beautiful coast and shores .Fun and Thrills garanteed!

CLUB MED COLUMBUS
COCKBURN TOWN SAN SALVADOR ISLAND

Health

NOTE : Some parasitic diseases can be transmitted by mosquito bites. The use of skin insect repellents and clothing insect repellents is strongly recommended during some periods of the year.

  • recommended vaccinations : diphtheria, polio, tetanus, hepatitis A and B.
  • medical assistance in the Club : nurses, doctor (for diving).
  • medical assistance outside the Club (at extra charge) : general practitioners (on the isle)
  • dentists, dermatologists, ophtalmologists,… in Nassau.
  • Decompression chamber : at the Club

Local transport

Transfer Village / nearby towns

Means of payment in the Village

Currency : Bahamian Dollar, US Dollar

Accepted credit cards (only for payments):

  • American Express
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • Visa

Cash

NO cheques accepted

Travellers cheques accepted in US dollars and Canadian dollars

Possible to exchange money at the reception : Canadian dollars and euros (but it is better to bring US dollars).

NOTE : no cash machine/ATM neither in the Club nor outside the Club (the bank is open once a week and exclusively for the companies).

Practical Information

  • Internet*
  • Iron and ironing board in the rooms
  • Laundry*
  • Photographer*
  • Shopping*

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