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Embrace authentic, slow living and bask in the breathtaking natural beauty of the Bahamas. Expanding across 89 acres, Club Med Columbus offers a surreal, secluded stay with boundless white sand beaches alongside infinite blue water. Settle into brightly colored bungalows and begin your escape filled with explorations on land, adventures above and below sea, wellness experiences, and leisure activities. There are no limits to your stay with delightful culinary experiences including healthy options and the freshest seafood, Club Med Spa by Sothys, and island activities and excursions. Disconnect and reset on this exotic retreat, with endless experiences that will become cherished memories
Why visit Columbus Isle ?
- Like Christopher Columbus, landing on a paradisiac desert island
- Discovering the elegance of a colonial style Resort
- Learning yoga or perfecting your game on the tennis courts
- Relaxing in one of the two restaurants, by the turquoise sea in the Bahamas
- Marvelling at the wonderful underwater life at one of 20 best Scuba Diving spots in the world
Explore the beautiful blues of the ocean depths
A turquoise sea, a sandy beach and coconut palms: is this your idea of heaven? The Resort’s rooms are located in brightly colored colonial-style bungalows in an idyllic Bahamian setting. If you love clear blue waters, you’ll feel like your dreams have come true from the very moment you check in.
Superior
Capacity: 1 to 3 persons.
Dimension: 30 m² to 32 m²
- Laundry service (extra charge)
- Luggage service
- Iron & ironing-board
- Kettle - Coffee/tea making facilites
- Telephone
- Sofa
- Television(s)
- Internet
- Air conditioning
- Baby bed (on demand)
- Safe deposit box
- Electricity: 100-127 V
Deluxe
- Lounge area
Capacity: 1 to 3 persons.
Dimension: 30 m² to 30 m²
- Laundry service (extra charge)
- Beach towel
- Luggage service
- Minibar (non-alcoholic drinks) - refilled daily
- Alarm clock
- Iron & ironing-board
- Kettle - Coffee/tea making facilites
- Telephone
- Sofa
- Sunlounger
- Television(s)
- Internet
- Air conditioning
- Baby bed (on demand)
- Safe deposit box
- Electricity: 100-127 V
Each country has its own culinary tastes, spicy sweet...Discover a multitude of tastes during your vacation from breakfast through to dinner.Also take advantage of our all day dining included in your package
Club Med Spa by Sothys
4 Individual treatments rooms
1 Duo treatments room
3 Beach Palapas
2 Zen Gardens to relax
1 Whirlpool Bath
La Pinta Beach Lounge Bar
We invite you to discover this stylish lounge bar with a breathtaking view over the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas.
Welcome to a laid back and peaceful location during the day, ideal for resting after a great day's diving. The perfect place to relax in comfy chairs, with a great selection of drinks available.
Come evening, the atmosphere grows more sophisticated, perfect for an aperitif with friends or family.
As the evening turns to night, La Pinta bar turns into a night club once a week.
The Christopher's
In a grand colonial-style setting, the Christopher's is open from breakfast through to dinner, with an elegant terrace boasting fabulous sea views. Enjoy the best of Bahamian cuisine, as well as a great selection of dishes from around the world. Smoking is permitted on the terrace.
Tables sit 2 to 8 people.
Swimming pool
Enjoy our swimming pool, located in the center of the resort between the bar and and the pool. You will still enjoy the view of the ocean right from the comfort of your pool lounger.
Verve Lounge and Luna Café
Between the pool and the theatre lies the Verve Lounge and Luna Café, in the centre of the resort. The spacious and grand interior of the bar is only matched by the open outdoor terrace with arresting views of the pool and ocean. Grab a glass of something cold and take a seat, it's paradise.
La Pinta Beach Lounge Restaurant
Welcome to a serene and peaceful location during the day and a sophisticated atmosphere at night. The all-day dining Beach Lounge will introduce a new concept: Mediterranean themed cuisine will be offered with delicious seafood. This will be paired with a cellar serving high-end spirits designed to enhance the dining experience.
La Niña
With its deck terrace onto the beach, the views of the sea are breathtaking.
Open during the day, it is the perfect place to rest with a drink or a light snack and to sip a cocktail while enjoying the breathtaking sunset.
Luna Bar
Welcome to the Luna Bar, your enchanting oasis next to the Verve Bar. Discover delicious snacks served at key times of the day.
Cardio & weight room
Scuba Diving Center: Only Blue Diving
The Resort Diving centre offers you the best conditions in which to enjoy your sport:
The centre has a decompression chamber and a doctor specialised in problems related to Scuba diving.
2 catamarans, 10 and 12 metres (42 ft) specially equipped for diving
Room for your personal equipment.
Tennis courts
8 tennis courts. 4 floodlit.
Scuba Diving Spots
Exceptional flora and fauna in an environment of vertical dropoffs, canyons and coral heads. You'll spot barracuda, groupers - including the famous Nassau grouper -, triggerfish, turtles, hammer and reef sharks.
San Salvador has a multitude of diving sites for all levels, from beginner to experienced diver. You'll appreciate the beautifully preserved coral reef, water at an average temperature of 27°C, exceptional visibility (beyond 30 m / 100 ft in many cases) and a fascinating variety of underwater life on an impressive drop-off that surrounds San Salvador. The San Salvador sites are within a protected marine area.
A few examples of scuba diving spots:
Doctor John's": a vast coral garden on the reef, with tunnels and crevasses.
"Telephone Pole": a sandy bottom at 12m (40ft) leding to a "tunnel" that comes out at depth of 20m (65ft) in the heart of the wall.
"Runway 10": a wide vertical wall with a step at 14m (45ft).
Boat trips from the Resort, depending on weather conditions.
Nitrox 32% available ( included in dive price).
Enjoy a playing field as vast as nature itself
Collective sports events and tournaments are temporarily suspended. Welcome to the world's biggest sport academy: Club Med. On the water, on the ground or in the air: the all-terrain activities on offer are mapped out just for you. With coaching from your G.O®, experience new sensations. Or find joy in improving your technique in a friendly setting. Are you looking for relaxation ? Try our fun leisure activities and lively evening entertainment. If you have a thirst for adventure, choose our excursions.
Activities:
New activities
Included
In addition to the rich Club Med sports’ offer, we're kicking off with a programme that respects everyone's preferences and personalities: - Games to get to know each other better and encourage group bonding - Mobile lounge areas to hang out, play and connect in the Resort - An exciting escape game to foster team spirit - Exclusive evenings to make every night a celebration - Collective choreographies to dance, perform, and shine together - Sports to challenge themselves or just for fun - Tailor-made excursions* to explore and create unique memories together
Facial Treatment - 60 minutes
Optional ($)
A special offer enabling you to discover our spa experiences : 60 minutes of facial treatment from our selection of treatments proposed at the Spa. Please visit the Spa reception upon arrival at the Resort to finalise your schedule.
Massage - 60 minutes
Optional ($)
A special offer enabling you to discover our spa experiences : 60 minutes of massage from our selection of treatments proposed at the Spa. Please visit the Spa reception upon arrival at the Resort to finalise your schedule.
Bus Tour
Optional ($)
Explore San Salvador in a relaxing climate-controlled environment. Chance to see local artifacts and historical sites around the island. Learn more about the history of the island in a narrated tour opportunity to interact with the local shops, restaurants, and people around the island.
High Intensity Training
Included
Keep up your exercise routine and improve your physical condition with muscle building and cardio classes. Focus on the core muscles with the exercises in the Core Training session. If you like to push your limits, especially in cardio, join the Circuit Training course.
Certified diver package - 12 dives (without equipment)
Optional ($)
12 boat dives + 1 refresher dive if needed. The dive package can be used over the entire holiday period and cannot be shared.
Certified diver package - 6 dives (with equipment)
Optional ($)
6 boat dives + 1 refresher dive if needed. The dive package can be used over the entire holiday period and cannot be shared.
Certified diver package - 6 dives (without equipment)
Optional ($)
6 boat dives + 1 refresher dive if needed. The dive package can be used over the entire holiday period and cannot be shared.
Certified diver package - 12 dives (with equipment)
Optional ($)
12 open water dives + 1 refresher dive if needed. The dive package can be used over the entire holiday period and cannot be shared.
Sea Scooter rental
Optional ($)
Enjoy your ride on the turquoise water in front of our beautiful Resort.
New activities
Included
Here's a small selection of what's in store for teenagers guaranteed to break the routine, in addition to the sports activities on offer: - Games to foster group bonding - Twisted sports to rediscover them in unexpected ways - Outdoor olympics to get a fill of thrills and team spirit - Arts-and-crafts workshops to unleash their inner artist and let creativity soar - Latest dance trends to take centre stage, show off their skills and create unforgettable memories
Yoga
Included
This dynamic and spiritual practice reconciles body and mind. Assume the position and reinforce the postures and breathing techniques. A practice for energy.
Group lessons
Included
In just a few days, you can learn how to sail safely and enjoy having the wind in your sails! Teaching and practice: recognising and controlling winds, manoeuvring a boat alone or as part of a team, managing speed...
Group lessons
Included
Game, set and match: discover the ins and outs of tennis! Teaching and practice, tailored to your level, technical foundations and tactics: forehand, backhand, lob, passing shot, slice, serve...
Group Lessons
Included
There's no need to choose between waterskiing and wakeboarding - you can improve at both with us in a safe environment. The lesson has 3 parts: - explanation of safety information and equipment. - teaching and practice, tailored to your level: balance, tricks, techniques... - debriefing.
Detoxing Escape - 4 hours
Optional ($)
Help your body detoxify, and remove impurities from the skin with this selection of specific treatments.
Tailored Treatments - 6 hours
Optional ($)
This package is designed for true Spa lovers. Enjoy specific massages and treatments from our selection.
Escape for Two
Optional ($)
Pamper yourself and your beloved one with a couple's massage, enjoy our double cabin by the hand of that special person.
Bike Tour
Optional ($)
Biking is a great way to experience the village of Cockburn and let yourself be charned by its monuments, beaches and kindness of its people.
Self biking - Full day
Optional ($)
Self biking - Half day
Optional ($)
Island Boat Tour
Optional ($)
Come with us to discover the north side of the beautiful island of San Salvador with some snorkeling, swimming is natural pool, secluded beaches, lobster picnic and many more. Onboard includes bottle of water, rum punch, soft drinks, snorkeling gear. Lunch on the beach at local restaurant: lobster, chicken, BBQ ribs, tuna pasta salad, salad, wine and water.
Beginners' diving course - PADI Open Water Diver
Optional ($)
5 theory lessons + 2 pool or lagoon dives + 4 accompanied sea dives.
Sea Scooter rental
Optional ($)
Enjoy your ride on the turquoise water in front of our beautiful Resort.
Wingfoil group lessons
Included
Prepare to be tempted by this new board sport. Classes in small groups are offered three times a day (except Saturday). One or two G.Os® will support you and teach you the basics of this new sport that you can quickly become proficient in. The equipment is lightweight, which is a real advantage when you're learning and in terms of autonomy.
Sunset Yoga
Included
At the end of the day as the sun sets, head to the beach for a yoga session. Complete the positions one after the other and relax and enjoy the gentle lapping of the ocean. A moment when time stands still, so you can reconnect with yourself and the surrounding nature.
Sports Escape - 4 hours
Optional ($)
This unique treatment selection is designed for sport addicts that care for their body needs.
First dive (adults) - PADI Discover Scuba Diving
Optional ($)
A Real Scuba Diving experience. 1 pool or shallow water (dockside) lesson and 1 shallow ocean dive. Full equipment included (tanks, weight, suit, BCD, regulator, fins mask) supervision and boat trip.
Parasol Rouge Experience
Optional ($)
Embark on a day of aquatic enchantment. Dive into the mesmerizing world beneath the surface through thrilling snorkeling session in the crystal clear. Afterward, relish a lobster lunch at the secluded Grotto Beach or Snow bay. It's a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and indulgence. A day in paradise you won't forget.
Sea Scooter tour
Optional ($)
Experience the trill of one of our magnificent jetski tours. Slide over through dreamy blue waters to Bird Island and observe a majestic seabirds colony.
Free Access
Included
The Resort pool is there for you to use all day long. Whether it's a place of calm solitude for a relaxing morning swim or ringing with laughter as you splash about with loved ones, there are so many ways to enjoy the pool.
Meditation
Included
Namaste. Find a comfortable seated position. Relax your shoulders. Breathe in. Breathe out. You are in the right place to reconnect with your inner self. Open your eyes, take in the magic of your surroundings, become aware of this moment. Relax. You feel complete.
Cycling
Optional ($)
Activity offered by the Discovery Center Bicycle rental: a simple and enjoyable way to explore the island of San Salvador. The friendliness of the population of nearby Cockburn Town will add to the pleasure of the outing.
Gospel Church
Optional ($)
Assist to the Gospel celebration.
Fishing
Optional ($)
Discover the excitement of a fishing expedition! You may catch a flying marlin, battle with a gigantic grouper or a Mahi Mahi in the vast Bahaman waters. You may also encounter wahoos, albacore tuna, black tuna and red snapper, and other species of marlin and shark. Ideal for children and for experienced anglers, you'll have great fun with the local fishermen who accompany the expedition.
Kayak
Included
Equipment available (subject to change): Kayaks Frenzy simple and double
Sunset Cruise
Optional ($)
Embark on an exciting cruise and admire the sunset with its breathtaking colors in the middle of the ocean amidst a magical atmosphere, while enjoying appetizers and beverages.
Bocce Ball
Included
Observe, strategize and aim for fun. Grab your family or friends and treat yourselves to a round of this Provençal version of bowls. Whether you shoot with your feet together or planted firmly apart, work on your technique to chase away the opponent. You can practically hear the cicadas in your head.
Sea Scooter tour
Optional ($)
Enjoy your ride on the turquoise water in front of our beautiful Resort.
Isotherm wetsuit rental
Optional ($)
Websuit rental is possible on site directly with our scubadiving partner, Only Blue Diving.
Paddle Board
Included
This activity done in the ocean, close to the shore consists of a large surf board on which you balance and a paddel.
Table tennis
Included
Enjoy this fun activity. This is not a supervised activity but tournaments can be organized during the week.
Beach volleyball
Included
Your beach holiday is a wonderful time to discover this entertaining sport. Set the ball, play the net or smash to your heart's content. This beach sport is a guaranteed work-out in the sun. Go for it! It is a great opportunity to learn to make sand dives.
Dive Computer rental
Optional ($)
A dive computer lets divers optimise their dive time by automatically calculating the decompression required.
Deep Sea Fishing
Optional ($)
The Caribbean are known for is good fishing. Here in San Salvador you can catch many species of fish like yellow fin tuna and barracuda. Includes: 5 top quality fishing rods, baits and lures, bottle of water and snacks.
Flyboard
Optional ($)
An experience you will never forget! Fly like a superhero and dive like a dolphin. Much easier than you think.
Tubing
Optional ($)
A fun and refreshing activity!
Cardio-Training Room
Included
Keep up your sports routine in a fully equipped gym. Areas dedicated to different activities: - cardio with treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machines and spin bikes. - muscle strengthening with dumbbells and a group of workout machines.
Family Spa
Optional ($)
The Club Med Spa opens its doors to children and teenagers. A selection of treatments to be enjoyed alone, with family or friends, is offered to help them discover the world of well-being. You can also find specific products formulated by a brand dedicated to children's skincare (in a selection of Resorts only, information at the Spa reception).
Lounge and festive evenings
Included
Share great times, both during the day and on into the evening. Live music, DJ sets, local entertainment, dance, circus and magic happenings: surprising and varied artistic performances for everyone to enjoy. Immerse yourself in the Lifestyle ambiances and allow yourself to be carried away. Reconnect with family and friends and enjoy creative, interactive workshops and games together. There are plenty of surprises and entertainment for children and grown-ups to keep everyone buzzing throughout your holiday.
Show
Included
In the theater or under a starry sky, settle into your seat and enjoy the show. Your G.O.® team will express their talent and creativity with songs, dances and performances that will amaze you. Laughs and applause ring through the resort and carry you away.
Free access to sailing
Included
Certified diver package - 10 dives (with equipment)
Optional ($)
10 boat dives + 1 refresher dive if needed. The dive package can be used over the entire holiday period and cannot be shared.
Certified diver package - 10 dives (without equipment)
Optional ($)
10 open water dives + 1 refresher dive if needed. The dive package can be used over the entire holiday period and cannot be shared.
Certified diver package - 8 dives (with equipment)
Optional ($)
8 open water dives + 1 refresher dive if needed. The dive package can be used over the entire holiday period and cannot be shared.
Certified diver package - 8 dives (without equipment)
Optional ($)
8 boat dives + 1 refresher dive if needed. The dive package can be used over the entire holiday period and cannot be shared.
Snorkeling Group Classes
Included
The indescribable blue of the lagoon makes it a natural pool for swimming. Dive in. You'll take a boat to a dedicated spot where the underwater nature is utterly unspoiled. A mask, a snorkel, flippers: once you have your equipment, you can meander across the surface of the turquoise waters. Gaze at the multicoloured tropical fish and coral reefs.
Free access to tennis courts
Included
Global rating: 4.5 / 5
- Location: 5.0 / 5
- Sleep Quality: 4.5 / 5
- Rooms: 4.0 / 5
- Service: 4.5 / 5
- Value: 4.0 / 5
- Cleanliness: 4.5 / 5
Horrible GOs
Clique-y and rude GOs!! The resort is big, the beach is nice and San Salvador is a small sleepy little island that is easy to explore, but not much to do. The grounds of the resort are very well manicured and large enough to walk around and get a little exercise. The beach is nice, but the water can be a bit rough. We loved Turkoise and thought all Club Med might have that same welcoming, warm Club Med spirit, however, CM Columbus Isle, is filled with GOs who would rather spend their time chit chatting with each other or scrolling on their cellphones. This was a common theme at every meal we had in the week we spent there. I cannot recall a single GO saying hello or smiling. The CDV, Luca, welcomed us and then we only saw him 1 more time in our week long stay. The GOs seem miserable although the resort by all means was a tropical paradise. The low energy and misery was palpable. The bartenders weren’t much better. Our second day there, we went to La Niña bar, which is right on the beach, and ask the bartender, a sour face female with short hair, for a drink menu, to which she said they do not have drink menus. We asked again and she passed us a QR code for the purchasable wine list. When we til her this. She just shrugged and provided nothing else. How is it possible that at a resort that allows families with children they do not have a non-alcoholic drink menu and/or an alcoholic cocktail menu? Had this been our first Club Med, we would never go back because the atmosphere created by the GOs was so unwelcoming and anything but relaxing. The local wait staff were great and the grill master was great. On our last day there, the island lost power at around noon and so did the resort. Apparently their generator went down right after the power went out in the island. The 2 stars are for the fact that they were still able to feed all the hungry guests a decent meal even without the electricity, but there was no running water until the next day when we were leaving. This is not held against the resort, but the rude, cliquey, unwelcoming, low energy GOs is. In truth if it weren’t for the beautiful grounds and beach, the CM would be 1s star. It’s hard to think that Turkoise and this CM are from the same brand . Our original plan had been to visit all Club Meds in the upcoming year, but Columbus Isle has left a bad taste. The GOs all need some training as to what it means to be a CM GO.
Rating: 2 / 5
Written by: 470suzyw - - November 28, 2024What a wonderful week!
We enjoyed a wonderful week at Club Med Columbus Isle. The weather, at the end of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, wasn't perfect, but was good. The water was a beautiful turquoise blue as in the photographs you see and the sand was perfect! Much better than the texture of the sand on Negril, Jamaica's renowned Seven Mile Beach. The people at Columbus Isle were the real factor in our enjoyment of the week, none of whom exceeded our bartender at La Pinta, Jimena, in their kindness and interest in our happiness. Other bartenders Omar and Shirley were also pivotal in their contribution to our enjoyment of our time there. If you get the chance to go on an excursion, which I generally try to avoid based on past cruise ship experiences, please take a private tour of the Island with Jerry Ferguson. He will give you such a wonderful insight in to the history and significance of San Salvador, all in the comfort of a full-sized SUV. Hats off to you, Jerry! Just ask Yannick or Samantha in the excursions office to set you up and I'm sure they will be glad to help. She probably doesn't know how much she positively influenced our trip, but Shakan, the young lady who helped us with beach towels every day was outstanding in her level of customer service, and was a a wonderful representative of the resort. Our housekeeper for most of the week, Gena, kept our room more spotless than we are accustomed to, and made a big positive influence on our enjoyment of our time at Columbus Isle. Sara at the reception desk and Zara, who coordinates transfers to/from the airport, also had also had significant positive impact on our visit. Even before our arrival at Columbus Isle, Anna had contacted us to offer her services as a resource for anything we needed during our visit. She provided an excellent orientation on our first day on the island of San Salvador. It was only on our last night on the Island that we saw the "Greatest Show" performance and saw the amazing acrobatic abilities that Anna possesses that we were able to fully appreciate her contribution to Club Med. Thank you, Anna, and we hope to see you again.
Rating: 5 / 5
- Rooms: 5 / 5
- Value: 5 / 5
- Sleep Quality: 5 / 5
- Location: 5 / 5
- Cleanliness: 5 / 5
- Service: 5 / 5
Do not bring kids and pray the electricity/plumbing stays on
A week at a resort with nothing for kids to eat/play/do was rough. Electricity was out almost 24 hours and plumbing was out for 8 hours due to wind (NO FLUSHING TOILETS or running faucets for handwashing from 2p-10p, no lights in rooms or ac overnight). Food options got boring quick and French is the first language at the resort. Because of the European clientele/atmosphere there was a lot of cigarette smoke in all areas at all times- not used to that in California at all. FYI, There was no coffee creamer which was something I wish I knew beforehand bc I would’ve brought my own.
Rating: 3 / 5
- Rooms: 3 / 5
- Value: 3 / 5
- Sleep Quality: 2 / 5
- Location: 5 / 5
- Cleanliness: 3 / 5
- Service: 2 / 5
Great November ‘get away’!
Columbus Isle is a great Club Med. Great staff. Very comfortable rooms. Fabulous private beach. Excellent sports options with good instructors. Bar service is good. Entertainment, if you like. And, easy 10 minute drive to/from airport.
Rating: 5 / 5
Written by: Roving27136246520 - Kelowna, Canada - November 16, 2024Amazing vacation
A wonderful vacation in an enchanting setting. The beach and sea are magnificent! A great mix of calm and dynamism by day, and partying by night: something for everyone. A special mention to Kyle, entertainment manager, who is a "force tranquille" as we say in French :) Please pass the word from Marie! Attentive staff and impressive management from Luca, chief of village, a versatile and polyvalent character! Thanks for everything! Now I have to choose my next destination ;)
Rating: 5 / 5
Written by: Marie-Ève G - Trois-Rivieres, Canada - November 12, 2024Choose your dates
$2,659.00
Conditions
Price per adults in occ. 2. Calculated for a stay of 7 night beginning on June 9, 2025 in Family Superior Room with a flight departing from QUEBEC. Taxes and fees included.