Where should I stay in Nassau the night before (Lost Island Voyages)?

[handben]

I'm booked for a week in March 2013 with my son and was able to find a pretty good deal on airfare ($400 each round trip, non stop) but we have to go the day before to be there at noon (flight arrives around 3 PM which is the shove-off time from the dock). I'm wondering what is the best strategy for the night before. Obviously there are lots of hotels on the island to choose from. I am wondering if it is best to stay by the marina to just walk over when we check out or stay somewhere else and catch a 2 cabs (airport to hotel, hotel to marina). I understand that there is a red-roof inn across the street. I don't want to stay in a total dump and get the trip off to a bad start with my son; but I also don't want to pay $600 to stay over at Atlantis for one night. I'm wondering what solutions worked for other folks with the same dilemma.

 

[richh32]

sleep on the beach. problem solved.

 

[wmperry]

Do they leave out of the same marina as Blackbeards? If so the Nassau Harbour Club is nice, cheap, and clean. $91 for double occupancy.

http://www.blackbeard-cruises.com/nassau-hotels.php

 

[handben]

Do they leave out of the same marina as Blackbeards? If so the Nassau Harbour Club is nice, cheap, and clean. $91 for double occupancy.

Nassau, Bahamas Hotels

The 2 marinas are adjacent and easily walkable if not carrying too much equipment. Thanks for the heads-up on this hotel.

 

[wmperry]

Reasonably nice shopping center across the street if you forget anything (towels, hats) and a decent liquor store. Starbucks there has wifi if you buy something. Walking distance to paradise island, and a fun bar (Johnny's?)

My son and I will be staying there in early march (8-15). If you see a really tall guy (6'8") with a very slightly smaller version of himself (6'7") wandering around that is probably us.